Check out the following new screens and trailers from Capcom's Captivate Gamers Day 2009 lineup:
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 6:37 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:
- PDC World Championship Darts 2009 [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
- The Humans [NDS/PC] - Launch Trailer
- Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper [PC] - Launch Trailer
- The King of Fighters XII [ALL] - Cinematic Trailer
- Free Realms [PS3/PC] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. SCEA and MLG Gamebattles have teamed up for 4-man teams to compete online, with assault rifle replicas, Helghast collectable busts, T-shirts, and a authentic Helghast Suit as prizes.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier is a sci-fi/fantasy-action RPG side story of the Super Robot Taisen Original Generation games. Embark on a journey across the fascinating worlds of the Endless Frontier along with robots, were-people, mermaids, demons, and humans all living with each other in harmony... more or less.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf brings the unrivaled RPG experience to X360/PS3 with a brand new combat system for thrilling dynamic action, and a new engine delivering matchless state-of-the-art visuals. Polish based out
Polygamia claims to have received word that CD Projekt's console adaptation has been canceled, and while representatives refused to comment, its community manager
stated an update will be coming soon ...
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes (biology, music, math and geography), new unlockable items and clothing, new two-player off-line minigames, new awards and more...
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in an alternate-reality version of 19th-century Earth, Nostalgia casts you as Eddie, a headstrong Londoner who amasses a group of memorable companions to traverse the world in his steampunk-inspired zeppelin. As you navigate the open skies, you’ll explore mysterious foreign locales, slay all manner of fantastical enemies, complete a variety of thrilling quests, and ultimately, save the world from unfathomable evil.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Light of Altair is a sci-fi colony building game with a deep plot. Grow colonies from landing pod to metropolis, while sending off new spaceships to expand your territory to other worlds. You are not alone in space, 8 factions from different parts of the world are all following their own agendas in the solar system; diplomacy and orbital-combat are essential to learn.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Princess Debut, players find themselves in a fantasy world where they have 30 days to get ready for the big ball; they'll have to master their dance moves and win over one of the six handsome princes to be their partner.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet GamersGate is going all out on Ubisoft titles this week, offering deals anywhere from 25% to 50% off on titles like Assassins Creed, Beyond Good & Evil, Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X., World in Conflict and about a dozen others.
WET is a highly stylized third-person shooter that seamlessly blends acrobatics, gun play, and sword kills. With dual pistols and a samurai sword, you can engage in combat while sliding on floors, running on walls, jumping, flipping, and performing amazing acrobatic moves – leaving a massive body count in your wake.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 revealed a demo is planned for this summer and will feature a sample of the game's driver advancement.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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COR Entertainment is working on the next iteration in its first-person online deathmatch shooter series. The engine for Alien Arena 2009 has received some very significant advances, and there is a wealth of new content and arenas for players to battle in.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an MMORPG experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 5:56 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:
- Cryostasis (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Simon the Sorcerer: Who'd Even Want Contact?! features a humorous and thrilling sci-fi story, in which the weird magician is being confronted with nasty martians who are threatening the world.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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America's Army 3 is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience. The U.S. Army has licensed the Kynapse AI middleware for the America's Army 3's NPCs
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grand Slam Tennis puts the racket in the palm of your hand and offers the deepest tennis experience ever. Play either as one of the celebrities, or take your customized creation on a quest to win the four slams in Grand Slam career mode. In
a recent interview, EA confirmed that Grand Slam Tennis will also be coming to PS3/X360, albeit with a different control scheme and more modes.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to enter the world of Silas, an innovative kart racing/shooter hybrid, and become one of 12 different characters looking to compete in a high stakes tournament.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brain Exercise is filled with all-time favorites intended to stimulate different parts of the brain and keep minds active.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action. Capcom has adopted PhysX and APEX technologies to deliver stunning in-game physics effects.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NVIDIA announced that Sega has licensed both its PhysX and APEX technologies to serve as the development platform for all Sega studios. NVIDIA PhysX and APEX technologies form the most pervasive development platform for physics acceleration, and make authoring high definition, scalable PhysX content intuitive and artist-friendly.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RACE On will target PC owners with a bit of petrol in their blood and comes with a very strong selection of new challenging content including the tracks and cars from WTCC season 2008 which turned out to be the most competitive championship ever.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 28, 2009 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Air Conflicts is an arcade flight simulator game set in World War II, featuring the aircraft of this period and historically inspired missions. The emphasis is on intense dogfights, daring bombing raids and exciting aerial missions.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues is Legacy Interactive's upcoming high-intensity, live-action, medical simulation game for NDS.
