by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Due to the better-than-expected performance of its titles at retail, Activision announced that its March quarter revenues ($860 million) are tracking ahead of its prior outlook ($550 million), driven by Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment 's Help Wanted is a fun, slap-stick new life simulation game for Wii where players are sent on a mission to save the world from impending extinction by completing fifty different jobs.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the Martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:01 a.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.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting April 19, Target will roll out a new reservation program that offers customers a chance to reserve top video game titles for $1, and when they come pick up their game they'll receive a $5 Target GiftCard to put toward a future purchase.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Fallout MMO has been talked about
since 2004, but Interplay was forced to sell off most of its licenses due to financial reasons. When
Bethesda acquired the Fallout license, Interplay kept an
exclusive Fallout MMO license, under certain conditions. Interplay's annual
10-K filing reveals that Bethesda might be trying to cash in on that, claiming that those "certain conditions," namely full production within 2 years and funding, have not been met, which would revert the MMO license back to Bethesda
(thanks NMA).
by Brian Dumlao on April 16, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Play as the promising younger brother of one of the biggest names in Supercross who was hospitalized in the final race of the World Championships by Team Nemeshisu. It's up to you to take your brother's place and avenge him by claiming the world title.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last month, Infernal: Hell's Vengeance is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, featuring a gripping storyline which takes players on an action-packed journey in a supernatural battle between Heaven and Hell.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series’ most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:10 p.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 April 15, 2009 @ 6:01 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Bane Trailer
- Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Multiplayer Modes Trailer
- Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled [NDS] - Characters Trailer (2)
- Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Cops & Robbers Trailer
- Making History II: The War of the World [PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Virtua Tennis 2009 [ALL] - Reality vs. Game Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Having a bit off to a rocky start, Stardock's CEO Brad Wardell
details what they are doing to address the multiplayer issues that Demigod fans are having.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZEN Pinball sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball games employing cutting-edge visuals, challenging tables, true-to-life ball and table physics, combining them with features not found in any other pinball game.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 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 April 15, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCSoft announced a great reason for fans to celebrate the five year anniversary of Lineage II. Gracia Final, the upcoming free expansion to the legendary Lineage II franchise, will be bringing players a brand new continent, refined PvP combat and arenas, expanded clan features, territory wars, and more.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. Bionic Commando will launch on Xbox Live in the coming weeks, featuring “Vertigo,” one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where 8 players will go head to head in an all out Deathmatch.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Basketball Manager is a basketball strategy game. It uses the same game-play principles as most soccer management games do and covers all basketball action around the world with 89 national and international tournaments, 852 teams, 10.000 basketball players and 1.000 managers.