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'Wonder World Amusement Park' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco's Wonder World Amusement Park, developed by Coyote Console, brings to life a fully 3D world of games, rides and prizes across multiple themed areas that players can explore with personalized avatars.

'Guitar Hero' (ALL) Infringes on Patent, Says Gibson

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

After three years, Gibson, one of the exclusive partners of Activision's Guitar Hero franchise, claims the game infringes on one of its patents and has notified Activision. In 1999, Gibson filed a patent for technology simulating a live performance using a musical instrument, a 3D headset with stereo speakers, and a pre-recorded concert. Not wanting to sit by idly, Activision has filed a lawsuit asking the U.S. District Court for California to declare Gibson's patent invalid and to bar it from seeking damages.

'Sins of a Solar Empire' - v1.03 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga. The v1.03 patch adds fixes and tweaks.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - v1.0006 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you face intelligent enemies, wield a diversity of weapons, control machinery, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Assault Heroes 2' (X360) Announced

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Re-imagined for an even more intense arcade shooter experience, the Assault Heroes 2 game expands its horizons into outer space. New features include hi-jackable enemy vehicles, many more levels and an enhanced co-operative gameplay mode.

'Rondo of Swords' (NDS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG combining an epic narrative, a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that uses the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.

Atari Bringing its Portfolio to Steam

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari and Valve announced an agreement to bring a variety of PC games from the Atari catalog to Steam, starting with Act of War (and expansion), ArmA: Combat Operations, Death to Spies, Indigo Prophecy, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and plenty more ...

'MotorStorm 2' (PS3) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA officially revealed Motorstorm 2, featuring 16 new multi-route tracks, head-to-head online for up to 16 players, and 4-player split-screen mode. MotorStorm 2 is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class.

'Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends' (PS2/X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set after the collapse of Japan's Ashikaga Shogunate, SW 2 chronicles the civil wars that consumed feudal Japan and the events that lead to the country's unification. While Samurai Warriors 2: XL is a standalone expansion on PS2, the extra content (missions & playable characters) will also be downloadable on Xbox Live for owners of the original.

'Commando 3' (ALL) Now Known As 'Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3' - Trailer

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lock and Load! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 takes the no-holds-barred arcade spirit of its predecessors and crafts an all-new furious cooperative shooting adventure for the next generation!

'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' (PS3) - 50 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.

'Assassin's Creed' and 'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' Delayed on PC

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft has quietly pushed back two of its major upcoming PC titles. Assassin's Creed, originally planned for release in March, is now scheduled for April 8, while the PC edition of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will come on April 15, a few weeks after its console brethren, which are due next week (thanks FiringSquad). No particular reasons for the delays were given.

'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) Tainted Blood DLC Rolled Out

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tthe first of two downloadable content expansions for the open-world RPG Two Worlds has been released. This Tainted Blood expansion (600 MP) adds 4 co-op maps, 45 new quests, harder enemies, a new town featuring a Merchant and Gladiator’s district, with advanced trainers to learn new skills and try them against opponents.

'Stargate Worlds' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, 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.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (ALL) Beta Coming to XBLA

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. In order to stress test the online capabilities, Capcom will bundle a beta with the Xbox Live Arcade release of Commandos 3, which will last for 8 weeks and let you play one stage as either Ken or Ryu.

Fluid Entertainment Secures Funding For Its Children's MMO

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fluid Entertainment announced it has secured $3.2 million in Series A funding to develop its MMO that encourages kids to explore their creativity, initiative and imagination, within an ecologically themed narrative.

'Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars' (NDS) - 32 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MLB 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars is an exciting new baseball title that will put fans into the action like never before, offering fans of all ages a wildly fun experience featuring starting lineups from all 30 MLB clubs, a variety of exhibition and tournament modes, All-Star training mini-games, along with fantasy-themed baseball stadiums.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:24 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:

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2' (ALL) Gets Legacy Edition

by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced a special Legacy Edition for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, which will include the original game, and an additional disk containing all the GRAW 2 downloadable packs available on Xbox Live to date!