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LucasArts Teasing Big Announcement Monday via Twitter

7/4/2009 1:55:10 AM

LucasArts is teasing a new big announcement for Monday (July 6th) morning via their official Twitter account. The news, they say, will be ''awesome'' for their ''old school fans''.Well, as one of their ''old school'' fans there are only two things that I would consider amazing at this point: They are creating the next in the series of original trilogy Star Wars space combat games (X-Wing, Tie Fighter, etc) or they are announcing Full Throttle 2. Obviously, there are a billion other possibilities from Day of the Tentacle to Zak McKraken so stay-tuned for more as it breaks!Tweet One:''Amazing news coming Monday! Super excited! You have no idea how tough it is not to start yelling about it! But it''s secret! Until Monday!''Tweet Two:''I don''t want to tease, it is just tough not to say anything! I might be tempted, however. Have to think about it over the weekend. ;)''Tweet Three:''Okay, we will do hints. It is awesome news for our old school fans. (anything more direct might get me in trouble)''

GamingShogun Week in Review for the Week of June 28th 2009

7/4/2009 12:38:02 AM

Top Stories of the WeekViral Video of Unknown Sewer CreatureFirst Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires DLC Pack Out TomorrowOfficial Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 EU Website Launched with Momiji VideoChina Declares Official Ban on Gold FarmingBlizzard Making Trademarks of the Word CataclysmWarriors Legends of Troy - Official Japanese Site LaunchesVideo Documentary Talks Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise ModeArmA 2 Air Battle Video is Return of the Jedi Space Battle CoolErin Andrews to Host NCAA Football 10 Road to Glory ModeGo Under the Boardwalk With Our Fallout 3: Point Lookout ReviewConcept Art from Obsidian''s Now-Defunct Aliens RPGDreamkiller Release Info and New ScreenshotsAlpha Protocol Developer Diary Number 4Armed Assault 2 Developer Walkthrough of Basic Game ControlsPractice Your Backswing With Our Review of Grand Slam Tennis Xbox Live''s Deal Of The Week Is Fable II''s Knothole IslandGlobal Gaming Factory X to Purchase The Pirate Bay for $7.8 MillionBanjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts Soundtrack Out on June 30thStar Wars: The Old Republic - Return of the MandaloriansFirst Official Trailer for Post-Apocalyptic MMO Fallen Earth

FIFA Manager 10 Screenshots and Trailer

7/3/2009 1:53:49 PM

EA Sports also released some new screenshots as well as a trailer for their upcoming FIFA Manager 10. Currently only confirmed for a Windows PC release, FIFA Manager 10 looks to be aiming for a very detailed management experience with a huge level of player and team customizations. This is currently only set to release in the UK.You can checkout the trailer below and the new screenshots After the Break!

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Return of the Mandalorians

7/3/2009 1:53:26 PM

Over at the official Star Wars: The Old Republic website, LucasArts and BioWare have released a new video from their evolving holorecord timeline feature. This video, called Return of the Mandalorians, is narrated by none other than Lance Henriksen. Enjoy!

SouthPeak Releases A New Section 8 Trailer

7/3/2009 1:53:08 PM

We just got this in from SouthPeak Interactive, a new trailer for their upcoming Tribes-esque Section 8. We got a look at the game at E3 this year and it seems like it is going to make for some great multiplayer gameplay. It will release on August 28th for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms.

Madden NFL 10 Season Preview - NFC East Teams and Player Ratings

7/3/2009 12:44:07 PM

Over at the official site for EA Sports'' Madden NFL 10 Season Preview feature they have released the ratings for the NFC East teams and players. This is all set to culminate in a fully-simulated season, the results of which will be revealed on August 3rd. EA Sports is even going to reveal the simulated MVPs. It will be very interesting to see how the real season turns-out in relation to this virtual prediction.Next week, the season preview site will be revealing the AFC North teams and player ratings, so stay-tuned.

