by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 7:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last Flight is a new Wiiware title where you play Larry Adelman, a culinary critic who has to fight blood-sucking vampire/zombies (no, not snakes) on a plane. The beat-'em-up title sports cel-shaded graphics. You must cleave your way through hordes of enemies and use the environment to create stakes (max. 4), or slap them around with a whip.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 7:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While an official announcement has yet to be made, Namco Bandai announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Bethesda to bring Fallout: New Vegas to Europe. The new installment in the Fallout series is under development at Obsidian (former Black Isle Studios, known for KOTOR II, Neverwinter Nights 2) who is currently finishing up Alpha Protocol. Whether Fallout: New Vegas will use Obsidian's own engine or an updated version of the Fallout 3 one has not yet been revealed but it was disclosed that the new game is not a sequel but a standalone game.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Heavy Rain, you don't watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the player's actions, not cut scenes, and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with Virtua Tennis 2009 at 75% off its regular price, 1C Racing Mega Pack (5 racing games) for $9.99, 50% off World War 2 Time of Wrath, Men of War Gold Edition, and the Resident Evil 5 Guide, while Wings of Prey gets 10% off, Zombilution is 20% cheaper and Faces of War goes on sale for $2.95 only. Pre-order Battlefield Bad Company 2 and get special Beta Access (only for pre-orders) that will last until Feb. 25.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a 10 for ’10 Game Sale (50% off 10 PSP and PS3 titles),
Hustle Kings,
Thexder Neo,
Assault Heroes,
Extreme Pinball (PSOne),
Hi-Octane: The Track Fights Back (PSOne), demos for
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves,
Vancouver Olympic Winter Games,
Thexder Neo, DLCs for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves,
LittleBigPlanet ,
Assassin’s Creed II,
PAIN, song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
Rock Band; and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
Dracula – Undead Awakening, Pinball Dreams, Route 66, Deflector).
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Stardock's digital distribution platform,
Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off
Trine,
1C Racing Mega Pack (if you do not want the entire pack, each of the 5 games has dropped from $9.99 to $6.99),
Gratuitous Space Battles, and
Alganon, while also dropping the price on
Light of Altair, and
Armada 2526.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After Burner Climax is an arcade-style flight combat title that features fast and frantic feats, putting you in the cockpit of the world's top fighter jets. Players dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-screen enemy aircraft to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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HEI$T has gamers taking charge of a group of renegade criminals as they rob, steal and shoot their way throughout the city, all the while their sights set on the big score: taking the San Francisco Mint. Originally scheduled for a 2007 release, Codemasters
revealed that "After a much extended development period, Heist has been terminated as a project and removed from our release schedule. Codemasters is focusing its future portfolio on high quality titles that will, in the majority, be developed and produced by our internal studios."
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 3:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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They is a first person mystery shooter featuring a technically future minded 3D engine with next generation effects, brand new gameplay elements and a revolutionary weapon system to survive the challenges ahead! Citing "economic reasons," CD Projekt RED
revealed that Metropolis is no longer working on They, but is instead collaborating on The Witcher, hoping to resume development on the FPS at a later time.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Following the story of the previous game, A Twist of Fate is also very much an independent adventure, allowing those that have never played a Runaway game before to fully enjoy this brand new experience. Also, for the very first time in the series, the game will allow you to control Brian as well as Gina who has an important part to play in the story.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 12:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hunted drops gamers in the middle of an outdoor expedition as they stalk large and small game through a mix of environments. For the true thrill-seeker, there’s even the option of poaching bigger and more dangerous game!
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 12:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ragnarok Online DS brings the customization and exploration that has millions of PC gamers enthralled to the NDS. In Ragnarok Online DS, players upgrade their character’s armor and weapons by either taking them to a blacksmith to be refined, or by affixing effect cards dropped by defeated monsters.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the rich and colorful cultures of eastern Asia, Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer sends you on a voyage through the Empire of Khitai where countless of adventure await, not only introducing a new storyline and a vast new world to explore, but also adding new features such as faction gameplay and an alternate advancement system.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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God of War III will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Returning to Grant City, a boom town gone bust that is falling to the worst excesses of crime, greed and corruption; Dead to Rights: Retribution follows vice cop Jack Slate as he fights to expose shadowy figures that will stop at nothing to exert their deadly influence over the crumbling metropolis. Pre-order the game from GameStop or Amazon and get a DLC pack that provides bonus content to enhance the game experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Leaf Valley is in trouble! The heartless Funland corporation is going to bulldoze the town and replace it with an amusement park unless its citizens can find a way to stop them! Players will need to grow crops, raise animals, and mine ores and gems to help save Leaf Valley and their family farm.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2010 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.