by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtual On Oratorio Tangram is SEGA's classic twin-stick arcade mech fighter originally released on the Dreamcatch and now making its way to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In July 2008 Capcom, along with Nintendo and other 53 NDS publishers/developers, filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court against multiple parties who had been distributing the R4 Revolution game copier.Today the Tokyo District Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs impacted by the sale of these devices, confirming the game copying devices are a violation under Japan laws.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GamersGate announced that it has entered into a digital distribution agreement with EA, offering its users titles such as C&C: Red Alert 3, Spore, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (
only $32 this weekend).
by Brian Dumlao on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Skate City Heroes fans get the feel of skateboarding as players can get up on their feet and use the Wii Balance Board accessory, bringing action and innovation into the living room for the whole family.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Twelve Sky 2 is a large-scale, multi-faction PvP-based MMORPG. Set in an oriental fantasy themed middle-age China, players can team up and fight against opposing factions for key territories and world dominance.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years, who are then called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | 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:
- League of Legends: Clash of Fates [PC] - Trailer (2)
- The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Sacred 2: Fallen Angel [ALL] - Making Of Trailer #3
- Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars [NDS] - Trailer
- Metal Gear Online [PS3] - Scene Expansion Trailer
- Spore: Galactic Adventures [PC] - Playing the Missions Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists 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 Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At a UK press event Microsoft unveiled that is has signed an agreement with NBC Universal International, making films from Universal Pictures the latest content from a major Hollywood studio to join the Xbox Live roster.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sports Interactive's long running sports simulation franchise is getting a new installment with Football Manager 2009, known in North America as Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009, which is finally making the move to 3D with a new match engine.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf brings the unrivaled RPG experience to X360 and PS3 with a brand new combat system for thrilling dynamic action, and a new engine delivering matchless state-of-the-art visuals.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 1:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Command & Conquer Generals drops players in the center of global warfare where they are challenged to become a powerful general and control massive armies with cutting-edge military weaponry.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 26, 2009 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dawn of Discovery, previously known as Anno 1404, is an RTS and simulation that gives gamers the opportunity to explore new civilizations and build their own empire like never before through the immersive action of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Sam & Max series is a crime-fighting adventure structured like a TV season, each of the five episodes has its own self-contained plot while together they form part of a season-long mystery, drawing in the player with great characters and multiple intertwined plot lines, building to a high-stakes climax in the season finale.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 8:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo has about 120 games in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Wii owners will be able to blow off some steam with Punch-Out!!, Excitebots: Trick Racing, and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat to name a few...
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 6:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kart Racer is a fast paced game that really hones in your close proximity racing skills, and Truck Racer is all about muscle power versus smaller more nimble utilitarian vehicles. The two genres were chosen to appeal to a wider gaming audience, and also mark the beginning of a range of Racer titles.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In a letter from its attorneys to the UK company Codemasters, Bohemia Interactive Studio is protesting Codemasters’ marketing tactics which tout the upcoming Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising as the "return of" or "official sequel to" the genre-defining game Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TlotR: Conquest is an action-packed game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe where players fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the forces of good, or as Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. The new Heroes & Maps Pack, includes two new full multiplayer maps, two new Hero Arenas and three additional heroes.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While the Wii has most of its success because of the motion controlled Wiimote, the Wii also comes with a classic controller for the retro fans. Nintendo updated
its Wii website revealing the Classic Controller PRO, which will sport additional shoulder buttons and hand grips compared to the old version, but will still require the good old wire to connect to the Wii. No price was revealed and so far it is only scheduled for release in Japan, somewhere this summer.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guinness World Records disclosed the all-time top 50 console games from Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition. The top three places on the winner's podium were allotted to Super Mario Kart, Tetris and Grand Theft Auto.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last year, SEGA announced that it had several Aliens projects in the works: an
FPS by Gearbox and
an RPG by former Black Isle Studios devs, Obsidian. A few weeks ago, SEGA announced it has tasked UK-based Rebellion to make a new installment in the
Aliens vs. Predator series, while at the same time revealing its "other" Aliens titles would be delayed. Ever since, rumors have been going around that both titles were canceled. Adding fuel to the fire is
a resume of former Obsidian designer David Kondor, stating he worked on a "canceled third-person action Aliens RPG." When asked, SEGA declined to comment...
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | 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:
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [PC] - Trailer
- DC Universe Online [PS3/PC] - Launch Trailer (2)
- Stormrise [ALL] - Line of Sight Trailer
- MadWorld [Wii] - Death Watch Ep. 3
- Major League Baseball 2K9 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...