by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interstellar Marines developer Zero Point Software announced that ex-EA Producer San Shepherd has joined its board of directors. Shepherd formerly headed-up the release team on a list of EA titles such as Burnout Paradise, SSX 3, and NBA Street Vol. 3.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Double Fusion has expanded its relationship with THQ as it is now offering a portfolio of dynamic advertising opportunities across new THQ AAA titles for the PS3 including UFC 2009 Undisputed, and MX vs. ATV Reflex.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Steel 2 returns with an artistic style and flair created just for Wii. Set in a desert-bound, high-tech metropolis, Red Steel 2 is a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jump, shoot, whip, drive, fly and throw your way through hordes of Peking Opera pastries, spear toting carrots, robotic mangos, and more. Play with friends as you learn to cooperate effectively, or be annoying by throwing each other around the screen and attacking one another.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Heroes" actor Masi Oka, known as Hiro on the TV series, is working on a new MMORPG called The Defenders, according to the
Hollywood Reporter, which also reveals that Dreamworks has signed on to make the IP into a new feature film. The Defenders centers on a group of teenagers playing in a multiplayer video game, forced to come together for a real adventure and becoming inadvertent heroes in the process. The movie will be produced by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. D.J. Caruso, known for The Goonies and Transformers, is in talks to direct the flick.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world's most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars is a fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that puts players in the center of the battle of technology vs. humanity. Complete with next-gen graphics and robust gameplay, CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars allows players to wage war by using their choice of gunfire and/or telekinetic superpowers.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Agent Joanna Dark hit the ground running in Perfect Dark, an epic tale of galactic conspiracies in 2023 America. Now this classic shooter comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade, rendered in greater definition and detail and sporting a silkier framerate than ever before. Fire up your Farsight and prepare for assignment—the Dark returns this winter.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the upcoming feature film which itself is inspired by one of the most beloved characters of all time, Astro Boy: The Video Game will allow players to become Astro Boy, a young boy robot with incredible powers who takes to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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YNK Interactive announces two new free to play multiplayer games Krazy Aces, an online aerial combat racing game and K.O.S., a first-person shooter (FPS).
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.
by Rainier on June 7, 2009 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather games goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime. After a weak reception by the media (it
received a 6.0/10 from us), the sales have been equally low with
EA's Frank Gibeau revealing the game sold only 250k units and is quoted as saying, "We're not going to do another one," while Paramount claims that "[p]lans for the next Godfather game have not been decided."
Check out the following new screens & trailers from Take Two's E3 2009 lineup:
by Rainier on June 6, 2009 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monato Esprit is a fantasy RPG in which players assume the role of winged Archons whose mission is to rid the Dreamworld of an invasion by nightmares.
Check out the following new screens & trailers from Tecmo's E3 2009 lineup:
by Dustin Chadwell on June 6, 2009 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new entry in the Personal Trainer series is Personal Trainer: Walking, which tracks users’ progress and makes going for a walk a little more fun. It comes with two pedometers that users can wirelessly connect to their NDS when they return home.
by Rainier on June 5, 2009 @ 5:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The grandfather of the rogue-like RPG, the legendary Shiren series (also known as Mystery Dungeon) is all about tough-as-nails battles, thrilling exploration, finding tons of items, growing in strength, and most important of all: staying alive!
by Rainier on June 5, 2009 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elven Legacy is a fantasy strategy game that delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts.
by Rainier on June 5, 2009 @ 11:32 a.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.
SNK Playmore's classic arcade franchise celebrates its 15th anniversary with The King of Fighters XII. For the first time in series history, this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul.
by Rainier on June 4, 2009 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get back to 4 wheels and test your skills with V8 engines for the next racing challenge! Superstars V8 Racing is a car racing game based on the license of the Italian Championship. Powered by some of the most important car manufacturers in the whole world, such as BMW, Audi and Jaguar, and sporting top class production cars it delivers a breathtaking driving experience.