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'Everquest' Titles Getting More Expansions

by Rainier on June 27, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As SOE celebrates the 10th year of EverQuest, it announced two new expansions: EverQuest Underfoot (16th expansion, adding a new underground zone, Nov. 2090) and EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate (Feb. 2010, increases level cap to 90, so you can play lower level areas with a high level character and get easy experience, integration of various achievements). These new chapters add to the EQ legacy and will deliver even more exciting adventures for fans.

'Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled' (NDS) Promo At GameStop This Weekend

by Rainier on June 27, 2009 @ 8:40 a.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'. Fans who purchase Black Sigil at any GameStop beginning today, June 26, through Sunday, June 28, 2009 will receive a free stylish Graffiti T-shirt.

Obsidian and SEGA Confirm Aliens RPG is No More, Canceled

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year, SEGA announced that it had several Aliens projects in the works: an FPS by Gearbox and an RPG by former Black Isle Studios devs, Obsidian. When SEGA announced it has tasked UK-based Rebellion to develop a new Aliens vs. Predator game, rumors started flying about the demise of Gearbox's FPS and Obsidian's RPG, but while Aliens: Colonial Marines is confirmed to be in development, Obsidian today revealed that its RPG is dead in the water (since Feb.), and SEGA confirmed that it has no plans to move forward with the Aliens RPG ....

Various Game Trailers #1632

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 5:21 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:

  • The Punisher: No Mercy [PS3] - Launch Trailer
  • Fight Night Round 4 [PS3/X360] - Launch Trailer

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

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

THQ Developing Peripheral-Based Game

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Activision's Guitar Hero being a phenomenon, EA's Rock Band going strong, and the branching out of the franchises (DJ Hero, latest Tony Hawk), it is only normal that other publishers/developers are jumping on the bandwagon. THQ chief executive Brian Farrell revealed that they are also working on a peripheral-based game, saying it's "different from anything else out there and will give us a competitive advantage," although whether or not it's a music-based game was not mentioned.

'Section 8' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.

'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' (ALL) Unlockable Features Revealed

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.

Various Game Trailers #1631

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 1:19 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:

  • Mega Man Star Force 3 [NDS] - Boss Trailer

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

'Raven Squad' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 26, 2009 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the near future Raven Squad is a unique blending of RTS and FPS genres, as the game puts you in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety.