by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:48 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Torchlight [PC] - Vanquisher Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new version adds a few tweaks, improves speed optimizations and memory requirements.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zombie Tycoon is a humorous game that puts the player at the helm of their very own ravenous zombie horde! Using a mix of fast-paced action and strategic execution, players can amass a terrifying undead army and conquer the entire world!
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last night, Pepsi, MTV, and MTV Games awarded ‘Nerds in Disguise’ the "
2009 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Performance in a Pepsi Rock Band Video" for their performance of Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy." The band, from Springfield, Illinois, is the first Rock Band band ever to win an MTV Video Music Awards Moonman for their music video submission.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 2:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Wii console’s Nintendo Channel is getting a makeover, as today the channel, which provides users with videos and information about current and upcoming Nintendo products, re-launches with a new look and feel. Some of the upgrades include higher-quality streaming videos, lists of top games that other viewers recommend and a new ability to rate and recommend NDS games.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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U-Sing offers people of all ages the chance to sing all the hits from Universal Music including all the classics through to the latest popular songs. In addition to the songs, U-Sing will also offer all the original music clips. U-Sing will feature a different song list for each territory based on the country’s most popular local and international artists and will offer players the opportunity to download additional songs in the future.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining the perfect blend of arcade and simulation basketball along with a host of unique mini-games, NBA 10 The Inside delivers an engaging NBA experience with quick action and fluid gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Craft of Gods is a MMORPG with a huge world to explore, monsters and legendary creatures, crafting and housing. 6 different races and a system of free growth with more than 200 different abilities.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shattered Suns is a new science-fiction, real-time strategy game with unique features such as three-dimensional battles, a moving battlefield, player-designed units, unique economic challenges and an interactive campaign.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rage of the Gladiator is a first person fantasy fighting game where you control a gladiator, fighting for your life in an arena. Armed with your magical warhammer and a trusty shield, you must defeat fantastic bosses including a Chimera, Beholder, and a Dragon.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added a VC, two NDSi, and three WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Texas Hold’Em Poker, Spaceball: Revolution, Mart Racer (Wiiware), Art Academy: First Semester, Oscar in Toyland (NDSiWare), and Crash ‘N The Boys Street Challenge (VC).
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Divinity II: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 9:34 a.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. The Insane Night Map Pack will offer gamers two new Challenge Maps to hone their FreeFlow Combat skills and test their Invisible Predator prowess.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight for world domination in the all-new C&C Red Alert 3 Commander’s Challenge! Do you have what it takes to withstand the brutal onslaught and relentless taunting of the world's toughest commanders? The action game classic Bubble Bobble returns as an Xbox LIVE Arcade game in BUBBLE BOBBLE Neo! Encase your enemies in bubbles with the bubble-spitting dragon Bub!
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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a boy and his blob returns with an all new game play experience! True to the NES version, playing the boy, you feed your Blob jelly beans and watch it transform into cool and useful objects to solve puzzles and escape danger. With its robust and emotionally driven story, challenging puzzles, and visually impressive art style, a boy and his blob is nothing short of a heartwarming experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. Italy is the ultimate victor of the GH5 ’Jump In Jump Out’ Challenge, cementing a new world record for the largest number of participants (594) to play in a single GH session over a 24-hour period.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is based on the original Carrier Command released in 1988, fully licensed and endorsed by its creators, and strives to deliver innovative and intense gameplay in a truly next-gen rendition.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tron Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world where Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his fathers disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. At Disney's D23 Expo movie producer Steven Lisberger
confirmed that yes, there IS a video game in the works by Disney Interactive.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 6:40 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 Sept. 14, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Endless Ocean 2 explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures, and features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend, but beware of the predatorial animals added to the mix.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo 3: ODST lets people experience events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa. The Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack features an original musical score composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
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. The PC edition will include the Demons of the
Badlands DLC, six Wrecking Crew maps and the two new game modes (Bagman/Team Bagman) from the
Multiplayer Pack, two multiplayer maps previously only for pre-orders, as well as two PC exclusive maps.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. Electronica outfit Daft Punk has teamed up with Activision to not only contribute 11 tracks but the duo will also be available as in-game characters and have their own stage featuring some of their real life show props.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes Over Europe is a World War II flight combat game that builds on the original game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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:
- Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (NDS)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Real Warfare: 1242 is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events, inviting you to experience the glorious times of princes, knights and vast battles. The player's goal is to direct Alexander Nevsky through meticulously recreated historic battlegrounds and achieve the greatest of victories by repelling the attacks of Teutonic and Swedish knights, bringing Lithuania to peace and eliminating every single invader in 1242.
by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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My Little Baby, a complete "life simulation" title for the NDS, is a family-friendly game that gives players the opportunity to raise a virtual baby - all without the real-world messes, sleepless nights, or "terrible two's."
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Baseball Mogul 2010 gives you complete control on the field, combined with an easy-to-learn interface and thousands of stats at your fingertips. With customized ratings and head-to-head stats for every player, you have everything you need to win the battle of wits between batter and pitcher.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flowerworks is an action-adventure game in which the player takes the role of Follie – a friendly (but confused!) alien who crash lands on the mysterious planet Elilia, whilst transporting a cargo of Flowerworks seeds to her Aunty.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staged across seven unique action-loaded levels accompanied with an adrenaline pumping soundtrack, Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype combines traditional 2D gameplay with detailed high definition graphics and a taste of fresh innovations.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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King's Table was, and is, a game about attack and defense! Even with rather simple rules, it requires tactical sense and ability to understand the opponents thinking, featuring a single-player option against an artificial opponent, and a multi-player option against another human opponent.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Steer your way through 15 diabolical levels in which you’ll have to reconstruct impossible figures with help from space energy balls. Race against the clock and evade obstacles to activate the correct boxes. Spaceball: Revolution will put your ability and your concentration to the test. The game also lets you compare your score with the best players around the world in various difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Advanced and Master.
Konami announced its
partial line-up of titles it will be showing off at Tokyo Game Show 2009 (Sept. 24 - 27), such as Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Winning Eleven 2010 and Winning Eleven Play Maker 2010, but also five yet unknown titles, possibly the new Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and Metal Gear Solid Rising, but also a few yet to be announced titles.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog's blistering PS3 exclusive 3rd person action adventure shooter.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
We were on an odd schedule today. We slept early, woke up at 6 am, watched some "Hell's Kitchen," had an early breakfast because we had to attend a block party around noon, a Mexican-themed food fest with plenty of margaritas and beer. A good time was had, and after a few hours we rolled away, feeling completely stuffed.
We watched some "Leverage" when we got home, but with our bellies full, it didn't take long before my wife and I passed out on the couch, waking up just in time to cheer for Kim Clijsters in the U.S. Open women's final. While she was off to a great start and was up 2-0, she faltered shortly afterward to barely take the first set at 7-5. The second set started off shaky, but Kim found her rhythm midway and finished off Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 to
take home her second Grand Slam title.
Time for a victory dance in the living room!