Atari has finally announced that the Xbox 360, PC, Wii, and PS2 versions of Alone in the Dark have finally gone gold. This means that the aforementioned platform versions will be making their expected launch dates on June 20 in Europe and June 24 in North America.

Those eagerly awaiting to try out the PlayStation 3 version of Alone in the Dark will have to wait a bit longer though, as the game still hasn’t been given a specific date because of frame-rate issues we reported on earlier. However, the press release from Atari did mention that the game is scheduled for Autumn 2008, meaning we have the ability to still anticipate to see this hit retail shelves soon enough.

For those who aren’t too familiar with the game, Alone in the Dark is an action-adventure game set in Central Park. It is stated to be patterned after the various episodic TV shows and presents gamers with a “DVD-style” chapter select menu which should grant gamers to skip to the parts they enjoy.

Buy: [Alone in the Dark (Windows)]
Buy: [Alone in the Dark (Wii)]
Buy: [Alone in the Dark (Xbox 360)]
Buy: [Alone in the Dark (PlayStation 2)]

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It all started last month, when Activision left the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the group behind the annual E3 convention. Their departure opened the gates, and other video game publishers announced that they will be leaving as well.

E3 was already under heavy fire from the gaming community last year when the ESA decided to take the convention in a different direction, making it more into a business convention rather than following the traditional format of the previous years.

This year, ESA president Michael Gallagher is the target of numerous criticisms, including that from Penny Arcade’s Robert Khoo who stated that E3 has become a “sort of pissing contest,” and from analyst Michael Pachter who remarked that he had a “lack of drive to learn about the [video game] industry.”

Hal Halpin, head of the Entertainment Consumers Association, a group dedicated to the interests of video gamers, recently commented that more members are likely to leave E3, which doesn’t bode well for the E3 convention. Not only that, but he also remarks that:

[The other members] are unhappy but remain with the organisation. […] It’s really concerning for all of us. Anyone who cares about the games business should be concerned about what’s going on with the ESA.

Gallagher himself explains that members are simply leaving of their own accord, and that this is a natural process in each trade association: “There are hundreds of trade associations in Washington and virtually all feature member turnover and the ESA is no exception.”

Perhaps. At any rate, one publisher who recently left ESA, at least, has expressed that their departure wasn’t political. This was id Software, the publisher behind Doom and Quake. id Software’s chief executive explains: “Our departure from ESA is probably temporary and wasn’t political. It was a question of other priorities this year that we wanted to focus on.”

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It all started last month, when Activision left the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the group behind the annual E3 convention. Their departure opened the gates, and other video game publishers announced that they will be leaving as well.

E3 was already under heavy fire from the gaming community last year when the ESA decided to take the convention in a different direction, making it more into a business convention rather than following the traditional format of the previous years.

This year, ESA president Michael Gallagher is the target of numerous criticisms, including that from Penny Arcade’s Robert Khoo who said that E3 has become a “sort of pissing contest,” and from analyst Michael Pachter who remarked that he had a “lack of drive to learn about the [video game] industry.”

Hal Halpin, head of the Entertainment Consumers Association, a group dedicated to the interests of video gamers, recently commented that more members are prone to leave E3, which doesn’t bode well for the E3 convention. Not only that, but he also remarks that:

[The other members] are unhappy but remain with the organisation. […] It’s really concerning for all of us. Anyone who adores the games business should be concerned about what’s going on with the ESA.

Gallagher himself explains that members are simply leaving of their own accord, and that this is a natural process in each trade association: “There are hundreds of trade associations in Washington and virtually all feature member turnover and the ESA is no exception.”

Perhaps. At any rate, one publisher who recently left ESA, at least, has expressed that their departure wasn’t political. This was id Software, the publisher behind Doom and Quake. id Software’s chief executive explains: “Our departure from ESA is probably temporary and was not political. It was a question of other priorities this year that we wanted to focus on.”

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While last week served up a beefy serving of On Shelves, it is now time to move on and see what’s in store for us this week”. It’s hot, it’s cooking, and it’s definitely beefier than the last time around.

If you don’t believe us, I guess I’d only have to name-drop once, and that name is Solid Snake. Yes, people. Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally, really landing at our awaiting hands this week, and so we hope you brushed up on your favorite characters, courtesy of our character countdown. Solid Snake is joined in by other gaming heroes, such as Hulk of The Extraordinary Hulk, and Goku of Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit.

And while the PSP has no new releases for this week, we’re sure the multi-faceted gamer you will still manage to keep those gamer hands of your busy, what with all the games we have joining our collection this week.

Metal Gear Solid 4. Hideo Kojima’s latest masterpiece is finally gracing our humble presence via Sony’s power console, the PS3. Its tagline “No Place to Hide!” is most certainly keeping true to form as news of broken street dates surfaced last week. Solid Snake is in so much demand he sure is having a hard time keeping to himself until the official launch, and it’s no surprise because he got a perfect score from Famitsu. The launch of MGS4 comes ten years after the release of Metal Gear Solid and 20 after the original Metal Gear. That’s a lot of history right there.

• PlayStation 3 – June 12, 2008
• US 59.79
• ESRB Mature
• Konami

Backyard Baseball 2009. Some would say this title can be likened to a mini version of Madden or MLB, what with the expansion tactics Atari employs. Flex those throwing arms with real baseball strategies as well as power ups and lots of action to stoke that baseball flame in you.

