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'X-Blades' (PS3/X360/PC) Spells And Beasts #6 - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'X3: Terran Conflict' - v1.4 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system.

Lich King Pulls In Even More 'World of Warcraft' Subscribers

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard announced that its MMORPG World of Warcraft is now played by more than 11.5 million subscribers worldwide following the Nov. 13 release of the game’s second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.

'Braid' (XBLA) Coming to PC Early 2009, Possibly Also on PS3

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.

'Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

'League of Legends: Clash of Fates' Champions #3 - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

'League of Legends: Clash of Fates' Champions #3 - Screens

'The Witcher Enhanced Edition' - Hotfix Available Now

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc.

'Boom Blox' (Wii) Props, Toys And Characters Unlock Codes

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA's Boom Blox, the first game developed in collaboration with director and producer Steven Spielberg, is a high-energy game features nearly 400 single, and 200 multiplayer levels, a variety of activities, a cast of over thirty wacky characters, and an easy-to-use in-game editor that allows players to express their creativity.

'Space Empires V' - v1.77 US Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects.

'The Sims 3' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Ring In 2009 With New Tracks

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods' - v1.07 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jowood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.

'Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures' (Wii/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.

Sneak Peak At Xbox Live Arcade Titles for 2009

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Xbox LIVE Arcade has another blockbuster-packed lineup of games coming out in 2009 – so look out for titles including Lode Runner, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, South Park, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, and R-Type Dimensions to ring in the new year.

'Combat Mission Shock Force: Marines' - v1.11 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. This v1.11 patch adds improved pathfinding, AI tweaks, smoother Internet play, and various game performance increases and much more...

'Audere Semper' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Adventure Productions today announced Audere Semper, a third-person point-and-click adventure game starring Elisa, a young journalist from Rome. It is being developed by 10th Art Studio.

'Hazen' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hazen: The Dark Whispers is an Action/RPG that aims to bring some freshness into the world of hack-'n'-slash games. Developed by Dagger Studios, the game will be presented as episodic standalone content with good gameplay and high replay value.

Good Old Games Now Offering Holiday Bundles

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Until Dec. 31 fans of DRM-free classic PC games can get any of the following bundles for just $9.98: Fallout & Fallout 2; MDK & MDK 2; Freespace with Silent Threat mission pack & Freespace 2; Descent 1+2 & Descent 3 with Mercenary expansion; Stonekeep & Lionheart.

'MLB 09 The Show' (PSP/PS2/PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that MLB 09 The Show will be released in North America for PS3, PS2 and PSP in time for Spring Training.

'Memento Mori' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.

Various Game Trailers #1504

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • X-Blades [PS3/X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
  • Guitar Hero: Metallica [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
  • Battlestations : Pacific [X360/PC] - Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 3:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.

Heatwave Interactive Adds More Industry Veterans to Its Team

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Heatwave Interactive was founded by former EA/Codemasters exec Anthony Castoro and entrepreneur Donn Clendenon in early 2007. While the first projects have yet to be announced, it has fully staffed its Austin-based Central Studio with the likes of former Spark Unlimited co-founder Dave Prout, Lucas Arts and Midway alum Craig Rundels, former DC Comics/ Dark Horse Comics' Bart Sears and several others ....

'OutRun Online Arcade' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, with fast paced OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes, the draw to the open road has never been so appealing.

Wii Shop Channel Gets Two Wiiware Titles And A Classic

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Strong Bad Episode 5: Tiki Towers (Wiiware), Big Fun! Fun! Minigolf (Wiiware), and Phantasy Star IV (VC).

'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The action-packed game, a hi–definition re-imagined version of 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.

Steam Brings EA Games to Europe

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Last week, EA brought its titles to the North American users of Steam, and now Europeans also have access to the same titles, such as Spore, Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, Mass Effect, Need for Speed Undercover and FIFA Manager 2009, with Red Alert 3, Mirror's Edge and Dead Space to follow shortly.

'Puzzle Arcade' This Week's XBLA Title - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 2:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Puzzle Arcade is a interactive puzzle game that delivers a fun-filled, finely-tuned jigsaw building engine making full use of the Xbox Live service and Live Vision camera, with head-to-head and co-op play, both over Xbox Live and on the console.

'Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' (X360) Gets Text Issue Patch

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. Having promised a patch fixing the previously reported text issue with standard TVs, Rare has rolled out an update to do just that.

PS3 Review - 'Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer'

by Reggie Carolipio on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Set in the distant future, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations.