by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land is a side-scrolling adventure game where you can play on your own or with up to three of your friends. Kirby, in his many guises, is in control of the infamous foursome - help him use his powerful Copy Ability to inhale, spit or transform as enemies rise to the challenge.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 8:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 8:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dive back into the world of Arcanus Cella with a new cast and a new adventure! Take on the role of a wandering warrior trapped in a dangerous pocket-sized world filled with more monsters, more weapons, more dungeons and more danger than ever before—and there's only one way out.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 7:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Serving as a prequel to the original indie sensation, Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE takes place during the Earth's final struggle against Mental's invading legions of beasts and mercenaries.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The tried and true battle system will return once again with a completely revamped graphic engine! The all-new story, characters, and exclusive features including user-generated content, will blow Disgaea series fans away.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 12 provides an immersive and authentic experience that fans have come to expect from the franchise, including all 32 NFL teams and more than 1,700 NFL players.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
free Playstation Plus content/discounts,
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (demo),
Hamilton’s Great Adventure (demo),
Comix Zone, demos for
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine,
Bodycount, and
NHL 12, DLCs for
Brink, Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition, Dragon Age 2, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3, Worms 2: Armageddon, MotorStorm Apocalypse, song pack for
SingStar, Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (
Fighting Fantasy: Talisman Of Death, Hysteria Project 2).
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Through an innovative use of technology, the game allows players to transport real-world toys into virtual worlds of adventure through the "Portal of Power."
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 p.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:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Previously an Unreal Development Kit project, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing the new generation of World Warriors to new consoles, Street Fighter III: Third Strike – Online Edition takes one of the deepest, most sophisticated fighting games of all time online with an arcade perfect re-creation.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rugby Challenge will include the All Blacks, ITM Cup, and Investec Super Rugby amongst other licensed teams and competitions, and will feature multiplayer online play, a multi-year franchise mode, extensive customization options, and dynamic real-time commentary.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 10:38 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 Aug. 23, 2011 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jeremy McGrath's Offroad is a high-octane, mud-slinging racer featuring seven-time AMA Supercross champ Jeremy McGrath.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown will contain a full overhaul of Virtua Fighter 5’s mechanics, balance and animations, along with new game modes, new dynamic fighting arenas, a massive collection of customisable character items and two all-new characters added to the roster.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is an epic, open-world role-playing game set in Amalur, a mysterious and magical new fantasy world created by New York Times best-selling author R. A. Salvatore, bringing a new level of intense action combat to the RPG genre.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Demo
Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 continues Konami's determination to create a truly realistic, immersive and utterly playable take on the modern game. Thus, the focus in PES 2012 is the instinctive way the game can be played and on teamwork in particular.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Crash! goes back to its roots by bringing the series’ fan-favorite Crash mode to the forefront, adding new top-down gameplay, exciting features and Autolog to let players compete with their friends while embracing their road rage.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warspire is a collectible fantasy RTS featuring massive head-to-head realtime strategy action with units and heroes available from all six factions in the SAGA universe.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 2:00 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 Thomas Wilde on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
In Bodycount players become ensnared in a clandestine global power struggle as a powerful combat asset with a green-light to eliminate enemies known only as ‘Targets’ on behalf of the ‘Network’.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A throwback to the classic platformers for the 8 and 16-bit era of games, Black Knight Sword harkens a simpler time when simple yet addictive and challenging gameplay dominated the scene.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Stan Lee Media has filed suit against the
Conan the Barbarian movie, claiming it is the rightful owner of the character, the rights of which were transferred to another company by a former lawyer through an illegal deal. SLMi is seeking 100% of the movie profits, which isn't much at all since the flick bombed hard at the box office, pulling in barely $10 million in its opening weekend. Oddly enough, it still made more than
Fright Night.
In case you missed it, Deus Ex ships today, and it's looking pretty sweet. We have
our review up as well as
a few interviews if you want more info on the game ...