by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:06 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 March 9, 2010 @ 5:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:43 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. SCEA Santa Monica's Director of Technology Christer Ericson revealed that God of War III reached gold status and is being sent off for manufacturing.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed in 2004,
delayed a few times, then
rumored as being canceled, bitComposer Games announced that it has secured the full rights to the license from Strategy First, and that preliminary development work has started on
Jagged Alliance 3, which it will publish worldwide.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A group of leading game industry creatives announced the launch of Globex Studios LA, a subsidiary of Globex Studios, founded by key personnel formerly of Pandemic Studios, will be a driving force in producing high-quality, direct-to-consumer games for the international marketplace.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports has signed Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler to be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for their upcoming video game, NHL 2K11. Kesler captured the collective attention of sports fans around the world with his gritty 2010 Winter Olympics performance, and will now look to bring the same electrifying play to NHL 2K11.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 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 March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught. EA
kicked off a contest that allows fans to a creative kill that will get added to the game if selected.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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KOEI's new game is based on one of the most widely-recognized manga and anime series of all time, "Hokuto no Ken" or "Fist of the North Star." Hokuto Musou takes place in the manga's post-apocalyptic world where the remaining survivors of a nuclear holocaust roam the wasteland in an ongoing struggle against marauding tribes for food and water.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dancing on Ice captures the excitement, drama and challenge of the show with an interactive and intuitive control system. By creating your own character, selecting which real-life professional skater will be your partner, undertaking the strict training regimes and learning the increasingly testing “required elements” the player really feels like they are immersed in the show for real.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 1:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A new study forecasts that Sony’s PS3 console will sell more units than its rivals over the lifetime of the current generation. Although global sales to date of the Wii have exceeded those of the PS3 and the X360, the “
Taming the Waves: Games Console Life Cycles and Platform Competition” report predicts that the PS3 will still be a commercial platform five years after the Wii has been replaced.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve announced it will bring its gaming service Steam, the Source gaming engine, as well as its library of games including Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal, and the Half-Life to the Mac in April
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The point of Handball Challenge is not only to place the ball in the opposing goal. We want to give you an understanding of the individual leagues, the clubs, the players, different game systems and the different plays, so you can get involved with the sport of handball.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Just Cause 2 stars Rico Rodriguez, back to wreak havoc once again, this time with a new destination – the huge playground of the Southeast Asian islands of Panau, in an over-the-top Hollywood-esque blockbuster of a video game.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 9:34 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 March 8, 2010 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, new multiplayer modes and maps offering a deeper Spellforce experience.
by Rainier on March 8, 2010 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Scribblenauts players use their imagination to write any word, bring that object to life and use it to solve puzzles. The follow-up game expands the innovative elements from the first title with many inventive new features, including an adjectives system that allows players to push the limits of their imagination to create their own experience.