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
Reviews
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.
by Rainier on July 15, 2011 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Through an innovative use of technology, the game allows players to transport real-world toys into virtual worlds of adventure through the "Portal of Power."
by Rainier on July 15, 2011 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bastion is an original action role-playing game set in a lush imaginative world, in which players must create and fight for civilization's last refuge as a mysterious narrator marks their every move.
by Adam Pavlacka on July 15, 2011 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher, and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort.
by Rainier on July 15, 2011 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The House of the Dead: Overkill is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the classic SEGA light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series, for the first time in full HD with 3D support and Move compatibility.
by Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just Dance Summer Party is a collection of more than 20 new dance tracks featuring the coolest hits of today and years past.
by Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Call of Duty Elite is a new online service that unites and ignites the Call of Duty multiplayer community. The service offers cutting-edge features which significantly enhance the franchises' multiplayer experience and deliver a new level of social engagement to players worldwide.
by Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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APB is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, and takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
by Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
Depths of Peril is an action RPG with strong strategy elements. You play as a faction leader protecting the barbarian city, Jorvik, by destroying threatening monsters and completing quests.
by Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fray is a turn-based, multiplayer, real-time strategy game that eliminates the waiting involved with most turn-based games by introducing simultaneous play.
by Adam Pavlacka on July 14, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PowerUp Heroes is a full-body combat game that lets players transform their avatar into a custom superhero to face off in a fight against the forces of evil.
by Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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 Rainier on July 14, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
We finished watching
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and it was quite good. Looking forward to seeing the conclusion since we never read the books — just too many of them. In the "better late than never" category, we checked out
Torchwood, a Dr. Who spin-off, which has just started its fourth season and moved from its original UK setting to the US. It's weird, but we enjoyed our introduction to the series.
Less positive is the fact that
Netflix is raising its prices by up to 60%, but they fail to mention that. Instead, they cleverly worded it to say that it gives customers "more options."
In other news, I got three new pairs of socks ....
by Rainier on July 13, 2011 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of New Horizons is a singleplayer action adventure game mixing platformer elements with puzzles and skill-based combat, in which the player takes control of the young space pirate Annha, who travels the void on her search for hidden treasures.
by Rainier on July 13, 2011 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Solatorobo: Red the Hunter you enter a world of epic fantasy action in an RPG set on the mythical floating islands of the Shepherd Republic. Take on the story of Red Savarin, an anthropomorphic dog with the ability to take a human form, battle giant robotic mecha and other enemies as you explore the floating islands.
by Rainier on July 13, 2011 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following the success of several mobile and downloadable console titles including Fruit Ninja, this relationship will strengthen Halfbrick's production capabilities while equipping the company to grow its IP across all gaming and entertainment platforms.
by Rainier on July 13, 2011 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez: The Cartel is an FPS set in present day and brings the best elements of the Wild West to a new and modern setting with an immersive and mature story, where players can expect to embark on a journey like no other.
by Brad Hilderbrand on July 13, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In PixelJunk Shooter 2, players pilot a subterranean exploration vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment.
by Rainier on July 13, 2011 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that servers for the games listed below will be shut down on the indicated dates, just like it has the
past few years. Fans may continue to play the games online up until these dates, but certain community programs may begin to close down prior to the shutdown dates.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 6:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A white-knuckle blend of action and strategy, Orcs Must Die! challenges players to defend fortresses under siege.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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.