Rivellon, the world of Divinity II: Ego Draconis, is still not safe, and in the upcoming Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance, players must face evil once more. Soon they’ll realize that many of the characters they met in the main game aren’t who they pretended to be, as Flames of Vengeance continues where Ego Draconis left off. Several outstanding debts must be paid, and the answers to many questions in the Divinity universe will be revealed during the estimated 15 hours of added gameplay. Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance releases for PC and via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace in August.

On April 5 players will be able to download Bass for 200 Wii points. Dr. Wily designed Bass with Mega Man’s abilities in mind, and while a bitter rivalry exists between the two, Bass will help Mega Man out if there’s something in it for him.

Bass uses a weapon called the Bass Buster, which is a lot like the Mega Buster except that it fires faster and can fire upwards and diagonally (7 directions in all), and it can also be used to shoot-down enemy attacks. In addition to the Buster, Bass uses dash to avoid enemy advances, and he can copy the weapons of the bosses in the game after defeating them, just like Mega Man can. When he teams up with his robotic canine pal Treble, he can not only fly, but shoot more powerful projectiles with his Buster.

The next game in Ubisoft’s Battle of Giants series, Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects, is now available at retail. Players assume the role of a fearsome mutant insect and battle against massive enemies through a ruined landscape. Players can choose between a scorpion, mantis, spider or a flying ant, and also have the ability to use collected gems to upgrade insect body colors, powers and strength to adapt to the rugged environment. The game features mysterious new territories that include ruined cities, lava deserts, bamboo forests, and thick swamps. The title also includes the ability to organize tournaments with up to four players and compete with friends to see who commands the most powerful insect. Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects is rated E and retails for $39.99.

(click to play the video)Platinum Games’ previous effort, Bayonetta, received rave reviews and Vanquish looks certain to follow that trend with what was quite an awesome announcement trailer. It is well worth checking out if you haven’t already. The game is described as a fast-paced sci-fi action title where you have to take down robotic enemies. It has been confirmed for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 and here’s hoping that this time around the game is just as good on both consoles. This could be another fantastic thrill ride from director Shinji Mikami.

- Benjy Ikimi

(click to play the video)It all started with a message over at Bungie about “a new MP bomb.” Quick-thinkers connected the dots and realized that a new multiplayer announcement of sorts would be released. After much waiting and anticipation, the video of what Halo: Reach will look like on the harsh online playing-fields is now out for all to see.

At first glance, it doesn’t look all that different from Halo 3. Upon closer inspection, however, the gameplay looks a lot smoother and the animation has been amped-up. Oh, and I think the jet-packs may bring in an interesting battle dynamic.

- Benjy Ikimi

Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape is now available on Xbox Live and will be available tomorrow on the PlayStation Network. This episode pairs Jill Valentine and Josh Stone in another harrowing lost chapter of the Resident Evil 5 story. Freed of a mind control device, a fatigued Jill Valentine finds herself awakened by BSAA agent Josh Stone. Jill and Josh must then work together to escape from the Tricell facility under cover of night. Players must fight-off waves of enemies, and guide Jill and Josh as they race to assist Chris and Sheva in their final showdown with Albert Wesker.

Water-colored, political platform puzzler, Clover: A Curious Tale, is now available through various digital distribution outlets. Players must help orphaned teenager, Sam, find out more about the events surrounding a shocking attack on the proud nation of Sanha, which resulted in his mother’s tragic death. There may not be a happy ending for our hero, however, because even if Sam solves the mysteries that surround him, the answers he receives may challenge his beliefs forever.

MeanFreePath has announced the release of the Vendetta update for the social crime MMO, Turf Wars. Vendettas are a unique tool that allows lower level players to compete with established players for turf and resources. Players can now band together to protect themselves and lay down some hurt on their neighborhood rivals!

“Becoming the Capo of a big city is more just than mob & weapons – it takes ruthless strategy and total domination, and Vendettas add another powerful tool to your arsenal for control of your city.” says Nick Baicoianu, founder of MeanFreePath and creator of Turf Wars.

Turf Wars is a crime based MMO that takes advantage of GPS on the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. Take control of your very own Turf, level up and attack other players, using real-world territory through an interactive map.

