by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is an innovative game that follows the escapades of a mischievous, pie thief, who uses his time-bending abilities to cooperate with, compete against, and disrupt his past, present, and future selves.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:01 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. Eidos plans to release a free DLC on X360 and PS3 next week (Sept. 17) with the PC version coming the week after.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 6:43 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:
- Halo 3: ODST [X360] - Live Action Extended Trailer
- FIFA 10 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- NHL 10 [ALL] - Stortini Tough Guy Trailer
- Borderlands [ALL] - ClapTrap Webisode #1
- Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony [X360] - Tony Prince Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 6:20 p.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. 8, 2009 @ 4:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a 3rd 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. Gamestop is giving you a discount of $6.66 when you
pre-order Dante's Inferno
, but tomorrow (Sept. 9) only.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 2:54 p.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.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zipper Interactive's MAG is an online shooter where up to 256 players wage battles as 8-person squads in a new unique world. From exclusive in-game characters to a one-of-a-kind Home Space to the Public Beta access, SCEA's got something for every new MAG operative.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rabbids Go Home features a new wacky storyline, diverse gameplay and intuitive controls, and a vast array of environments that leads to hilarious capers as the Rabbids wreak havoc on the Humans in pursuit of their quest.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster. In order to further optimize the game, the Fallen Earth team has pushed the MMO's launch by yet another week.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Fall: Lost Souls, the third title in the adventure game series which will complete paranormal game trilogy. You have unfinished business with the dead. Return to the Train Station and Hotel at Dowerton for a second time; there is a new mystery to solve, and new horrors to face.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Backyard Football ’10, featuring NFL players as kids, combines realistic NFL plays and strategies with wild arcade style power moves and comical scenarios so gamers of all ages can learn the fundamentals of football while having fun. Multiple levels make it easy enough for beginners, yet challenging enough for even die-hard football fans.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Young FBI agent Nicole Bonnet receives a mysterious package. Inside she finds a complicated logical puzzle that appears to be a message from a serial killer. This is just the beginning of an epic duel of minds between Nicole and the ruthless murderer, who leaves playing cards by the bodies of his victims as signature.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Austria based developer Sproing Interactive announced that industry veterans Lukas Kugler (dtp senior producer) and Barbara Schulz (dtp product manager/producer) have joined the development team in key production roles.
Completely remastered for PSP, SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization, all-new music from composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, enhanced graphics optimized for the PSP system's widescreen aspect ratio, and extra content.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This is an unofficial patch for Pandemic's Battlezone II: Combat Commander, bringing your retail game to v1.3 beta 5.1 and adds an update DX 9.0c graphics engine, and the usual bug & crash fixes.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arsenal of Democracy is the ultimate World War II simulation and is described by Project Leader Lennart Berg as “Hearts of Iron II on steroids!”
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin (APB) takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world multiplayer setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
According to community officer Chris Collins the APB closed beta is weeks rather than months away from starting, so
sign up while you still can.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Safar'Wii, known in North America as Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, you take on the role of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse wildlife of Animal Island.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Embark on one of three cruise ships and begin enjoying mini golf, driving range, shuffleboard, ping pong, rock climbing, and casino games, all utilizing enhanced Wii MotionPlus controls. In addition there is trap shooting, which supports the use of the Wii Zapper accessory.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Interactive Studios announced it has agreed to acquire Chicago-based Wideload Games. As part of the agreement, industry veteran and creative visionary Alexander Seropian, Wideload Games founder and CEO, will join Disney Interactive Studios in the newly created role of vice president of creative, leading the company’s global creative efforts.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 5:34 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 Sept. 8, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in. The blue hedgehog and the red echidna were sworn adversaries in Sonic 3, but in Sonic & Knuckles, Knuckles realizes that he's been just a pawn in the schemes of Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) and they team up.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games. A new
trademark filing reveals that 3D Realms/Apogee's
Prey license is now owned by Zenzimax, parent company of Bethesda (
thanks Super).
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced that all SEGA titles are 50% off (pre-orders excluded). Over the weekend (August 27-30), both
Star Assault and
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts are 50% off, while
Mini Ninjas is expected on Sept. 11. With pre-orders you can earn bonus Blue Coins, which in turn can be used to purchase other titles. If you pre-order a game and the price drops within 30 days, you get the difference back in Blue Coins.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:08 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:
- Darkest of Days (X360/PC)
- Go Play City Sports (Wii)
- LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year Edition (PS3)
- Mini Ninjas (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Empires III is set in 1500 A.D. and chronicles the Age of Discovery that started around the time that Columbus discovered the new world. The single player campaign follows American history up through 1850, and in multiplayer mode, you'll be able to choose from among eight different civilizations, and various modes for up to eight players. The Age of Empires III: Complete Collection includes the original game plus two expansion packs, The Asian Dynasties and Age War Chiefs.
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.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with each other in their struggles to gain absolute power.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.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. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 DICE will roll out a technical update which should take approximately 90 minutes.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tropico 3 you 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 Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Stayed up late, slept in late, did some work, cleaned up the place after the in-laws left, ate, watched "Jersey Girl" (only because it's a Kevin Smith movie) and it was surprisingly decent, especially since J-Lo dies in the beginning of the movie.
Shortly after the in-laws left, we got a call from a friend who needs to go to work in the area first thing tomorrow morning, and she asked if she could crash at our place. So much for having the place to ourselves! It's starting to sound like we run a bed-and-breakfast!
Sounds like our neighbor is having a party. There's lots of yelling, laughing, hooting and hollering going on. Maybe I should pop in and join the festivities. :)
