by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy. Originally released in 2006, Rockstar's Bully has been well received across the board, and according to the original's
music composer Shawn Lee, he "will be doing the soundtrack for Bully 2 in the not so distant future."
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MotoGP 09/10 will not only deliver all the bikes, riders and tracks from the 2009 championship, but brand new gameplay modes that offer rewards for not only winning but also driving style, plus the ability to update the game with accurate content from the 2010 championship, as the season unfolds at no extra cost.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bezier is a contemporary sci-fi blaster set within the architecture of a giant computer. Powered by the BezierSynth, a bespoke 2D graphics engine which utilizes genetic algorithms to create a look based on evolving curves. This allows the visual look to change based on the character's actions, story parameters and spectral analysis of the 45 minute score.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warfare 2 is out, and we got our review copies, but I'll probably be getting my own PC version tomorrow. That's right on time for Veterans Day, so news might be a tad slower than usual, depending on how quiet things are in the rest of the world.
We watched the newest episode of House today, and we're looking forward to checking out Boondock Saints 2 this coming weekend. It's currently only being shown in limited theaters across the country, but it has already made some decent money and will be coming to our neck of the woods this weekend.
I was particularly saddened yesterday to hear that The Great Giana Sisters' creator died of a heart attack. It had recently been ported to the NDS, which I have yet to check out, but it was one of my favorite games on the C-64 back in the '80s, partly due to the amazing music from Chris Huelsbeck, who I had the chance to interview way back when.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Filled with nostalgia of past Monster Rancher games and imaginative monster breeding, fans of the series will not be disappointed. Generate monsters by drawing pictures in "Magic Field," or by speaking into the microphone in "Incantation" mode. Use your best strategy to raise, train, and battle your monsters.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 6:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Valve announced the sequel to its Zombie Photo Contest that ties into the out of home advertising campaign for Left 4 Dead 2.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 6:01 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:
- Just Cause 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Grappler Trailer
- Tony Hawk RIDE [ALL] - A Love Story Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 5:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the hit TV show on Cartoon Network, Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 will take players through a series of Battle Zones where players must battle against The Sark and The Vandals, dangerous aliens that are threatening to invade earth.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Trek: D.A.C. is a fast-paced, top-down 3D space shooter inspired by J.J. Abrams’ upcoming movie. Battle as the Federation against the Romulans in singleplayer, team up with a friend for co-op or go online in 6vs6 multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 2:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Join FBI special agent Jonathan Weaver in his investigation to uncover the mystery of his family's death. His family's case belongs to a series of related murders called the "Providence Murder Cases" bizarre murder cases that occurred 18 years ago, all of which are linked by one recurring piece of evidence. As the only survivor of the incident, he has been pursuing unanswered questions ever since.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Reef Entertainment is preparing a brand new portfolio of games to unleash on the US market next year. In addition to the recently signed Free Running and Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre with US publisher Graffiti Entertainment, Reef is focusing on new Wii and NDS titles to increase its market share of the US market.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, players can play as all 13 Kamen Riders from the live action series, each with their own unique Contract Beasts, Advent Cards, and special abilities, allowing fans of the franchise to fight battles against other Kamen Riders or dive into stage mission mode that lets players to go head-to-head or fight legions of enemies as they explore Ventara and stop the menacing plot of General Xaviax.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vampire Hunters is a 3D role-playing game with adventure-like elements that will charm the player with its dark atmosphere of old docks where a mysterious clan of vampires rages free.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 7:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a third-person action/adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Greed Corp is a fresh and innovative turn-based strategy game for PlayStation Network. It will be the first in a series of games situated in a rich, fictional world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On Sunday, 8th of November at about 0:30AM industry veteran and CEO of the Spellbound Entertainment Armin Gessert died from a heart attack. Armin had been developing games since 1984 and had risen to fame with the hit titles The Great Giana Sisters and The Great Courts.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Smoking Gun Interactive, formed by ex-Relic people, today launched its first installment of the graphic novel series titled “X”. Written by controversial, award-winning author and social critic Douglas Rushkoff, the series is illustrated by Smoking Gun’s lead concept artist Cheoljoo Lee and Younger Yang.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 5:01 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. 10, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami has unveiled a terrifying new take on the horror genre, in the form of Hudson Soft’s Calling. Using unique interaction elements, the Wii game features an innovative adventure concept and is driven by its terrifying story and many traps and mysteries.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. Being refused a rating by the USK for being too brutal, SEGA refuses to censor the game, and will thus not release it in Germany.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 12:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. During last months Tokyo Game Show
RE5 producer Takeuchi revealed the Alternative Edition, adding an additional two hours of brand new content.
A few weeks ago Capcom is asking European and North American fans to vote on how they want the new content, on disc or download, and the decision was made today that it will be as DLC.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 11:18 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. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is the first in a series of downloadable expansions that will enhance the Borderlands mayhem in fun and exciting ways.