by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | 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:
- Defense Grid: The Awakening (Xbox Live Arcade)
- AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! -- A Reckless Disregard for Gravity(PC)
- Romance of Rome (PC)
- BattleForge: Renegade Edition (PC)
- Hardy Boys: Treasure on the Tracks (NDS)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
In case you didn't know, yesterday the Internet celebrated its 40th birthday. The first two ARPAnet computers connected at UCLA on Sept. 2, 1969, while the first message transmitted between network nodes from UCLA to Stanford University happened on Oct. 29, 1969.
Thanks UCLA. We wouldn't be here without you ....
So what's going on with Microsoft? No Ninety-Nine Nights II, no more Scene It? exclusive ...
No time for TV watching tonight. Worked late, went for a run, made dinner and then it was time to get back to work, but have no fear: The DVR is filled with goodies for tomorrow.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Fate/unlimited Codes, handheld fighting will reach a whole new level of drama and excitement, where warriors clash in a battle royale for the Holy Grail.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Order of War features massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults. A few days after the Euro launch, North America fans can pick up Square's RTS debut on Sept. 22, 2009.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming. Whether you're a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10's pick-up-and-play controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on- and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment for any gamer.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two years ago, at Leafmore High, a group of young teenagers were trapped inside their school and hunted by monsters that had been released by the maniac headmaster. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished. In Obscure: The Aftermath, the survivors have picked up their lives and joined college.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced that all this weekend you can purchase the Civilization 4 Complete Edition at 60% off its normal price, Victoria Complete at half (50%) off, while Trine gets a 25% reduction.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. Activision details which tracks you can import from World Tour and Smash Hits, as well as the upcoming DLCs for the rest of the month.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 1:00 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:
- Lost Horizon [PC] - Trailer
- Venetica [X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias [Wii] - Trailer
- Wet [ALL] - Weapons Are Everything Documentary Trailer
- Spyborgs [Wii] - Elevator Gameplay Trailer
- Dead Space Extraction [Wii] - Boss Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The entertainment pack features an exclusive PSN downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, not available in the game and only offered in this hardware package, as well as a Mystic Silver PSP; Gran Turismo on UMD; PlayStation Network downloadable movie voucher (title to be announced); a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo; and a music voucher good for 10 downloadable songs from Sony Music Pass.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Newerth, a session-based multiplayer Action-RPG, is heavily inspired by the popular Warcraft 3 mod, Defense of the Ancients (DotA), but with vast improvements in graphics and gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ/Relic and Shanda Interactive announced a co-development and publishing agreement for an online-only version of THQ's 3D RTS game Company of Heroes, giving players will be able to build their character up from private to general through new multiplayer cooperative missions, gameplay modes, and player-versus-player combat.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bomberman Live: Battlefest will feature the same frantic action with 8-person online multiplayer that the series is known for, as well as a wealth of all-new features, including teams, new modes, new arenas, new power-ups, new costumes, and even the ability to use an avatar as a playable character.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GOG.com has completed its first year in the public eye, and to celebrate the anniversary it is going retro with a rerun of the “Buy 1, Get 1 Free” promo. Until September 8, gamers can buy any game from GOG.com’s Interplay catalogue and get another free! You could buy Fallout 1 and 2 for just $5.99 for countless hours of classic-gaming goodness!
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution provider GamersGate announced a new pre-order program for select titles (such as Batman: Arkham Asylum, Majesty 2, Football Manager 2010 and others) offering gamers that pre-order various incentives such as virtual currency that can be redeemed towards other titles, pre-load abilities and a 30 day price guarantee.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The power of the wind is once again in the palm of your hand as you wield your Wii Remote to use the elemental powers of Enril the Wind Spirit to protect and guide the young boy Toku. Power his jumps and glides, suspend and smash new enemies, and explore all-new expanses of the magical land of Mistralis as you experience Toku and Enril’s new adventure to save Toku’s mother, lift an ancient Curse and thwart the evil Balasar.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Where the Wild Things Are is a fun-filled adventure that takes players on a journey through the mysterious island of the Wild Things. Players assume the role of Max, "King of All Wild Things," as they team up with the fearsome but loveable creatures.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 8:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Completely remastered for PSP, SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization, all-new music from composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, enhanced graphics optimized for the PSP system's widescreen aspect ratio, and extra content.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 6:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stardock has partnered with NVIDIA to distribute am NVIDIA Edition of its digital download platform, Impulse, which will not only allow users to continue to buy the latest games, but will also notify customers when updated NVIDIA drivers are available, and automatically install them.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:14 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:
- Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony [X360] - Trailer
- Demon's Souls [PS3] - Walkthrough Trailer
- Modern Warfare 2 [ALL] - FlagRunner Trailer
- NBA Live 10 [ALL] - Gameplay Improvements Trailer
- Cities XL - What's Cities XL Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 1, 2009 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UC Irvine's Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences has established the Center for Computer Games & Virtual Worlds, led by ICS associate dean Magda El Zarki and senior research scientist Walt Scacchi of the UCI Institute for Software Research.