by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 7:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting today through July 26, GameStop customers will receive a select free Wii video game with the purchase of a Wii console.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 5:01 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:
- Colin McRae: DiRT 2 [ALL] - Croatia Rally Trailer
- Muramasa: The Demon Blade [Wii] - Trailer
- Iron Man 2 [ALL] - Comic-Con 09 Trailer
- Shorts [NDS] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up [Wii] - Dev. Diary Trailer
- Guitar Hero 5 [ALL] - Features Trailer #2
- Alpha Protocol [ALL] - Walkthrough Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever in a Warriors game you get the opportunity to play as either a ruler or an officer. You can choose to be the all powerful decision maker who combines politics and tactics to achieve the ultimate goal or the warrior who carries out those orders and turns strategic planning into battlefield glory.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to shake your pom-poms and show your team spirit with We Cheer 2, using two Wii Remotes as you perform full body motions to hit music of the past and present.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Texas Hold 'em poker is the most realistic poker game around. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, enjoy the thrill of the perfect hand or the perfect bluff. Test your skills in ring games and tournaments, or fine-tune your skills playing the scenario you always wanted to be in.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Scribblenauts the player uses the NDS touch-screen to help his character, Maxwell, acquire the starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles. In order complete each puzzle, players will use the stylus and notepad to write down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person action/adventure 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.
Last month Activision filed a lawsuit against Double Fine to stop the release of Brütal Legend claiming it never gave up the rights, and will suffer irreparable harm.
DF now counter sued saying that Activision is trying to kill the game to safe guard its Guitar Hero franchise from any competition.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Band Hero, you can come together with family and friends to ascend the virtual stage and rise to fame, bringing you a new genre of music focused on today’s hottest top-40 hits and classic anthems that everyone will know.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 12:11 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 July 22, 2009 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaotic: Shadow Warriors combines action, role playing and turn-based strategy gameplay elements for an epic adventure in Perim. Players adventure through vibrant, fully-realized 3D environments and interact with various characters from the best-selling trading card game and the animated TV series.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frozen Synapse is a top-down simultaneous-turn-based tactical game set in the near-future, that focuses on knife-edge tactical decisions: matches between opposing squads are quick, intense battles of wits rather than slow-burn strategic epics.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dawn of Fantasy is a 3D MMORTS/RPG under development at Reverie World Studios. Set in Medieval times, the game immerses players in an intense story of a battle for supremacy in the magical realm of Mythador that include Dragons, Elves and Orcs.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Metalocalypse: Dethgame will immerse you in the world of Dethklok. As a Klokateer, one of the band's loyal roadies, you will be unleashed on a heinous rampage against rabid mutant fans in brutal combat. Fight mutants, explore the rooms and dungeons of Mordhaus and protect the Metal faithful.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that pushes the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. Ubisoft creative director Michael De Plater
revealed that Ubisoft Shanghai is working on a sequel to EndWar, which sold 1.5 million copies, focusing more on single-player story and depth of the game.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 9:20 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 Thomas Wilde on July 22, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trion's Heroes of Telara will be a massively social MMORPG that will challenge the player to choose their strategy, master their fate and become the right hero at the right time.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released a small patch for the original The Sims 2 game, which fixes an issue that users receive when attempting to upload content to the Exchange.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 8:28 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 July 22, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Karaoke Revolution will let karaoke fans sing and compete against friends with expanded multiplayer modes, 50 all-new hit songs from master recordings, as well as an endless amount of customizable venue options and newly enhanced customizable characters, including dramatic facial and body morphing.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Software Association filed suit against the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), challenging the CTA’s prohibition on certain computer and video game advertisements as a violation of the guarantees of free speech under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legendo's sword-swinging platform adventure inspired by Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, up until now only available on the PC, is being revamped for Wii to provide players with more fun and interaction as they launch sword attacks and control the game’s hero with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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King Arthur is a turn-based empire-building strategy game set in a medieval, mystical Britain where you will play the role of legendary Arthur, the Once and Future King. You build Camelot, enlist the Knights of the Round Table, unite the country and ultimately challenge the powers threatening the essence of all their previous endeavors.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | 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 July 22, 2009 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures. The new free-to-play model lets you create creatures and take them into battle against other players online, customize lairs, and reach level 60 in game.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boasting a wholly unique look and feel, Need for Speed Nitro delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, as you battle through the mayhem of aggressive cops, take corners at 150 mph, and own the competition on extreme tracks.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes is set between seasons 1 and 2 of the Clone Wars animated series and features playable heroes such as Skywalker, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, and various clone troopers, giving you the possibility to team up with a friend in online co-op.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Brian Dumlao on July 22, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever in a Warriors game you get the opportunity to play as either a ruler or an officer. You can choose to be the all powerful decision maker who combines politics and tactics to achieve the ultimate goal or the warrior who carries out those orders and turns strategic planning into battlefield glory.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:39 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.
Pool Hall Pro calls on players of all levels from amateurs to pool sharks to take on the world’s toughest opponents as they travel the globe mastering an array of pool and snooker games in order to earn fame and fortune.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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They're Alive is a new action game where the story takes place in future, in the capital of Russia, Moscow, that becomes, according to a plot, not only political, financial and cultural center of the country but also the abode for aliens who hide among human-beings while trying to take control over human nation!
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts and NetDragon announced a licensing agreement for the development of a new MMORPG based on Ultima Online, in collaboration with EA's Mythic Entertainment, and have the exclusive operating license for China, Hong Kong, Macau and India.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions. Konami has signed a global full-service in-game advertising deal with Double Fusion for PES 2010.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. Ubisoft has stated several times that the new SC will
remain an X360 exclusive, but previous statements of the
PS3 not being capable of handling the game are now
being backpedaled.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Gold Edition includes the Fable II game and the Knothole Island, and See the Future DLCs for one price.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In DJ Star, music lovers get to imitate their idols and realize their dreams of becoming heroes and heroines of the turntable. Players begin their careers as local turntable novices, and work their way up step by step as they gain experience.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Games announced the opening of a European office in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England. This division will be called Zoo Entertainment Europe Limited, and will enable the North American publisher to become a major player in the European casual gaming market.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. An update adding Trophies to the PS3 edition, as well as various tweaks and bug fixes, is expecting in the next week or two.