Namco Bandai Announce Exclusive Dragon Ball Game Rights

7/2/2009 10:04:50 PM

In a big move today Namco Bandai announced it acquired the full and exclusive rights to develop and publish Dragon Ball games for all gaming platforms, both handheld and other. The new deal starts January of 2010 and will conclude five years hence.In the meantime, Namco Bandai is working on three Dragon Ball games: Dragon Ball: Raging Blast (X360, PS3), Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo (DS), and Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Super Sayans (Wii).Official Release:Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today confirmed that it has secured exclusive North American rights to publish... (cont.)

Capcom Reveals Sengoku Basara 3

7/2/2009 4:06:40 PM

Capcom revealed that they are working on the third part of the Sengoku Basara series via a teaser website today. Translated to English as ''Devil Kings 3'', not much is known about Sengoku Basara 3 aside from its logo as well as the two character silhouettes on the game''s website.Also on the Japanese language site is the clear year of 2010, we assume denoting that to be the year of release. Still unknown is whether or not this currently Japan-bound title will see a North American or European release.

Alpha Protocol Developer Diary Number 4

7/2/2009 2:35:45 PM

SEGA also revealed their large fourth developer diary from the Alpha Protocol dev team today. Alpha Protocol is due out this October on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC platforms. SEGA just recently released the official box art for the title as well.

SEGA Releases Alpha Protocol Box Art

7/2/2009 2:22:33 PM

SEGA has released the box art for its upcoming Alpha Protocol on all three platforms (PS3, XBOX 360, and PC). The game is due out October 6th and is being subtitled, ''The Espionage RPG'' on the box art. This truly reflects the various options available to players in the game, from simply how you design your character for an upcoming mission to how you deal with the complex web of relationships with various gray-area types.Check out the Xbox 360 and PS3 covers After the Break!

Armed Assault 2 Developer Walkthrough of Basic Game Controls

7/2/2009 12:36:57 PM

The good people at Bohemia Interactive realize that the new players to their tactical war game Armed Assault 2 may be a tad overwhelmed at the game''s scope. However, at least you won''t have to be overwhelmed by the game''s controls anymore as they have released a large video walkthrough of them for your viewing enjoyment.

Cosplayer Creates Brotherhood of Steel Power Armor Costume

7/2/2009 10:49:01 AM

In a feat of such awesomeness only a geek would truly appreciate it (and thankfully we are such geeks), Cosplay.com member Facing Costumes has created the best Brotherhood of Steel Power Armor we have ever seen and he is teasing us by showing pictures of him inside of it, carrying around his also custom-made Gatling Gun. No confirmation on this yet, but we hope he will begin selling them. Talk about an amazing Halloween costume!Check out full images of this master of cosplay After the Break!

New Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Trailer

7/2/2009 9:46:07 AM

Capcom has released a new trailer for their upcoming Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. The follow-up to Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronices, The Darkside Chronicles is also an on-rails shooter which takes players through various events seen in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica.

Seven Incoming Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising Screenshots

7/2/2009 9:03:37 AM

Due out this fall on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC platforms, Codemasters'' Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising is striving for a great deal of realism in their depiction of tactical operations. Going head to head with the recently-released Armed Assault 2, it will be interesting to see where each game exels in comparison to the other.In the meantime, checkout these new Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising screenshots After the Break!

Battlestations: Pacific Getting Two New DLC Packs

7/2/2009 8:50:02 AM

Fans of Eidos'' Battlestations: Pacific will be interested to know that the game will be receiving two DLC map packs this month (one today in fact). The Carrier Battles Map Pack will feature four new multiplayer maps to battle upon while the Mustang Pack will add six new units to the game including the Japanese Super Yamato-class battleship!The Mustang Pack will sell for 160 Microsoft Points and is available now while the Carrier Battles Map Pack will go for 800 Microsoft Points and will be available on July 22nd.Check out some screenshots of the new units from the Mustang Pack After the Break!

