by Rainier on July 20, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tor Books is excited to reveal the title, cover, and release date for the second novel in the Halo Forerunner Saga, Halo: Primordium, written by legendary science fiction author Greg Bear.
by Rainier on July 20, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's mid-week, so it's time to get you guys warmed up for our Friday giveaway on Twitter. This time, we'll be giving away a bunch of codes for Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, so if you've wanted to check it out or have the original SSFIV and want the AE DLC, then keep an eye on
the official WP Twitter feed.
The new season of Hell's Kitchen started, so since we're foodies, we had to watch that. It's always good entertainment to see Gordon Ramsay go all donkey on his minions.
Mid-week also means that there are only three more days until Captain America (be quiet, Adam!!). This had better be good!
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 8:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 7:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 12 is the latest installment in the soccer franchise, adding a slew of new features such as a new impact engine to improve hit detection, a brand new passing system, improved AI, new lighting effects, a more ergonomic menu interface, and presentation matches to emphasize the atmosphere of the game
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atelier Totori, featuring more in-depth synthesis and battle systems, follows the story of a new alchemist and her travels around Arland several years after the events of Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is not a sequel, but a complete rebirth, a phoenix from the ashes flying at three times the speed of sound built from the ground up, with new technology fueling a passionately realized vision of a game that puts players in the dark heart of the fight like no aerial combat game has done before.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men: Destiny is an all-new original video game casts players as new mutant recruits in a rich, branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this brand-new take on the classic Voltron animated adventure, players will find themselves teaming up to battle the evil forces of King Zarkon across the varied landscapes of Planet Arus.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spider-Man: Edge of Time challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream gone awry and prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker.
by Rainier on July 19, 2011 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Start your journey down the “Road to the Masters” with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters. For the first time in franchise history, players will be able to step on to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National to experience the rich history and tradition of the Masters Tournament.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delivering content is really at the core of Steam, and we have been working on improving that core. As of today, you can download some of the content on Steam using all-new server and client code to get the job done.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Supreme Ruler: Cold War, players will enter a portrayal of the world in the 1950's based on recent real-world headlines. Battle economic challenges, unstable governments and worldwide tensions in this grand strategy experience.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a remastered version of the original Halo campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the franchise, featuring a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox Live, a bundle of multiplayer maps reimagined for Xbox Live, new challenges and a new story.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PixelJunk SideScroller is a complex and dynamic fluid simulation system that fills the game world with flowing liquids and hazardous gases while putting a new spin on arcade shooters.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the heart of the conflict, when men fought for every inch of land, only visionary leaders could make the choices that would lead their troops to victory. The remarkable sequence of events that inexorably led to the 'Great War' is written in our history books and pictured in our movies. Now a turn-based strategy game captures this time of war with unprecedented realism and accuracy.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Surfer delivers the feel of surfing through innovative controls, authentic cameras and incredible levels. The game features a new cast of hardcore surfers, over-the-top levels as well as dynamic in-game cameras that capture and deliver the most authentic surfing experience to date.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driver: San Francisco extends the cinematic car chase experience with a new gameplay feature called "shift."
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, updated graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more.
by Rainier on July 18, 2011 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Men Of War: Condemned Heroes fuses tactical thinking with the action-packed direct control mode, and tells the story of one of the infamous Soviet penal battalions during the WWII.
by Rainier on July 17, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday was quite a long day. The BBQ breakfast turned out to have more generous portions than we anticipated, so halfway through, we were already getting stuffed, but we endured. We were afraid that the weather wouldn't hold up for the game, but it did, and 7+ hours of baseball later, I'm a slight lobster-ish color even though it wasn't all that hot.
We'll see how I feel/look later today, as a hike might make me spontaneously combust at this point, and nobody wants to see that happen.
We watched Torchwood last night, and depending on our hiking plans, we might sneak in a few episodes of Spooks or even watch "The Tourist."
by Adam Pavlacka on July 16, 2011 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this third-person arcade style shooter, players take on the role of an elite Space Marine team sent to assault a giant Ork Kroozer en route to an Imperial Forge World. Do you have what it takes to take out the Warboss and prevent the Waaaagh?
by Brian Dumlao on July 16, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Active Life Explorer takes players on a fun-filled, heart-pumping adventure as they use the Wii Remote and Active Life Mat Controller to explore exotic locales and complete a variety of energetic activities with modes for one to eight players.
by Rainier on July 16, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We have a busy week ahead of us, starting today with a double header at the baseball stadium, preceded by a BBQ, probably a hike tomorrow, Soundgarden concert on Thursday, Captain America on Friday, and perhaps another hike after that. Phew, I'm getting tired just thinking about it ...
It seems
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is doing quite well in movie theaters, racking up a whopping $92 million on its first day, dethroning the record previously held by the Twilight series (thank god).
Now off to have some brisket, ribs, tri-tip and sausages for breakfast!
by Rainier on July 15, 2011 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Captain America: Super Soldier players will become Captain America as he faces the Red Skull and his army in an epic third- person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II.