by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Sports 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will feature all the emotion and passion of the fiercest national rivalries battling on the world’s biggest stage, with all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 official stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Singularity pits shooter and sci-fi fans against a devastating fracture in time. As players attempt to unravel a conspiracy, they must fight their way through ever-shifting epic sci-fi environments, occupied by Russian soldiers and time-ravaged creatures, while sudden time waves hurl them back and forth between 1950 and the present day. During its conference call
yesterday Activision also confirmed the earlier
rumored delay, currently set for Q2 2010.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 4:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects is a fighting game where you, as one of four mutated insects, travel through the barely recognizable lands while battling gigantic enemies to find the source of the mutation.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | 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. Confirming what we
revealed in Jan. 2009, Activision plans to release a multiplayer beta for Blur in March 2009, although no specific on platforms or contents was disclosed.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 10, 2010 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision Blizzard announced December quarter and calendar year 2009 financial result, racking up net revenues of $4.28 billion. More importantly CEO Robert Kotick stated that WoW: Cataclysm and StarCraft II (also as digital download through Battle.net) are both scheduled for later this year, with the latter going into closed beta this month, while new installments in the Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Tony Hawk and Spider-Man franchises are also planned for 2010.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 1:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Storm over the Pacific is a grand strategy game depicting the Pacific War in a wide historical context, providing a good variety of scenarios with several hours of gameplay. You can join any side of the conflict, leading Americans, the Japanese or a combination of any nations, as you enter into the heart of the Pacific War.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dawn of Discovery: Venice, known in Europe as Anno 1404: Venice, will combine the signature gameplay mechanics of the series and the richness of the Venetian culture with an all-new online multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. Rebellion
revealed that the four multiplayer maps included in the
Hunter/Survivor editions will also be available as regular DLC shortly after the game's launch.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Samurai Shodown Sen is the 11th game in SNK's classic Japanese weapons-based fighting series and the fourth in the 3D series. The game takes place in Japan during the twilight of the turbulent Edo period, and promises to be the most brutal and visceral chapter in the Samurai Shodown series' history.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D multiplayer game that incorporates eastern and western cultures ranging from Norse Mythology to the Qin Dynasty.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai, with additional DLC content The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and Damned. Rockstar has rolled out a new title update addressing various issues.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Players will have the opportunity to assume the roles of military and political leaders of either the Prussian Kingdom or nations hostile to Prussia (Austria, Russia, and France) in a recreation of the exciting battle that encompassed much of Europe throughout the years of 1756-1763.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 10% off
Max and the Magic Marker, 40% off
Armada 2526 and
Battlestation Pacific &
Battlestation Midway Bundle and 60% off
Fort Zombie. A slew of pre-order specials for
M.U.D. TV,
Battlefield Bad Company 2, as well as various
Assassin's Creed II and
Dragon Age Origins bundles.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PopCap Games announced that it will mark the 10th birthday of its flagship franchise Bejeweled with a 10-month long celebration beginning today, as well as revealing new installments in the series, a competition for Bejeweled Blitz, and stage exciting promotional activities.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can express themselves by creating their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building -- in just minutes -- an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2010 @ 8:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes. Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.