by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 1:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3, providing the community access to the toolset like never before, and has since exceeded 50,000 users worldwide.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 12:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want. Originally scheduled for Nov. 24, SCEA has pushed the release into 2010 in order to give the marketing team more time.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage follows Shaun White and his crew of friends as they go from chasing the best powder to pursuing the world's top competitions. You and Shaun will hit the slopes once again, but this time the stakes are higher; zig- zag across the globe to ride against the best of the best and take your place on the world stage.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Starting next week, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and instant on HD video from Zune will be available on Xbox 360 consoles, transforming Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV with exclusive features custom-designed for the living room.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World Cyber Games welcomed over 600 of the world's most elite gamers from 65 countries to the 2009 Grand Finals in Chengdu, China.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighter featuring twelve, extraordinarily detailed, hand-drawn characters in true HD glory, each with unique Drive attacks that can turn the tide of battle instantly. While it is also
scheduled to come to the PSP, French distributor Tradewest Games revealed that it is bringing BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger to X360, PS3 and PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Siege of Mirkwood will expand the online world of Middle-earth where players will join forces to press further eastward into the dark, foreboding and treacherous forest of Mirkwood and take part in the epic conclusion to Volume II of The Lord of the Rings Online.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 7:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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 Nov. 12, 2009 @ 7:13 a.m. PST | 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. Following on
yesterday's story that MW2 doubled the UK's fastest selling record, comes word that it has sold 4.7 million units in UK and North America on its first day.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic boxing interpretation to the video game world. The action inside the ring will be faster than ever, delivering a true representation of the sport's incredible speed, accuracy, timing, and power.
by Mark Buckingham on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 12:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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 Nov. 12, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat. Gearbox creative director Mikey Neumann
revealed that with the success of the original "Borderlands 2 seems like a no-brainer."
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 is a new adaptation of the popular trading card game based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's animated series, fully immersing players in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's world as the story of the Dark Signers is reignited.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 4:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gyromancer is a new puzzle-RPG developed in collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap. With a blend of puzzle elements from the PopCap Games puzzle hit Bejeweled Twist and the RPG mastery of Square Enix, Gyromancer is an all-new experience that defines the puzzle-RPG genre.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | 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. Modern Warfare 2 sold an estimated 1.23 million units, breaking GTA IV's 2008 record of 631,000 units
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:30 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:
- Runaway: A Twist of Fate [ALL] - Gina Trailer
- Planet 51 [Wii] - Trailer
- Greed: Black Border - Trailer
- Jambo! Safari [NDS/Wii] - Launch Trailer
- Darksiders [ALL] - Joe Madureira Interview Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warrior Epic is a free to play online action/RPG set in an original fantasy universe, where players can utilize a wide selection of warrior classes to go out raiding dungeons in a variety of novel environments, supporting co-op campaigns and PVP. Warrior Epic's first expansion includes brand new PVP gameplay, an all-new HUB City, a New Region (Trogken Swamps), dozens of new items and much more.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pizza Delivery Boy is a unique Wii action title lets players use the Wii Remote as an all-in-one kitchen utensil and driving wheel to cook and deliver pizzas to hungry customers in three bustling towns. Players must beware, though, as a number of obstacles stand between them and the coveted title of Pizza Boy of the Year!
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced that throughout November, each day there will be a “Paradox Interactive Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 70% off. This weekend Darkstar One is 50% off, as well as Company of Heroes Complete, and STALKER: Clear Sky, while Fairy Tales: Three Heroes is 25% off. In anticipation of the Elven Legacy: Siege release, the original is now also 50% cheaper.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RPG Maker features an easy-to-use toolset and transforms instruction into worlds allowing you to produce exciting and enchanting games. Choose your characters, worlds, 1,500 items, landscapes, 150 music pieces, add a script, share your creations with other users, and more. In no time, you are enjoying a "custom title" created by yours truly. It's storytelling at its best.