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'John Daly's ProStroke Golf' (ALL) Gets Ready To Grip it and Rip it - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'The First Templar' (ALL) Now Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Dreamlords Resurrection' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Perfect World International' Celebrates Second Anniversary, Hands Out Gifts

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Oil Rush' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Wizard101' Celebrates Second Anniversary, Claims Ten Million Subscribers, Preps Expansion

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 7:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Batman: The Brave and the Bold' (ALL) Gets Euro Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Batman: Arkham City' (ALL) To Feature Multiplayer - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Yakuza 4' (PS3) First Details - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs' (NDS) Comes To Europe, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'The Next BIG Thing' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'DJ Hero 2' (ALL) Adds Producer-Rapper RZA As Playable Character

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Men of War: Assault Squad' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Company of Heroes Online' Goes Open Beta, Register NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'Pinball Yeah' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

Impulse Sales Partly Donated To Child's Play Charity

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'World of Tanks' Enters Closed Beta Phase #2 - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

If I'm Going To Die, I Prefer To Die In My Own Home

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

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.

'A World of Keflings' (XBLA) Making Debut At PAX - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A World of Keflings is the bigger, more complete chronicle of the Kefling world where players can play as their Xbox Live avatar and explore and build in the different Kefling lands. Each new kingdom has its own climate and Kefling culture. In addition, each kingdom contains its own unique resources, buildings and tech tree.

'Sonic Adventure' (ALL) Gets Priced And Dated - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Adventure features all of the gameplay that older players fell in love with, whilst allowing a new audience to discover it for the very first time, incorporating all-new enhancements and features such as high resolution visuals and surround sound. Online leader boards are now implemented, all-new Achievement and Trophy integration.