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Ubisoft Reveals 'Michael Jackson: The Game' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 11:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Ubisoft revealed that it has been working on an interactive video game inspired by Michael Jackson. The game is family entertainment and will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The title will also feature Kinect and PlayStation Move support.

Ubisoft Unveils 'Child of Eden' (PS3/X360), Kinect Connectivity - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 11:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Developed by Q Entertainment Inc., under the direction of the renowned game creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Child of Eden is a multi-sensory shooter that will send players diving into a kaleidoscopic matrix of synchronized music and mind-blowing visuals that will usher forth a landmark game experience.

Ubisoft Announces 'Driver: San Francisco' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 11:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

At its E3 press conference today, Ubisoft announced that it will be releasing Driver: San Francisco, the first iteration of the franchise on current-generation platforms. Scheduled for release in Q4 2010 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC and Mac, Driver: San Francisco extends the cinematic car chase experience with a new gameplay feature called "shift."

'Zumba Fitness' (ALL) Officially Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 10:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Zumba Fitness is a one-of-a-kind exercise program pairs Latin rhythms with red-hot international dance steps so you can have a blast as you party your way into shape.

EA To Give Preferential Treatment To Its 'Gun Club'

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 10:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts announced the ‘Gun Club’, an affinity program that rewards gamers for doing what they love best – enjoying their favorite games. ‘Gun Club’ members will receive benefits ranging from in-game content unlocks, early access to beta tests and demos, as well as the hottest news and exclusive access to development teams.

'Bulletstorm' (ALL) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bulletstorm brings new furor to first-person shooter action with its signature ‘kill with skill’ gameplay, which is packed with blockbuster moments.

'Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will transform online racing by bringing to life the adrenaline and intensity of high speed cop pursuits and changing the way that people connect and compete with their friends.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam' (ALL) Multiplayer Expansion Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fighting as either U.S. Marines or North Vietnamese Army (NVA), the hostile combat terrain of the Vietnamese jungle is brought dramatically to life via the Frostbite engine with a host of authentic vehicles and weapons with which to engage the enemy.

'Devil's Third' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Devil's Third is a fast paced action game set in the near future in the wake of a global catastrophe, delivering an experience like no other, combining a deep storyline with original combat mechanics all set against an atmospheric and explosive backdrop.

'Sonic Free Riders' (X360) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Free Riders is a extreme fast-paced boarding game that, for the first time ever in a SEGA game, will allow you to twist and turn your way through a range of visually stunning courses using Kinect's full-motion body control.

'Crysis 2' (ALL) To Support True Stereoscopic 3D On All Platforms - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Crysis 2, New York is under the attack of a unique and frightening alien species that combines deadly weaponry, exceptional sensory abilities and intelligent collaboration to present players with the most challenging opponents ever seen in a first person shooter.

'Medal of Honor' (ALL) Multiplayer Beta To Hit All Platforms Next Week

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator; a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.

'Dead Space 2' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.

'Dance Central' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.

'Your Shape: Fitness Evolved' (X360) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, Using the power of Kinect and Ubisoft’s proprietary Player Projection technology, will give players full control of their fitness experience through voice and body motions, delivering a dynamic, interactive and convenient at-home workout tailored to each player’s individual fitness goals.

'Deca Sports Freedom' (X360) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Deca Sports Freedom will take sports gaming to the next level with 10 new sporting events designed especially for Kinect, allowing gamers to compete controller-free against friends and family. 

'Fable III' (ALL) Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

In Fable III you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss.

'Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light' (ALL) Joins Summer Of Arcade Lineup

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light follows Lara as she goes in search of the Mirror of Smoke, an ancient artifact located in a ruin known as the Temple of Light. When she finally reaches the mirror, she is ambushed by a mercenary army who takes the mirror and releases an evil entity.

Microsoft Reveals Kinetic Date, ESPN Deal, Slim X360, New Titles And Features

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To kick-start the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Microsoft world premiered Kinect for Xbox 360, formerly known as Project Natal, but also unveiled a new slim X360 version, new titles such as Crytek's X360 exclusive title code-named Kingdoms, a streaming content deal with ESPN, it's 3rd Summer of Arcade lineup, and plenty more...

Microsoft's E3 2010 Lineup

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Microsoft has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2010 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 15 - 17, 2010, such as Fable II, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, Halo: Reach, Gears of War 3 and plenty more...

'Vanquish' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vanquish is a new futuristic action game under development at Platinum Games, known for Bayonetta and MadWorld. Currently, there are few details known but it looks like New York is under attack by a laser beam from space, and you play a mech soldier sent in to pick up the pieces.

'Mass Effect 2' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.

Xbox 360 Getting First Dibs On 'Call of Duty' (ALL) DLCs Until 2012

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Call of Duty: Black Ops will take players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series, featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that will go beyond the single-player story, as well as a two- to four-player co-op mode. Activision has signed an multi-year agreement with Microsoft to bring Call of Duty game add ons and map packs first to Xbox Live.

