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Bethesda Brings 'Bully: Scholarship Edition' (Wii/X360) to Japan

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes (biology, music, math and geography), new unlockable items and clothing, new two-player off-line minigames, new awards and Achievements.

Casual 'Righteous Kill' Movie Game Announced

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Merscom is working with Starz Media and Overture Films to develop a casual game based on the upcoming feature film, Righteous Kill (starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino). The Righteous Kill game is a hidden objects game where the player takes the role of a rookie cop, newly assigned to a special division of the NYPD.

Hollywood's Top Horror Directors to Bring Original Comedy Pilots to Xbox 360

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced that a set of free & original short film pilots will be coming to Xbox Live this fall. The unique concept of masters of horror taking on comedy, conceived by filmmaker James Gunn (Dawn of the Dead) and producer Peter Safran (Scary Movie, Meet the Spartans), will see some of the world's greatest horror directors bring their comedic visions to life.

'One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1' (Wii) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While details about Namco Bandai's One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1 are slim, several characters will return from the Unlimited Adventure, while the Wiimote will be used for fighting and fishing alike.

'Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood' - v1.5.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To increase the diversity, tactical depth and replay value, Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood unleashes a new alien race, a new form of strategic movement, new ship sections, new weapons, new technologies, new scenarios and new unknown menaces.

'Theatre of War 2: North Africa 1943' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.

'Operation Mania' Announced

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become an expert surgeon as you admit, diagnose and treat patients with the zaniest ailments in healthcare history. Play as Dr. Humerus who is an up and coming surgeon as he builds his reputation and is called in to save the day at five different hospitals in fun and wacky locations.

EA Signs With Hollywood Agency to Help Bring its Games to Movies/TV

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA has signed with Hollywood talent and literary agency UTA for representation in motion pictures and television to help it develop a comprehensive strategy for moving its games into the realm of large-budget motion pictures and TV series.

'Too Human' (X360) Pre-Order Armor Also in Europe - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

'Kickster: Online Street Soccer' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new trend sports for the PC is paving its way under the name of Kickster: Online Street Soccer. Stale football simulations are a thing of the past – on the comic-like online grounds of Kickster only those players who control the most individual character and master the coolest special moves will rule.

'King's Bounty: The Legend' Tales from Endoria #3 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

King's Bounty: The Legend, previously known as Battle Lord, is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.

'I-Fluid' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

I-Fluid is an original platform game in which you control a drop of water facing various and surprising situations. Just imagine having to cross a messy schoolboy working desk while avoiding falling pens and adhesives, to get out of a generous breakfast or Mexican lunch, to cross vegetables cooking in a burning pan or to face thirsty cockroaches while being a fragile drop of water!

'Big Kahuna Party' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reflexive Entertainment has always been a fan of multiplayer gaming and is excited to announce Big Kahuna Party, a special multiplayer focused version of one of its most beloved franchises, coming exclusively to WiiWare.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Stan Lee Leads Comic-Con Discussion Panel About Super Hero Video Games

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stan Lee joins former game designer and current comic writer Brian Reed, along with developers from Spider-Man: Web of Shadows and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion, for a behind-the-scenes discussion of the creative process, story development and technology used to bring comic book heroes to life in the most advanced Super Hero games ever.

'Fishing Master World Tour' (Wii) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The new Fishing Master World Tour offers over 200 different types of fish to catch and enables players to catch fish in over forty different locations across seven different regions. Fish on Easter Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, on the Amazon River and many more exotic global locations.

'Hail to the Chimp' (PS3/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory.

'Darkness Within: The Dark Lineage' Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 7:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Darkness Within: The Dark Lineage, developed by Turkish studio Zoetrope Interactive, is a sequel to last year's horror/thriller adventure game Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and greatly inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

'IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey' (NDS/PSP/PS3/X360) - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.

Nobilis Publishing's Leipzig GC 2008 Lineup

by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 6:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the E3 behind us we can look forward to the next game exhibition, the Games Convention held in Leipzig, Germany from Aug. 20 til 24th. Nobilis will be showing off a slew of titles such as Moto Racer DS, Hotel Giant 2, King’s Bounty: The Legend, Case Closed, Fennimore Fillmore’s Revenge and several others.