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News Briefs (11-19-09)

Capcom today announced it will have two downloadable episodes for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions Resident Evil 5, along with new costumes and a new “Mercenaries reunion” mode with 8 new characters and weapons load outs. These are scheduled to be released in February and March of 2010. Additionally, a Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will be released which will include all of the downloadable content for $49.99. Previously only seen during cut scenes of ...

News Briefs (11-12-09)

Hotel Dash: Suite Success is going to be available for the PC November 24   Players helps Flo launch Quinn’s new travel business by running themed hotels, managing the flow of new & familiar guests, and fulfilling their unique needs & requests – in order to earn tips to refurbish hotels.  Starting with a ramshackle DinerTown™ hotel, players jump into a time management puzzle that sends them up and down the elevator, with a goal of keeping ...

News Briefs (11-3-09)

Magic the Gathering: Tactics for the PC and PS3 is announced for 2010.   Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will allow players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day. Magic: The Gathering – Tactics is expected to feature regular content expansions, a robust tournament environment, ...

News Briefs (10-22-09)

Free content for recently released strategy title Order of War is available today for download.   * Heavy Bomber Squadrons:  Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support. * Infantry Mortar Launchers:  Addition of infantry mortar units. * Off-Map Heavy Artillery:  Addition of heavy artillery strikes to the air support menu. * Survival Mission Mode:  New survival mission mode where you fend off waves of attacking enemies for as long as possible. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   New games available ...

News Briefs (10-16-09)

LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is set to be available via WiiWare Monday October 19. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   The PlayStation Portable to get another downloadable title before the end of the year – Creature Defense   Creature Defense will place gamers in a variety of stunningly illustrated worlds where they will be tasked with defending their land from invading attackers.  After creating a deck where players take into consideration the types, tolerability and elements of the enemy, the onslaught begins and ...

A Bigger And Better Tap

FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT     GameTap is pleased to announce that this week’s new release is Trine. Not only is it a great game in its own right but Trine is also GameTap’s first 64-Bit compatible PC game thanks to some newly integrated technology. With a few exceptions every new release from this point forward will feature 64-bit compatibility thanks to this new software. As for GameTap’s existing library of Windows games they will be re-encoded for 64-bit ...

News Briefs (10-2-09)

Ju-On: The Grudge for the Wii is scheduled to ship to store shelves October 13. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Along with a 10% discount, pre-ordering Left 4 Dead 2 for the Xbox 360 or PC will net players early access to the demo as well as an in-game item, the baseball bat melee weapon. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   The PSP version of Little Big Planet is scheduled to arrive on November 17. ………………..………………..………………..………………..   A patch for Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is now available. This update ...

News Briefs (9-24-09)

Spinter Cell: Conviction is set to be released on February 23 for the Xbox 360 and PC. No, really, UbiSoft means it this time! ………………..………………..………………..………………..   A new map pack for Batman: Arkham Asylum is now available for the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network exclusively.   In the ‘Heart of Darkness’ FreeFlow™ Combat map, players will battle a mob of relentless and maniacal enemies at the Arkham Pumping Station.  Even the most seasoned Batman: Arkham Asylum player will enjoy ...

News Briefs (9-17-09)

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge is now available on Xbox Live Arcade and will be available next week for the PlayStation Network.   As players progress through the gauntlet, they will gradually unlock more units, technology and new challenges. Each challenge is equipped with a par time that will challenge even the most competitive and skilled Command & Conquer fans. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge will also feature the high-quality live-action ...

News Briefs (8-27-09)

A "casual" game based on the book The Fixer Upper is announced to arrive later this year. ................................................................................   Jam Sessions 2 for the DS and DSi is announced.   Each song in the gameplay mode serves a different role in advancing players' guitar skills and songwriting abilities. By progressing through the songbook, players learn techniques that will help them play the guitar and write songs. Armed with their new skills, players can play, create and share their own original ...

News Briefs (8-26-09)

Watchmen: The End Is Nigh parts 1 and 2 are now available on Xbox Live Arcade. ................................................................................   Peggle Nights is announced to arrive on Xbox Live Arcade, including a new multiplayer mode, later this year.   ◊ 60 new Peggle Nights levels for multiplayer over Xbox LIVE and all single player/local modes ◊ Peggle Nights Adventure mode (60 levels), including the Nights story ◊ 60 new Peggle Nights Challenges ◊ A new Peggle Master, Marina ◊ Peggle Nights trophy room ◊ Peggle Nights adventure ...

News Briefs (8-20-09)

Dark Void for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC is scheduled to ship to store shelves January 12 of next year. ................................................................................   "She Will Be Loved" from Maroon 5 to be featured in the upcoming Band Hero. Additionally, frontman Adam Levine to appear in the game. ................................................................................   Deca Sports 2 for the Wii has finished development and is getting set to ship September 29. ................................................................................   In addition to a new "expert" difficulty level for the single player game, Transformers: Revenge of ...

News Briefs (8-13-09) Part 2

The Wii Virtual Console to get a game based on the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in December.   Ever wondered who would triumph in a one-on-one battle between Larry Bird and Oscar "The Big O" Robertson, or Bill Walton versus Robert "The Chief" Parish? Now gamers have the opportunity to play basketball as one of their favorite legendary basketball superstars. The excitement of the court hits home as players can take part in a slew ...