Practice Your Backswing With Our Review of Grand Slam Tennis

7/2/2009 12:06:27 AM

Electronic Arts has come out with a new tennis game this year for the Nintendo Wii console and, boy, is it full of features! Grand Slam Tennis is one of the first Wii games to be fully compatible with the Wii Motion Plus. For those of you that are not familiar with the Wii Motion Plus, it is a add on peripheral that connects to your Wii Mote to add true one to one movement between you and the game. Grand Slam Tennis also contains a full career mode that takes you from creating a character through all 4 major tennis tournaments, a fun to play online mode, multiplayer party mode, and access to 23 professional tennis players from the past and present.Let’s get right into the most important feature of this game, the controls. Grand Slam Tennis has a pretty steep learning curve when it comes to playing in the career mode. I played the career mode for a good hour before I understood what the game wanted me to do with my Wii Mote. When you are using just the Wii Mote, the timing of your swing places your shots. If you swing late, then your shot will curve to the right. With the Wii Motion Plus, this learning curve actually lengthens due to the more sensitive controls. The Wii Motion Plus will now detect the actual twist of your wrist to determine topspin or back spin to any shot that you place, in addition to the timing of your swing. At first, controlling the placement of my shots was next to impossible, but the more I played, the more I understood how to use the controls.One problem I ran into with the Wii Motion Plus is that it could become out of sync with the Wii. The Wii Motion Plus would not register my movement when I tried to hit the ball or would be too sensitive and swing when I was just scratching a part of my body. This can be fixed simply by holding the Wii Mote still in your hands for a few seconds. Overall, playing Grand Slam Tennis with the Wii Motion Plus does not make the game easier, but does make the game closer to real tennis. I feel that the positives far out weigh the one or two negatives with using the Wii Motion Plus. The mandatory career mode is here in full glory in Grand Slam Tennis. You start by creating your player and choosing from a collection of brand name tennis gear to use. Then you are off to compete in your first tournament. Grand Slam Tennis focuses on the four tournaments that make up the Grand Slam Title in professional tennis, the Australian Open, the French Open, the U.S. Open, and the championships in Wimbledon. There are no other smaller tournaments in the game, so at first glance this may feel a little limited. Once you get to your tournament area, you first play a series of exhibition matches. These matches can be a mix of playing against the scrubs that fill out the tournament, playing against a legendary tennis player to earn one of his or her tennis traits, like improved back swing, or a off the wall type party game, like a two versus one tennis match. For every match you win, you unlock either a new player trait or a new piece of tennis gear. The traits that you can learn from the legends help you improve your character in the game. Think of it like a tennis role-playing game. You get to choose which trait you will use prior to each game. The gear also has more use then just aesthetics. Some of the gear that you can win will give you bonuses to certain types of game play mechanics. Once of the items I unlocked was Boris Becker’s tennis racket, which would increase the power of my fore swing. When you play against the world’s best tennis players, you will need every advantage you can get. Online mode was very easy to get into and fun to play. I played a few matches versus other people here in the States and found absolutely no frame rate drop during match play. Playing against other people in this game was much more fun for me, since I felt that we were on an equal footing. I always get the feeling that I am at a distinct disadvantage when I’m playing against the Wii. That leads me to the party mode. Party mode you say? Yes, a party mode in a tennis game. Grand Slam Tennis took multiplayer to the next level in this game. The game does offer the normal multiplayer modes, singles and doubles that you can play. Those worked great, but I had more fun with the party games that you can play with others. These modes include games like tag team, two versus one, drop and lob, and Aussie doubles. Aussie doubles is my personal favorite: it is a rotating two versus one game, where the single player earns double the points. Grand Slam Tennis is also packed with twenty-three superstars from both the past and the present to play as or against. These stars include the likes of Boris Becker, Pete Sampras, both Serena and Vanessa Williams, and Rafael Nadal. The Wii also claims an exclusive professional that won’t be found on any other version: John McEnroe. Grand Slam Tennis won’t be winning any Game of the Year Awards, but is a solid and fun tennis game that successfully utilizes the Wii Motion Plus, has great online play, and a very fun multiplayer experience.

