by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Starting Thursday, May 28, fans can log onto Valve’s Steam digital distribution service, download Unreal Tournament 3 Black and play the game through the weekend free of charge.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Amaze Entertainment's Where the Wild Things Are, based on Maurice Sendak's children's picture book, is about the imaginary adventures of a young boy named Max, who is punished for making mischief by being sent to his room without supper. Max wears a distinctive wolf suit during his adventures and encounters various mythical creatures, the "wild things." Although just 10 sentences long, the book is generally regarded as a masterpiece of American illustrated children's literature.
by Adam Pavlacka on May 26, 2009 @ 9:00 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. We sat down with design director James Hague for our final interview/chat ...
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 26, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an innovative new action drawing feature and enhanced drawing tools, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will give players new creative tools and immerse them into new worlds they create and explore.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GearGrinder, previously known as Clutch, is a bone crash-ing action/arcade racing-game. Take full control of your power-ful truck, mounted with the most devastating weapons available, malicious mines and more nifty gadgets, and complete over 45 versatile and thrilling missions, leaving a trail of devastation wherever you go.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Screen Digest reveals that video games' rising share of audience consumption and reach will make it impossible for brands to ignore, predicting in-game ads will clock in at $1 billion by 2014.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals, based on Enki Bilal's Nikopol Trilogy graphic novel series, is a visually striking, richly detailed point and click adventure game developed by Benoît Sokal’s White Birds Productions.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer is not specifically a game, but rather a title that perfectly combines Fitness, Nutritional Advice and Daily Healthy tips to offer a holistic experience through personal well-being.
by Rainier on May 25, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In PixelJunk Shooter, players pilot a subterranean exploration vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment.
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 May 25, 2009 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of OXM reveals that Square Enix plans to announce a new title at E3, Nier, an action/adventure beat-'em-up title described as a mix between Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry, currently scheduled for 2010. While details are still slim, Nier is set in 1930, where the game's protagonist is in search of a cure for his daughter.
by Rainier on May 25, 2009 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.
by Brad Hilderbrand on May 25, 2009 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond.
by Rainier on May 25, 2009 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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bhv is re-positioning itself as a specialized distribution partner for the German-speaking territories.
by Rainier on May 25, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fairy Tales: Three Heroes is a Fighting Adventure with cartoon designed environment, easy to learn gameplay and lambent humor. Play with three characters of famous epic stories, each of them has unique skills; a player controls one hero while two others accompany him.
by Rainier on May 24, 2009 @ 11:12 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:
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 [ALL] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Adam Pavlacka on May 24, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Duke Nukem Trilogy is comprised of three episodes: Critical Mass, Chain Reaction, and Proving Grounds, and will be released sequentially beginning in Sept. 2009 for NDS/PSP. We sat down recently with Apogee's chief creative officer Terry Nagy.
by Rainier on May 24, 2009 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Family Fun Football is a fun, arcade-style casual sports game for everyone to enjoy, where you can play against friends and family in vibrant themed football stadiums, or perhaps even in space!
by Rainier on May 23, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Let's Tap utilizes a ground-breaking control scheme where the Wii controller is placed on a box or flat surface so that the controller can detect minute vibrations. Players of all ages and skill levels then tap the box or flat surface to interact with the game; there's no need to hold the controller.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 4:55 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:
- Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Big Surf Island Trailer
- Crimson Gem Saga [PSP] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Promising to revolutionize the fighting genre, Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science 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 Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 4:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei has signed up with GamersGate's digital distribution network to supply fans across Europe with the latest installment in its tactical strategy saga, Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 11.