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Following the phenomenal worldwide popularity of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, this fresh gaming experience will feature completely new Olympic Winter Games events from the official competition schedule including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating with more events announced throughout the year.
'White Knight Chronicles' (PS3) - New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
From the developers of the critically acclaimed Dark Cloud series and Rogue Galaxy, White Knight Chronicles provides RPG fans with visually stunning backdrops, a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure.
'Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing' (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA.
'The Chronicles of Spellborn' Goes Free to Play While Being Redeveloped
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
The Chronicles of Spellborn, powered by the Unreal 2.5 Engine, is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices, boasting an original setting and storyline and offers a distinctive art style. Back in June Acclaim announced the free-to-play redevelopment, scheduled to be finished in 2010, but in the meantime the original game has become subscription free now as well.
'FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord' (Wii) Gets DLC
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord turns the tables on players by challenging them to take on the role of the villain. As the daughter of the newly appointed Darklord, with a mission to take over the world, players must strategically place monsters and traps inside their tower to ward off invading adventurers.
Electronic Arts' GamesCom 2009 Lineup
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
Electronic Arts announced its line-up of titles it will be showing off at GamesCom 2009 (Aug. 19th-23rd), such as Bad Company 2, BrĂ¼tal Legend, Dante's Inferno, Dragon Age: Origins, Need For Speed, Mass Effect 2 and plenty more..
'Dragonica' North American Open Beta Starts Next Week
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
'Bionic Commando' (ALL) Developer in Financial Trouble, Closure Looming?
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Swedish developer GRIN has been around for over a decade, founded in 1997, but it was not until 2006's PC edition of Ubisoft's GRAW that it became widely known. Shortly thereafter, it grew rapidly, opening offices in Barcelona and Gothenburg, to deal with a slew of high-profile titles (Bionic Commando, Wanted, Terminator) in development. However, sales on all of them were disappointing, and earlier this year GRIN closed all but its main office in Stockholm, which is now also rumored to be in trouble, with employees being asked to not come to work. Oddly enough, earlier today, one of its subsidiaries announced a new title.
'Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers' (Wii) - Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
'Valkyria Chronicles 2' (PSP) - New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
The story of Valkyria Chronicles II takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game. A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.
'Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars' (PS3) Adds Tweaks, New Arenas
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars is an arena-based online vehicle sports game for PlayStation Network that brings together animated vehicles in sports-like gameplay. Psyonix Studios has rolled out an update adding new features, tweaks, skins and two new maps, all for free.
PSP Review - 'Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament'
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Atlus U.S.A.'s Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament is an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.
'Chronicles of Mystery: Curse of the Ancient Temple' (NDS) Announced
by Rainier on July 30, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Featuring classic point-and-click gameplay with hidden object puzzles, players will need to call upon all their logic and people skills to decipher clues to the forgotten secrets of the famed Knights Hospitaller.
'White Knight Chronicles' (PS3) Sequel Already in Development
by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
While Sony has yet to release Level-5's original White Knight Chronicles RPG in North America and Europe, the latest issue of Famitsu reveals that a sequel is already in the works, without giving any further details. White Knight Chronicles is a medieval-like fantasy RPG fans with a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure.
'Bionic Commando' (ALL) Original Soundtrack Released
by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
'Valkyria Chronicles 2' (PSP) - Screens
by Rainier on July 27, 2009 @ 5:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
The story of Valkyria Chronicles II takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game. A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.
'White Knight Chronicles' (PS3) - New Screens
by Rainier on July 27, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
White Knight Chronicles provides RPG fans with visually stunning backdrops, a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure. Throughout the game players will have the opportunity to explore the massive world of White Knight Chronicles, experiencing a medieval-like fantasy where the hero is able to engage in combat as the larger-than-life White Knight.
'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) - German v1.01 Patch Available NOW
by Rainier on July 24, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
In Divinity 2: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
'Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii) - New Screens
by Rainier on July 23, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Misc Events - San Diego Comic-Con 2009
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, the sequel to the highly successful Wii title Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, is in development exclusively for the Wii and is set to hit North American retailers this winter.
'Bionic Commando Rearmed' (ALL) Update Nearing Completion
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. An update adding Trophies to the PS3 edition, as well as various tweaks and bug fixes, is expecting in the next week or two.
'Valkyria Chronicles 2' (PSP) Revealed - Screens
by Rainier on July 18, 2009 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
The story of Valkyria Chronicles II takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game. A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.
'FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord' (Wii) Gets Dated - Screens
by Rainier on July 15, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord turns the tables on players by challenging them to take on the role of the villain. As the daughter of the newly appointed Darklord, with a mission to take over the world, players must strategically place monsters and traps inside their tower to ward off invading adventurers.
'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (X360/PC) System Requirements Revealed
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
In Divinity 2: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games' (NDS/Wii) Gets Release Date
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games invites players to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions, taking you to lifelike Olympic venues where you can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series to be revealed later this year.
'Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers' (Wii) - New Screens
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
