by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the animated series, players will assume control of over 10 of their favorite ninja, including the dreaded Akatsuki, promising to deliver fierce ninja action as players re-live the Naruto Shippuden storyline and experience a brand new adventure.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots — and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers via PSN. Media Molecule plans to roll out an update that adds water to the game, and is looking for people to
help them test it.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming. Whether you're a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10's pick-up-and-play controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on- and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment for any gamer.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses. While
the Monk class was revealed earlier, Blizzard's Paul Sams stated that it is in talks
to bring Diablo III to consoles, and CEO Mike Morhaime said only the WoW expansion and SC2 are planned for 2010.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster. In order to further optimize the game, the Fallen Earth team has pushed the MMO's launch by a week.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WoW: Cataclysm brings sweeping changes to the world of Azeroth, with two new playable races, new levels of power, challenging quests, dungeons in all-new zones, and dramatic changes to familiar aspects of the game in the wake of a world-shattering disaster.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance (thanks Joystiq).
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Nintendo's GamesCom 2009 lineup:
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3 as Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rack ‘em up and hustle your way to the top of the leaderboards, set in contemporary and stylish pool bars, the Hustle Kings game allows players to hone in on their billiards skills in one of the most realistic looking billiards settings ever realized.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games'
Scott Guthrie revealed that with The Beatles Rock Band due in stores soon, it is not going to flood the market with different products in the same genre, like Activision with Guitar Hero, but rather focus on DLCs to keep its fan base happy. It's not really much of a surprise, but Harmonix is currently working on Rock Band 3 and is looking at new technologies to incorporate, such as Microsoft's Natal camera.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Map Pack 3 (3 multiplayer maps and 1 new Zombie map) has sold over a million units in its first weekend.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Big Game Hunter 2010 you combine precision, guts, and technology to earn a place among world's most respected hunters.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII, offering endless hours of 24-player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations: Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. As we
hinted at last week, the PC version of BF1943, originally slated for Sept., is getting delayed until early 2010,
according to producer Gordon Van Dyke.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 7:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | 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:
- Raven Squad (PS3/X360/PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...