News Briefs (8-6-09)

New flying mounts are now available in MMO Mabinogi.   The Eagle and the Pelican both provide ground-base battle support to Mabinogi players and accelerate the travel time through the game. The Eagle and Pelican are both currently available in the game. They can be used to explore the new Africa-themed zone Courcle. This new land is filled with wild, untamed areas - including lush jungles, boggy swamps, grassy savannahs, and roaring rivers. Travelers must look out ...

News Briefs (7-31-09) Part 2

New downloadable content for Overlord II has been released.   The 'Battle Rock Nemesis' downloadable content is available now from PLAYSTATION® Store ($5.00) and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace (400 Microsoft Points). Details of downloadable content for the PC edition of Overlord II will be announced shortly.   The 'Battle Rock Nemesis' downloadable content installs the imposing 'Battle Rock' arena in the Netherworld which plays host to a series of new combat challenges as the player progresses through the game. Gamers ...

News Briefs (7-24-09) Part 2

Need for Speed: Nitro will ship to retail November 17 and be available for the Wii and DS.   Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can't just win the race, they must own it. With a nearly limitless visual customization system, gamers can design a unique ...

News Briefs (7-17-09) Part 1

Namco Bandai today announced that Namco Museum Essentials for the PlayStation Network is now available for $9.99. Included are the classics Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Dragon Spirit and Xevious as well as a new "remix" of Xevious. Also, a Namco Bandai section for PlayStation Home has launched today. ....................................................................................   Development on Madden NFL 10 has been complete and the game is scheduled to become available on August 14. A demo for the game is set to become ...

News Briefs (7-9-09)

Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold has shipped out to retail. ................................................................................   Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade July 29. ................................................................................   Rock Band Unplugged now has a few more tracks available for download at $1.99 each: Dixie Chicks "Sin Wagon" The Pixies "Here Comes Your Man" R.E.M. "Losing My Religion" Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy"   One song is available for free: GLaDOS and Jonathan Coulton "Still Alive" ................................................................................   World War II: Commander General is now available. ................................................................................   Dynasty Warriors 6 on the Xbox ...

News Briefs (7-7-09) Part 2

Wii, PS2 and PSP game CID The Dummy has shipped out to retail. CID The Dummy is set in a world where crash impact dummies test everything for safety – from steamrollers, to escalators, to books, blenders and even lemonade.  You take on the role of CID, a crash impact dummy who is sick of the same old routine and stuck in a rut.  One day, CID receives the mission of a lifetime – to save ...

News Briefs (7-2-09)

PlayStation Network exclusive The Punisher: No Mercy is now available through the PlayStation Network, as is a demo. ................................................................................   Majesco announced that it has Cake Mania 3 for the Nintendo DS in development.   Cake Mania 3 boasts new features that will attract everyone from loyal fans to first time players. More than 80 new levels, 30 new customers and 6 beautiful time-spanning environments test Jill's speed and efficiency. Gamers will meet the challenge of spell-casting Egyptian Pharaohs, Dinosaurs ...

News Briefs (6-26-09)

Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail.   Devil Survivor invigorates the heralded series with an unprecedented RPG/SRPG combat system and more character customization options than ever before, all wrapped within a compelling, branching narrative.  For the first time in the series, players can use a new Demon Auction feature to collect and eventually fuse demons as they seek to create the most powerful party. ................................................................................   A PS3 demo for The Bigs ...

News Briefs (6-18-09) Part 1

A demo for The Bigs 2 is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. ................................................................................   Meridian 4 has announced it will be bringing the puzzle game Chains to retail later this year.   Chains is a challenging puzzle game with a unique feel and distinctive vector graphics style. The object of the game is simple - to link adjacent bubbles of the same color into chains. As you progress through the physics-driven stages it becomes increasingly more challenging and players' ...

News Briefs (6-11-09)

Virtua Tennis 2009 is now available for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PC. ................................................................................   Previously only available on the Xbox 360, a demo for Overlord II is now available for the PC (http://www.overlordgame.com/us/try) and the PlayStation 3 (through the PlayStation Network).   In the Overlord II demo, players step into the big spiky boots of a new Overlord whose sights are firmly set on becoming the king of chaos, the bringer of evil and the master of Minions. ...

News Briefs (6-4-09)

Activision today announced that the official website for its game version of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has a new version of the Battle for the Allspark game.   Fans that answer the call can join the AUTOBOTS® or DECEPTICONS® and compete in real time challenges online against other players worldwide for control of the AllSpark and the fate of the world.   Players create their very own TRANSFORMERS character, customizing the character to suit their play style. ...

More News Briefs (5-28-09)

Theatre of War II: Africa 1943 gets patched up to version 1.1.0   ·         Improved RAM handling on 32 bit systems (especially Vista) ·         "Save As..." function added to Map Editor ·         Soldier reaction time decreased ·         You can now play gunfire sounds in encyclopedia (left-click on gun icon) ·         Multiplayer server search system for compatibility with certain networks improved ·         SmartPause mode customization added ·         Many other fixes and enhancements ………………..………………..………………..………………..   Another batch of PS3 “Greatest Hits” is set for launching on June 16. ...

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