Staring out of the window? Wondering how to fill your day? Wonder no further. Mytheon, the much anticipated online, multiplayer RPG from True Games Interactive and developer Petroglyph, is beckoning all true adventures to help beta test the game. The companies have begun distributing closed beta keys and are inviting Mytheon fans to join in.

“We know that our Mytheon fans have been dying to get their hands on the game, but we have hand-picked those who had access to this point,” said Peter Cesario, director of product development and new business at True Games. “Development is an ongoing process and we now feel that the game is at a point where we are ready to really have the community that has been growing and building, come in and play-test the early game as we progress towards open beta and the official launch. We are very happy to get some early feedback that will give us an opportunity to make even more improvements.”

Mytheon is a fantasy based RPG where players assume the roles of “Stonecasters”, powerful humans imbued with the ability to cast spells, summon minions, and erect structures that aid them in battle. The game will offer an assortment of player classes with each approaching combat differently and offering a range of unique abilities. Players can now join the closed beta, and experience the excitement of battling a giant Cyclops or challenging the god Hephaestus. True Games and Petroglyph will demo the game next week at the San Francisco Game Developer’s Conference.

Activision has officially responded to G4 about the reported shakeup at Infinity Ward. The publisher has confirmed that studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West have left the company, but issued no other comment related to their departure. Activision Publishing CTO Steve Pearce and head of production Steve Ackrich are temporarily in charge of Infinity Ward.

According to Activision, Infinity Ward will move forward on developing two downloadable map packs for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, for release later this year. A new Call of Duty is also coming from Treyarch Games in 2010, and Sledgehammer Games will release a brand-new Call of Duty game “in the action-adventure genre” next year.

Tecmo Koei America has announced a remake of Tecmo Super Bowl. The new incarnation, developed by Southend Interactive, will be released as Tecmo Bowl Throwback and will include all of the classic gameplay in addition to fresh new features. The game will be released on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Network this spring.

Tecmo Bowl fans no longer have to reminisce about the good old days as players can return to the first video game that emulated real football with new generation consoles, twenty years after its initial release. As a game that still holds a strong community following, online community tournaments can now be held nationwide in the comfort of people’s homes.

The Silver Lining, a fan-made sequel to Sierra’s classic King’s Quest saga, has been shut down by Activision/Blizzard, the new owners of the IP. There was a similar setback in 2005, when Vivendi Universal sent a Cease & Desist letter to the developers. At that time, however, thousands of people petitioned Vivendi to grant a fan-license to the game, and after a while the company agreed. The game was not allowed to call itself King’s Quest anymore, but the development was permitted to go on. It took the team a while to recover from the loss, but as of late it looked like the first episode was about to be released.

Meanwhile, Activision/Blizzard came to own the rights to King’s Quest. Instead of allowing development to continue, they decided that the project was to be killed. Not only did they force The Silver Lining’s site to be taken down along with all artwork, information, and the demo, they also insisted that all of the forums be taken down as well. Nearly ten years of discussions (some non KQ-related) are now gone.

Good-bye King Graham. Who would have known that one of the most beloved gaming characters of all time would end his life on the tip of some corporate suit’s pen?

The MotoGP 09/10 demo will arrive on XBLA and PSN Thursday, March 4, and will offer players a chance to compete in one of three game modes. The three modes available will be Championship mode, Time Trial and the all new Arcade mode where you can win time extensions for executing skillful maneuvers. Put in a bad performance, however, and your dreams of racing to victory will be over. MotoGP 09/10 will be available at retail March 16, and the 2010 season content will be made available for download free of charge shortly after launch.

(click to play the video)Atlus U.S.A. has released the official trailer for their upcoming sci-fi RPG, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. The trailer gives a glimpse of what fans can expect in their journey through this new entry into the Shin Megami Tensei universe.

In the near future, a mysterious, growing, black void appears at the Earth’s southern pole. Unable to determine its cause and powerless to stop its deadly encroachment, humanity sends an elite team of explorers into the heart of the phenomenon.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is scheduled to release for DS March 23 with $34.99 price tag. Each and every launch copy will be a premium boxed set with a bonus music CD included.

Sony Computer Entertainment has acquired game developer Media Molecule, creator of the PlayStation 3 exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet. Media Molecule will join as part of SCE’s global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios.

”Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet,” said Shuhei Yoshida, President, SCE Worldwide Studios. “SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have. To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders.”