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New Set of Moon Concept Art, Screenshots Released

Apr 18, 2008 5:20pm CST tags: Moon, Screenshots, Concept Art
Mastiff today unveiled a new set of screenshots and concept art for Moon (NDS), the upcoming sci-fi action adventure title from Dementium: The Ward creator Renegade Kid.

Previously known under the code name "Project M" and officially announced last month, Moon situates players on the empty, cold surface of the moon in the year 2058, where scientists discover a sealed alien hatch during the construction of a lunar base.

Neither Renegade Kid nor publisher Mastiff has yet announced a release date for Moon.

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Media Unveiled

Apr 18, 2008 2:49pm CST tags: Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Trailer, Screenshots, Concept Art
On the heels of yesterday's announcement, publisher Activision has released a single screenshot, a piece of concept art and a debut trailer for Treyarch's Spider-Man: Web of Shadows.

Web of Shadows will see Spider-Man's return to a free-roaming, open-ended New York that combines web slinging with customizable powers, with an emphasis on vertical combat as well as traditional ground-based assaults on foes.

The game is planned for release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, Nintendo DS, and PSP. Neither Activision nor Treyarch have made any announcement as to the Web of Shadow's expected release window.

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New Saints Row 2 Media, Trailer Released

Apr 17, 2008 11:00am CST tags: Saints Row 2, Screenshots, Concept Art, Trailer
Publisher THQ has unveiled new screenshots, artwork and a new trailer for Volition's gangster life simulator Saints Row 2 (PS3, X360).
Announced last September, the open-world sequel will offer two-player online co-op throughout the entire campaign, along with a redesigned city, new vehicles, expanded character customization options, and other multiplayer modes.

Saints Row 2 is currently slated for an August 26 release.

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Namco Issues PC, PS3 and X360 2008 Lineup Media: Soul Calibur 4, Warhammer, Afro Samurai, More

Fresh from its 2008 Editor's Day, publisher Namco Bandai has issued a smattering of screenshots and artwork from many of its upcoming titles, including Warhammer: Battle March (PC, X360), Tales of Vesperia (X360), Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm (PS3) and more.

If available, more information can be found by clicking on a game's name. Be sure to scope out the full post for all the goods, as there is so much media we couldn't possibly put it all on our front page.

Soul Calibur IV (PS3, X360) - July 29, 2008

Warhammer: Battle March (PC, X360) - September 2008
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Namco Releases Wii, Nintendo DS Lineup Media: National Geographic Panda, We Cheer, More

Continuing its avalanche of media, publisher Namco Bandai sends along new screenshots and artwork from its Wii and Nintendo DS lineup, including Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk (Wii), We Cheer (Wii) and National Geographic Panda (NDS).

If available, more information can be found by clicking on a game's name. Be sure to scope out the full post for all the goods!

Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk (Wii) - Fall 2008

We Cheer (Wii) - Fall 2008
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Star Vault Reveals UE3-powered MMO Mortal Online

Apr 14, 2008 2:45pm CST tags: Mortal Online, Concept Art, Trailer, Star Vault
Developer Star Vault has announced Mortal Online (PC), a fantasy-themed MMO powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3, and released some concept art and a trailer of the title.

Controlled from a first-person perspective, Mortal focuses on player-versus-player combat and ditches the genre's traditional leveling system. Instead, players will gain new skills by advancing along a skill tree, with some skills learned passively over time and some of requiring experience to earn.

Scheduled for a summer 2009 release, the title has been in development since early 2002, though Star Vault project says it "really took off" in 2005. A beta program is expected as launch approaches, though no further details are available.

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Capcom Releases Metric Ton of Okami Artwork

Apr 03, 2008 6:04pm CST tags: Okami, Concept Art
Developer Capcom has created a web site dedicated to the artwork of Clover Studios' visually stunning Okami (PS2, Wii), populated with just about every piece of art created for the title.
The official artwork is divided into three categories: A gallery for protagonist Amaterasu, a backgrounds gallery, and a whopping 234 pieces of character artwork. The website also features desktop backgrounds and an Okami fan art spotlight.

The site commemorates the forthcoming releases of Okami on the Nintendo Wii and an Okami art book from Udon Entertainment. The port is scheduled to hit store shelves on April 15.

3DR April Fools' Joke: New Duke Nukem Forever Art

Apr 01, 2008 3:58pm CST tags: Duke Nukem Forever, Concept Art, April Fools
In a surprisingly punctual outing for Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms, the studio has delivered its April Fools' prank in the form of a new design for the Duke Nukem pig cop enemy and a revised company logo.

