by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 6:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
In R.U.S.E., players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Divinity II: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can create their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
Trailers
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:
- Mass Effect 2 [ALL] - Samara Trailer
- Blur [ALL] - Fast Track Gameplay Trailer
- Bayonetta [ALL] - Witch Time Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo’s internal tracking numbers show that the company sold more than 1.5 million Wii, NDS and Nintendo DSi systems combined in the United States during Thanksgiving Week.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 2:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed earlier this year, European Xbox community manager Graeme Boyd revealed that the original Call of Duty will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wed. for 1200 MS, Thursday on PSN for $14.99. People who purchased the Hardened or Prestige Editions of Modern Warfare 2 should have received a code/voucher with the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page! Released in July, Unbound Saga might be coming to Xbox Live Arcade. A build showed up on PartnerNet, and although it crashes, it did have 12 Achievements, indicating Vogster's brawler might be getting ported.
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Chime is a unique block puzzle game fused with music creation elements and contributions from a number of famous musicians.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Brink is an immersive shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character across all modes of play. You decide the role you want to assume in the world of
Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind's last refuge for humanity.
A new trailer reveals that
Brink has been delayed from its original spring 2010 date to fall 2010.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 11:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Following in the tradition of The First Encounter, the game will feature all the insane action of the original game but with visuals beautifully rendered to current standards. Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter will also feature an all new Co-Op Tournament mode that will allow teams to compete with one another.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is a flood of carnage that the classic 8-bit side-scroller era didn’t want gamers to see. Recreated today with next-gen 3D graphics, it’s nonstop run-and-gun action at its finest. Take a suspenseful ride in single player or co-op through a pirate hideout, an ancient Japanese castle, the Old West, Siberian ice mines, and even the moon
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 10:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The X360 has been in the news lately thanks to the mass banning of (depending on reports) up to a million modded consoles from Xbox Live. Although attractive to those who prefer to steal their software rather than pay for it, the DVD mod was technically unimpressive as it didn’t bypass the core of the X360 security system. Until this morning, no one had.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fight: Double Impact is a dual release of two classic arcade side-scrolling beat-em-ups. Final Fight follows the adventures of Cody, Guy, and Haggar, fighting their way across crime-ridden Metro City in hopes of saving Haggar’s daughter, while in Magic Sword you take on the role of the “The Brave One,” a fierce warrior who bears the daunting responsibility of cleansing evil forces from an ancient tower.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Marking the return to the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time storyline, The Forgotten Sands will feature many of the fan-favorite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations that gamers have come to expect from the Prince of Persia brand.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. 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 Nov. 30, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate kicked off their holiday shopping season with a massive Cyber Monday sale with discounts up to 70% off. Titles such as Hearts of Iron 3 (60% off), Dragon Age: Origins, Need for Speed Shift (20% off), Risen (25% off), Sims 3(20% off), Tropico 3 (25% off) and many more are on sale today only. For a complete list of Cyber Monday deals, please
visit GamersGate.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Available via online download only Reign of Augustus will include a brand new campaign comprising of 12 missions, new maps and a wealth of enhanced gameplay features.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Football Manager 2010 features new tools and changes across the board including some big additions to improve ease of use, navigation and feedback from the game with the introduction of a brand new match tactics system, the debut of a Match Analysis tool, a completely new look and new User Interface among other features.
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
Interviews
The ultimate two-man private military team of Salem and Rios return in Army of Two: The 40th Day, where they must survive and prevail in a city under siege, offering a fresh, innovative and fluid co-op experience with a deep arsenal of customizable weapons so players can team up with their friends online for the fight of their lives.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 6:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few weeks back, SouthPeak Interactive officially announced that it has pinned a new deal to the mat to publish games based on the popular professional wrestling brand Total Nonstop Action and its flagship weekly television program TNA iMPACT!
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For 2 days only, Paradox will be bringing anybody who’s anybody in the PC strategy gaming industry, to Stockholm, Sweden. The event is closed to the general public, but Paradox wants to give one lucky winner + friend a chance to join them!
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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There is no better way to close out the year than with Guitar Hero and one of the hottest line-ups of DLC this December. Tracks, never-before available in a Guitar Hero game, from Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, The Fall of Troy, OneRepublic and indie artists Nada Surf, Pavement and Spoon are just some of what fans can look forward to this holiday season.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Puzzle Quest 2 features a blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, with a simple but meaningful role playing experience, using all-new weapons, spells, and shields that make every decision meaningful and never passive in the deepest puzzle adventure yet.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added two VC, three NDSi, and four WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 4, My Zoo, Copter Crisis, Christmas Clix (Wiiware), Foto Face: The Face Stealer Strikes, Bookworm, Master of Illusion, Express: Mind Probe, Sudoku Challenge! (NDSiWare), The Combatribes and Solomon's Key (VC).
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Future Wars is a round based strategy-title that will bring the game back to the genres’ roots by creating definite rules, a rich story and classic gameplay elements. Players of the older generation, fans of customizing and also newbies of the genre will feel themselves homelike in Future Wars.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Raskulls, developed by Australian based Halfbrick, is an entirely original and exciting puzzle platformer with a rich single-player campaign and an incredibly addictive online multiplayer component.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Machinarium is a point & click adventure where game's protagonist is a little robot who has been unjustly expelled to the scrap yard behind the city. Players must guide the little robot back into town to rescue his robot-girlfriend and stop the bad guys from the 'Black Cap Brotherhood' before they can bomb the central tower that houses the city's ruler.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Get ready to shake your pom-poms and show your team spirit with the newest version of the hit cheerleading game! We Cheer 2 uses two Wii Remotes as pom-poms as you perform full body motions to hit music of the past and present. In addition to an all new licensed soundtrack of 30 songs, We Cheer 2 raises the bar with more options than ever before including challenging new dance moves, new stages, and gameplay modes for up to four players.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prison Break: The Conspiracy is an action adventure game where you play Company agent Tom Paxton, sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield (the hero of the TV series), a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CrimeCraft is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
The long weekend is over with, so it's time to get back to the grind. We have some eggnog cheesecake left, but no more turkey leftovers.
Not much happened yesterday. We ran some errands, and apart from that, we watched the latest Heroes, a few Glee episodes, Amazing Race,
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and
Slumdog Millionaire. Yup, it was a busy couch and TV day.
