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'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2010' - Countdown, 20-11

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Top Games of 2010

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld and downloadable titles, and top console and PC offerings. Today we're starting the countdown of the top 20 titles – tune in tomorrow to see what WP considers to be the best game of 2010. Read more for the results!

'Crysis 2' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2010 @ 1:56 p.m. PST | 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.

'Battlefield 3' (ALL) Will Not Support Windows XP

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2010 @ 1:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While it wasn't exactly a super secret, EA has yet to officially announce that DICE is working on the next installment in the Battlefield franchise. Not many details have been revealed but DICE dev Johan Andersson revealed a little while back that the new Frostbite 2 engine will be DirectX11 focused, with DX10 compatibility, but since WinXP is DX9, the aging OS will not be supported.

'Battle For Freedom' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2010 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Battle For Freedom will be multiplayer and playable up to 8 players, 7 freedom fighters and The Boss. The Boss sends enemies on the survivors with a RTS view, while the 7 freedom fighters have got unique abilities and fight in a FPS view.

'Capsized' (ALL) Delayed Until Early 2011 - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2010 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Capsized is a physics based action game from indie developer Alien Trap, known for the free to play FPS Nexuiz.

'Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam' (ALL) Unlocks Operation Hastings Map

by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2010 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | 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.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2010' - Consoles and PC

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Top Games of 2010

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions and the top handheld and downloadable titles, and now, we're rolling out the top console and PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2010. Read more for the results!

'Core Blaze' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Core Blaze, inspired by Eastern mythology, is an epic 3D Eastern Fantasy Action MMORPG utilizing the Unreal Engine 3, offering a structured fantasy world unique in its main and branch leveling design.

Rock Band Music Store To Get Eight Johnny Cash Tracks, Nine Free Tracks

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2010' - Handhelds and Downloadables

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Top Games of 2010

Yesterday we revealed the honorable mentions, and today we're announcing the top handheld and downloadable titles. Check us out later for the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2010. Read more for the results!

'Rift: Planes of Telara' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.

'Din's Curse' Demon War Expansion Pre-Order Gives you Beta Access

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Din's Curse is a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG with 141 class combinations, infinite number of dynamically generated towns, real consequences, and a dynamic, evolving world.

'Radiant Historia' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Channeling the heart and soul of fan favorite 16-bit RPG classics, Radiant Historia combines a unique position-based battle system, intricate hand-drawn details, and one of the best soundtracks in recent memory as it takes gamers on a steampunk adventure back and forth through time.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2010' - Honorable Mentions

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Top Games of 2010

After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2010 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld and downloadable titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2010.

'Dynasty Warriors 7' (PS3) Gets Release Dates

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors 7's storyline surpasses 234's Wuzhang, and now properly ends in 280: Jin's unification of China and end of the ROTK period. DW7 will focus on the four kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin (newly added) and let you play as a variety of characters including newcommers Sima Shi, Bao Sanniang, Sima Zhao, returning Xing Cai.

'Yakuza 4' (PS3) Introduces Tanimura - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'The Lord of the Rings: War in the North' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Rift: Planes of Telara' Collector's Edition And Pre-Order Incentives Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.

'Earthrise' Gets Digital Download Date

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny, making your actions echo throughout the game world.

'Crasher' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.