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'The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2009 @ 1:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom gives gamers the opportunity to choose the best way to lead their kingdom to victory, in a rich environment set in middle-Europe during the early Renaissance.

Namco Bandai Plans to Extend Digital Distribution Presence

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2009 @ 1:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Namco Bandai Games America announced today their intent to increase its digital distribution presence. This overall strategy will ensure consumers have access to hard-to-find gems and the latest best-selling content available at their fingertips.

'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) Game Demo Treasure Hunt Contest

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2009 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Divinity II: 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.

'The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces' (Wii) Has Limited Multiplayer

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2009 @ 12:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is the latest flight simulation game from Ace Combat developers Project Aces. Holding the Nunchuk in the right hand as the flight control stick and the Wii Remote in the left hand as the throttle, the unique controls of the Wii are fully utilized to simulate the controls of sitting in an actual cockpit.

'Runaway: A Twist of Fate' (ALL) French Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2009 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Following the story of the previous game, A Twist of Fate is also very much an independent adventure, allowing those that have never played a Runaway game before to fully enjoy this brand new experience. Also, for the very first time in the series, the game will allow you to control Brian as well as Gina who has an important part to play in the story.

'BioShock 2' (ALL) - 13 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 7:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

'Star Trek Online' (PC) Gets Leonard 'Spock' Nimoy Voice-overs - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 6:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!

Steam Holiday Sale On Now

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 6:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Steam Holiday Sale is on now through Sunday, January 3, 2010. This year's sale has begun earlier than years past so gamers can save big on last-minute shopping via Steam's Gifting functionality. Gamers can save up to 80% on select titles, with daily and week-long specials running during the promotion. Entire publisher catalogs, like Ubisoft, Rockstar, Take Two, Eidos, Codemasters, are anywhere between 25% to 80% off.

THQ Settles Dispute with JAKKS, WWE License Extended 'til 2018

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 5:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After several delays, THQ, World Wrestling Entertainment, and JAKKS Pacific have reached settlement agreements with respect to the WWE video game and toy licenses and the THQ/JAKKS Pacific joint venture. While THQ will part ways with JAKKS, it has extended its WWE partnership for another 8 years.

'Yakuza 4' (PS3) Plays Gold, Darts, Pool And More - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.

Home for the Holidays with Xbox Live

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

You’ve wrapped your gifts, put the finishing touches on decorations, and created your version of frosty the snowman in the front yard. Whether you’re spending the Holidays with your extended family, close friends, or just that special someone this year, Xbox Live has lots to keep you entertained (and sane) at home during the Holidays. So grab a blanket, a hot cup of cider, and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

'East India Company' - Privateer/Designer's Cut Patch #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

East India Company: Privateer is the new expansion for Paradox's naval strategy, introducing players to a dark and mysterious world with allegiances only to fortune and a thirst for destruction.

'Two Worlds II' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.

'Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines' - v6.7 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines game to v6.7 and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes etc..

'Resonance of Fate' (ALL) - 27 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Resonance of Fate redefines the RPG genre with a unique storyline, stylized graphics, an emphasis on realistic gunplay engrossing action, customizable weapons, and memorable characters, taking players far beyond the boundaries of the typical RPG.

'The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom' Beta to Commence Mid-January

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom gives gamers the opportunity to choose the best way to lead their kingdom to victory, in a rich environment set in middle-Europe during the early Renaissance. Blue Byte revealed that mid-January it will start a closed beta test giving fans a chance to check out the tutorial missions, as well as skirmish multiplayer maps.

'Mass Effect 2' (X360/PC) Reveals Infiltrator Class - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.

Capcom Delays 'Lost Planet 2', 'Super Street Fighter IV' And 'Monster Hunter Tri'

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 12:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Issuing a statement regarding Special Loss and Forecast Revision, Capcom revealed that it is delaying Lost Planet 2, Super Street Fighter IV And Monster Hunter Tri from their scheduled Q1 2010 launch periods to the next quarter, which starts Apr. 1, 2010. While Dark Void (PS3/X360/PC) and Capcom vs. Tatsunoko (Wii) are still on track for their Jan. 19 and Jan. 26 dates, it delayed the threesome to avoid competing with other new games, maximize the sales volume of the new Capcom titles, and preserve the value of the brands associated with these games.

'Metro 2033' (X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Metro 2033, based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's novel of the same name, is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game.

'Team Fortress 2' Getting AI Bots Added

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. Valve revealed it is current testing bots, AI-driven player proxies with simulated humanlike senses, reaction times, and tactics.