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'All Points Bulletin' (X360/PC) Public Beta Planned

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

All Points Bulletin is an MMO freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original Grand Theft Auto franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect. Realtime Worlds revealed that it is transitioning into Alpha and moving towards the full public beta of APB.

'The Last Remnant' (PS3/X360) - 17 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 5:44 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:

'Monster Jam: Urban Assault' (NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Taking Monster Jam monster trucks onto the streets and other urban settings and being rewarded for the scale of the damage and destruction is one of the new key features of Monster Jam: Urban Assault. Feel the crunch of twisting metal underneath as you drive legendary and world famous monster truck favorites, demolishing every vehicle you see.

'Alone in the Dark' (ALL) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

'Portal 2' to be A Prequel?

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve is recruiting voice actors for Portal 2, and the first details have come to light through industry site Breakdown Express. Valve is looking for somebody to voice Cave Johnson, 60 year old former boss of Aperture, who will be a principle antagonist, labeled as an out of touch with reality sidekick. As Mr. Johnson is actually dead, this may indicate that Portal 2 is set before the catastrophic conclusion of the original. Being a 'dark comedy' the role requires comic timing, with dramatic moments.

'Moscow Racer' - New Screens

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Moscow Racer will offer you to experience realistic car handling and mechanics, choose from a wide variety of tracks and get an in-depth look at well-known Moscow streets featuring compelling gameplay and breathtaking visuals, so gear up for exploring the Russian capital in fast-paced and maneuverable vehicles.

'Star Ocean: The Last Hope' Coming to X360 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix announces three new RPGs for the 360 that will be released across all PAL territories and North America beginning with Infinite Undiscovery early Sept. 2008 and followed by The Last Remnant (PS3 date yet to be determined) and Star Ocean: The Last Hope, both set for a global release in 2008-2009.

'Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift' (NDS) - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 turns your NDS into a tactical battlefield where you can take control of a clan of fighters, mages and more. Summon mighty Scions and Espers to overcome the challenges that await, fulfill your destiny and return home victorious!

'Too Human' (X360) Pre-Order Incentive - Screens

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 3:11 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. Pre-order Too Human at participating retailers and get five exclusive sets of armor, one for every character class, each with two open slots for customization using the games rune system.

'NHL 09' (PS2/PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NHL 09 takes to the ice with improved Skill Stick System controls and the new Defensive Skill Stick, while adding depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series, or show off your skills with the new Be A Pro mode.

'Harpoon 3: Advanced Naval Warfare' - v3.93 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Matrix Games has released a new patch for its naval warfare sim Harpoon 3: Advanced Naval Warfare, adding a streamlined game interface, tweaked and improved gameplay, and reinforcing Harpoon 3’s level of realism. This 3.9.3 update repairs roughly a dozen crashes or bugs posted on the community issue tracking system.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 6:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.

'Metal Gear Solid' (PSOne) Coming to Xbox Live Arcade?

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 6:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

No this is not a resurfacing of the Metal Gear Solid 4 rumor during its launch week, but according to Ripten the original 1998 Playstation One MGS title might be making its way to Xbox Live Arcade. Claiming to have seen a build on Microsoft's developers only partnernet we decided to have a look for ourselves and unfortunately did not find it, so either the rumor is false, or it was removed. With Soul Calibur and Bionic Commando get an XBLA makeover Metal Gear Solid wouldn't be that much of a stretch.

Various Game Trailers #1362

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 6:21 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:

  • Supreme Commander [X360] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
  • Street Gears - Tricks Trailer


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

'Brothers In Arms: Double Time' (Wii) Nearing Completion - Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Not been heard of since last year, Gearbox Software's Brothers In Arms Double Time immerses you into the intensity of World War II through the stories of Sergeants Baker and Hartsock and their squad of paratroopers during the Normandy invasion.

'Halo Wars' (X360) to Get 2 Player Co-op, 6 Player Online

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. The latest issue of GamePro features a preview revealing that Halo Wars will have 2 player co-op vs. Covenant, and you will be able to jump on Xbox Live with up to 6 player for some multiplayer mayhem. No wood, iron, resource gathering, just "supplies," in order to steamline the action.

'Spider-man: Web of Shadows' (ALL) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this year Activision revealed it was working on a new Spider-Man game, and while there hasn't been any details made available yet, Spider-man: Web of Shadows will have you play as the hero or villain in a large free-roaming environement.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) New Modes, Cars, Challenges Coming July 10

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 4:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. While Criterion is working on even more content, the Cagney update is scheduled for July 10, and will add 3 brand new FreeBurn game modes, 2 new cars, 70 new challenges, and the usual fixes and tweaks.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.