When the tropical Suthon Island is invaded by the evil Omminus, the ball-shaped hero, Zip, is summoned to save the day. Using the Wii Remote controller with the Wii MotionPlus accessory, you'll fling Zip at targets to smash your way across eight colorful worlds.
Controlled by a group of evil Tikis, the animals in Donkey Kong Island have raided Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard and stolen his stash of bananas — and he understandably wants them back. Retro Studios brings Donkey Kong back in a new side-scrolling adventure with familiar characters and new levels that reignite the passion players had for the Super NES original.
by Rainier on June 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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E3 is over! Long live E3! Next year's date has already been announced, so the countdown has begun.
We went out to dinner with the crew to blow off some steam, and tomorrow, most of the guys are flying back to their hometowns.
While we were mostly hiding in the press room doing various updates, we did venture out yesterday afternoon for some meet & greets with various PR people we work with on a daily basis, but we also ran into
Steven Seagal and
Sam Witwer.
We'll be sticking around in L.A. until Saturday, and then on Sunday, we're off to see Iron Maiden!
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that concludes the current story arc for "Gears of War." With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.
Inspired by real events,
Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator; a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.
Announced last week, EA's community manager Matthew Pruit
revealed that the multiplayer beta on xbox 360 has already been postponed until tentatively next week, but at the same token extended it.
Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry. While there is no official announcement, Core Games' Danny Bilson revealed that the sequel has been greenlighted, but that it will take at least another two years before we'll be able to play it.
Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burger King has joined forces with Microsoft to support the launch of the Kinect hands free controller, an alliance both companies started in 2006 when they created a series of limited-edition games for Xbox 360 featuring the King, Subservient Chicken and other popular Burger King brand icons.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vanquish is a new futuristic action game under development at Platinum Games, known for Bayonetta and MadWorld. Currently, there are few details known but it looks like New York is under attack by a laser beam from space, and you play a mech soldier sent in to pick up the pieces.
NeverDead will feature third-person action gameplay set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures blanket a vast city landscape.
by Rainier on June 16, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hello Kitty Seasons will challenge players to create a character and direct the development of a colorful town populated by lovable Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi, Badtz-Maru, Little Twin Stars and Chococat.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is an all new breath-taking action title wherein the player guides Raiden through a series of beautifully-realized stages. Raiden is armed with a High Frequency katana blade which he uses to cut through anything that stands in his way.
Check out the following new screens from Black Bean's E3 2010 lineup:
by Rainier on June 16, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout: Online gives consumers an ongoing virtual experience of today's life as if the cold war, which lasted for the best part of the second half of last century, had led to a nuclear disaster. Fans interested in signing up for the upcoming beta test of Fallout: Online can now do so on
the official website, which is currently under heavy traffic pressure, so it might take a few tries.
Drakensang: Phileasson’s Secret adds a new chapter to The Phileasson Saga as well as Drakensang: The River of Time itself. Drakensang: The River of Time: Phileasson’s Secret allows CRPG players to learn more about the backgrounds and history of Aventuria and The Dark Eye itself and satisfies the long-cherished wish of TDE players of continuing The Phileasson Saga.
Dragon Ball Z fans can enter into high-impact two vs. two combat in Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team. Play solo or team up via Ad Hoc mode to tackle memorable battles in a variety of single player and multiplayer modes, including Dragon Walker, Battle 100, and Survival Mode.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 10:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing back ferocious action on a grand scale, Killzone 3 is an explosive cinematic experience more intense than ever before. Loaded with more vehicles, explosive high powered weapons and a vicious close-combat system, resume the fight against a remorseless Helghast Army of colossal proportions.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 promises 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Universe will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Portal 2 is a stand-alone, full-price retail release with new gameplay mechanics, storyline, and some surprising new twists.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up to 2008's Game of the Year Fallout 3, brings this beloved franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor, and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive will allow games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music.
by Rainier on June 15, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a few hours, E3 really kicks off with the opening of the show floor at noon. Yesterday was quite the busy day with various pre-E3 briefings, topped off by a private press screening of "
Toy Story 3."
Before we are unleashed upon the show floor, we have Nintendo's press briefing bright and early. Erik insists on being in line with his DS bright and early at 7:15am, followed by the SCEA briefing at noon.
Yesterday was a little bit of a downer, as Microsoft was broadcasting its briefing in a "smaller" location at the JW Marriott Live hotel and serving breakfast to boot, but all the extra pampering went out the window when at the conclusion of the event, everybody who was actually present at the Wiltern Theater received a brand-new Xbox 360 Slim as they went out the door. The few hundred people who were at the overflow location went quiet and collectively thought, "Damn, we just got screwed."
by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 11:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft revealed that it has been working on an interactive video game inspired by Michael Jackson. The game is family entertainment and will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The title will also feature Kinect and PlayStation Move support.