by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 3:41 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 April 22, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,300 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Hammer Tactics is a futuristic, fast-paced tactical battle game featuring a rule set that is deliberately simple whilst still allowing for maximum strategic depth, and is sure to engage and entertain gamers of all persuasions
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the rich and colorful cultures of eastern Asia, Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer sends you on a voyage through the Empire of Khitai where countless of adventure await, not only introducing a new storyline and a vast new world to explore, but also adding new features such as faction gameplay and an alternate advancement system.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 11 captures the emotion and intensity of the NFL like never before. Whether you're a diehard football fan, gamer, or somewhere in between, Madden NFL 11 puts you in control of your favorite teams and NFL superstars and lets you feel what it's like to play on Sundays.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 50% off
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, Medieval II: Total War Gold Edition, 40% off
Disciples II: Gold Edition, Painkiller Universe, while
Beat Hazard gets a 25% discount, while Making History 2 gets you
beta access, while
Splinter Cell Conviction gets you
Splinter Cell or
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for free, Storm over the Pacific offers 10% and Beta Access, and
Alpha Protocol nets you a free copy of
Space Siege.by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zombie Driver is an action driving game with a top down perspective and a dynamic helicopter chase camera. Fight your way through the streets of a zombie infested city to save the survivors of a disastrous chemical accident that changed most of the city's population into mindless brain hungry monsters.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can create their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community. In a full interview to be published later today, producer Vernon Mollette revealed that the PSP version will work together with the PS3 edition.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the Transformers characters’ home planet of Cybertron for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 25 years after the events of the original game, Supreme Commander 2 begins with the assassination of the newly elected president of the Colonial Defense Coalition. The CDC members – the United Earth Federation, the Order of the Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation – deny involvement, blame each other, and a galactic war ensues!
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring a brand new "Return of Grum-Gog" campaign, players will be called upon to challenge Lord Blackviper and his army of goblins as they wreak havoc and bring turmoil to the lands of Ardania.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halfway through the week, and unsurprisingly, i'm looking forward to the weekend. I need some downtime after last week's vacation. Odd how that works :)
We attended a PSP event last night and got to play a few upcoming games (Modnation Racers, Hot Shots Golf and a few others), so we'll have some impressions and interviews later today and later in the week.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Ark is a fun homage to the bright and bouncy arcade games of the late 80s such as Rainbow Island and Arkanoid, with an added mix of Pinball.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 6:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aimed at all levels, from those who have never played a wargame before to those who know the history of World War II in detail, this is an entertaining and mentally challenging game of combined arms strategy. Your armor, infantry, artillery and air units will follow you through the most crucial battles of the Eastern Front.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following in the tradition of The First Encounter, the game will feature all the insane action of the original game but with visuals beautifully rendered to current standards. Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter will also feature an all new Co-Op Tournament mode that will allow teams to compete with one another.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield Heroes is a Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to a mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play.
by Redmond Carolipio on April 21, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sam Fisher teams up with Third Echelon to help Anna Grimsdottir, Sam's former intelligence gathering operative, who is in trouble. When Sam Fischer is being fed bogus intel and supplied with wrong equipment, he turns on his former employer, realizing the threat comes from within Third Echelon.
by Rainier on April 21, 2010 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Christian video games publisher Left Behind Games announced that the contemplated merger with Digital Praise will not occur due to a dispute between the parties.
by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced the acquisition of MMO developer Turbine, further strengthening Warner Bros.’ position as one of the industry’s fastest growing, full-scale games publishers.
by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interactive Licensing Management announced that it has secured a deal to exclusively represent the worldwide interactive entertainment rights for the International Table Tennis Federation, including the World Cup, Pro Tour and the Table Tennis World Championships.
by Rainier on April 20, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Outsider is a gripping, high-tech thriller where you, as a CIA operative, you get wrongly accused, become public enemy #1, and with a mouth-watering arsenal of technology, combat talents and weaponry you either wreak ultra-violent revenge, or crusading to clear his name. The game was originally
announced in 2005, and Frontier Developments' David Braben
confirmed that "It's very exciting and we're still working hard on it."