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'Beyond Protocol' Now Accepting Open Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS that puts you in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions and leadership will bring forth changes sought by all who step Beyond Protocol. Fans interested in participating in the open beta can sign up here ...

'Thunder Force VI' (PS2) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally scheduled in 2000 as a DreamCast title, Thunder Force VI is a side scrolling shooter game in development for the PS2, directed by SEGA's Tetsu Okano, known for Segagaga, Astro Boy: Omega Factor and Gunstar Super Heroes.

'Valkyria Chronicles' (PS3) Demo Coming Oct. 9 - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 8:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles. SEGA will release a demo coming to the Oct. 9 issue of SCEA's online magazine QORE, which costs $2.99/episode.

'Hotel Giant DS' (NDS) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enter the challenging and luxurious tourism industry and have a lot of fun by building, designing, marketing and managing the most fabulous hotels in the world! Take good care of your customers, to become rich, observant and all-mighty!

Various Game Trailers #1442

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 4:03 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:

  • Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [NDS] - Tails & Amy Trailer
  • Midnight Club: Los Angeles [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
  • Mirror's Edge [ALL] - Faith City Trailer
  • Tom Clancy's EndWar [PS3/X360/PC] - Voice Command Briefing


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

Xbox Live Arcade Sales Surge 58%

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Over the course of the five-week Summer of Arcade program there was a 58% increase in unique members purchasing titles, and August broke the monthly revenue high by 67%, driven by titles like Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, Galaga Legions, and Braid.

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

'Mercenaries 2: World in Flames' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.

'Dragon Age: Origins' Toolset Screens #2

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The Dragon Age Toolset provides players with developer-grade tools that will allow them to produce their own epic stories and fate-defining conversations.

Rockstar Titles Go Halfsies on Steam This Weekend

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve let us know that every Rockstar game and games pack is currently available for a 50% savings, including the classic Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne games, but only this weekend, so have at it while they're cheap.