"One thing we weren't happy with in the teaser from December was the pig cop design," 3D Realms webmaster Joe Siegler posted on the company's official site. "We happened upon a really hot new artist by the name of Alex Huenick.

"We're really excited about Alex's work, and had him redo the 3D Realms corporate logo as well," Siegler continued. "Wait till you see this new pig cop design in action. It'll be like nothing you've ever experienced in a game before!"

Radar Confirms Prey 2, Unveils Earth No More Art, Details Soul Stalking Effort Incarnate

Mar 18, 2008 10:00am CST tags: Radar Group, Prey 2, Earth No More, Incarnate, Concept Art
Following this weekend's inadvertent revelation, self-described "entertainment entity" Radar Group has officially announced the sequel to Human Head's portal-hopping, gravity-bending shooter Prey (PC, X360) and issued the small piece of concept art we posted over the weekend (left).

The company confirmed that Human Head will be reprising its role as developer for Prey 2, which is slated to hit PC and Xbox 360. The storyline is said to have main character Tommy escaping "an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him." An estimated release date was not provided.

Along with two bits of concept art (above) for Recoil Games' Earth No More (PC, PS3, X360), Radar also revealed a brief synopsis of its third project, Incarnate.

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Prey 2 Details, Concept Art Emerge

Mar 15, 2008 2:37pm CST tags: Prey 2, Radar Group, 3D Realms, Concept Art
The follow-up to Human Head's first person shooter Prey has been officially confirmed to be in development via a now-removed website for the new middleman company Radar Group.

Though few details were revealed, a small piece of concept art (pictured left) was posted, in addition to a short sentence of plot detail. Following our initial report, the bulk of the website was taken offline.

"This time, abandoned and framed for the disappearance of his family, Tommy escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him," reads the description.

While 3D Realms' Scott Miller made mention of a sequel following the original game's release, today marks the first update on the project in nearly two years.

Prey 2 was listed for release on PC and Xbox 360, but no other specifics have been released thus far, including whether Human Head will reprise its role as developer. The studio currently has no known projects.

Capcom Drops Horde of New Street Fighter 4 Screens

Mar 14, 2008 5:33pm CST tags: Street Fighter 4, Screenshots, Concept Art, Street Fighter
Finishing off its barrage of media from earlier this week, Capcom has revealed a new Street Fighter IV character and released a whopping 71 new screenshots.

According to Capcom, El Fuerte (pictured left) "is a man who divides his professional life between Lucha Libre wrestling and gourmet cooking."

Street Fighter IV will arrive in Japanese arcades this summer, and the company is currently seeking a distribution partner for a North American arcade release. No console editions have been announced, though PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions are expected.

For more on Street Fighter IV, check out our recent batch of impressions.

Both galleries show off a character new to the series. The above shots give us a look at Crimson Viper's flashy move-set, while the below images focus on the bulky Abel's fighting style.

Dark Salvation Screens, Concept Art Released

Mar 12, 2008 7:09pm CST tags: Dark Salvation, Mangled Eye Studios, Screenshots, Concept Art
Independent developer Mangled Eye Studios sent along the first publicly released screenshots and concept art of its upcoming PC shooter, Dark Salvation.

"This game will take you back to the days of old school FPS shooters with its single player fast action game play," claimed the studio.

Powered by id's Quake III Arena engine and under development for almost 7 years, Dark Salvation has players taking control of young dead woman who finds herself in the underworld. During her tenure in the land below, the lass runs across an unspecified "deadly object" that sets off her quest.

Mangled Eye is currently targeting a 2008 release for the game, which will be sold at a budget price.

Steampunk Adventure Edge of Twilight Announced

Mar 06, 2008 1:21pm CST tags: Steampunk, Edge of Twilight, Concept Art
Brisbane-based Fuzzyeyes Studio has announced the development of Edge of Twilight, its new steampunk-inspired action-adventure game, for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Described by publisher SouthPeak Interactive as "a lavishly envisioned steampunk world," Edge of Twilight tells the story of Lex, a bounty hunter caught up in a struggle between two opposing civilizations. The game is said to feature a story and universe that will change based on the player's decisions and interaction with the world.

Developed with Epic's Unreal Engine 3 middleware, Edge of Twilight is currently aimed for a 2009 release window.

The Day Concept Art Depicts Wicked Time Travel

Jan 16, 2008 11:04am CST tags: MMO, The Day, Concept Art
Seoul-based developer Reloaded Studios has sent along some concept art of The Day, its forthcoming CryENGINE 2-powered PC MMO.
Said to feature "a wickedly interconnected time-traveling storyline" and focus on on action-based combat, The Day is slated for a 2010 release.

