by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 8:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
A new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, The Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man's fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends. Pandemic
revealed that it will release a patch on Friday, fixing reported issues with the PC version of The Saboteur, mainly the
ATI/Nvidia gfx card compatibility issues.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is the latest flight simulation game from Project Aces, the development team behind the Ace Combat series. Holding the Nunchuk in the right hand as the flight control stick and the Wii Remote in the left hand as the throttle, the unique controls of the Wii are fully utilized to simulate the controls of sitting in an actual cockpit.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 7:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, is planned for a simultaneous global release on PS3 and PC, with the possibility of it coming to X360 as well, but no confirmation as of yet.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 6:40 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:
- Dark Void [ALL] - DogFighting Trailer
- Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days [ALL] - Debut Trailer
- Venetica [ALL] - Making Of Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami has unveiled a terrifying new take on the horror genre, in the form of Hudson Soft’s Calling. Using unique interaction elements, the Wii game features an innovative adventure concept and is driven by its terrifying story and many traps and mysteries.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that PSP owners in the United States can now purchase and enjoy hundreds of classic and new comics from a variety of leading publishers, including Marvel Entertainment, Disney, IDW Publishing, iVerse Media and others.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia marries intricate storylines and new gameplay features as its story mode proceeds with a parallel story arch from the animated series involving the reprise of the Dark Signers and their quest for supremacy over New Domino City
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 3:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3, providing the community access to the toolset like never before, and has now released an updated version.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 12:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Disney Interactive Studios' Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Battlefield Heroes is a Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to a mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited is a free digital upgrade that makes DDO Unlimited the world’s first free-to-play MMO to offer the quality graphics and robust features previously only available in premium subscription based-games.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Bonfire Studios, made up of former Ensemble Studios employees, announced that Halo Wars lead designer Dave Pottinger will serve as its director of technology as it continues to grow its capacity for 2010, with multiple unannounced projects in the works.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 9:00 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 Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. After recently launching an endless free trial client and new user journey features, Mythic is enticing past players back to the game with special in-game item rewards and 10 free days of game time.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience. EA has partnered up with Falken Tire and Discount Tire and made a new demo with the Falken Porsche GT3 RSR (thanks
Blues).
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Revealed last week, Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the Transformers characters’ home planet of Cybertron for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a new action-adventure IP, a story of one man’s journey to discover the true meaning of sacrifice amidst murder and betrayal. Set in Southern Europe during the middle ages, Lords of Shadow has beautifully-realized locales that play host to an epic battle between good and evil.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Championship Manager 2010 is the definitive football management game featuring a host of unique, cutting-edge technology including a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
GameShastra revealed its forthcoming line-up for PSP Go, WiiWare, and PC. Over the next few months, 12 new titles will be released across the various formats - to complement the two already published - as the company completes its move from independent developer to publisher.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Microsoft is celebrating the launch of its new Games on Demand service by offering the games below for 50% off! These prices will last until January 4, 2010, so jump on the chance to pick up some great games at a great price!
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Arc Rise Fantasia is a new turn-based RPG with a beautiful, anime-inspired Japanese art style. Players will jump into the shoes of L’Arc, a calm and composed mercenary, who sets out to defend the Meridian Empire from an impending invasion of ferocious creatures.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alien Breed Evolution is an action packed, tense single player adventure and an absolute blast of a co-op game, a “retro-modern” remake of the 1991 original that helped the now indie dev/publisher burst onto the Amiga scene 18 years ago. Team17 stated that the game's pricing on XBL is at 1200 Microsoft Points, which should be really be 800 Microsoft Points and will be rectified as soon as possible.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Gary Grigsby’s Eagle Day to Bombing of the Reich is a detailed simulation of the Allied strategic bombing campaign against Germany in World War II. Combining both classic titles Battle of Britain and Twelve O'Clock High into a single updated game package, this in depth air war simulation includes all the original appeal of the original two titles with a huge list of new features and improvements.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Sorry about the late start again. I went over to EA to check out Mass Effect 2, got back later than expected, had a late dinner, and tried to watch some Coraline with a full stomach, so about 20 minutes in, sleep got the better of me, and we woke up like four hours later. Talk about a food coma!
There's one more press trip scheduled, and that should wrap it up for this year. Then we are going to move on to the Game of the Year feature, which will run during the holidays, and the most anticipated games of 2010, which will run shortly thereafter. Keep an eye out for them ....