Go Under the Boardwalk With Our Fallout 3: Point Lookout Review

7/1/2009 11:55:25 PM

The Point Lookout State Park, once shining national preserve, is now an eerie and overgrown swampland. The one real remaining piece of old civilization is its large boardwalk, complete with a ferris wheel. While the entire map of Point Lookout is very large, bigger than any of the previous DLC pack''s additional zones, it feels in some ways the most claustrophobic of the four due to its very effective art design. Walking through the swamplands is akin to the experience of Atreyu in the Swamps of Sadness. Unfortunately in this experience, you turn out to be Artax. Give yourself a hundred points if you get that reference by the way. Also, in this experience, there are inbreeds... Lots of inbreeds.You see, aside from the Swamplurks (Point Lookout version of a Mirelurk) and the Swamp Ghouls (Point Lookout version of a Feral Ghoul) you will often times run into packs of cannibalistic swamp folk which go by the enemy names like ''Creeper'' and ''Brawler''. Generic-sounding enough but these sad, inbreeds will kill you faster than Jeff Foxworthy can tell a ''you must be a redneck'' joke. They are crafty in both their pack mentality and their use of bear traps. These traps litter the swamps and create a real sense of tension all the time. Thankfully, by time you reach Point Lookout you should be of high-enough level that they wont damage you all that much. Also, most of the new enemies in Point Lookout are far tougher than their Capital Wasteland equivalents.Questing in Point Lookout is more akin to the original game in that while there is a central quest line to the area, Bethsoft has included a ton of smaller quests to pick up along the way, one of which will even give you the option of completing it back in the Capital Wasteland. Cross-over quests like this really help to tie the maps together and is essential for that ''expansion-like'' experience.One can find a ride to Point Lookout via a paddle boat at the mouth of the Potomac. Her captain will give you all the details of your lovely vacation which really don''t turn out to be the truth of the matter. Regardless, you are not there just sight-seeing as a women at the docks before you shove off will ask you to look for her daughter in Point Lookout.One thing I wanted to see more of was re-population of the Boardwalk. While there is a merchant in the midway area and a couple of small stores to explore, most of the buildings and stands were boarded up. I think this was a very cool opportunity to create a real post-apocalyptic bazaar, selling an array of new and interesting items. Instead, it feels empty and not quite the focal point of the new map I had hoped. Also, Point Lookout only features a small number of new items for you to use and most are too pointless to actually use to begin with. My character does not need an American Civil War cap or Workman''s Coveralls. The three new weapons introduced in the game end up being more of a novelty as well and you will probably not use them very much as you undoubtedly have something better already.Aside from these two points of contention, Point Lookout has been the most well-released of the DLC packs thus far. Previous packs have suffered various bugs and setbacks from a technical standpoint. Point Lookout downloaded via my Games for Windows LIVE client smoothly and started without issue. I must applaud Bethsoft for its handling of Point Lookout''s quality control. In this respect they have learned from their past mistakes and have risen to the challenge set before them.Something I really appreciate about Point Lookout is its take on the actual history of the region in terms of the American Civil War as well as poking a bit of a shameful finger at the government sods who thought locking up thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II was a good idea. The American Civil War has really touched the land of Point Lookout as it has in our reality. In our history, it was the site of a Confederate soldier internment camp. In Point Lookout, the land is home not only to mass graves from the American Civil War but also an internment camp of Chinese Americans from the game''s fictional, and ultimately apocalyptic, war. This internment camp is a stark reminder of the horrors that paranoia and war breed and, as you explore the various bungalows of the camp, you get a very negative picture of human nature.Overall, Point Lookout is well worth the purchase of 800 Microsoft Points and leaves us with yet another chapter to tell of our post-apocalyptic adventure. It also leaves us clamoring for more, and the next DLC pack Mothership Zeta, which releases at the end of this month, will take us on board an alien spacecraft!

First Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires DLC Pack Out Tomorrow

7/1/2009 5:50:31 PM

TECMO KOEI has announced that the first bit of DLC for its recently-released Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires will be out tomorrow, July 2nd, and shall consist of four brand-new costumes for your in-game characters to wear including the Kempo Armor Set. Check out an image of thew new costumes After the Break!

Blizzard Making Trademarks of the Word Cataclysm

7/1/2009 1:32:28 PM

Looks like Blizzard may be tipping their hand a bit with regards to their currently in-production, yet unannounced MMO. That, or, a new World of Warcraft expansion - only time will tell! Recently, the MMO behemoth applied for three different servicemarks on the word ''Cataclysm''. This news was first discovered by this Tumblr blog.The three trademarks seem to cover all the bases for either possibility of a new product as they refer not only to ''Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games...'' but also ''Computer game software and related instruction manuals and guides...'' and ''Comic books, computer game strategy guides, trading cards, coloring books, adhesive stickers, rub-on transfers, notebooks...''.We recently were invited to BlizzCon so be sure to stay-tuned for any new Cataclysm-news!You can see the full information listings on the three servicemarks here, here, and here.

