Atlus and Frozenbyte, the respective publisher and developer of Trine 2, just released this Vibes trailer. The video previews many of the game’s areas, and shows off its bold use of both color and lighting.

Trine 2 is slated to release via the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and for PC later this year, and we are very much looking forward to Bob Mandel’s review.

EA Sports NHL 12 is now available in retail stores throughout North America for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The game aims to authentically capture hockey as it is really played on the ice, with more than 300 gameplay refinements highlighted by three key innovations: Anticipation AI, Dynamic Goalies and the Full Contact Physics Engine. Anticipation AI allows players to intuitively determine their next move by reading and anticipating the play. With the Full Contact Physics Engine, size and strength matter. And with Dynamic Goalies, goalies are live for the first time ever. Players can make contact with goalies as they crash the crease, and goalies will battle through traffic in front of the net as they fight through screens to make saves.

Sengoku, the PC strategy RPG set in Feudal Japan, has released. The game was created by the same development team that crafted the Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, and Victoria.

In this character driven strategy game, you play as the head of an illustrious family. War has broken out, society faces collapse, and it is every man for himself in the provinces. Honor and duty compete with survival in a delicate dance of power, conquest, and betrayal.

Wargaming.net has launched the website for their recently announced naval combat, action MMO, World of Battleships. The site provides screenshots, trailers and other materials to keep players updated on the game’s progress.

World of Battleships brings players into the era of 20th century warships and lets them dive into naval battles at the helm of multi-ton titans to conquer the high seas. Providing numerous strategic opportunities for combat that include sudden strikes from cover, flanking attacks or open head-to-head encounters, every player will have multiple tactics to choose from. But one will not succeed alone. It’s the joint effort and cooperation that will grant your fleet victory over your enemies.

Fans of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing may soon get more than a remake of their favorite flick, as Lionsgate and Social Game Universe release the first-ever Facebook game based on the movie. Players can relive those magical times in the Catskills as caretakers and managers of Kellerman’s Resort.

In the Dirty Dancing Facebook game, players manage the legendary Kellerman’s Resort and are tasked with building it into a thriving and successful getaway. To do this, users drop cupid-style grenades called Romance Waves, causing resort guests to fall in love and extend their stay. As fans progress through the game, they can join the cast to build the resort, provide guests with fun activities and dances, and enjoy music from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack.

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Trendy Entertainment has released this first developer diary for its upcoming co-op/action-RPG/tower-defense title (say that ten times fast), Dungeon Defenders. Combining elements from this variety of genres, the game will be available via the Xbox Live Arcade and for PC October 19, with a PlayStation Network release date to be revealed soon.

Bethesda Softworks just released over 20 minutes of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim gameplay footage. In these videos, Director Todd Howard guides viewers through the game’s demo as shown behind closed doors at E3, QuakeCon and PAX Prime. And before the PC vs. Console debate gets started, this footage is from the 360. Would you like to see more? Check out parts 2 and 3 of the demo.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is slated for release worldwide on November 11, 2011.

In advance of this week’s Tokyo Game Show, Capcom is introducing a new playable character for their upcoming action game Asura’s Wrath.

Yasha is Asura’s main rival and brother-in-law. When Yasha’s sister (Asura’s wife) was murdered during the assassination of Emperor Strada, Yasha turned against Asura and blamed him for her untimely death. Yasha will have to decide whether to take revenge on Asura or stand by his friendship and help him fight against the evil Shinkoku Army. Further information on Yasha’s involvement will be revealed at next week’s Tokyo Game Show.

Asura’s Wrath releases for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in early 2012.

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Rotastic, a 2D Arcade game developed by Dancing Dots, has been granted a release date at the Xbox Live Arcade. The game will arrive September 21 for 800 MS Points.

Rotastic doesn’t take itself too seriously. Behind simple swinging mechanics, hides gameplay that offers numerous ways to challenge your reflexes, ingenuity, and skills. Collect items, escape deadly traps, send your opponents flying to their doom, smash bricks, execute aerial acrobatics, turn chickens into a pile of dust and feathers, or top the fastest speedruns. The solo campaign reaches across 7 worlds and almost 70 levels. Then pit your skills against your friends and players from around the world by beating the best scores for each level. Up to 4 players may battle in local games.

“There was fire, and with fire came disparity. Heat and cold. Life and death. And of course, light and dark…“

Discover the world of Dark Souls in this third part of the Prologue video series. Get caught up in the story before the game releases October 7.

TGS is almost here and Capcom has yet another tease before the reveal of their new Street Fighter X Tekken characters next week.

Street Fighter X Tekken delivers a tag team match up that features characters from each franchise. With the addition of new gameplay mechanics, the engine from Street Fighter IV has been refined to suit the needs of both Street Fighter and Tekken players alike. The game is headed to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012.

Square Enix has revealed that The Missing Link, the first bit of DLC for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, will be available in October for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

The conspiracy grows deeper in The Missing Link. During lead character Adam Jensen’s quest for the truth, he mysteriously vanishes for three days. Where was he? What did he find out? The DLC reveals it all.

After being tortured by Belltower agents and having his augmentations disabled, Adam must rely solely on his basic abilities to escape from a freighter, destined for an unknown location. While fighting for his survival on board the ship, he uncovers another layer to the conspiracy that he never would have suspected. As Adam, gamers will befriend new, mysterious allies and fight ruthless enemies to discover what was happening in the shadows during the events of Human Revolution.

From Dust, Ubisoft’s latest god game, will be available to download in the US via the PlayStation Network September 27. The title allows players to control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution. It enables them to interact in an advanced real-time nature simulation, where everything evolves dynamically, offering a constantly renewed experience.

Atlus and Ace Team today announced that Rock of Ages, their latest strategy, tower defense title, is no longer available only for the Xbox 360. The game has been released for the PC via Steam, and will be coming soon to the PlayStation Network. As players progress through the nearly two dozen stages, they’ll tour through five distinct periods of art history, encountering an assortment of famous historical and literary characters, outlandish and inspired defensive units, and fantastical bosses therein.

Bethesda Softworks just released this new Rage gameplay video – Wasteland Legends: Water Service. It provides a first look at the game’s co-op mode as the Shrouded clan comes to Wellspring to destroy the town’s water supply, and two warriors join forces to fight off the invasion. It’s up to this duo of heroes to disarm bombs, take out bandits and save the town once again.