by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Buzz Jr. Robo Jam ($4.99), Battlefield: 1943 ($14.99), demos for Ghostbusters and Battlefield: 1943, DLCs for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Cross Edge, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires, Midnight Club Los Angeles, Skate 2, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and downloadable PSP games (Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol and XS Junior League Soccer).
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | 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. Shortly after being unveiled earlier this year Activision indicated that it had dropped the Call of Duty moniker to make the game stand on its own, but by
introducing the official boxcover art, it seems that Modern Warfare 2 is back into the Call of Duty fold.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boasting a wholly unique look and feel, Need for Speed Nitro delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, as you battle through the mayhem of aggressive cops, take corners at 150 mph, and own the competition on extreme tracks.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Piranha Games working on MechWarrior 5, Smith & Tinker announced that, in celebration of BattleTech's 25th anniversary, its predecessor will be released for free by MekTek Studios along with its expansion packs. MechWarrior marks an epic struggle to reclaim your birthright as you command an awesomely armed 40-foot tall, 80-ton, 90-mile per hour war machine across the remote battlefields of a hostile world.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spiderweb Software's Avernum VI, the final game in the series, is set in the world of Avernum, an enormous series of caves far below the surface of the world. Travel into the strange subterranean land of Avernum, full of dungeons, labyrinths, and constant warfare.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. Turn 10 community manager Che Chou
confirmed there will be "no weather, night racing, or rally in the game."
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In One Piece: Unlimited Cruise, the motley crew of Straw Hat Pirates find themselves aboard the Thousand Sunny ship, the ship of 1,000 seas, as they set sail to a variety of mysterious islands and begin their fantastic adventures.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year Microsoft launched a new initiative, the Summer of Arcade, going all out with big new titles for Xbox Live Arcade. This year is no different, and starting the new season on July 22, the list of titles (and prices) have been revealed.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with a modern-crafted production approach.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original, featuring an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sword of the New World is a free-to-play MMORPG modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing its Multiple Character Control system. Celebrating its 2nd anniversary SotNW will add new areas, NPC, raid instance and more ...
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games made an agreement with Rebellion to offer the UK developer's classic titles as digital download, while also adding Ground Control + Dark Conspiracy add-on, Evil Genius, Lords of Magic: Special Edition, Empire Earth: Gold Edition, as well as a weekend long 20% reduction on TopWare Interactive titles.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Magna Carta 2, an Unreal Engine 3 powered RPG, introduces an original new storyline driven by intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal and the ultimate question of choosing one’s own fate. Players are immersed in the world of the Lanzheim Continent, a conflict-ridden land deeply divided by a fierce civil war.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes. Fans interested in participating in the closed beta test, can now
sign up.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Creating the ultimate competitive go-anywhere racing experience, Fuel will have players competing across wildly different terrain and executing spectacular death-defying stunts as they race dozens of varied two and four-wheeled rides and explore this epic world on an unprecedented scale.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.