NZXT Announces Sentry 2 Fan Control System

7/1/2009 1:12:24 PM

NZXT has just lifted the veil on their new fan-control unit the Sentry 2. The Sentry 2 fits into a 5.25'''' drive bay and features a touch-screen control system for up to five fans and also has an internal speaker for audible alerts. The Sentry 2 will retail for $29.99 and will officially go on sale later this month. You can read the full official features list After the Break!

First Official Trailer for Post-Apocalyptic MMO Fallen Earth

7/1/2009 11:17:57 AM

''Sick of Orcs, Elves, and Pixies? So are we!'' - With that starts the first official trailer for Fallen Earth, and upcoming post-apocalyptic MMO currently in stress-testing. The game is set in what we call the Grand Canyon and features a very developed crafting and profession system as well as detailed character development. You can see our E3 preview here.

New Teaser for EA Sports FIFA 10

7/1/2009 9:43:46 AM

EA Sports has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming FIFA 10 showing actual gameplay. FIFA 10 will feature a new 360-degree dribbling system as well as refined ball physics.

Windows 7 Beta Shutdowns Start Today

7/1/2009 8:44:57 AM

So you are going about your business, playing a rousing game of whatever on your gaming rig running Windows 7 and wham! Your PC turns off, what gives? Well, chances are you are running the beta version of Windows 7, which begins automatically shutting down every couple of hours today. Your beta license has expired and it is suggested that you install Windows 7 RC1 instead. However, be warned that that version will begin doing the same thing on March 1st of next year.

Wolfenstein Minimum PC Requirements Announced

7/1/2009 8:32:31 AM

Due out on August 4th, Wolfenstein will continue the story of B.J. Blazkowicz as he fights Hitler''s forces of evil and the occult. Over at their community forum today, they released the game''s minimum PC requirements. Suffice it to say, it looks like it is accessible by most modern PCs.SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP or Windows Vista(R) (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c (included & required for Windows XP & Vista)HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3400+ processorRAM: 1GB RAMVideo Card: 256MB NVIDIA(R) Geforce(R) 6800 GT or ATI Radeon(TM) X800Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cardHDD Space: 8GB (Plus an additional 800MB for Windows swap file)Media: 100% Microsoft Windows compatible DVD-ROM driveInternet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer

Combat Mission Shock Force - British Forces Screenshots

7/1/2009 8:24:14 AM

Battlefront has released two new galleries of screenshots from the current beta test of their upcoming expansion to their tactical combat title Combat Missions Shock Force, ''British Forces''. Due out ''soon'', British Forces will feature over 40 new vehicles and weapons and will retail for $25 dollars at the official site.Check out some of the new screenshots After the Break!

Viral Video of Unknown Sewer Creature

6/30/2009 3:05:37 PM

This video is from YouTube user Elyhim who claims it was taken inside of a sewer pipe in the Raleigh, North Carolina sub-zone called Cameron Village. The creatures appear to be in larval or egg-form and routinely pulsates as if reacting to the camera. Speculation claims that this is viral marketing for an upcoming flick or video game. If it is not fake, I am buying a flame thrower - stat!Via Disclose Via YouTube

Concept Art from Obsidian''s Now-Defunct Aliens RPG

6/30/2009 1:51:00 PM

By now you have no doubt heard of SEGA and Obsidian officially announcing the cancellation of their upcoming Aliens RPG. However, today we have two new pieces of concept art that were posted at the RPG Codex forums showing off some new Alien designs (remember, Aliens take from the DNA of their hosts).Check out the hulking xenomorph and stalker xenomorph images After the Break!

Video Documentary Talks Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise Mode

6/30/2009 12:47:50 PM

Due out on the Xbox 360 and PS3 come August 14th, EA Sports'' Madden NFL 10 will feature a new Online Franchise mode, which a newly-released video today talks about. The Online Franchise mode allows players to pit their teams against each other in a full, simulated NFL season! 32 teams will participate in each season and those that do not get filled by a human being will be AI-controlled. This virtual season will also have player-trading and even let iPhone/iPod Touch users manage their teams with their respective devices.

