by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA and Spicy Horse have signed a publishing deal for an all-new title based on EA's 2000 American McGee's Alice.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. Originally scheduled for Jan. 29, EA has released a new Mirror's Edge DLC adding 7 new Time Trial maps.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ico Soccer is a touch-based soccer experience based mainly on logic and strategic analysis rather then reflexes and strong license, that brings the player to be the team manager, interacting on team formation, substitution and tactics.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vision Engine developers Trinigy announced its Entertainment Stimulus Package (ESP) program which will be made available to qualifying professional game developers. Under the ESP program, promising developers will be given access to the latest Vision 7.5 engine for a period of 3 months instead of the usual 30 days, to help them build a prototype and secure a publishing deal.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | 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 then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take 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-operative multiplayer campaign.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SBK09 Superbike World Championship offers the ultimate experience of the championship. Tracks, teams, riders, it’s all there unaltered to make the player feel the adrenaline rush of real motorbike competition.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 12:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ has picked up 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand in which you play as one of the world's biggest hip-hop stars in an all-out battle to protect 50 Cent's assets and to collect payment from a crooked overlord.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 7:49 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:
- Sacred 2 [PS3/X360] - Making Of Trailer #2
- Avalon Code [NDS] - Trailer
- Puzzle Quest: Galactrix [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- WH40K: Dawn of War II [PC] - The Eldar Faction Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 7:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. On Feb. 27, Activision will launch another double XP weekend for Call of Duty 4, add a new playlist, and offer the Variety Map Pack at 50% off.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE Legends of WrestleMania is poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the '80s and '90s.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Merchants of Brooklyn, powered by the CryEngine 2, is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS combining an intriguing and unique art style with innovative and exciting gameplay – daring fans of shooters and action games to survive in post-apocalyptic New York gone very, very bad.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Epic Games announced the winners of the second phase in the $1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest, a competition that rewards aspiring game developers for making exceptional game modifications (mods) for Unreal Tournament 3.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Seattle based engine developer Digini, known for tis X360/Pc engine Blade3D, merges with Shanghai based design studio Vyk Games to form Blade Games combining game development systems and outsourcing services to empower game makers of all levels to pursue their passion and bring their ideas to life.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UCCE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo's new Nintendo DSi, the third iteration of its portable video game system, launches in the United States on April 5, 2009, at an MSRP of $169.99, and will be available in Blue and Black.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence. UK Fans who pre-order at
HMV get a free soundtrack, while
GameStation offers a free t-shirt, and a different design over at
Game.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.