by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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iEntertainment Network announced that it had acquired Thriller New Media, Inc, a media development company focused on online military communities, massively multiplayer online games, interactive simulations, action novels, and action movies.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 8:11 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 Jan. 13, 2010 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers. SCEI has confirmed that it will not make the March launch date on time, and could not provide a new date, while Sony Europe stated that while the European version has yet to be given a fixed date, it does not affect its schedule.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 7:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising features a new playable army, and continues the epic journey of the Blood Ravens as they battle this new, more personal enemy. Chaos Rising offers new single-player and co-op campaigns, a level cap increase from 20 to 30, more powerful war-gear and a suite of innovative multiplayer options.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 7:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has entered into a multi-year exclusive agreement with Sesame Workshop to create and publish interactive videogame titles worldwide based on Sesame Street, the longest running children’s television program.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Field of Glory is an approachable and fun wargame system for your PC that covers the ancient and medieval worlds. It's intuitive user interface makes it an ideal game to pick up for new comers to the hobby, while it's subtlety and depth ensure long term interest for the grognard.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Activision announced that the game continues to set sell-through records crossing the $1 billion mark in retail sales worldwide since its launch in Nov. 2009.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The grandfather of the rogue-like RPG, the legendary Shiren series (also known as Mystery Dungeon) is all about tough-as-nails battles, thrilling exploration, finding tons of items, growing in strength, and most important of all: staying alive!
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. As a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Distant Worlds is a vast, real-time, 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of large turn-based strategy games, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After it's been
on the X360 since mid 2009, and recently on the PS3, Nintendo's console is getting streaming Netflix soon. Wii owners who have a broadband connection and a Netflix subscription that costs at least $9 a month will be able to watch those programs with no extra charge.
Similar to the PS3, Wii users will need a special "instant-streaming" disc that Netflix will mail out in the spring.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld, players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments. Redbana US' global manager Eric Liu revealed in
a recent interview that they are still working out the game's price structure, but that it will most likely include micro-transactions.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Allods Online is a subscription-less MMORPG set in a fantasy space opera universe with player-built and player-controlled astral battleships, creating a new dimension of co-op game play. Join one of 2 factions at war in the deep storyline by choosing from one of the 28 classes available, and level up by completing over 1500 quests at launch and confronting over 300 unique creatures.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 5:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behavior, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike about your hospitality.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 3:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fantasy Earth Zero boasts a vast game world that puts epic warfare directly in the hands of the players, emphasizing bristling battle systems, loyalty to friends and defending the player's country against all threats. FEZ combines fast-paced action and RPG elements in a player vs. player vs. environment (PvPvE) world.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a tactical role-playing game for XBL/PSN where two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. In a small town on their border is a simple church orphanage, home to young Tobias Martin. Caught in the tide of battle, Tobias and his comrades enlist to fight for peace - and revenge.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Transform your Sims’ homes into sleek, edgy apartments with The Sims 3: Design & High-Tech Stuff. With a host of new items for the most lived-in rooms in your Sims’ homes, your Sims can now give their homes an ultra-modern makeover!
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 12:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last year Warner acquired most of the Midway assets and various development studios in Chicago/Seattle, and now that it has had time to evaluate its new properties WBIE confirmed
earlier rumors that it has laid off 25 people at Monolith (which it
acquired in 2004), Surreal, And Snowblind.