Global Gaming Factory X to Purchase The Pirate Bay for $7.8 Million

6/30/2009 11:10:19 AM

According to internet cafe and gaming center-giant Global Gaming Factory X (GGF), they are purchasing popular torrent site The Pirate Bay for the equivalent of $7.8 million US Dollars. The actual changeover is set for August, and GGF claims they are going to move the site into a new monetized direction to ''pave the way for [trademark owner] compensation model''. The owners of The Pirate Bay are going to use the money they acquire in this purchase to pay off the legal and settlement fees they owe from their infamous Swedish trial.GGF also claims they have purchased Perialism AB, a firm which has created a new way to implement p2p networking. This deal allows them access to this technology (afterall, they will own it).Monetizing previously-free p2p sites is always a great idea, just ask Napster! I estimate TPB visitor count to drop by more than half after this occurs.

ArmA 2 Air Battle Video is Return of the Jedi Space Battle Cool

6/30/2009 9:44:20 AM

The amount of flexibility offered by the Armed Assault 2 mission editor is unparalleled in gaming today. For instance, check out this video of a gigantic air battle that YouTube user BlueWave9780 made. Now, when we say ''gigantic'' we really mean ''akin to the climactic space battle in Return of the Jedi-gigantic''. You can also check out our full review of ArmA 2 here.

FUEL Released on Games for Windows Today

6/30/2009 9:10:49 AM

Codemasters'' racer, FUEL, has been released across North America on Windows PCs under Microsoft''s Games for Windows label. The game features a huge open world of 5,560 square miles for players to race on and a huge number of different events to take part in. The game features up to 16-player multiplayer gameplay and over 70 different vehicles to drive.Official Release:The Games For Windows® edition of Asobo Studio’s epic racer FUEL™ is now shipping to stores in North America, Codemasters® announced today; the game will... (cont.)

Official MadWorld Soundtrack Released Today

6/30/2009 9:01:58 AM

Publisher of video game music the world over Sumthing Else Music Works has released the official soundtrack to SEGA''s MadWorld. The soundtrack features 20 tracks and is available in retail outlets as well as through the iTunes Store and their proprietary digital distribution system at SumthingDigital.Official Release:Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with SEGA®, proudly presents MADWORLD™ Official Soundtrack... (cont.)

Gears of War: Jacinto''s Remnant Announced for July 28th Release

6/30/2009 8:56:00 AM

Karen Traviss, who penned Gears of War: Aspho Fields, will be returning to the franchise with the newly-announced novel Gears of War: Jacinto''s Remnant. Due out in stores on July 28th, the same day as the Gears of War 2: Dark Corners DLC map pack, Jacinto''s Remnant takes place right after the end of Gears of War 2 and will continue the story of Delta Squad after Jacinto''s destruction.Official Release:Blockbuster video game franchise Gears of War burst onto the book scene last year with its first official novel by #1 New York Times bestselling... (cont.)

Infernal: Hell''s Vengeance is Available Today for Your Angel-Stomping Needs

6/30/2009 8:49:05 AM

In Infernal: Hell''s Vengeance, which releases today on Microsoft''s Xbox 360 platform, you play a fallen angel who works to defeat a corrupt agency within Heaven''s own ranks. The third-person shooter comes from Playlogic, who previously published Age of Pirates and Age of Pirates 2, to name a couple.Official Release:Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC. OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, is pleased to announce that... (cont.)

