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MTV Games, Harmonix And EA Confirm Plans To Ship Standalone Rock Band Instruments To U.S. Retail Stores - January 31, 2008
Music fans and gamers prepare to expand the band, rock the world
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Races to North America On April 17 Exclusively On PlayStation 3 - January 31, 2008
Franchise sets date and price for the racing phenomenon's next iteration
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice for PSP Released to Stores Nationwide - January 31, 2008
New gangs, vehicles, weapons and stunts make for one of the most action-heavy games to come to PSP
Bomberman Land Series For Wii, PSP & DS Now Available - January 31, 2008
Hudson Entertainment's Beloved Series Returns
Rainbow Island Evolution Now Available For PSP - January 31, 2008
Original gameplay have been expanded and extrapolated into three dimensions
Dungeon Explorer Warriors of Ancient Arts Goes Gold On PSP and Nintendo DS - January 31, 2008
Action RPG franchise introduces all-new stories and new gameplay elements next month
Golden Sinning: Sins of a Solar Empire Goes Gold - January 31, 2008
New PC strategy game combines 4X depth with real-time game play
Got Game Entertainment Announces “RHEM 3” Goes Gold - January 31, 2008
Third installment in the pure-puzzle adventure series now set for North American retail debut in February
Disney Interactive Studios Invites Fans to “Work This Out” - January 30, 2008
Latest addition to High School Musical video game franchise to come this spring
cdv USA to Publish Ascaron's Sacred 2: Fallen Angel in North America - January 30, 2008
Deal between cdv USA and Ascaron represents key first step toward console publishing
Codemasters Online Partners with NetDevil to Bring New MMO for 2008 - January 30, 2008
Codemasters Online set to release NetDevil's all-new space based MMORPG Jumpgate Evolution for North America & Europe
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX The Beginning of Destiny Available Now - January 29, 2008
Latest addition to card battling franchise features tag duel tournament, connectivity with PSP
cdv USA Delivers Pacific Storm: Allies to Retail - January 29, 2008
Players will be able to effortlessly switch between strategic, RTS and first-person gameplay modes
Penumbra Black Plague Gone Gold - January 29, 2008
Publisher Paradox Interactive announces gold master with two new videos
Kingdom Under Fire II - January 29, 2008
A Sequel bound to redefine the Kingdom Under Fire universe!
Sci-Fi Lasers and Medieval Swords Clash In Thrilling Action and Adventure - January 29, 2008
Ascaron announces UK release of Hard To Be A God
Stranglehold PlayStation 3 Map Pack Available Now - January 29, 2008
The map pack features 10 additional multiplayer maps and 21 character skins
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Classic Rock Track Pack Released - January 29, 2008
Boston, Foreigner and Journey Hits now available
Paradox Interactive Signs Much Awaited Mount & Blade - January 29, 2008
The PC action/role-playing game gears up for official release
Jack Keane Impressions - January 28, 2008
A game set in a familiar land with unfamiliar twists.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Review - January 28, 2008
Rocking out under a new developer, the Guitar Hero franchise takes an evolutionary leap forward.
Panzer Tactics DS Review - January 28, 2008
World War II meets turn-based strategy, and succeeds.
It's the Big Game, Charlie Brown Review - January 28, 2008
Good grief, Charlie Brown.
Rockstar Games Announces Release Date for Grand Theft Auto IV - January 24, 2008
Next-generation console debut of Grand Theft Auto franchise set for April 29, 2008
Strong Lineup of Games Continues Nintendo's Momentum In 2008 - January 24, 2008
Bold 2007 set the stage for broad 2008 software lineups for Wii and Nintendo DS
Survive the Nazi Invasion of New York as Codemasters Releases the Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Playable Demo. - January 24, 2008
Fight afresh on a startlingly different battlefield as World War II comes to Manhattan.
Nintendo Breaks the Military Mold With Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - January 24, 2008
New look, storyline and online battles reinvent award-winning strategy game series
Devil May Cry 4 Playable Demo Now Available For Download - January 24, 2008
The DMC4 demo brings to life the coastal city of Fortuna and its surroundings in exquisite detail
SNK PLAYMORE Announces SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1 - January 24, 2008
Collection to include 16 classic SNK games
cdv USA and Fireglow Games Bring New RTS/RPG - "Stranger" – to North America - January 24, 2008
Explore a rich fantasy world with 100+ unique monster types on March 3rd
Deadline Games Announces Faith and A .45 for Next-generation Game Consoles - January 24, 2008
Denmark-based independent game developer to unleash gritty, emotional shooter
Sword of the New World Granado Espada Launches New Expansion - Manifest Destiny - January 24, 2008
New content includes five new characters, two new maps, fifteen new zones and more
Pirates of the Burning Sea Sets Sail - January 24, 2008
New online PC game delivers unique swashbuckling action experience
EA’s Burnout Paradise In Stores Now - January 23, 2008
Invite your friends to explore Paradise City and rule the roads
Silent Hill Origins In Development for PlayStation 2 - January 23, 2008
Survival horror title makes transition from handheld to console
Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power Reaches Gold Status - January 23, 2008
KOEI's simulation of the conquest and unification of feudal Japan to ship on February 5, 2008
cdv USA and Fireglow Games' Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory to Invade North America - January 23, 2008
Sudden Strike 3 is set to begin shipping to North American retail on March 10, 2008.
