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'Resistance 2' (PS3) Collector's Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. The $79.99 Col.Ed. includes the game, bonus DVD, art book, Chimera Hybrid action figure, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Resistance novel.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Bikes Pack - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Criterion's David update will add bikes, new modes, challenges, locations, as well as a night-time setting.

Microsoft Japan Press Conference Reveals 'Ninja Blade' (X360), Price Cut

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the weekend is being dominated by PAX, Microsoft Japan held its 4th annual press conference in Tokyo, where it ran through its fall lineup of titles. Starting off with showing that hardware sales have spiked, especially since the Tales of Vesperia launch last month, Microsoft revealed it is bringing over Fable 2, Fallout 3, HAWX, Mass Effect, Oblivion and Winning Eleven. New titles revealed are Namco-Bandai/KOEI's mecha game Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2 and From Software's cinematic action game Ninja Blade, produced by Lost Planet's designer Keiji Nakoka. Microsoft also announced it is cutting the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade model by 8,000 yen ($73.92) to 19,800 yen (making it cheaper than the Wii), as well as the 2 hard drive-enabled models by 5,000-8,000 yen.

'Golden Axe: Beast Rider' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.

'Dragon Age: Origins' Toolset Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The Dragon Age Toolset provides players with developer-grade tools that will allow them to produce their own epic stories and fate-defining conversations.

'Command & Conquer: Red Alert' Soviet/Allied Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, marks the 13th anniversary of the Command & Conquer franchise, and to celebrate, EA is giving away the original C&C Red Alert for free.

'Fable 2' (X360) More Gold Games Coming

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Lionhead revealed that when the game’s official website relaunches it will include a web game or two that allows you to earn Fable 2 gold and unlock 6-7 special items, like dye pots and a chicken suit, for the game.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Fan Favorite PAX Pack

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced a very special set of downloadable content to celebrate the three day Penny Arcade Expo. The “PAX 2008 Collection”, launching on September 2, 2008, contains tracks from celebrated nerd-folk artist Jonathan Coulton, nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot, and lovecraftian doomsayers The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.

'Darkfall' Now Accepting Beta Sign-ups - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2008 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enjoy the smooth and flowing gameplay, the fast paced action, and the highly responsive controls. Darkfall is a next generation MMORPG that combines real-time action and real-time strategy in a fantasy setting.