Worms 2 And King Of Fighters Ultimate Drop For Xbox Live This Week

6/29/2009 8:10:10 PM

Who loves new games for Xbox Live? We do of course and we have the info on this weeks new games for Xbox Live. Check out the info below and pick up these games when they launch this Wednesday.Worms 2: Armageddon is everyone''s favorite turn based war of worms game back for Xbox Live. Worms 2 has tons of new additions including the return of iconic weapons. Check out all the info hereKing Of Fighters Ultimate makes its way straight from the arcades to your living room where you can beat up your little brother without getting yelled at by your parents. All your favorite fighters are back with some brand new ones just for Xbox Live. Check out more info here

Xbox Live''s Deal Of The Week Is Fable II''s Knothole Island

6/29/2009 7:54:21 PM

Feel like trying something different this week but don''t have the cash? Well you are in luck Shogunites as this weeks Xbox Live gold member deal of the week has been announced. this week gamers can get the Fable II DLC pack Knothole Island for 560 MS points down from 800 MS Points. Knothole Island adds a whole new area, quests, and adventure to Fable II. Remember that this is for Gold Members only so get on out there and try something new!via Major Nelson

China Declares Official Ban on Gold Farming

6/29/2009 4:18:09 PM

The Chinese government has declared that virtual items cannot be swapped for physical goods, payment, or service.According to the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Commerce, virtual currency can still be traded for virtual goods and services. According to a survey done by a University of Manchester professor, 80% to 85% of all gold farming is done in China.Via InformationWeekIn 2008, it is estimated that 400,000 people worldwide were employed by gold farmers and now it looks like they will have to go back to working at opium plants and/or prostitution rings. *Opinion of poster and not GamingShogun.com

Dreamkiller Release Info and New Screenshots

6/29/2009 2:55:22 PM

Dreamkiller, the upcoming shooter from Mindware Studios and Aspyr Media, will be released on the Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms come this fall. Dreamkiller puts players in the role of a psychologist who can psychically enter the minds of her patients to battle their fears. It features intense, gore-filled gameplay and 12 levels to play through.Mindware Studios is also the developer of the frag-fest Painkiller series of games. You can check out some new screenshots of the game After the Break!Official Release:Aspyr Media and Mindware Studios probe the insidious depths of the subconscious to bring Dreamkiller to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC... (cont.)

Warriors Legends of Troy - Official Japanese Site Launches

6/29/2009 11:06:31 AM

The upcoming Western-targeted ''Warriors Legends of Troy'' has a new website for your perusal, if you can read Japanese. KOEI Canada has launched the official Japanese website today where you can find the official E3 trailer. The game is due out on the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms next Spring and features mature themes. Check out the recently-released art renders as well while you are stopping by.

Erin Andrews to Host NCAA Football 10 Road to Glory Mode

6/29/2009 10:30:13 AM

Looks like Erin Andrews will not only be the new sideline reporter in EA Sports'' upcoming NCAA Football 10, but also the host of the new ''Road to Glory'' game mode which will chronicle your ''career as a college student athlete''. Basically it will come off like an in-game version of those ESPN shows where they show highlights, candid clips, etc and sounds like a very cool addition to the game. The game will be released on July 14th, 2009.GamingShogun recently interviewed the NCAA Football 10 dev team here so be sure to read it for more game info.Official Release:Television sports reporter Erin Andrews will be featured as the host of Road to Glory, a new mode in NCAA Football 10 for Xbox 360 and PS3. Road to Glory is a broadcast-style video presentation in... (cont.)

Official Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 EU Website Launched with Momiji Video

6/29/2009 10:28:54 AM

TECMO KOEI has launched its European Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 website along with a brand-spanking-new gameplay video of Momiki, the first playable female character in the game series. The game is scheduled to release later this year on the PS3 with a demo set for fall.

Batman: Arkham Asylum PC Achievements Released

6/29/2009 9:24:46 AM

If you are a PC gamer planning to pick up Batman: Arkham Asylum on August 25th on both PC and Xbox 360 platforms, you may want to take a look at the list of Games for Windows LIVE achievements released today. The game features 47 of them, totaling in the magic amount 1,000 gamerscore points. We can only assume that the Xbox 360 version will have the same achievements, but will await on totally confirming this until that list is released.Via Xbox360Achievements

Starcraft II Allows no LAN Games, Multiplayer via BattleNET Only

6/29/2009 8:56:57 AM

In a recent interview with IncGamers Blizzard''s Rob Pardo, Senior VP of Game Design, said that Starcraft II will not support any LAN gaming at all and that all multiplayer will be done through their new BattleNET system. Recently, the Starcraft II beta test invitations went out, signaling that the beta is very close to launch so stay-tuned as more develops.Via IncGamers

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts Soundtrack Out on June 30th

6/29/2009 8:48:09 AM

Banjo-Kazooie fans be aware that the soundtrack to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts will be released tomorrow on June 30th via retail stores, www.sumthing.com, and will be available for digital download on www.sumthingdigital.com and iTunes.Official Release:Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Banjo-Kazooie™: Nuts & Bolts Original... (cont.)