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei has signed a new partnership with NIS America to exclusively distribute the publisher's games in the UK, starting with titles such as Ar Tonelico 2: Melody of the Metafalica (PS2), Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? (PSP), and Cross Edge (PS3).
by Rainier on April 28, 2009 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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OGPlanet announced that its game cards are now available at 7-Eleven stores marking the latest step in the collaboration between OGPlanet and game card-developers Incomm to offer players easier access to OGPlanet's online currency.
by Dustin Chadwell on April 28, 2009 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since it's inception, Bigfoot has been the leader of the pack in innovation and development in the monster truck industry. Get ready for some mind blowing 4x4 care crushing action starring "The Original Monster Truck", Bigfoot!
Dead Rising 2 takes the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all-new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault.
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.
Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.
Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action.
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth takes the Ace Attorney series from the courtroom to the crime scene, leaving the legal battle behind while bringing the action to various crime scenes.
In Fate/unlimited Codes, handheld fighting will reach a whole new level of drama and excitement, where warriors clash in a battle royale for the Holy Grail.
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite delivers over 500 hours of gameplay spanning 400 missions. Add in previously unreleased monsters, weapons and missions and you have the biggest Monster Hunter to date.
Resident Evil Archives gives Wii gamers the opportunity to play classic Resident Evil games they may have missed at a great value price. Experience the beginning of the Resident Evil saga with the remake of the game that started the survival horror genre, Resident Evil.
Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), 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.
Spyborgs is a team-based action-adventure game set in a stylish world where you take on the role of a diverse team of five bionic superspies in a fight to save the world from a group of dastardly villains.
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles' story is based on Resident Evil 2 and includes Leon S. Kenney and Claire Redfield. Its on-rails style gameplay and active camera will create a more immersive "Chronicles" survival experience. As in the last installment, this is a first-person game with extreme shooting gameplay and interactive pathways.
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is a stylized hand-to-hand action game that provides engaging, over-the-top combat and multiple gameplay modes to explore alone or with friends online.
Exploring rich and vibrant environments, players will devour delectable enemies as they guide their quirky heroes in this zany alien munching mash-up filled with fun and addictive gameplay.
Active Life: Extreme Challenge is the follow up to the successful Active Life: Outdoor Challenge game/mat bundle. Leveraging the "active gaming" trend, Active Life games use a mat controller along with the Wii Remote to incorporate the player's entire body into the gameplay.
Turn up the heat with Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked, the only video game developed with the Food Network Kitchens’ Executive Chefs. Whether a novice cook or a master in the kitchen, you’ll have fun, learn something new, and improve your cooking skills with Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked!
Originally released for North America in 1998 as Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, Klonoa features lush storybook visuals, timeless 2.5D gameplay, new motion control based attacks as well as brand new modes and secrets to uncover.
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 fullbody motions to hit music of the past and present.
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.
Magna Carta 2 introduces an original new storyline driven by intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal and the ultimate question of choosing one’s own fate. Players are immersed in the world of the Lanzheim Continent, a conflict-ridden land deeply divided by a fierce civil war.
Thrusting players into a mature neo-noir crime drama as a vice cop Jack Slate and his canine companion Shadow, the game introduces new gameplay elements that unify the third person shooting and brawling genres for a brutal and relentless new action-driven experience.
The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.
Developed by Project Soul, the game brings back the franchise's famous weapon-based fighting formula to deliver a robust and superior handheld experience. With a roster of more than 20 unique characters, expanded character creation feature, and multiple gameplay modes, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny provides nail biting, head-to-head brawls that can be played anywhere, at anytime.
Based on the popular Naruto Shippuden animated series from VIZ Media, players will assume control of over 10 of their favorite ninja, including the dreaded Akatsuki. Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising promises to deliver fierce ninja action as players re-live the Naruto Shippuden storyline and experience a brand new adventure this fall.
Tekken 6 for the PSP will be the quintessential companion for players who want to hone their fighting skills on-the-go. Unbridled vengeance will be served worldwide this Fall when each version of the game delivers pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat action with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.
