by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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3 on 3 NHL Arcade, Developed by the team behind NHL 09, is an all-new downloadable experience, a no rules, fast paced, hockey experience that gamers of all types can enjoy.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Nickelodeon’s upcoming, special April episode of the same name, SpongeBob vs. The Big One, the game will have players slicing and dicing their way in the Krusty Krab kitchen to become the ultimate fry cook in Bikini Bottom.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the latest entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Marbles! Balance Challenge, known in North America as Marble Saga: Kororinpa, is a skill-based action title where the player helps an Ant called Anthony save his colony via a series of physical tests, featuring new levels, 4-person multiplayer, tons of customization, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. While there have been a few minor tweaks to the game since launch, Insomniac
confirmed is it working on a big patch, although didn't not provide any details about what it'll address fixes (apart from the fact that stats bugs fixes are includes) nor a possible ETA.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aldorlea Tales: 3 Stars of Destiny is an old school RPG developed by Aldorlea Games that will be packed with more than 50 quests, 40 hours of game play and so many places to visit: enchanting woods, soaked swamps, glittering lands of snow, charming valleys and so much more!
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Unity Technologies has appointed video game veteran and middleware pioneer David Lau-Kee as non-executive Chairman, to advise on strategy, growth, and share his industry connections in order to help Unity continue to empower the masses and transform the games industry in exciting new ways.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 12:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Positech Games' Democracy 2 puts you in the position of the leader of a new government, tasked with running the country, and keeping the electorate happy in the run up to each election.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2009 @ 4:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2009 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In
a recent interview, Neversoft president Joel Jewett revealed that it was no longer developing Tony Hawk titles, but instead speculation is that newly founded
Robomodo is on the case. Last year, market-research firm Intellisponse leaked a bunch of info on upcoming Activision Blizzard games, including the fact that the next Tony Hawk would use a new controller, "shift your weight to turn and balance grinds, kick back on the tail of the board to ollie, and lean into airs to pull off huge spins." Activision didn't quite confirm any of the rumors but did say that you wouldn't use your hands, while
Tony Hawk himself revealed the next game would include accelerometer technology.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fable 2 offers more choices and features than the original, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Ahead of next week's Knothole Island DLC release, Lionhead has rolled out a patch that fixes various quest issues and problems reported by the community.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, taking you from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling your rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age. After two expansion packs (Mask of The Betrayer and Storm of Zehir) and one adventure pack (Mysteries of Westgate) Atari
revealed that "we are discussing doing another expansion pack with the team. And I'm pretty sure it's gonna happen."
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond. Activision has launched
the game's official website featuring a new 3-D screenshot showing Wolverine in action, and the community forum.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mid Dec. 2008 Electronic Arts finally caved and decided to offer its latest titles through Valve's digital delivery system
Steam, in addition to its own, often criticized, EA Store. The initial titles were Spore, Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack, Warhammer Online, Mass Effect, Need for Speed Undercover and FIFA Manager 2009, with more to follow. Several weeks later a second batch of titles has been added, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, and Dead Space with Mirror's Edge to follow in the near future.