by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. 3 is a heart-pounding paranormal horror first-person shooter unleashing intense combat, compelling narrative and co-op play that evolves the franchise.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld, players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take-Two announced financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2010, showing a massive net revenue increase (from last year's $94.9 million to $354.1 million this quarter) mainly due to strong Red Dead Redemption sales, which has now sold a whopping 6.9 million copies. Less positive news for L.A. Noire fans, as the title has once more been delayed, now expected first half of 2011.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crasher falls into the category of M.O.B.A.’s (multiplayer online battle arenas) and has new features called "Stars," which are unique vehicles engaged in team combats or "TvsT" (Team vs Team), with a strong RPG aspect.<br><br><b>UPDATE:</b> Contrary to information in the initial announcement, Crasher is NOT coming to PS3/X360.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA), the non-profit membership organization that represents gamers, today revealed a list of new partners that have offered their support to the ECA and the
gamer petition campaign.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Universe will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 11 captures the emotion and intensity of the NFL like never before. Whether you're a diehard football fan, gamer, or somewhere in between, Madden NFL 11 puts you in control of your favorite teams and NFL superstars and lets you feel what it's like to play on Sundays.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Breaking new ground as a mature RPG video game set in Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North advances the RPG paradigm through innovative online, interdependent co-op play for up to three players who form their own Fellowship to fight Sauron’s forces in the North.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 11:20 a.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:
- Shogun 2: Total War [PC] - Battle Report Trailer #1
- Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp [ALL] - Environments Trailer
- Medal Of Honor [ALL] - Gunfighters Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next iteration in the Rock Band platform has something new for everyone and also supports traditional Rock Band gameplay with players' existing instruments.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bloody Good Time is a game regrouping ambitious teen actors ready to kill for fame! Selected by a weird B-movie director looking for the best shot, they will do anything to get the lead role.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is a new 3rd person action adventure where players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as they wield his sword, bow or spear on foot and on horseback through an action-packed gameplay experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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House M.D. places you in smack in the middle of all the drama and smart dialogue fans love from the popular TV show. Play as the surly Dr. House and the skilled staff at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital, as you race to unravel 5 all-new medical mysteries.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Black Ops is set during the Cold War era 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.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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9Dragons is a martial arts MMO set in ancient China, where you, through training and quests, reach your destiny as a master of the martial arts.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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John Daly's ProStroke Golf will feature fully licensed courses which John has played on, bringing the real PGA experience into your home, and will also include many different game modes, realistic golf physics and commentary by the famous voices of golf, delivering the complete golfing experience to golf fans, sports fans and gamers alike.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The First Templar follows the story of two characters - a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamlords Resurrection is a mix of two genres – Real-Time Strategy and Massively Multiplayer Online - where the player takes on the role of a Dreamlord. Inspire and unite a small group of followers into a battle-ready army ready to conquer land, defend the populace against the Nightmares that roam the world, and band together with other newly awakened Dreamlords.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perfect World International is the English-based, international version of Perfect World II, one of the most successful 3D MMORPGs with more than 50 million players worldwide. The game is inspired by Chinese Mythology and based in the mythical world of Pangu.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oil Rush is a real-time strategy game based on the group control, offering mechanics of a classical RTS combined with a Tower Wars genre: control construction and upgrading of production platforms as well as their defence forces, and send battle groups of naval and air units to capture enemy's platforms and oil rigs.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 7:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold fully immerses fans into the vivid animated world of the successful TV series where kids can play as Batman or together with family and friends in two-player co-op mode. In the game, fans play alongside Batman and many of his allies in the DC Universe to take on dozens of popular villains.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. The latest
PSM3 reveals that Batman: Arkham City will include multiplayer, but no details were disclosed yet.
The story of Valkyria Chronicles II takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game. A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza 4 is a very powerful number in this particular installment. Not only will you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, but three other characters will also be available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The third installment in the action-packed Pokémon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokémon, people and nature in the Oblivia region. As a Pokémon Ranger, players investigate the nefarious actions of the Pokémon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and catching Pokémon.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Next BIG Thing revisits with class and humor the fantastic movie genre with a modern, funny adventure packed with hints and references made to popular movies and TV shows.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Living rooms will transform into nightclubs to let budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends party together by firing up two turntable controllers and a microphone to experience their favorite music as they've never heard it before in DJ Hero 2.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Men of War: Assault Squad is a stand-alone expansion that features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and – for the first time ever in the Men of War series – Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Company of Heroes Online is an online multiplayer real-time-strategy game that is free to download and play. Building on the frenetic RTS action of the original game, Company of Heroes Online offers army specialization, commander customization, and persistent progression, allowing players to strategize on and off the battlefield.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pinball Yeah lets players rock the silver ball through several themes, including an Irish Pub, Pirates, a unique Virtual Reality table called “AI,” and a classic 1950's party table.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting today through September 10, a portion of Impulse sales from a slew of publishers will go to the Child’s Play Charity
, a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in more than 60 hospitals worldwide.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In World of Tanks 30-player teams are fighting action-packed PvP battles. The game features more than 150 armored fighting vehicles from the pre-WW2 era up to the Korean War: light, medium, heavy and super heavy tanks, tank destroyers, self-propelled howitzers and rocket artillery. The game includes American, German and Soviet tanks.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Later today, we are flying to visit the in-laws for the Labor Day weekend (I mistakenly identified it yesterday as Thanksgiving, so no turkey after all), which also coincides with my brother-in-law's 21st birthday. Maybe I'll finally get him to drink his first beer!
We've been playing Puzzle Quest 2 most of the day (while Adam is off doing some actual work over at Activision and Microsoft). While we did not enjoy Galactrix as much as its predecessor, this official sequel is much better than we anticipated.
Still banned from CrimeCraft, so Global Agenda and APB will have to do until the aforementioned matter gets resolved.