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CES 2009 Prototype Videos and Screenshots (Prototype)

Jan 9, 2009

PWN or DIE has a fresh batch of screenshots, a trailer, and two videos of gameplay footage from the highly anticipated game Prototype.

X-play MMO Report Thursday Jan. 8th (Star Trek: Online)

Jan 9, 2009

Just like The Sess before him, the beginning of a new year means that Casey gets to look forward to the games that are planning to release in 2009. This next year holds some serious milestones for MMOs, specifically the existence of many home console versions. What will happen when A-list MMO titles invade the living rooms of millions of people? Will they have mass appeal? Before you answer those questions make sure you strap-in, gun it to 88, and watch for the three bright flashes. This is...

The MMO Report.

More Battlefield Play-For-Free Titles In The Works (Battlefield Heroes)

Jan 9, 2009

EA developers from the South Korean firm Neowiz have hinted at the possibility that another play-for-free Battlefield title could be in the works for release later this year.

Jan 7th Ask Cryptic - Star Trek Online (Star Trek: Online)

Jan 9, 2009

Cryptic Studios writes, "Our first Ask Cryptic of 2009 brings you answers about art, ship capabilities, and more. Thanks as always to our development team for taking the time to answer these questions!

This is a universe at war, so combat will be a major factor, but there will also be a large component of exploration. You will get to meet new species, some of which you'll fight against, some of which you'll protect, and some of which you'll ally with. There won't be extensive dialogue trees, but you'll get to explore and have missions that don't involve just clobbering everybody..."

Shaun White Snowboarding Glamour Pack DLC Available (Shaun White Snowboarding)

Jan 9, 2009

Today Ubisoft announces that the "Glamour Pack" downloadable content (DLC) for Shaun White Snowboarding for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system is available now.

Skate 2 Video Fun (SKATE 2)

Jan 9, 2009

Game Informer: "I must admit I got really addicted to Skate when it first came out. Growing up in a town obsessed with the sport, I spent every free summer day as a kid either skateboarding or watching skate videos with friends. Now that Skate 2 is on the horizon, I thought it would be fun to make a skate video-style video part for my digital skater self. So without further ado, Game Informer Online presents the untitled skate video. Click on the "media" tab above for the flash version or click on the images below for the hi-res WMV zip files. Oh, and what skate video would be complete without a bonus bail video?"

War in Gaza Provokes Protest (And Conversation) In Second Life Israel (Second Life)

Jan 8, 2009

In a story posted yesterday, New World Notes reporter Wagner James Au, a.k.a. Hamlet, spoke with Beth Odets, one of the creators of Second Life Israel. She told him that there were "lots of people yelling… obscenities about murderous Israeli forces" and after evicting the most unruly protesters, she finally had to close the area to outsiders.

The Art and Rendering of Brutal Legend, Killzone 2 Coming to GDC (Killzone 2)

Jan 8, 2009

The Brutal Art of Brutal Legend and rendering techniques of Killzone 2 will both be making an appearance at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco later this year.

Michiel van der Leeuw and Michal Valient from Guerilla Games will walk attendees through an overview of the rendering techniques they used in creating the Playstation 3 shooter, including a focus on lighting and shadowing and dealing with anti-aliasing.

In the Brutal Art of Brutal Legend, Double Fine Studios art director Lee Petty talks about creating the art for the Jack Black-voiced original game. Petty will also talk about how the independent studio has "evolved".

Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2 - DLC Pack Announced (Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2)

Jan 8, 2009

Koei has announced plans to release new DLC for its Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2. According to the company, the new content updates will only be available for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, leaving PS2 owners out of luck. The first content pack will be available in mid-January.

Did You Know 'Brutal Legend' Has Multiplayer? (Brutal Legend)

Jan 8, 2009

MTV Multiplayer writes:

"We all want to know more about "Brutal Legend," and March's Game Developers Conference could shed some new details. Double Fine is hosting a panel on the game's art and in the description, the studio re-confirmed it would include a multiplayer mode, something we haven't heard about since 2007."

New Burnout Paradise DLC to be revealed next Friday (Burnout Paradise)

Jan 8, 2009

On its official website Criterion has announced that it will be revealing the next Premium Pack for Burnout Paradise on Friday 16th January.

The new pack will be the tenth piece of downloadable content for the open world racer, though whether or not it's a huge title update such as the Bogart and Cagney updates released last year or simply additional cars and areas is as yet unknown.

F.E.A.R. 2 bonus items and up to $40 in trade at GameStop for pre-order (FEAR 2: Project Origin)

Jan 8, 2009

February 10 marks the much anticipate release of the super scary (judging from the videos), F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. That leaves just a little over a month to make plans to pick up a copy for the game and GameStop is pulling out all the stops to try and get people to buy it there. When you reserve the game online or at your local store you will receive a bonus Armacham Field Guide as well as a GameStop-Exclusive lithograph.

Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic out early March (Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists Of Plastic)

Jan 8, 2009

Tarsier Studios' PS3 exclusive, Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic will be available to download from PSN on March 5th.

Halo Wars Release Date Not Changed (Halo Wars)

Jan 8, 2009

During Microsoft's keynote at CES 09, Robbie Bach, President of Entertainment & Devices Division, announced that Halo Wars will hit stores on February 28th, a full week earlier than expected. Apparently he misspoke. It is true that a demo is coming out, though.

PCGH: FIFA 09: Next Generation Graphics Patch (FIFA Soccer 09)

Jan 8, 2009

Modders created a Next Generation Graphics Patch for EA's FIFA 09, which is improved with a better visualization of the matches.

Guerrilla Games Says 'Killzone 2' Single-Player Campaign Will Be 10 Hours Long (Killzone 2)

Jan 8, 2009

During Sony's CES 2009 presentation, Guerrilla Games' developer Hermen Hulst spoke about Sony's upcoming blockbuster, revealing that the single-player campaign would be "an intense 10 hour" one.

Flower to release in Febraury (Flower)

Jan 8, 2009

According to a Sony Denmark release schedule acquired by videogaming247, ThatGameCompany's lovely looking Flower will be released on PlayStation Network on February 19.

Free to play title Free Realms definitely coming to PS3 (FreeRealms)

Jan 8, 2009

Speaking at CES 2009, Kaz Hirai confirmed that Sony Online Entertainment's new free to play title called Free Realms will be heading to the PS3. Best sign-ups are now open on the PC.

Halo Wars UK date still Feb 27, demo date also for Europe (Halo Wars)

Jan 8, 2009

Microsoft has confirmed to videogaming247 that despite Microsoft's announcement that Halo Wars has moved to February 28, the European date of the 27th remains unchanged.

Tom Clancy's EndWar Faction Elite Pack DLC Available for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 (Tom Clancy's EndWar)

Jan 8, 2009

Ubisoft today announced the release of the Faction Elite Pack downloadable content (DLC) for Tom Clancy's EndWar available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Faction Elite Pack for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system will be available later today.