by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a third-person action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 7:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Civ. IV: Beyond the Sword will focus on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and will deliver 12 challenging and decidedly different scenarios. 2K Games has released a new patch for the Civ IV expansion pack, v3.19 incorporates numerous bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and additional features like new map scripts.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:20 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:
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra [ALL] - Trailers (2)
- Legio [PC] - Gameplay Trailer
- Monster Hunter Freedom Unite [PSP] - Tutorial Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 June 10, 2009 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Rocket Riot, developed by CodeGlue, is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion, players step into the investigative shoes of the Women’s Murder Club members, Lindsay, Claire and Cindy, where they investigate a string of seemingly unrelated murders as they unfold.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 4:54 p.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. This new update is aimed at balance changes, such as reducing the effectiveness of Warthogs, friendly fire/team killing etc. and a few bug fixes, such as making Invisible Unit's health bars invisible, among other things.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While it wasn't exactly a super secret, EA has yet to officially announce that DICE is working on the next installment in the Battlefield franchise. Apart from the upcoming Bad Company 2, most titles the Swedish studio has been working on were console iterations, but at a recent conference, EA's COO John Pleasants
confirmed Battlefield 3, saying that he "was highly impressed by the way the team is working on that product." Don't get your hopes up just yet; it isn't due for quite a while.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 12:16 p.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.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative "direct-fire" feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Your Shape is a new fitness title that leverages the technological advances of an entirely new camera for the Wii that will scan your body using Ubisoft's proprietary Body Tracking technology and then project the image onto the TV, creating a personalized and interactive workout.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 9:37 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 June 10, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stalin vs. Martians is an over-the-top strategy game, the Martians suddenly drop off somewhere in Siberia and attack the glorious people of Holy Mother Russia. You take control of the Red Army troops and start kicking the alien butts under Stalin’s guidance
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Go Go Cosmo Cops!, an action title loaded with platforming mayhem and original gameplay, invites players to jump into the shoes of Leo and Jenny as they touch, flip and get rowdy in a battle against the resource-sucking Babools to save the earth.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This week Good Old Games is selling a bunch of
strategy games at a 25% discount, such as Jagged Alliance 2, Hostile Waters, Perimeter, Sacrifice and others. The
Neighbours From Hell Compilation includes the original and the sequel for $9.99. As promised, GOG has implemented the "personal wish list" feature, so you can queue up the titles you want but can't afford at the moment.
Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
Atlus U.S.A. has acquired the North American publishing rights for Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament for PSP, an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conquest! Medieval Realms is a turn-based game where the objective is to conquer up to 7 opposing players (either AI players or other human players) by defeating their armies and capturing their lands.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | 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 June 10, 2009 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As in the original Tropico, the player will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:57 a.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 June 10, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system. This update brings new content, including the Treasure Hunt story mission, large Crystal Fabs and a significant performance boost!
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While not at the actual E3 show, apart from a short trailer at the pre-show briefing, Sony did confirm that Fumito Ueda's Team ICO, known for Shadow of the Colossus, are working on a new PS3 exclusive.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Chariots of the Gods is a point & click adventure that takes players into a dark world of ancient legends and present day conspiracy. Players take on the role of archaeology student Marcus Bauer, who is given a task by his late granduncle to prove his strange theories that the "Vimanas" described in ancient India Sanskrit were actually spaceships from an alien society.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence. While
announced in March, there haven't been much details released since. Fans hoping for more info at E3 were disappointed as the game was a no show, but the newest issue of GameInformer will change all that. Set in Sao Palo, Brazil, featuring a bald Max, the game will include dealing with a painkiller addiction which affects gameplay, destructible environments, day/night cycle, new weapons, multiplayer, a cover system, and of course bullet time.
by Redmond Carolipio on June 10, 2009 @ 4:16 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 June 10, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games invites players to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions, taking you to lifelike Olympic venues where you can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series to be revealed later this year.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 4:00 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. Sony Europe's timed exclusivity deal with Atari pushed the X360 version back a few month, but fans who don't want to wait can import the North American edition, which will not be region locked, and fully functional.
by Dustin Chadwell on June 10, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring all of the humor from the hit TV series, players will enjoy adventure-style gameplay as they help Drake and Josh win the infamous talent show, "Teen American Talent," by avoiding sabotages from other contestants and by perfecting their music skills.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.
As promised, the Cod:WaW Map Pack 2, featuring 4 new maps and 10 achievements, is coming to XBL/PSN tomorrow.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 3:15 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 June 10, 2009 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bracken Tor is a thrilling, and realistic, puzzle-solving horror/adventure. Locate evidence of 'mysterious beasts', study and perform ancient rites, in a detailed Bronze Age setting and discover, for yourself, the true nature of the ancient world.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 2:54 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 Judy on June 10, 2009 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The classic side-scrolling shooter from the SEGA Mega Drive returns to captivate fans new and old with its non-stop action and cooperative play.