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'Guitar Hero 5' (ALL) Developers Challenge You

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (PS3) Trophies Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog's blistering PS3 exclusive 3rd person action adventure shooter.

I'm Stuffed, but the U.S. Open is Ours!

by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

We were on an odd schedule today. We slept early, woke up at 6 am, watched some "Hell's Kitchen," had an early breakfast because we had to attend a block party around noon, a Mexican-themed food fest with plenty of margaritas and beer. A good time was had, and after a few hours we rolled away, feeling completely stuffed.

We watched some "Leverage" when we got home, but with our bellies full, it didn't take long before my wife and I passed out on the couch, waking up just in time to cheer for Kim Clijsters in the U.S. Open women's final. While she was off to a great start and was up 2-0, she faltered shortly afterward to barely take the first set at 7-5. The second set started off shaky, but Kim found her rhythm midway and finished off Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 to take home her second Grand Slam title.

Time for a victory dance in the living room!

'A New Beginning' (NDS/Wii/PC) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A New Beginning is a cinematic, interactive eco-thriller. In the classic adventure game an impending global climate cataclysm threatens the world, in a story ripped from today’s headlines, dealing with the defining issue of our time. At locations all around the globe, players will have to try and stem the tide – with the whole world hanging in the balance.

'Exmortis 3' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Exmortis 3 is a horror point-n-Click delivering a spectacular and long-awaited showdown. The story begins where Exmortis 2 ended – gamers control the protagonist, Mr Hannay, as he explores a ravaged post-apocalyptic world in search of the demon responsible for the near extinction of the human race.

'TianXia II' Goes Open Beta

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MMOG publisher NetEase's TX2 is a sprawling, epic Chinese mix of mythology and history, where you are placed at the heart of conflict between the forces of good and evil in Ancient China.

'Runaway: A Twist of Fate' (NDS/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Following the story of the previous game, A Twist of Fate is also very much an independent adventure, allowing those that have never played a Runaway game before to fully enjoy this brand new experience. Also, for the very first time in the series, the game will allow you to control Brian as well as Gina who has an important part to play in the story.

'X-Motor Racing' - v1.15 Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

X Motor Racing is an arcade racing game with next generation physics model, including all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sports cars, physics, and various graphical features. This demo includes 3 tracks, one car and is now updated with new physics surfaces, damage model, etc.

'Divinity II: Ego Draconis' (ALL) - German v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Divinity 2: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.

Sleep, Eat, Play Video Games, Eat, Errands, Tennis, Eat, Read, Sleep

by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Ahh, weekend, I'm always glad to see ya. Slept in way late but then had to rush to get our errands done because the wife and I wanted to watch the women's semifinals of the U.S. Open. Of course, we were rooting for Kim Clijsters, who played a great match even though victory came in a somewhat awkward way. Onto the finals!

We also watched "Inkheart" with Brandon Frasier, which turned out the be much better than we anticipated. It's more geared toward the younger crowd but not a bad flick at all.

Also received my latest Gears of War comic books (thanks Dana) so I quickly shredded through those, but I am still amazed at how thin comics are these days, and they're filled to the brim with ads. I used to be an avid X-Men and Sgt. Rock reader 15 years ago, so it seems things have changed quite a bit. It's been a while, so maybe I'll have to dig up my old issues and reminisce.