by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2010 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Crasher falls into the category of M.O.B.A.’s (multiplayer online battle arenas) and has new features called "Stars," which are unique vehicles engaged in team combats or "TvsT" (Team vs Team), with a strong RPG aspect.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2010 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series’ most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2010 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade. The Tales of the Damned expansion will bring new content including dungeons, guild-wars, pets and much more. The Water Series Game Card Sweepstakes giving players a chance to win a $2,500 Best Buy gift card and limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Cards loaded with ICE Cash.
by Brian Dumlao on Jan. 18, 2010 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2010 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 follows Naruto Uzumaki and his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke, and enhances the fun and accessible battle system the series is known for by introducing four-player battles, an all-new adventure mode, and a brand new roster of powerful characters.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2010 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is an innovative game that follows the escapades of a mischievous, pie thief, who uses his time-bending abilities to cooperate with, compete against, and disrupt his past, present, and future selves. According to a new
listing at the ESRB, Take Two's puzzle/adventure game is also coming to PC (
thanks BigD).
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2010 @ 1:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago, now enhanced for the NDS(i) with updated graphics/sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
It looks like we may need to get our DVR fixed, or a replacement altogether. There have been a few TV shows we recorded that started skipping frames, and when you try to pause or fast-forward through the bad section, it gives all kinds of weird system errors. Hello Comcast, come and get your junk box, please!
We did not get as much watching done as we liked to, but we still managed to scratch Bones, Dollhouse and Heroes off our list, and we still have all day today to make a dent in our Netflix stash.
by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2010 @ 5:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. Fans who can't wait until the March 16 release date can now pre-order and get early access to the upcoming beta program, the game's official soundtrack and an exclusive prequel bonus mission.
by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2010 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
White Knight Chronicles provides RPG fans with a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure. Throughout the game you'll have the opportunity to explore the massive world, experiencing a medieval-like fantasy where the hero is able to engage in combat as the larger-than-life White Knight.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Jan. 16, 2010 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with a modern-crafted production approach.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 7:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | 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:
- Aliens vs. Predator [ALL] - Kill Moves Trailer
- Rooms: The Main Building [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Capcom Japan
announced that it is bundling a collection of all four Mega Man Zero (Rockman Zero, in Japan) games that were previously released for the Gameboy Advance as Mega Man Zero. The side-scrolling collection will be available on the DS in Japan on April 22nd, 2010 for 3,990 yen (about $44 USD). No word yet on a North American/European release, but Capcom is asking fans for
feedback to gauge interest and possibly bringing it to the West.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Muscle March is a quirky Japanese action game stuffed full of macho bodybuilders. The all mighty protein powder has been stolen so it’s up to Tony and his muscle-bound crew to catch the thieves.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighting game that features all of the console modes-Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, and Story…in addition to the all-new Shop and Legion modes, where you control your own party of fighters in an attempt to conquer the world of BlazBlue.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The new Game Room on Xbox LIVE, which will be the place to relive the glory days of arcade games, with over 1000 games being released throughout the next three years
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The 2010 Game Developers Choice Awards is beginning the announcement of its Special Awards for the tenth annual ceremony, taking place at GDC 2010 this March, and has named Valve co-founder Gabe Newell as the winner of this year's Pioneer Award.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
Patch
Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
In Tecmo's third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield. In addition to single player campaign, Quantum Theory also supports four modes of online multiplayer, complete with voice chat for real-time communication.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
Interviews
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 Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
Demo
Get behind the wheel of trucks inspired by real designs from 7 major European truck manufacturers, including official license from MAN. Pick from over 60 different loads and deliver cargo between 18 major German cities connected by major
highways.