by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- FIFA 11 [ALL] - Stamina/Fatigue Producer Video
- Company of Heroes Online [PC] - Allies Trailer
- The First Templar [ALL] - GamesCom 2010 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FreeJack is a parkour racing game with slick cartoon-style graphics and innovative new gameplay mechanics based on the underground sport of free running. In FreeJack, players race head-to-head as one of four hip characters, bustin’ stylish flips and tricks to increase their speed and come out on top!
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a first-person survival horror game set in the late 18th century, and will take the player on a thrill-ride through the depths of madness, exploring the dark side of the human emotions.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Living rooms will transform into nightclubs to let budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends party together by firing up two turntable controllers and a microphone to experience their favorite music as they've never heard it before in DJ Hero 2.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The weekend is upon us! In addition to the Slash concert, we are also going to some food festival, hopefully with lots of yummies.
Tonight we might see the new
Takers movie, which seems eerily familiar to Armored Truck, which also starred Matt Dillon. We'll let it slide ... for now ...
Currently listening to Iron Maiden's The Final Frontier. It's different than what I expected. Sounds like they are trying to add some new flavor to their formula. It's not bad, just a far cry from the old Maiden.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 9:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Portal 2 [ALL] - Co-Op Trailer
- Crysis 2 [ALL] - Limited Edition Trailer
- The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest [Wii] - Gandalf Trailer
- NBA 2K11 [ALL] - Momentus Controls Trailer
- Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit [ALL] - On Tour In Chicago Trailer
- Patrician IV [PC] - Construction Features Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 7:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos combines strategy and action as players chart a course through the unforgiving Bering Sea on a quest for Opilio and King Crab. To begin, players choose a boat to command for a season and strategically decide where and when to harvest the crab.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 7:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.
Originally scheduled to launch in July, it seems Petroglyph is no longer developer the title, which has moved internally at UTV True Games, with the launch date moved until Q2 2011.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 5:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metroid: Other M looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition gives players the opportunity to go head-to-head against select NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including champions such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, and the drivers from the iconic "Days of Thunder" film.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alliance of Valiant Arms is a modern warfare first-person shooter where a siege of modern warfare hits combat zones around the globe and a formidable battle has broken out between the European Union (EU) and the Neo Russian Federation (NRF) in an epic struggle for dominance.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Z.H.P. is an all new IP developed by the same team that brought the Disgaea series. The game retains the same hardcore SRPG aspects of Disgaea, but with a deeper customization feature for the character and even more randomly generated contents in battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Backbreaker is taking sports video games to a place where the action is never the same and every hit looks and feels as realistic as a Sunday afternoon. Utilizing NaturalMotion’s euphoria motion synthesis engine, you’ll never see the same tackle again. Ever.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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True Crime follows the story of detective Wei Shen as he infiltrates one of Hong Kong’s notorious Triad crime syndicates. As a newly hired thug within the Triad organization, Wei must do whatever it takes to stay undetected and survive, balancing his moral duty as a cop with the objectives of the assignment.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Rock Band 3 [ALL] - Keyboard Trailer
- Portal 2 [ALL] - GamesCom Trailer
- Dance Central [X360] - GamesCom Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pirates! you are a 17th century Caribbean Pirate Captain trying to become the most revered and feared pirate in history - exploring high seas and exotic ports, overtaking enemies in fierce naval battles, engaging in duels and attempting to seize valuable booty.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Living rooms will transform into nightclubs to let budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends party together by firing up two turntable controllers and a microphone to experience their favorite music as they've never heard it before in DJ Hero 2.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grab your axe and jump off stage as you transcend from aspiring musician to global rock god! Become an unlikely hero, fighting to save the planet from the zombie onslaught with your sonic powered guitar!
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. It's overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, and it's designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2010 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Previously an Unreal Development Kit project, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.