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  • Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok Announced
    09 Nov 09

    European video game developer Wax Lyrical Games has announced the production of their latest adventure-puzzle game, Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok. To mark this announcement, Wax Lyrical Games has launched the official game website. This site features game news, information, screen shots and other media. Wax Lyrical Games was established by freelance developers Alan Thorn and Marlies Maalderink. Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok is its first game.

     
  • Nintendo Downloads for the Week
    09 Nov 09

    Rev up your engines for a huge week at the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop, starting with the launch of a pulse-pounding revamp for the WiiWare service, Excitebike: World Rally. For the Nintendo DSiWare service, you'll find five new titles in the mesmerizing Electroplankton series – available at just 200 Nintendo DSi Points apiece – plus the irresistible multiplayer mayhem of Bomberman Blitz. With two new classic Virtual Console offerings to sweeten the selection, there's truly something for everyone to download and enjoy.

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    Excitebike: World Rally
    Publisher: Nintendo
    Players: 1-4
    ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
    Price: 1,000 Wii Points

     
  • Massive Blue Coin Promotion Announced
    09 Nov 09

    Following a successful beta period of its loyalty program, GamersGate today launched its full scale version by announcing a special weeklong Blue Coin promotion. With select purchases, gamers will receive a designated amount of Blue Coins as a bonus. The amount of Blue Coins received depends on the title purchased and ranges from 1,000 ($1) to 7,000 ($7) Blue Coins.

     
  • Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Set for December Release
    06 Nov 09

    It was among the most heinous incidents in video game history: In 1986, Princess Zelda was kidnapped from the land of Hyrule, setting off an intrepid rescue adventure for young hero Link. Unfortunately for Zelda, this offense has been repeated more than a dozen times since, leaving her largely out of sight while Link traversed dark dungeons and confronted monstrous enemies alone in order to save her.

    This time, in the new Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi adventure The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, that all changes.

     
  • Endless Free Trial for Warhammer Online
    06 Nov 09

    Mythic Entertainment today announced that the critically-acclaimed MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR), has replaced its 10-day time-limited free trial with a new, endless free* trial program which is now available for download. The new streaming client for the endless free trial enhances the game’s accessibility and greatly decreases the download time, making it easier than ever for new players to experience the never-ending battles of WAR for themselves.

     
  • HPS Announces Campaign Austerlitz
    06 Nov 09

    HPS Simulations has announced a new John Tiller game, entitled Campaign Austerlitz.

    Grab your musket and backpack and join Napoleon's legions as they march into Swabia to encircle the unfortunate General Mack. Continue on down the valley of the Danube as you pursue General Kutusov and his Russian hordes as they attempt to evade your mighty army. Capture Vienna and press on to meet up with destiny on the fields of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805, where Napoleon won his greatest victory. The Sun of Austerlitz has never shone brighter than now as you embark on your conquest of the forces of the Third Coalition.

     
  • EA CEO Bullish on PC Gaming
    05 Nov 09

    Yesterday, EA CEO John Riccitiello sat down with Fox Business and had some very interesting comments concerning PC gaming.  According to Edge Online, he stated:

    "I think there are probably more people enjoying games on mobile devices than all the consoles put together, but there are also more consumers enjoying games on PCs than all the consoles together, so there’s really a bigger market out there,” he said.

    That's a nice perspective on PC gaming, for a change. 

    Here’s a video of his appearance on Fox Business:

     

     
  • Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Skirmish DLC and Patch Now Available
    05 Nov 09

    Codemasters today announced that the first Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising downloadable content – the ‘Skirmish’ pack – is available for PC, bundled with a title update patch.

    Title Updates for the console editions of the acclaimed tactical shooter will arrive prior to the launch of the ‘Skirmish’ DLC pack on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network. The Title Update for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft edition of the game will be available November 5th, with the Title Update for the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system edition to follow shortly.

     
  • Close Combat: The Longest Day is Updated
    05 Nov 09

    Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Strategy 3 Tactics have announced the release of the new comprehensive v5.50.07 update for Close Combat: The Longest Day, the newest release in the Close Combat series. This major update comes with dozens of bug fixes, map line of sight tweaks, data file changes for increased historical accuracy of equipment performance, and much more.

     
  • Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition Announced
    05 Nov 09

    Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! BioWare today announced that the Shooter RPG Mass Effect 2 will also be released as a Collectors’ Edition in limited quantities. Available on January 26 in North America (Jan 29 in EU) alongside the standard edition, the Collectors’ Edition of Mass Effect 2 comes in a premium, tin case and includes the full version of the game, a 48-page hardcover “Art of Mass Effect 2” book, Issue 1 of the Mass Effect Redemption comic book, and a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes and making-of videos. In addition, the Mass Effect 2 Collectors’ Edition will include unique in-game weapons and armor that can only be obtained by purchasing this version.

     
  • Fritz Chess 12 Heading to Retail
    05 Nov 09

    Fritz Chess 12, as its predecessors, will continue to fascinate the chess world. Fritz Chess is in fact well known for defeating a reigning world champion in the battle of ‘Man vs Machine’.

    Even so, it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, club player or a professional as Fritz Chess has something for everyone. For example the coaching function either helps teach you how to play or improve your game. It boasts over a whopping one million games to play so you’ll always have plenty to do without repetitiveness making it boring for you.

    So what’s different compared to Fritz Chess 11?

     
  • Epic Games Announces Unreal Development Kit, Powered by Unreal Engine 3
    05 Nov 09

    Epic Games announces the launch of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides community access to the award-winning toolset like never before. This software release is available to anyone interested in using 3D game engine technology, including game developers, students, hobbyists, researchers, creators of 3D visualizations and simulations, and digital filmmakers. Anyone can start working with the industry-leading Unreal Engine 3 toolset by downloading UDK at www.udk.com, where detailed product features, technical documentation, commercial licensing terms, support resources and more are also available.

     
  • First Details about Mytheon Environments Unveiled
    05 Nov 09

    True Games Interactive (www.Truegames.com), with its partner Petroglyph, announced today the first details and released the first screenshots focusing on three of the many unique environments in Mytheon, its highly-anticipated, online multiplayer action-role-playing game (www.MytheonGame.com). This newly released information will provide players an in-depth look at the legendary environments they will encounter when they first enter the game.

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  • New Raid Challenge Revealed in Runes of Magic
    05 Nov 09

    It’s not just the Naga who have settled around the Aotulia Volcano, the ancient species of flame dragons has been sighted in the lava filled landscape. In ‘Lair of the Demon Dragon’, Gestero awaits careless adventurers who don’t heed the warnings. Today, Frogster is revealing the first details of a new 12-player raid dungeon in Runes of Magic. The new instance will be introduced into the online role-playing game as part of one of the upcoming content updates.

     
  • C.O.P. The Recruit Ships for the DS
    03 Nov 09

    Today Ubisoft announced that C.O.P. The Recruit, an open world action-adventure game specifically designed for the Nintendo DS system, has shipped to store shelves. Rated "T" for Teen, C.O.P. The Recruit will be available at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $29.99.

    "C.O.P. The Recruit gives DS fans the opportunity to fight crime and protect New York City in an impressive, fully rendered 3D open world," said Adam Novickas, director of marketing for Ubisoft. "With its awesome graphics and action-packed gameplay, we're confident that gamers will share in our enthusiasm for this one-of-a-kind title."

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