Vogster Entertainment Announces Robocalypse - January 23, 2008
Irreverent robots bring madcap mayhem to the Nintendo DS
Bling Bling! Destineer’s Homie Rollerz for Nintendo DS Goes Gold! - January 23, 2008
Homie Rollerz is a fast-paced, mayhem-laden racer
EVE Online Puts the MMO In Steam - January 22, 2008
Launching with 21-day free trial and Steam special price for full game
Battlefield Heroes Leads the Way for EA’s New ‘Play 4 Free’ Business Model - January 22, 2008
Unique cartoon shooter introduces a new way to play battlefield
Microsoft Announces First-Ever Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards and Limited Time Free Download of Undertow - January 22, 2008
Fans of Xbox LIVE Arcade are invited to cast their votes for the first-ever Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards
Mass Effect Review - January 21, 2008
Sans the Star Wars license, BioWare brings its choose-your-own sci-fiventure formula back to the console.
Godzilla: Unleashed Review - January 21, 2008
Godzilla: Unleashed is the game that officially ruined my holidays.
Tabula Rasa Review - January 21, 2008
Definitely not a blank slate.
My Word Coach Review - January 21, 2008
A fully priced port of an enjoyable handheld learning game.
Baroque - New Release Date, New Wii Version Details, New Info - January 19, 2008
Release date slips to March 18th
Video Games Live Announces 40 Shows for 2008 - January 19, 2008
Countries include Taiwan, Brazil, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Mexico, China, U.S., Canada & more
Leisure Suit Larry Does Hollywood With New Comedic Adventure Video Game In 2008 - January 19, 2008
Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust Features the Voice Talents of Allen Covert, Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Shannon Elizabeth, Carmen Electra and Many More
Democracy Now Available from Matrix Games! - January 19, 2008
Do YOU have what it takes to run a country?
Advanced Tactics: World War II Is Updated - January 19, 2008
A new update roars towards hard drives everywhere like a shot from a Tiger tank
Zen Studios to Spook Up Xbox LIVE Arcade With Its ‘Nightmare Mansion’ Table for ‘Pinball FX’ - January 18, 2008
Expansion table now available for download
Ubisoft Announces Assassin’s Creed Altaïr’s Chronicles Exclusively for Nintendo DS - January 17, 2008
Assassin’s Creed Altaïr’s Chronicles is the direct prequel of the console title Assassin’s Creed
Empire Interactive Brings the Classic Graphic Adventure, MYST, to the Nintendo DS - January 17, 2008
Immersive experience will draw adventure-seekers of all ages into a surreal dimension of alternative reality
EA Ships Kuju Entertainment’s Rail Simulator to North American Retailers - January 17, 2008
The ultimate train simulation experience gets on track and reaches store shelves
Samurai Warriors: KATANA for Wii Available Now - January 17, 2008
KOEI's first-person action-adventure available now at retailers throughout North America
Red Mile Entertainment Brings Pain and Stupidity to the Small Screens With Jackass the Game DS - January 17, 2008
As if one screen full of jackasses wasn't enough
AGEOD's American Civil War Goes Gold - January 17, 2008
Historical war game places players at the head of the United States or the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War
GamersGate and THQ Announce Distribution Agreement - January 17, 2008
Publisher makes extensive PC portfolio available through download portal
StreamMyGame Launches Linux Player: Play PC Games On Your PS3 - January 15, 2008
Play PC games remotely using free software
Fireglow Games Announces Release Dates for Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory - January 15, 2008
Latest instalment in the popular Sudden Strike series set for release on March 10th.
Conan Review - January 14, 2008
Conan’s latest adventure may have plenty of topless women, but that doesn’t make it exciting.
LifeSigns: Surgical Unit Review - January 14, 2008
This surgical simulation leaves you flatlined on the table.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Review - January 14, 2008
You’d think that the penultimate pairing of two of gaming’s biggest icons would be a cause for celebration.