'EA Sports Active 2' (ALL) Also Coming to Xbox 360 Using Kinetic

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

EA Sports Active 2 will deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data, making working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.

'Game Party: In Motion' (X360) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Game Party: In Motion offers players full-body motion control of in-game or X360 Avatar characters, using the motion-sensing technology of Kinect in a collection of 16 games.

'The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout' (X360) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout will allow players to experience “The Biggest Loser” world like never before and will take the game to the online space for the first time with new features such as video diaries and an online workout friend.

Gameforge Signs Star Trek License To Develop Free-to-Play Games

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free-to-play gaming portal Gameforge signed a worldwide licensing agreement to publish free-to-play casual browser games based on the classic science-fiction franchise Star Trek, marking it the start of its global AAA expansion as it  begins development to bring the Star Trek universe to life in browser-based properties.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online' Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online will showcase the action-packed online game currently in development for the Korean market, which features a Windows PC-based, free-to-play environment with micro-transaction capabilities.

'WWE All Stars' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE All Stars will enter the virtual ring with an incomparable roster of WWE Legends and WWE Superstars, over-the-top action and its own unique, impactful style.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will return to action with destiny-defining moments, best-in-class creation tools and the ability for players to have ultimate control of the WWE experience.

'Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de France 2010' Nearing Completion - New Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Benefiting from a new more beautiful and more powerful graphic engine, Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de France 2010 marks one of the most important steps since the beginning of the series.

3RD Space Vest Enables Physical 3D Functionality For Console Games

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

TN Games announces the 3RD Space Trigger, enabling use of the acclaimed 3RD Space Vest with videogame consoles. Unlike rumble or motorized force feedback devices, 3RD Space delivers actual impact forces to your body, creating a Physical 3D experience that makes you an integral part of the action for the utmost in immersive, realistic gaming entertainment.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, June 14, 2010

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 7:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added three WiiWare, one Virtual Console, and five NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Bejeweled 2, Arcade Sports, Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville (Wiiware), A Kappa's Trail, Telegraph Crosswords, Flips: Silent But Deadly, Music on: Electronic Keyboard, 16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH (NDSi), and Shadow of the Ninja (VC).

Activision Signs Slew Of Recording Artists For Upcoming Titles

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision announced that its anticipated games Call of Duty: Black Ops, DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock and True Crime: Hong Kong will feature music from some of the most popular and successful recording artists including Grammy Award winners Usher, Eminem, Soundgarden, Pharrell Williams, David Guetta and other world-renowned musical talents.

'Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales will feature a large collection of pick-up-and-play games inspired by Disney•Pixar’s popular Mater’s Tall Tales animated short series. The game will bring Mater together with Lightning McQueen and the “Cars” gang for a new set of adventures, capturing the endearing sense of humor of everyone’s favorite tow truck.

'Tehra: Dark Warrior' (PSP) Announced, Coming Tomorrow - Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tehra: Dark Warrior is a hack-and-slash fantasy game promising hours of challenging combat against gruesome opponents. Switch between Tehra's human and demon forms as you help our heroine uphold a peace treaty between the world’s humans and demons and guide her past hoards of Orcs and undead towards Bacdar, the King of demons.

'Disney Sing It: Party Hits' (Wii/PS3) Announced

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Video-based karaoke game Disney Sing It: Party Hits is packed with current chart-busting party-starting anthems from the biggest names in pop music, such as Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, Jonas Brothers, Jordin Sparks, Owl City, Paramore, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale, Kelly Clarkson, One Republic and many more.

Xbox 360 Review - 'UFC Undisputed 2010'

by Brian Dumlao on June 14, 2010 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings.

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) Unveils Poison Ivy - New Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

Project Natal/Kinect E3 2010 Media Briefing Summary

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on June 14, 2010 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010

Kinect is Microsoft's new controller-free gaming and entertainment experience for the Xbox 360. Prior to its annual press briefing, which will be held later today, Microsoft gathered busloads of people at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Sunday evening for a presentation.

'NCAA Football 11' (ALL) Demo Now On PSB/XBL, Unlocks Content - New Screens

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Football provides the ultimate experience for the true football fan, delivering the excitement and pageantry that can only be found in college football. NCAA Football 11 will give players 120 ways to win with real college offenses that, for the first time ever, reflect the authentic style of every NCAA FBS school.

All Right, The Cat's Out Of The Bag; It's Fair Game For Me To Chase It!

by Rainier on June 14, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

In all fairness, the Natal press briefing was a bit of a letdown. Apart from the unveiling of the actual name, Kinetic, the Cirque de Soliel acrobatics, and a few unnamed, possible games, nothing was announced that wowed the crowd. Microsoft kept on referring to the device as Project Natal throughout the briefing, and the "demos" all looked like pre-canned fare. There's no release date and no price range (rumored to be at a fairly high $190); the most exciting part was when we met Peter Moore outside of the auditorium.

Half of the WP crew arrived in LA today, some more tomorrow, and then we head off to more press briefings (EA, Microsoft, Ubisoft etc.).