LEGO Universe, MMO developed by NetDevil, will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
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French magazine
NoFrag claims to have received information from an "inside source familiar with the concept" that World of Warcraft powerhouse Blizzard's next online multiplayer title will be an MMOFPS in a futuristic setting. While Blizzard has previously confirmed that it's next title will be vastly different, the source further claims the game will have a social aspect, compared to The Sims Online, a big lobby of sorts where the player goes about his business, and an action part where the combat takes place.
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.
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Set 25 years after the events of the original game, Supreme Commander 2 begins with the assassination of the newly elected president of the Colonial Defense Coalition. The CDC members – the United Earth Federation, the Order of the Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation – deny involvement, blame each other, and a galactic war ensues!
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Video gamers made it a happier, brighter holiday season for sick children at more than 70 hospitals this year, raising more than $1.7 million through donations, events and an auction for
Child’s Play. The community-supported charity foundation provides books, movies, toys and video games for children to play with during their stays at hospitals.
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MAG may be massive but it is an action shooter at its core. You can run around and shoot enemies, throw grenades, and drive vehicles just like any other shooter except with MAG you’ll do it with up to 256 players.
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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. The PC multiplayer beta will run from Jan 28 - Feb 25th, and feature the Port Valdez, Rush mode, 32 players.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 8:51 a.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 players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain.
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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 Jan. 8, 2010 @ 7:21 a.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.
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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. 8, 2010 @ 7:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Din's Curse is a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG where you can choose one of 141 class combinations and journey to an infinite number of dynamically generated towns with vastly different problems. Every game is a surprise! Your actions have real consequences in this dynamic, evolving world. Your choices actually matter!
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia marries intricate storylines and new gameplay features as its story mode proceeds with a parallel story arch from the animated series involving the reprise of the Dark Signers and their quest for supremacy over New Domino City
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 6:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Safar'Wii, released last year in North America as Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, you take on the role of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse wildlife of Animal Island.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 6:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stardock's digital distribution platform,
Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off the regular price on
King's Bounty - Armored Princess,
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim,
Kings Bounty The Legend,
Supreme Commander Gold and
Braid, while also dropping the price on
Alganon,
DeskScapes 3,
Sins of a Solar Empire, and
World War 2: Time of Wrathby Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Endless Ocean 2 explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures, and features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend, but beware of the predatorial animals added to the mix.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami has unveiled a terrifying new take on the horror genre, in the form of Hudson Soft’s Calling. Using unique interaction elements, the Wii game features an innovative adventure concept and is driven by its terrifying story and many traps and mysteries.
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Meridian4 has signed a digital publishing agreement with Headup Games to publish two of their action-packed titles; GREED and Gear Grinder.
Check out the following new screens and trailers from Capcom's CES 2010 lineup: