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After seeing the silhouette image from PSW, I started looking for information about this game and discovered that when it was announced last year it was being developed by Mercury Steam, a Spanish based developer.

Well seeing that, I wondered over to their site and to my surprise, the exact same thunder crashing sound presented itself to my ears. Also if you look there is also flashes of lightning aswell.

I think this new piece of information is the final nail in the coffin that is this mystery game that the great Kojima is working on.

One of the many things that remains a mystery is the development of the game. Has Kojima Productions taken over full control of development for Lords of Shadow or are we seeing a collaboration between both Kojima and Mercury Steam. Is this the Western collaboration that Hideo Kojima has talked about in the past.

For anyone interested visit Mercury Steam’s site Here.

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has confirmed the content of its latest free download for PES 2009 for PLAYSTATION3, Xbox 360 and PC-DVD.

Due for download at the end of February, the update will bring all club sides’ rosters in line with all the moves and transfers made before the end of the January 2009 transfer window. Hundreds of players have been updated and corrected in line with their moves, with approximately 200 new players added to the game for the first time. The stats of thousands of players have also been refined, in line with their performances so far this season.

The download demonstrates Konami’s commitment to continually updating PES 2009, with further exciting downloadable content set for release in the coming months.

More has been released about the upcoming X-Blades game, this time around we have some screenshots and info on some spells and beasts that will be in the game.  The Gaijin Entertainment developed X-Blades will be available to buy February 10 2009 on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Flash Of Light: Wow! The Light Magic truly is awe inspiring. I mean it’s not at all what I thought it was going to be. I was expecting some sparks and maybe some fireworks, but this is amazing. I’m able to form powerful beams of light, bundle them together, and shoot them toward enemies. It is so powerful it consumes everything in the vicinity and works really well against servants of the dark. I truly am amazed at what this can do against groups of enemies. (Requirement: Ray of Light)

Lightning Blades: Nothing says, “leave me alone”, than lightning running up and down your blades. I learned this move from a mysterious man I met one day on the road. The rumor is that it was Thor the old God of Thunder himself. I personally don’t believe it but whatever the case I’m now a stronger fighter because of it. Now I can dance through hordes of enemies striking sparks with every blow. If that man truly was the God of Thunder I bet I’ve made him proud.

Pangolin Sorcerers: The most skilled servants of The Dark, Pangolin Sorcerers can use several different kinds of magic. They’re vulnerable, however, to all kinds of Elemental magic, including teleportation. Those which have the ability to ward off magic attacks are only susceptible to Cold magic.

The Curse: This semi-sentient embodiment of Dark magic is not able to summon any attack spells, but it can invoke various deadly creatures. Weapons and spells do very little damage to the Curse, but after one destroys all the creatures of the Curse has invoked, it recedes for a short time.

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Capcom have released new screenshots for their upcoming sequel, Resident Evil 5.  The game will be available for both Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 when it is released on March 13 2009.

A demo is available on both platforms for anyone who is curious about the title to play.  The demo is set in a small shantytown and in a more urban town aswell where you have the usual set of infected natives with the exception of two locals that I’m sure just want to take you in there arms and hug you.  But seriously I won’t spoil it for anyone who hasn’t played it but if you haven’t then definitely check it out.

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Warner Bros. have released new images of their upcoming game, Watchmen: The End Is Nigh which is due for release on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in March 2009.  The game will be released in installments and will act as a prequel to the film Watchmen, which is released March 6 2009.

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Today Eidos has released a new developer diary where Crystal Dynamics talka freely about Tomb Raider: Underworld’s first downloadable content pack.  In the video, you get taken behind the scenes of the first premium DLC which is exclusive to Xbox 360 and is due for release February 10 2009.

Eidos Interactive have released new screenshots for the upcoming title Batman: Arkham Asylum.  The game being developed by Rocksteady Studios is based around the DC Comics’ Batman as opposed to most other Batman video games where they have been adaptations of the character from other media such as the several movies that have seen the light of day.

I personally have never played any of the recent Batman games, with the last one being Batman on the original Gameboy in the early 90’s.  With that said, I will be keeping an eye on this game as although they have nothing to do with it, the recent Batman movies have awoken the fan in me.  So be sure to visit us as I will try and get some more info on this as and when it becomes available.

The game will be available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC and is due for released May 1 2009.

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Last years Ubisoft title Prince of Persia was a big hit with the writing staff her at playthegamez, so it was with some shared excitement that we greeted today’s announcement by Ubisoft of an “Epilogue” becoming available for both PS3 and 360 versions of the game.  Both versions are due to hit their respective stores on the 26th of February and promise to  “continue the story of the Prince and Elika with a brand-new epic adventure” as the dlc is set to feature:

- New Region: The Underground Palace – A corrupted underground palace from which the Prince and Elika need to escape in a new epic journey.
- New Power: Energize – Reconstruct destroyed areas of the environment to create a path and rush through it before it vanishes.
- New high pace: The new trap challenge – The Prince and Elika will face more cunning foes, cleverer traps and level design, adding more to the difficulty level in over 3 hours of gameplay.
- New Attack: Sprinting Clash – A duel move that lets you or the enemy trigger a sprint attack, charging towards each other, clashing your weapons fiercely.
- New Unlockable Skins: Finish the game and unlock exclusively, from the early development of the game, the Prototype characters of the Prince and Elika.

Microsoft has just released 3 new high resolution Halo Wars screenshots for everyone to ogle over.  As usual you’ll have the usual screenshots below but if you would like to see them in the full resolution then please right click an open in a new tab or window.

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Today Square Enix has released 17 new screenshots of their upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive, Star Ocean: The Last Hope.  Star Ocean: The Last Hope continues the series traditions of soaring space opera, blending science fiction with fantasy for a unique RPG experience. The refined gameplay features four party members and team-oriented combat, while maintaining the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean series.  The game is set in the year S.D. 10, where in the aftermath of World War III, humanity voyages into the stars to search for a new home and a second chance.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is a prequel that combines sci-fi and fantasy elements, spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe.  The game will also contain exhilarating combat sequences which has been expanded upon the franchise’s famous real-time battle system.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope is set for release in PAL territories this Spring exlusively on Xbox 360.

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