GamingShogun Week in Review for the Week of June 21st 2009

6/27/2009 4:22:42 PM

Top Stories of the WeekTekken 6 Release and Pre-Order Details AnnouncedNorth American Publisher of Armed Assault 2 AnnouncedSecond America''s Army 3 Patch Hits SteamEA Releases Epic Brutal Legend Cover ArtReview of Ghostbusters The Video GameWindows 7 Pricing Announced - Pre-Order Tomorrow for DiscountStar Wars: The Old Republic Panel Announced for Comic-ConBohemia Interactive Releases Armed Assault 2 DemoFifteen Questions with the EA Sports NCAA Football 10 Dev TeamPatrick Kane is EA Sports NHL 10 Cover AthleteRazer Megalodon on Sale June 30th at 10am PSTUS Army Issues Open Letter Regarding America''s Army 3.0 Launch IssuesAion Launches this September, Closed Beta Dates RevealedWe Review Amazon''s Newest E-Reader the Kindle DXSerious Sam HD Announced for Summer - Screenshots ReleasedReview of Prototype for the Xbox 360First Aion Developer Video FeatureDark Void Developer Diary TwoTropico 3 to Suppress Freedom on Xbox 360 this SeptemberThe Conduit DC Momument Launch Trailer

Aliens RPG Cancellation Finally Confirmed by SEGA and Obsidian

6/26/2009 10:52:08 PM

One of the community managers at Obsidian''s forum has posted a notice that they have stopped working on their once-in-development Aliens RPG. We guessed this back in February based on several facts but this is the first official word. Also, SEGA has made an official statement on the game''s cancellation.Official Statement:''At this point, SEGA has no plans to move forward with the Aliens RPG. The Aliens franchise offers us so much content to choose from that we feel it important to take a step back and carefully consider the type of game we want to release. We plan to continue working with the Aliens franchise and ask fans to be patient and stay tuned for more information about what SEGA has coming out for the Aliens series of games, starting with... (cont.)''Via GiantBomb

Raven Squad Screenshots Show Both RTS and FPS Perspectives

6/26/2009 1:54:08 PM

Fans of the upcoming RTS/FPS hybrid Raven Squad should check out the new screenshots released by SouthPeak today. Raven Squad is due out August 11th on the PC and Xbox 360 platforms. The game allows players to jump into any member of their squads on-the-fly and also command their troops from on-high, setting up greater tactical maneuvers.Check out the new screenshots After the Break!

New Section 8 Battle Screenshots

6/26/2009 1:15:24 PM

The guys at SouthPeak and Timegate Studios have sent out six new screenshots for their upcoming multiplayer shooter, Section 8. Similar in gameplay to class Starsiege Tribes, Section 8 pits players against each other in tactical combat. Section 8 is due out August 28th on the Xbox 360 and Windows PCs.Check out the new screenshots After the Break!

Star Wars: The Old Republic Panel Announced for Comic-Con

6/26/2009 11:41:53 AM

If you are attending this year''s San Diego Comic-Con, which runs from July 23rd through 26th, be sure to stop by Room 7AB on Friday from 1pm to 2pm where LucasArts and BioWare and presenting a behind the scenes panel for your geekly enjoyment. On-hand at the panel will be numerous members of The Old Republic production such as LucasArts Producer Jake Ner and BioWare Senior Writer Hall Hood. Also check out a few other tidbits in the official announcement regarding a mini-comig giveaway during the event!Official Announcement:Can’t get enough of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™? Join the TOR Development Team at the Comic-Con International panel “Behind the... (cont.)

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Demo in September

6/26/2009 11:06:21 AM

According to CVG, who is attending a London-based Koei Tecmo games event currently, the company is planning to release the demo fro Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on the PSN this September with the full game being released later this fall.Via CVG