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'Ultimate Band' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Disney Interactive Studios' Ultimate Band is an all new music experience giving gamers and music lovers of all ages the chance to realize their dream of becoming a rock legend when they build their own band or jam alone, all fueled only by the power of the WiiMote and the DS stylus.

'Fantasy Wars: Elven Legacy' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world featuring classic strategy gameplay. The Elven Legacy expansion adds sixteen new missions and lets you play as Cornelius, a lone ranger on a reconnaissance mission to scouts ahead of the King's army.

NCsoft Europe Sets Up Russian Distribution Network

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft Europe confirmed that it has set up a distribution network in Russia to launch its MMORPG games Tabula Rasa, Lineage, Guild Wars and pave the way for the 2008 launch of Aion: The Tower of Eternity.

'Bangai-O Spirits' (NDS) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 7:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America's Bangai-O Spirits, a re-imagination of their ‘90s cult classic, is a compelling blend of twitch-fest shooter and puzzler genres, seasoned with strategic and tactical elements.

'So Blonde' Goes Gold in Germany

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 7:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So Blonde, written by Broken Sword's Steve Ince, is an adventure game based around beautiful (anti-)heroine Sunny Blonde, featuring jet black humor that goes far beyond trite clichés, gorgeous cartoon graphics, puzzling riddles and a ton of gameplay surprises.

'Lost Empire: Immortals' Developer Diary #2 - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.

'Demigod' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game, influenced by Defense of the Ancients, a community-created mod for Blizzard's RTS Warcraft III, that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.

'Resident Evil Zero' (NGC) Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Resident Evil Zero features two main characters: Rebecca, a rookie Raccoon City Police Officer who first appeared in the original Resident Evil, and Billy, a framed convict on the run. According to the latest Famitsu issue, soon you will be able to "zap" between the two characters on the Wii.

'Dragon Hunters' (NDS) - 16 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 5:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Playlogic's Dragon Hunters is a fun platform action game, based on the stunning world featured in the successful Dragon Hunters TV series and the animated movie, combining platform gameplay with many challenging puzzle and action elements.

THQ Cleared in SEC Stock Option Investigation

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has notified THQ that its investigation of the company’s stock option grant practices has been completed and that SEC does not intend to recommend any action against THQ.

'Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends' (PS2/X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set after the collapse of Japan's Ashikaga Shogunate, Samurai Warriors 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 addon on PS2, the extra content (missions & playable characters) will also be downloadable on Xbox Live for owners of the original.

'Home' (PS3) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | 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:

'NFL Head Coach 09' (PS3/X360) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Put on your headset, grab your clipboard and see if you have what it takes to be the boss in NFL Head Coach 09, a unique NFL experience that gives gamers the power to make decisions that define their career and ultimately the fate of their franchise as a head coach in the NFL.

Activision Blizzard Already Facing Its First Lawsuit

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Wayne County Employees' Retirement System has filed lawsuit against the not yet officially formed Activision and Vivendi merger, according to the Delaware Online web site. The local investment group claims that its Activision shares will turn into an unfavorable minority position after the two publishers/developers become one entity ( thanks FiringSquad).

'Mozart' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mozart is a 3rd person point & click adventure game where you get submerged in the historical setting of Prague, with its legendary places and architectural treasures combing roman, gothic and baroque styles.

'Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night' Wins Two XBLA Awards

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince Edward Island-based developer Ocean Interactive announced that Castlevania: Symphony of Night has won two Xbox Live Arcade Awards at the GDC's inaugral Xbox Live Arcade Awards, Best Classic Game and Highest-Rated Game.

Various Game Trailers #1282

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:45 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360] - Novus Trailer
  • Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy [Wii] - Trailer
  • Champions Online - Trailer
  • Far Cry 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
  • Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - GDC 08 Trailer


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

'Dark Sector' (PS3/X360) Multiplayer Details - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extremes. It's a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.

'Dead Rising' (X360) Counter Lawsuit Filed

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A few weeks ago Capcom filed a preemptive lawsuit against MKR Group, producer of 1979's George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead, to avoid being sued over the similarities between the two properties. However MKR filed complaint in U.S. District Court in New York claiming both products are "dark comedies," that "the recreational activities of the zombies and absurdly grotesque 'kill scenes' provide unexpected comedic relief," as well as "Both works provided thoughtful social commentary on the 'mall culture' zeitgeist, in addition to serving up a sizable portion of sensationalistic violence." To be continued ...