by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Bane Trailer
- Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Multiplayer Modes Trailer
- Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled [NDS] - Characters Trailer (2)
- Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Cops & Robbers Trailer
- Making History II: The War of the World [PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Virtua Tennis 2009 [ALL] - Reality vs. Game Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Having a bit off to a rocky start, Stardock's CEO Brad Wardell
details what they are doing to address the multiplayer issues that Demigod fans are having.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.
SCEA wants your input with what you think should be in the Collector's Edition.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location ....
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZEN Pinball sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball games employing cutting-edge visuals, challenging tables, true-to-life ball and table physics, combining them with features not found in any other pinball game.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCSoft announced a great reason for fans to celebrate the five year anniversary of Lineage II. Gracia Final, the upcoming free expansion to the legendary Lineage II franchise, will be bringing players a brand new continent, refined PvP combat and arenas, expanded clan features, territory wars, and more.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie is a platform/action-adventure hybrid by Rare, originally and published by Nintendo in 2000 for the N64. Ported by 4J Studios, Banjo-Tooie sports minor graphical refinements, increased screen resolution, and will implement the Stop 'N' Swop feature.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | 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 April 15, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.
by Thomas Wilde on April 15, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. Bionic Commando will launch on Xbox Live in the coming weeks, featuring “Vertigo,” one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where 8 players will go head to head in an all out Deathmatch.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Six Days in Fallujah is a 3rd person shooter experience that puts the player in the center of the largest urban military operation in four decades. Six Days in Fallujah combines the action of a military shooter with the realism of a documentary film to create a new kind of experience that is both historical and engaging. A Konami Europe rep
revealed that they will wait to see how the game turns out before deciding to publish it in Europe.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | 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 April 15, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NecroVisioN is a first-person horror shooter, which sees players taking on the role of American soldier Simon Bukner, who must fight his way through the bleak trenches of World War One and into the very jaws of Hell. Australia's rating board has
refused NecroVision a classification for excessive violence, blood spray, dismemberment and decapitation.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not heard of since 2003's Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, Kalypso Media has acquired the Tropico license from Take Two, and has entered into a agreement with Haemimont Games, known for Imperium Romanum, to develop a new title in the strategy franchise.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Basketball Manager is a basketball strategy game. It uses the same game-play principles as most soccer management games do and covers all basketball action around the world with 89 national and international tournaments, 852 teams, 10.000 basketball players and 1.000 managers.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darkness Within: The Dark Lineage is a sequel to last year's horror/thriller adventure game Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and greatly inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. In The Dark Lineage Howard E. Loreid discovers his own horrible past is connected with the madness that is about to swallow him.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NaturalMotion announced that THQ has licensed its morpheme animation middleware for use on future projects, including an unannounced title by Kaos Studios. THQ recently also licensed NVIDIA PhysX technology, which is tightly integrated with morpheme’s character animation to produce dramatic results.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Duke Nukem Forever is the long-awaited follow-up to 1997's Duke Nukem 3D. While details are slim, longtime Duke voice actor Jon St. John returns, as well as music composed by Jeremy and Julian Soule. We're still waiting for an official announcement, but 3DRealms'
George Broussard revealed that it has reached a new milestone this week, with 71 more tasks to complete from the original 800-900.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having just finished the latest Valkyrie Profile and Star Ocean for Square Enix, developer Tri-Ace is jumping ship to SEGA for yet another RPG, End of Eternity. The game follows Zephyr, PMC employee Vashyron, and Subject 20 who is condemned to die on her 20th birthday. End of Eternity's battle system involves real-time gunplay elements, along with the aforementioned military theme.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo Wars is an RTS game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.
Robot Entertainment is not only working on new content for Halo Wars, but also a Title Update that fixes some matchmaking bugs, balances a few things inside and outside of gameplay, and adds a small feature that fans have been asking for.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Whispered World is a classic point & click adventure game whisking the player away to a fascinating fantasy world. Sadwick is a young clown but often far from cheerful. One night, a strange blue creature speaks to him in a dream, and sends him on an adventurous journey.
by Richard Poskozim on April 15, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the feature film adaptation of the best-selling Cornelia Funke novel, Inkheart is the story of Meggie, a young girl whose father has a secret magical ability; he can bring book characters to life simply by reading the story aloud! It sounds like a wondrous gift, but evil lurks within the pages of a rare children’s fable…
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.
Amazon is offering a Slimer Edition which includes the game, a Slimer bust, minimates, gamer graffix console skins, and an Ecto 1 key chain.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with an array of the most powerful cars ever designed, players compete for the Kraze Championship which includes racing modes such as Off Road, Rally, F1 and Street Race.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's President, CEO and Co-Coo, David Reeves, will retire as of April 30, 2009, and be replaced by Andrew House, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Group Executive of Sony Corporation as of May 1, 2009.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed at last year's Tokyo Game Show, Another Code R is the latest point-and-click adventure game by Cing, known for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Little King's Story.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. Gamestop's Limited Edition Bundle ($249.99) includes the game, a Höfner Bass controller, The Beatles branded Rock Band drums, microphone and stand, and additional special content.