• Nintendo Wii, Personal computer – June 10, 2008
• US 39.99
• Atari

Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy. Based on the PC game TUMIKI Fighters, this Wii version retains the side-scrolling action that we’ve come to love. Blast away at those danged polygonal toy blocks cos they’re no friends of yours. For the Wii, extensive editing tools have been added in for good measure so you can customize your own content, even allowing you to create entire levels from scratch.

• Nintendo Wii – June 10, 2008
• US 39.99
• ESRB Everyone
• Majesco Games

Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm. The storm sure is far from over as Alaskan Storm gears up to head over to the Xbox 360 and the PC. Battle the elements as you come face to face with 40-foot waves, deadly storms, and freezing ice. You play captain, so you bet you’re in full control. Can you beat the odds in the middle of nowhere?

• Microsoft Xbox 360, Computer – June 10, 2008
• US 39.99
• ESRB Teen
• Greenwave

Don King Presents: Prizefighter. It’s a night out at the ring, with Don King Presents: Prizefighter. More than just your usual sports game, this one promises to deliver a story as told by “a revolutionary sports documentary-style narrative” that is certainly groundbreaking. And it’s not just about landing those punches, either, as you’re out to create your own career, not only by playing the game, but by also going through the maze of promotion and marketing.

• Microsoft Xbox 360 – June 10, 2008
• US 59.99
• ESRB Teen
• 2K Sports

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. Dragon Ball finally hits next-gen with Burst Limit. This title isn’t only the first for the franchise to land on the Xbox 360 and the PS3 but is also actually the first Hi-Def title for the franchise. Will Goku and the gang acclimate well to the next-gens?

• Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 – June 10, 2008
• US 59.99
• ESRB Teen
• Atari

EVE Online: Empyrean Age. Coming up is Empyrean Age, the latest free expansion for Sci-Fi RPG, Eve Online. Here, the fragile peace that has existed for a century between the four central races of New Eden finally comes to an end. Players will now have to give their loyalty to factions of their choice to accomplish gain fame, wealth and power.

• Computer – June 10, 2008
• CCP Games

Insecticide. Do not be deceived by the title. This is not just about creepy crawlers. In fact, this is actually a detective game where bugs have actually evolved as the planet’s dominant race. Not a very pretty picture, obviously, but thank goodness it’s just a game. Here, you play a detective, but a bug, nonetheless. Keep your focus and avoid being crushed in the course of your investigations.

• Nintendo DS – June 13, 2008
• US 16.99
• ESRB Everyone 10
• Gamecock Media Group

Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles. More detective adventure games follow, and this time, you step into the persona of Jake Hunter. The word rest is not found in Jake’s vocabulary as he is faced with not only one, but three different crimes. This should keep you busy for a while.

• Nintendo DS – June 10, 2008
• US 19.99
• ESRB Teen
• Aksys

Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor. Bugs Bunny and the gang are back, and this time, they’re fulfilling their musical inclinations. Use the stylus to conduct classic tunes, and get to reminisce your childhood with loved Looney Tunes cartoon moments. If you’re too young to remember them ‘toons, then this is a good chance to get to know them.

• Nintendo DS – June 10, 2008
• US 19.99
• ESRB Everyone
• Eidos Interactive

My Fashion Studio. My Fashion Studio is a simulation game which centers on a young woman set to succeed in the fashion industry. Think Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada. Only, you’re more fortunate here as you’ve no evil Meryl Streep of a boss as you customize your own designs, select your own models, until eventually, you open up your very own fashion studio.

• Nintendo DS – June 15, 2008
• US 29.99
• ESRB Everyone
• Ubisoft

NASCAR 09. Coming right at you is the twelfth installment for the NASCAR series from EA Sports. Jeff Gordon does more than just posing for the cover art, cos he’s also in charge of mentoring you in the new “Sprint for the Cup” career mode. With cool rides that you can customize yourself as well as a cool soundtrack, this ought to be an exciting new way of cruising.

• Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 – June 10, 2008
• US 59.99
• ESRB Everyone
• Electronic Arts

The Astonishing Hulk. He turns green when he gets angry. And you want him angry if you’re playing the character of the Incredible Hulk. Come along with Bruce Banner’s action-packed adventure as he fights to cure himself of his minty condition due to a gamma radiation explosion.

• Personal computer – June 10, 2008
• US 29.99
• ESRB Rating Pending
• Vivendi Universal

Total Extreme Wrestling 2008. Here’s one wrestling game that’ll not require you to be on the ring, but on the sidelines instead. If you’re not into that body-throwing action and all that bone-breaking jazz, then this one’s for you. Take on the role of a wrestling promoter and make your way to the top of the industry with wits and guile to get ahead of the dog-eat-dog wrestling promo pack.

• PC – June 8, 2008
• Grey Dog Software

Trainz: The Complete Collection. As the name recommends, this one here’s the complete package. Compiled into one lovely box is the complete and most inclusive and in-depth train simulator. Yes, you have everything you need in order for you to experience that total magic in rails. So get chug-chuggin’ along.

• Computer – June 10, 2008
• ESRB Everyone
• Paradox

Buy: [Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)]
Buy: [Backyard Baseball 2009 (Wii), (Computer)]
Buy: [Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy (Wii)]
Buy: [Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm (Xbox 360), (Personal computer)]
Buy: [Insecticide (DS)]
Buy: [Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles (DS)]
Buy: [Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor (DS)]
Buy: [My Fashion Studio (DS)]
Buy: [NASCAR 09 (Xbox 360), (PS3), (PS2)]
Buy: [The Incredible Hulk (PC)]

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In today’s tech and gadget report the anchors get a visit from Russian gun guru Iva Teenygun who introduces them to the joys of really small weaponry.

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