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
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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 12, 2011 @ 6:05 p.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 12, 2011 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, demos for
Catherine, PixelJunk Shooter 2 Online Battle, Dead Nation, DLCs for
Dirt 3, L.A. Noire, Worms 2: Armageddon, Michael Jackson The Experience, Magic The Gathering: Duels of The Planeswalkers 2012, Wizardry: Labyrinth Of Lost Souls, MotorStorm Apocalypse, ModNation Racers, LittleBigPlanet 2, NCAA Football 12, song pack for
Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Cartoon Network’s animated series, Generator Rex: Agent of Providence lets you take control of Rex, a teenager who has harnessed nanites within his body to become the ultimate weapon. In the game, Rex is in a race against time to prevent Van Kleiss and his minions from gaining unprecedented powers that could destroy the earth!
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Orchestra 2 is a sequel to Tripwire's realism-based multiplayer WWII shooter. The game will focus on one of the most brutal battles in all of human history, the Battle of Stalingrad and the surrounding operations, both German and Russian, from July 1942 to Feb. 1943.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced the acquisition of free-to-play game developer Owlient which has extensive expertise in the management of online game-playing communities with almost two million monthly active users.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stronghold 3 has fantastic features — including night time battles, an improved multiplayer, cutting-edge physics and a stunning graphics engine — that ensure old and new fans alike experience a gritty slice of medieval life.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K', and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, The King Of Fighters XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Built upon over 10 years of experience, Take On Helicopters immerses players within beautifully rich landscapes and an authentic helicopter experience.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 12:49 a.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 12, 2011 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has become in this exciting new fast paced adventure.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We finally got
WorthDownloading back up and running, and we do apologize for the delay. It turns out that somewhere between the last backup and the HD crash, we made a little undocumented tweak. Of course, this made everything go sideways, and it took us longer than it should have to get to the bottom of it. Now that we've sorted that out, we're going to put a new and better server in place shortly and move it over. All sorts of fun stuff!
Adam saw an early screening of the new Harry Potter movie, and we'll have a review by the end of the week. Bottom line, you should get your tickets in advance. It's going to be crazy!
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE Austin has built a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the depths of Space flies J.U.L.I.A., a logical video game built upon the story of Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist, who was among a close group of scientists chosen to embark upon one of the most critical mission ever conceived on Earth.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mystery Series: A Vampire Tale is a hidden object game, which uses the proven Unity 3D engine and stunning concept art to introduce the player to a fascinating folkloric Vampire universe where they need to solve a series of quests surrounding a mysterious abduction.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bill S. 978 has recently been introduced before the United States Senate. The legislation, if passed, would impose stricter copyright laws and penalties when it comes to streaming, playing, or reproducing copyrighted material.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based in the heart of Paris, French video game newcomer DONTNOD Entertainment is secretly crafting its first original title, a highly confidential production for current generation consoles.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.