by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:14 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:
- ArmA II [PC] - Trailer
- Batman: Arkham Asylum - Environmental Trailer
- The Hunter - Trailer
- Nikopol: Secret of the Immortals [PC] - Trailer #3
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Elika Trailer
- The Punisher: No Mercy [PS3] - Trailer
- Puzzlegeddon - Gameplay Trailer #2
- The Swarm [PC] - Abilities Trailer #2
- Wanted: Weapons of Fate [ALL] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Command & Conquer The First Decade celebrates the 10th anniversary of this innovative franchise and includes a dozen of your favorite C&C games spanning over the last ten years. This patch fixes many different bugs and adds a number of fixes to the game, online play has been added to all of the classic titles such as Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert!
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has introduced its very own PlayStation credit card to offer fans a new way to show off their PlayStation pride and earn reward points toward the purchase of PlayStation and Sony products. Starting today until Dec. 31, 2008, you can get an immediate $150 credit when you purchase a PS3, all you have to do is
sign up here, get instantly approved and off you go ....
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomorrow Microsoft will debut a series of eight comedic short films from some of the world’s most renowned horror directors including James Wan (Saw), David Slade (30 Days of Night) and James Gunn (Slither), as well as Season 2 of the The Guild, a web sitcom about a group of online gamers and how they interact online and offline.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ultimate Band is an all new music experience giving gamers and music lovers of all ages the chance to realize their dream of becoming a rock legend when they build their own band or jam alone, fueled by the power of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Invaders Get Even is an upcoming video game by Taito originally intended as a retail release, but will now be released as a downloadable WiiWare game. Space Invaders Get Even puts a twist on the formula by letting the player control the space invaders themselves.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. The Fortune's Pack new vehicles and new weapons (for both the single-player & multiplayer) will cost you 800 MS Points ($10).
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Animal Village is a peaceful backwater where tigers and gazelles, cats and dogs, elephants and mice live in peaceful harmony. That is, until the new boxing gym returns Mother Nature to her senses and the crazy fist fighting begins to see who the King of the Animal Kingdom really is.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of the original, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including “Curving Bullets” and “Bullet Explosion,” as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers. Originally scheduled for end of the year, it is now slated for Q1 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent online game development studio Red 5 Studios, made up of key talent behind Blizzard's World of Warcraft, announced today that Mark Kern has moved into a new role as Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, where he will lead the technical and design efforts for the studio’s titles.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume follows the story of the young soldier Wylfred, who seeks retaliation against the valkyries since Lenneth took his father's life. Now he waits for an opportunity to strike back just as the future of Midgard is about to be decided in battle once again.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Humans is a puzzle game in which the player must take control of the Humans and steer the bumbling buffoons along the paths of evolution and guide them to safety while aiming to discover some of mankind's greatest inventions along the way.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. EA will release a demo on XBL/PSN tomorrow (Thursday in Europe).
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity is a puzzle game that contains 100 levels packed with physical puzzles, where you need to place elements in the correct order to reach the next level.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hudson announced that they will bring Pit Crew Panic!, an all-new panic-action game, to WiiWare. This unique game is full of frantic fixing as the player’s pit crew repairs a variety of bizarre “WHATSITS” as fast as they can.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Massive and THQ announced a global, multiyear deal naming Massive as the exclusive, dynamic, in-game advertising partner for THQ's upcoming game titles on the PC and the Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Boingz (Wiiware), Sudoku Challenge! (Wiiware), and Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure (VC).
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sudoku Ball is a new take on the popular Sudoku puzzles, consisting of six interlinked Sudoku puzzles mapped on a 3D ball. The ball can be twisted and turned with the easy-to-use interface, while the numbers are entered by using the stylus, Wiimote or mouse.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB Front Office Manager lets gamers do everything a real-life baseball GM can do to develop a team from Spring Training through a full MLB season, into the playoffs and the World Series. Using Major League teams and players, gamers will create their own fictional baseball universe and build their reputation into elite status.
by Matt Olsen on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legends of Dawn is a fantasy RPG action adventure with the dynamic quest system and huge worlds. As a Human, Elf or Danian, male or female, you are able to choose which profession, skills and abilities you will develop as you adventure through the enormous and dangerous world of Legends of Dawn.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BenoƮt Sokal's 3D adventure game Syberia is coming to NDS. Kate Walker, a young and brilliant lawyer from New York, has come to Europe to negotiate the purchase a famous Robot/Toy factory, but will soon have her future completely turned upside-down ....
by Dustin Chadwell on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As the first Naruto Wii title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine, and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from the animated TV series.
A game of tactics, combat-heavy action, and decision making, Space Siege is an all-new sci-fi themed action-RPG. At your disposal will be futuristic weapons and armor, cybernetic upgrades and a robotic partner that you can customize and command.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the sequel Sigma Team strives to put all the best features of Zombie Shooter and Alien Shooter series, player's needs and suggestions have been listened to, as well as improved gfx, larger variety of enemies, more vehicle types, and more than 50 weapons and accessories.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Plan Pacific is a turn-based computer wargame for one or two players (IP based multiplayer capability) covering the entire war in the Pacific from 1941 until 1945. Shrapnel Games is looking for a few good men to ensure smooth sailing.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combining the most exciting aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires for Xbox 360 and PS3 will make its North American and European debuts in 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week the US Army already revealed that it was using the America's Army technology to develop
a new driving simulator to help wounded service members return to driving independence, but that is not the only product being worked on. According to
Stars & Stripes, the US Army will launch a games for training" program in 2010, with a budget of $50 million, to develop a new Game After Ambush, based on a commercial game, and will accommodate a limited number of players in a relatively small virtual battle space.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In this arcade-style game you control one of the many attractive women to become the champion of beachvolleyball. You'll have to beat 32 other countries! You can also have lots of fun playing with and against your friends, support for up to 4 players.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new versions adds a in-game interface, performance optimizations, general fixes and maintenance, extended levels and more ...
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empires of Steel is a turn-based game of world conquest set in the 20th century. Players command various ground, armored, naval and airforce units against up to 20 human or computer-controlled (Artificial Intelligence) opponents.