New Lost Odyssey Media Includes Concept Art, Environments, and Character Renders

Jan 15, 2008 11:44am CST tags: Lost Odyssey, Trailer, Screenshots, Concept Art
Microsoft just sent along 39 new images from Mistwalker and I.T. Planning's upcoming Xbox 360-exclusive RPG, highlighting the game's environments and characters.

Designed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Lost Odyssey arrives in North America on February 12.

New Fallout 3 Concept Art Released

Jan 09, 2008 1:26pm CST tags: Bethesda, Fallout 3, Concept Art
As we enter the year of Fallout 3's intended release, Bethesda has released a new batch of concept art from the anticipated RPG sequel coming to PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The shots depict a member of the Brotherhood of Steel, various locations and characters, and numerous weapons and pieces of equipment.

Additionally, lead designer Emil Pagliarulo, known for his work on the Dark Brotherhood quest line in Bethesda Game Studios' own The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC, PS3, X360), has posted an entry to the Fallout 3 dev diary profiling the technology- worshipping Brotherhood of Steel. Pagliarulo details the Brotherhood's motives for traveling to Fallout 3's setting of Washington D.C., and sets up some of the conflict that frames the game's events.

Brutal Legend Officially Announced; Updated: Early Screenshots, Concept Artwork

Oct 19, 2007 3:24pm CST tags: Screenshots, Brutal Legend, Concept Art
NAMEUpdate: The first screenshots and concept artwork for Brutal Legend have been released. Double Fine's official site also released a suitably metal photograph (inset) of designer Tim Schafer (pictured right) and Motorhead bassist Lemmy, whose voice is featured in the game.

"The moral of the story is that Brütal Legend is going to be the best f***ing game you have ever played," creator Tim Schafer wrote on the site's news page. "Please be patient, though. It's going to take us a little while to gather up every single piece of awesome there is in the world and put it in this game."

Original Story: Though the gaming populace has already heard the word and seen the trailer, publisher Sierra and developer Double Fine have officially unveiled Brütal Legend (PS3, X360).

According to the press release, the latest from Full Throttle (PC) and Psychonauts (PC, PS2, Xbox) creator Tim Schafer follows "the most righteous and epic fable of massive music, apocalyptic war, and Brütal action... ever." Eddie Riggs, who is based on and voiced by comedy rocker Jack Black, headlines... Read more

Halo 3 Media Explosion: Screenshots, Concept Art, Diorama Photographs, Wallpapers, More

Sep 24, 2007 7:20pm CST tags: Bungie, Screenshots, Trailer, Halo 3, Concept Art
Read our Halo 3 campaign and Halo 3 multiplayer reviews, but still looking for more? You're in luck. Enjoy this cornucopia of images from Bungie's latest.

First up: screenshots. Browse images of the single-player campaign co-op campaign, and Forge editor; multiplayer screenshots from the maps Epitaph, Guardian, Last Resort; and, finally, interface shots of the multiplayer lobby, file sharing, films and screenshots feature, theater, carnage report, and more.

Here we have Halo 3 wallpapers cropped and sized by the Shack. Each is available in various resolutions based on our readers' most common setups. To get the image, follow the appropriate link, then click "See Full Size."
- "Dismount" (1024x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1200)
- "Action" (1024x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1200)
- "Emotion" (1024x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1200)

We also have concept artwork and storyboards, and some impressive making-of photographs of the Halo 3 diorama created by Stan Winston and featured in Microsoft's marketing for the game. Finally, check out the unlockable multiplayer visual configurations for the Spartan and Covenant Elite.

Warcraft Movie: First Concept Art, 2009 Release, Better than "Doom"

Aug 04, 2007 3:08pm CST tags: Blizzard, Games: PC & Console, Concept Art
NAME Blizzard and its filmic partner Legendary Pictures today revealed a few more details of their upcoming live-action movie based on the Warcraft franchise.

Legendary Pictures' Thomas Tull described the movie as "big," with a budget of over $100 million. "We're not gonna make some cheesy little.. I don't even know what a good example is," he said. Shouts of "Doom" erupted from the crowd. "I'm not gonna give any examples," Tull said after a laugh.

"We're shooting for 2009," Tull added, before handing the stage over to Blizzard creative director Chris Metzen, who immediately began to outline the direction of the project.

"Honestly, the story that we're running with at this point, we wanted it to be relevant to the experience of WoW players," Metzen said. "Not necessarily buried in thousands of years of continuity. We wanted it to be... Read more

New Fallout 3 Concept Art

May 29, 2007 2:30pm CST tags: Bethesda, Fallout 3, Concept Art
Bethesda's Fallout website is now carrying a new piece of Fallout 3 concept art, the final image to be released before next week's teaser trailer.