by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Young FBI agent Nicole Bonnet receives a mysterious package. Inside she finds a complicated logical puzzle that appears to be a message from a serial killer. This is just the beginning of an epic duel of minds between Nicole and the ruthless murderer, who leaves playing cards by the bodies of his victims as signature.
by Brad Hilderbrand on July 2, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The secret of the Tree of Life. For centuries people were ready to commit worst crimes and risk their lives to discover it. Times have changed, but not human nature. As Sylvie Leroux - a young archaeologist and adventurer - is working to solve the mystery that surrounds the legend, she finds herself tempted by the same promises that so many before her fell for.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvelous Entertainment has been a staunch supporter of the Wii with Little King's Story, Rune Factory, Case Closed and No More Heroes. Apart from LKS, however, most game sales turned out to be somewhat disappointing, and with a slew of upcoming Wii titles such as No More Heroes 2, Arc Rise Fantasia and Muramasa: The Demon Blade, the Japanese dev/publisher is contemplating bringing its portfolio to PS3/X360, according to
a recent financial presentation.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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:
- Men of War: Red Tide [PC] - Trailer
- U-Wars [PSP/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Resonance of Fate [PS3/X360] - Trailer #3 [JAP]
- FIFA 10 [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
- Splinter Cell: Conviction [X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the 4th of July weekend around the corner, several of the digital download outlets are having their special week(end) deals early.
GamerGate is launching a new Daily Deal promo selling tons of games at 50 % off (Men of War, Civilization IV etc..) while Impulse is having a
Weekend Sale slashing prices on no less than 15 titles (ranging from $3.99 to $49.99) with a 10% pre-order discount on Street Fighter IV, a similar deal as on
Valve's Steam.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zen Studios' PSN exclusive The Punisher: No Mercy was designed with fast-paced online multiplayer FPS action in mind. For the first time on consoles, you'll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable. A free, two-level demo of The Punisher: No Mercy will be downloadable on PSN July 2, 2009.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JAKKS Pacific has notified WWE that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE video game license for another 5 years, which is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2009. However, THQ has filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, claiming it was not ready to make a decision with respect to renewal of the license, and is seeking a declaratory judgment that JAKKS was not authorized to unilaterally issue a renewal notice.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.
Last month Naughty Dog launched a multiplayer beta, and having learned from that experience, plans for a second MP beta were revealed, which will be available to an even wider group this time.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Continuing its global expansion, Kalypso Media USA announced that it has appointed industry veteran, Deborah Tillett, as president of its newly established U.S. headquarters in Baltimore, MD. Tillett will be responsible for developing and implementing Kalypso’s strategic and creative vision for North America.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First is giving 50% off on ALL of its titles hosted on their website. Incredible savings can also be found on the ‘Take No Prisoners’ 20 pack which for a limited time will feature 50% off the regular $69.99 for a savings over $200.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 7:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts, pesenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict. According to court documents, the entire Blue Omega development team has been laid off following several lawsuits with subcontractors VelvetElvis (for low quality work) and Point of View (for continuing development after Codemasters removed Blue Omega from the game) and low sales in general.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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:
- Darksiders: Wrath of War [PS3/X360] - Trailer #8
- BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger [PS3/X360] - Launch Trailer
- Tales of Monkey Island [Wii/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players will challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat as they strive to become the Wonderking that will bring light to the shadows of darkness. There is a wide variety of customization available from clothing to facial features and hairstyles. WonderKing will be free-to-play and offer players the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom's hack-and-slash (and sometimes a little RPG) series Onimusha has not been heard of since 2006's
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, but if clues on the new teaser site are any indication, the franchise might be making a comeback. At the end of last week,
a teaser site only featured the number "1560," which refers to the setting of the first title, and subsequently other numbers have appeared, 1573 and 1582, which are the dates for the
second and
third installment, respectively. While there is no official announcement yet, it seems clear that Capcom is prepping a new title in the series.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it will develop a video game based on the adventures of the legendary Asterix cartoon, featuring a two player mode, 4 different locations and 20 mini-games where players will need to protect their village from the Romans.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced a distribution deal with Iceberg Interactive to distribute select titles worldwide. Poker Simulator is now available on GamersGate, and additional titles including The Last Chariot of the Gods and Bee Smart will be available in the coming months.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 10:28 a.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 June 30, 2009 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
Yesterday's revelation of the missing LAN multiplayer stirred up quite a ruckus, which
Blizzard says was a hard decision to make, but had to be made "to ensure a quality multiplayer experience with StarCraft II and safeguard against piracy."