Tomy and D3Publisher of America Bring Intense 3D Ninja Combat to Nintendo DS In NARUTO: Ninja Destiny - January 12, 2008
Chakra-filled battles explode onto two screens with innovative new gameplay
EA Announces The Sims Carnival SnapCity and The Sims Carnival BumperBlast now available in stores - January 12, 2008
The first two PC titles from The Sims Carnival designed for casual pick-up-and-play fun
Crysis Patch 1.1 Available Now - January 12, 2008
Performance enhancements, multiplayer balancing and minor bug fixes included
Capcom's Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Coming to North America On February 12 - January 12, 2008
Test the compelling court room adventure yourself with free online demo
Pacific Storm: Allies Goes Gold - January 12, 2008
Unique combination of strategy and action-based gameplay; set for a retail release in late January.
Got Game Entertainment Ups the Ante with Arctic Stud Poker Run - January 12, 2008
Action-packed "full-contact poker" game with high stakes, high speeds, and high explosives goes all in this March
War Rock Saga Continues With the Release of Chapter 2: Revelations - January 12, 2008
New storyline, maps, vehicles, weapons and more
Penumbra: Black Plague Available February 12 - January 12, 2008
Reachin Technologies and Paradox Interactive announce collaboration Penumbra: Black Plague to release as HaptX Edition
Valve Acquires Turtle Rock Studios - January 10, 2008
Leading content and technology company adds California studio
Disney Hits the Dance Floor with DanceDanceRevolution: Disney Channel Edition - January 10, 2008
New DDR game for the PS2 incorporates music and popular characters from Disney Channel shows
EA SPORTS BIG Breaks NFL TOUR to Retail Stores - January 10, 2008
Experience fun arcade football that anyone can play
Nintendo's Wii Chess set for release January 18 - January 10, 2008
Taking chess kicking and screaming into the 21st century...
Capcom Entertainment Delivers Justice With Super-star Lawyer Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law - January 10, 2008
The Greatest Winged Third-Rate Superhero-Lawyer Finally Hits Shelves...In Game Form The greatest winged third-rate superhero-lawyer finally hits shelves... in game form
MLB All-star Ryan Howard Named As the Cover Athlete for MLB 08 The Show - January 10, 2008
Phillies' record-setting slugger joins impressive list of MLB greats to grace the cover of the PlayStation baseball franchise
Arm Yourselves! The Wait for Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is Over - January 10, 2008
Xbox 360-exclusive now available from BLUESIDE Inc. and Microsoft
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Acquires Illusion Softworks - January 8, 2008
Illusion Softworks is the creator of franchises including Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground Review - January 8, 2008
Little issues act like an avalanche to quickly bring this one down in value.
EA Completes Acquisition of VG Holding Corp. – Welcomes Bioware Corp. and Pandemic Studios to the EA Games Label - January 7, 2008
Original intellectual property under development includes Dragon Age, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, Saboteur and many more
Microsoft Unveils New Titles and Powerful Momentum for Games for Windows - January 7, 2008
New titles added to the Games for Windows portfolio
New PSP Expands Its Entertainment Experience With Skype - January 7, 2008
Users will be able to start using Skype through a system software update scheduled in late January.
Majesco Entertainment Announces ‘Our House’ - January 7, 2008
First home design game built from the ground up exclusively for the Wii
Nyko Announces Product Lineup for CES 2008 - January 7, 2008
New products for Wii, PS3 and PSP Slim headed to retail this summer
Philips Arms Ubisoft With amBX - January 7, 2008
Agreement announced to bring amBX to Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway and Far Cry 2
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Review - January 7, 2008
Saving the world one plunger at a time.
Contra 4 Review - January 7, 2008
Would you pay someone to punch you in the face? You will now.
Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull Review - January 7, 2008
After seventeen games in the series, Nancy Drew is still worth playing.
Stranglehold Downloadable Map Pack Available Now - January 5, 2008
Features 10 additional multiplayer maps and 21 new character skins
Hudson Entertainment's Bomb Maker to Hit Retail Shelves January 29, 2008 - January 5, 2008
BOMBERMAN LAND is heading to PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS
Ubisoft Announces Far Cry 2 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 System - January 3, 2008
Discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world
THQ Announces Plans to Launch Disney-Pixar’s Wall-E Across All Major Gaming Systems - January 3, 2008
Gamers will bring humanity back to Earth in summer 2008
Get Your Game On This Summer With Hudson Entertainment's Deca Sports for the Nintendo Wii - January 3, 2008
Ten unique sports including basketball, supercross, figure skating and curling
Hudson Entertainment Dates Omega Five for Xbox Live Arcade - January 3, 2008
Sci-fi side-scolling shooter coming January 9 for 800 Microsoft points
Crysis Review - January 2, 2008
Crysis meshes technical achievement with impressive gameplay, though not without a few hiccups along the way.
Virtua Fighter 5 Online Review - January 2, 2008
How do you stack up against the rest of the world?
Fantasy Wars Review - January 2, 2008
Witness Humans and Orcs continue their agendas of crushing one another.
Bleach: The Blade of Fate Review - January 2, 2008
Easily the best fighter on the DS to date.
Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey Review - January 2, 2008
Impressively unimpressive.

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