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Ubisoft Sues Duplicator for Leaking PC Version Of 'Assasin's Creed'

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has filed a lawsuit against Optical Experts Manufacturing, the North Carolina-based company it had used to makes copies of Assassin's Creed on PC. OEM failed to follow its own security measures and allowed an employee to take home a copy of the game, who then uploaded it on the internet six weeks before its official release. Ubisoft claims the leak was downloaded 700,000 times, costing the publisher millions of dollars, and is suing for breach of contract and negligence, asking for $10 million each.

'Blitz: The League II' (PS3/X360) Gets Additional Commentators - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain. Frank Caliendo — known for his impressions of legendary football broadcaster John Madden, President George W. Bush and Al Pacino — and former host of Last Comic Standing, Jay Mohr, have been recruited to join Lawrence Taylor in Blitz: The League II.

Various Game Trailers #1404

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Baja: Edge of Control [ALL] - Splitscreen Multiplayer Trailer
  • MySims Kingdom [NDS/Wii] - Trailer


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

'The Eye of Judgment' (PS3) Tournament Starts Next Week

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In The Eye of Judgment collectible trading cards, embedded with a CyberCode, are placed in front of the PlayStation Eye for their respective creatures to come to life in 3D and battle on screen. The EOJ World Championships begins Aug. 14th, with the winner getting their image on an in-game card as well as compete against Watanabe-san from the Japan studio.

'Pound of Ground: Killed Twice' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Akella signed Pound of Ground: Killed twice, also know as Evil Days: Pound of Ground, a mix of an action, race, RPG and adventure game, where the main character Johnny Meyer finds himself at an abandoned farm in the desert, suffering from amnesia, and the nearest town, so happens to be filled with zombies.

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' Beta Sign-ups At PAX

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. Aion will not only playable at PAX, but also give fans the first chance to sign up for the beta, and get a guaranteed slot in next year's preview event.

'Demigod' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.

Nvidia Adding PhysX to GeForce Cards Next Week

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

On Aug. 12, Nvidia will release new graphics drivers that will allow owners of most GeForce 8, GeForce 9, and GeForce GTX 200-series cards to automatically use PhysX acceleration according to Tech Report. Along with the drivers will come a PhysX software pack containing free UT 3 maps, the full version of NetDevil's Warmonger, a couple of Nvidia demos, and sneak peeks at Object Software's Metal Knight Zero and Nurien Software's Nurien social-networking service.

'Ninjatown' (NDS) Ninja Profiles - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals’ designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the Ninjas’ unique skills and powers.

'Bionic Commando Rearmed' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally 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.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.

'World of Warcraft' Recruitment Program Incentives

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Apparently not content with its 11 million userbase, Blizzard is offering people who recruit others to play the game, trial or purchase full game, bonuses ranging from exclusive mount, to extra experience.

'Gears of War 2' (X360) Gets Gore And Foul Language Filters

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. According to What They Play, Microsoft will implement optional filters that "turns the blood into sparks" and "takes out all the swear words," to offset the fact that GoW2 is more brutal/visceral than its predecessor.

'Facebreaker' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

'Madden NFL 09' (ALL) Patch And DLC Details

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. While the game itself isnt out yet, producer Phil Frazier already revealed details on the first few patches (first one coming on launch) as well as upcoming DLCs.

'BioShock' (PS3) Survivor Mode Details

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version of 2K's genetically enhanced game is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.

'Disciples III: Renaissance' - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.

'Wizard101' Enters Open Beta Phase

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. Fans interested in the open beta test can sign up here.

The Ultimate Game Card Available at 7-Eleven

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PayByCash's Ultimate Game Card can be purchased in 5,600 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout the United States. These pre-paid cards are available in $10 denominations and can be used to buy premium content for more than 150 online multi-player games.

'Blue Mars' Gets its First City - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in Terraformed Mars in the year 2177 AD, Blue Mars will feature stunning graphics, realistic characters and endless gaming attractions that will allow players to build and simulate real-life scenarios by creating personalized characters, or avatars.