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'Wits & Wagers' This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title - Screens

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wits & Wagers is the trivia party game where you don’t need to know the right answers to win, bringing an inventive and accessible party experience to Xbox Live Arcade this Wed., May 7, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

'Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 1' (PS2/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1 for the Wii and PS2 features a 20-Track electrifying mix of classic hits and current favorites, including songs by Boston, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, and All American Rejects.

'Deca Sports' (Wii) - 10 Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Deca Sports, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.

Wii Shop Channel Adds Duo of Classic Titles

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another two classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Renegade and Pokémon Puzzle League.

Monday, May 5, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 5:39 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:

  • Crosswords DS (NDS)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

THQ's 2008 Nickelodeon Lineup

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ announced its lineup of games based on Nickelodeon properties, including the debut of The Naked Brothers Band: The Video Game, based on the TV show that follows the lives of a kids’ rock band fronted by real-life brothers Nat and Alex Wolff. Also included are Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition, and other titles based on TV shows such as Tak and the Power of Juju, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Back At The Barnyard.

'Samurai Shodown Anthology' (PSP/PS2/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Celebrate the history of Samurai Showdown by battling as one of the greatest Samurai of all time. Samurai Shodown Anthology includes the complete collection of the series: Samurai Shodown, I, II, III, IV, V, V Special and VI.

'The Bourne Conspiracy' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Bourne Conspiracy is a 3rd person espionage action game where players move from fistfights to firefights to experience sequences that seamlessly blend Bourne's signature hand-to-hand combat with intense shooting and the ability to escape and evade deadly situations. A 1.2Gb demo is now available on Xbox Live, later this week on PSN, and next week in Europe.

'Martial Arts: Capoeira' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Twelve Interactive's Martial Arts: Capoeira is an original fighting game combining sport and RPG elements with traditional fighting game mechanics for the very first time, to offer unrivaled realism and challenging brutal gameplay.

'Metal Slug 7' (NDS) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SNK is preparing yet another installment in the long running side scrolling military arcade shooter series, Metal Slug 7. While there is no date set for Europe or North America, it is currently scheduled for a July 17th, 2008 release in Japan.

'Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People' (Wii/PC) Play-test Sessions

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items. Telltale is looking for testers to come to their offices and play each new episode prior to its release.

'The Witcher Enhanced Edition' Coming Aug/Sept., Console Edition Confirmed

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | 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. Originally scheduled for May 16th, it has been delayed until Aug/Sept., the previously revealed console version is making good progress according to product manager Maciej Sachmacinski, but still too far off to pin down a release date.

'Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East' Goes Gold

by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefront.com and Fury Software's second expansion pack for Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East, has gone gold, allowing allow players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of World War II.

'Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled' (NDS) Resurfaces - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally a GBA title back in 2006, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is an Active-Time Tactical Combat RPG, featuring traditional turn-based combat which requires players to observe the positions of their characters as well as the enemies'.

E3 2008 - Bethesda Showing Off 'FallOut 3' (ALL)

by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier this week, Activision Blizzard revealed it would not be attending the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 (nor renewing its ESA membership), and subsequently NCSoft and Foundation 9 confirmed they would not be participating either. While id Software's attendance is still up in the air, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment issued a statement that it will be present, and in spite of not being on the exhibitors list, Bethesda confirmed it will be showing off Fallout 3 at the event.

'Golden Axe: Beast Rider' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.

'Stargate Worlds' Gets 65,000 Beta Sign-ups in One Day

by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. On April 30, Cheyenne opened registration for Head on over to the Stargate Worlds to the closed beta test, which received in excess of 65k applicants on its first day.

Official Blizzard Store Redesigned, New Features Added

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard unveiled a brand-new design for its Official Blizzard Store, not just overhauling the graphical appearance and navigation of the site but also incorporating several major new functions into the site, such as the Beta-Test Eligibility and the ability to download copies of Blizzard games that you have previously purchased.

'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

'Boogie' (NDS/PS2/Wii) Sequel in the Works?

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. According to an EBGames product listing, Boogie Superstar is scheduled for release on Wii mid October 2008.