by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension fans can play as their favorite characters including Phineas, Ferb and Agent P as they journey through new dimensions filled with action-packed platforming, in a quest to battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
by Rainier on April 2, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sorry about the lack of news yesterday, but since it was April Fool's Day, a lot of the news stories are usually bogus. That also leads to people not really bothering with legit news items. I'm not a fan of April Fool's Day jokes, and I'm glad I managed to avoid them *knock on wood*, but I have to say that most of them were pretty lame anyhow.
Not much else happening. Played some Stronghold Kingdoms (our House was at war with two other teams, so had to keep an eye on my villages), a little bit of Homefront multiplayer (enjoying it despite the fact that it feels VERY much like Call of Duty) and DC Universe Online.
I have yet to figure out why Crysis 2 shuts down my system in the exact same spot every single time, but I'm going to try a few things to see if I can narrow it down. I bought some new thermal paste, which didn't resolve the issue, so now I'm going to switch out the graphics card, and if that does not work, I'll have to check the PSU and RAM. I also bought a water cooling system for the CPU, but I want to make sure it's not something else before I open the box and can no longer get a refund.
by Rainier on April 1, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elemental: War of Magic is set in a world filled with magic and ancient lore. As the ruler of your kingdom, you must expand your empire through a combination of magical power, military might, diplomatic skill, technological advancement and bold adventuring.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Realm of the Titans pits teams of powerful heroes and villains against each other on a dangerous and dynamic battlefield as they vie for control of the map.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield Play4Free is a deep PC shooter featuring signature Battlefield vehicular warfare, sandbox gameplay and intense 32-player online battles. With its advanced graphics, polished production values, depth and realism, Battlefield Play4Free takes the genre to the next level.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny, making your actions echo throughout the game world.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Fable III, you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Major League Baseball 2K11 puts you in the jerseys of your favorite Big League players as you take the mound, swing for the fences and play defense at every position like never before.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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I've been messing a little bit with the
OnLive Game System, and while I haven't actually connected it to the TV yet, I have to give props to OnLive for putting together a great package. Most game systems these days (Xbox 360 comes to mind) do not include a variety of cables that you need to hook it up, whereas OnLive adds everything into the bundle: cat5 cable, spiffy controller, and even the HDMI connector. I did check out the service through the PC, and it's quite impressive to be able to select a title and be playing it within 5 seconds without a download or lengthy installation process.
Just noticed this new Spielberg series
Falling Skies, starring
Dale Dye,
Moon Bloodgood, and
Noah Wyle. It looks quite interesting, even though it made me think of The Walking Dead right away. It premieres on TNT this June (two-hour premiere on Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c), so I guess we know what to add to the DVR when it starts.
by Rainier on March 30, 2011 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Might and Magic Clash of Heroes will take advantage of the next-gen consoles’ capabilities to increase its visual appeal and enrich the multiplayer experience. With a unique mix of RPG and an exceptional puzzle battle system, this upcoming release will give Might & Magic fans something to look forward to.
by Rainier on March 30, 2011 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – Aug 20) and the American (Sept. 15 – Oct. 8) sides.
by Rainier on March 30, 2011 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has revealed what Xbox Live members can expect to see on the Marketplace in April 2011, such as The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Islands of Wakfu, and H.A.W.X. 2 as On Demand title.
by Rainier on March 30, 2011 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a survivor of the mutant virus together with a comrade or alone, you must make your way through the city levels, every new area uncovering new challenges to overcome and mutants to destroy.
by Rainier on March 29, 2011 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rage is set in postapocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits Earth and wipes out civilizations. Rage is an all-new take on the first-person shooter, developed using id Software's new Tech5 engine.
by Rainier on March 29, 2011 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MX vs. ATV Alive will take the original franchise to exhilarating new heights with Bar-to-Bar racing, enhanced physics and the next step in downloadable content distribution.
by Rainier on March 28, 2011 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darkspore is a fast-paced and intense sci-fi Action-RPG in which you become embroiled in a desperate struggle to save the galaxy from an ancient and powerful evil.
by Rainier on March 28, 2011 @ 8:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shift 2 Unleashed builds on the true drivers experience by introducing the driver’s battle, an even more authentic and primal feeling of power and speed which elevates the fundamental competitive race into a struggle for supremacy against other drivers and even the track itself.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 27, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Philadelphia Phillies ace pitcher Roy Halladay, who this season became one of only 20 pitchers in Major League Baseball history to throw a perfect game, continues 2K Sports' tradition of bringing premier players to the most realistic sports simulation title.
by Rainier on March 27, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We saw
Sucker Punch yesterday, and it was quite good. Everybody in our party liked it — some more than others — but all were in agreement that it was good. For some reason, the sound was turned WAY up, so it was overwhelming when the music was playing during the awesome fight sequences. The story itself,
Zack Snyder's first original script, was a bit flimsy with some head-scratchers here and there, but the action and stylish filming made up for that.
We did all our errands yesterday, so we have nothing planned but brunch with some friends and working on the DVR backlog. Sweet!
by Rainier on March 25, 2011 @ 7:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, updated graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more.
by Rainier on March 25, 2011 @ 1:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Duke Nukem will bring his signature brand of babe-lovin’, cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he once again saves the Earth and our babes from hordes of invading aliens.
by Rainier on March 25, 2011 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MX vs. ATV Alive will take the original franchise to exhilarating new heights with Bar-to-Bar racing, enhanced physics and the next step in downloadable content distribution.
by Rainier on March 25, 2011 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.