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'Star Trek' (ALL) Picked Up By Namco Bandai - Screen

Rainier — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:59:21 PST

Star Trek, which continues the adventure that director and producer J.J. Abrams envisioned with Star Trek (2009), boasts a stand alone story filled with action-packed combat as Kirk and Spock must work together to stop a legendary enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy.

Show Indie Gaming Some Love With The Indie Royale Valentine's Bundle

Rainier — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:47:30 PST

Indie Royale has launched its sixth iteration with the Valentine’s Bundle, a set of five games including IGF-nominated titles Zeno Clash and Lume, as well as the first ever PC version of Soulcaster.

'J.U.L.I.A.' Gets Euro Date - Screens

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:45:37 PST

From the depths of Space flies J.U.L.I.A., a logical video game built upon the story of Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist, who was among a close group of scientists chosen to embark upon one of the most critical mission ever conceived on Earth.

'Syndicate' (ALL) Enlists Hollywood Celebrities For Voice-overs

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:16:44 PST

Syndicate delivers a unique and brutal sci-fi FPS experience set in a not too distant future, where business is war. Players take on the role of Miles Kilo, Eurocorp's latest prototype agent, and embark on an epic action adventure full of corruption and revenge.

'Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational' (ALL) - New Screens

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:06:03 PST

Hit the course as everybody's favorite golf series comes to the fore on PS Vita.

Guinness World Records Announces Top 50 Video Game Endings

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:40:45 PST

Conducted for the new Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition book, Guinness World Records announced the Top 50 Videogame Endings of All Time as voted for by 13,519 online fans.

Rock Band Music Store Gets Sappy With Gold Star My Heart Valentine's Pack

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:12:15 PST

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'Uncharted: Golden Abyss' (PSV) - 14 New Screens

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:39:53 PST

Uncover the dark secret behind the 400-year-old massacre of a Spanish expedition as Nathan Drake follows the murderous trail of an ancient and secret Spanish sect in Uncharted: Golden Abyss.

'Madagascar 3: The Video Game' (ALL) - New Screens

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:36:29 PST

In an adventure-filled tour across Europe with a traveling circus, players can take on the role of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo in a journey to escape the evil clutches of crazed animal control officer Captain Chantal Dubois and return home to New York City.

Xbox 360 Review - 'The Darkness II'

Redmond Carolipio — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:30:00 PST

Set two years after the conclusion of the original, The Darkness II breaks the conventional FPS model with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, allowing players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons.

The Only Way To Catch An Uncatchable Woman Is To Offer Her A Wedding Ring

Rainier — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Check out the first trailer for The Bourne Legacy! Matt Damon may not be in it, but Jeremy Renner looks like he might be able to pull it off.

This weekend we'll probably watch Safe House, but next week is what it's all about. My prayers have been answered: We got an invite to an early press screening of Act of Valor.

There is an uproar in Stronghold Kingsdoms as Firefly released an update that makes the game run like molasses. They also, without prior notification, doubled the price of some of the most popular in-game items.

Last but not least, congrats to Double Fine for crossing the $1.2 million mark — triple the amount they needed for developing their latest point & click adventure.

'UFC Undisputed 3' (ALL) Details Online Features

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:31:04 PST

UFC Undisputed 3 is poised to take players inside the virtual Octagon with extensive focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the introduction of PRIDE Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters.

'The Last of Us' (PS3) - New Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:55:30 PST

The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience that blends survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague.

'Diablo III' Gets New Target Date

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:34:08 PST

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

'Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack' (PSV) - New Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:31:05 PST

Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer about an ornery mutant blob that, after being held captive in a lab that can only be described as something out of a retro sci-fi movie from the early '50s, escapes into the world and sets out on a path to destroy and consume everything!

'Ghost Recon Online' Now Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:16:41 PST

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online is a new multi-player, third-person, cover-based tactical shooter that will be offered free-to-play online, featuring all the best qualities of the Ghost Recon franchise in a downloadable, dynamic, PC-based online game.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus' (PSV) - 40 New Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:02 PST

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is an upgraded version of Ninja Gaiden Black, with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, and the ability to wield dual katanas.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/3DS/Wii) Thursday, February 9, 2012

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:28:43 PST

Nintendo added one WiiWare, and four NDSi/eShop titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Stonekeep: Bones of the Ancestors (Wiiware), Resident Evil Revelations (demo), Lock'N Chase, Gaia's Moon, and Anne's Doll Studio: Gothic Collection (NDSi/3DS/eShop).

'Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior's Rise' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:50 PST

Kung Fu Strike is a fast-paced beat-‘em-up that takes its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts movies and old school arcade fun

'Toki Tori 2' Developer Wants To Bring Game To The Wii U

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:43 PST

Toki Tori 2 will see Two Tribes' poultry mascot character return in a completely new adventure, developed from the ground up for today's players and technology.

'Adam's Venture 3: Revelations' Release Ahead Of Schedule - Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:18 PST

Adam's Venture is an adventure game franchise that is focused on non-violent gameplay set in the early twenties of the 20th Century. In this third and final installment of the Adam’s Venture series, the story arch of Adam, Evelyn and the Clairvaux Corporation comes to a shocking conclusion.

Warhorse Studios Developing CryENGINE 3 Powered RPG

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:49:48 PST

Crytek and Warhorse Studios have signed a license agreement allowing the developer to use the CryENGINE 3 for its upcoming, yet unannounced, RPG which will combine open-world experience with a rich story and innovative gameplay elements.

'Silverlicious' (NDS) - New Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:07:45 PST

Following the enchanting storyline of Silverlicious written and illustrated by Victoria Kann, Silverlicious the game lets players set out on an adventure as Pinkalicious who has lost her ability to taste anything sweet. Help Pinkalicious regain her sweet tooth as you practice kindness, good manners and helping others in need.

'Velocity' (PSP) Announced

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:06:14 PST

Velocity is a scrolling shooter unlike any other which features an innovative teleport mechanic, allowing players to jump around the screen and return to previous areas of a level to solve time sensitive logic puzzles.

'The Whitakers Present Milton & Friends 3D' (3DS) Announced, Coming Soon - Screens

Rainier — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:39:07 PST

The Whitakers Present Milton & Friends 3D will take horse lovers to the next dimension with over 25 different breeds to take care of and play with.