by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 9:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crimson Gem Saga is a lovingly crafted exploration into the fundamentals of RPG fun, delivers lush hand-drawn visuals, an engaging fantasy tale, and an easy-to-use interface.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 9:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 8:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Star Wars: The Old Republic - Timeline Trailer #1
- Ghostbusters: The Videogame [ALL] - Split Up Trailer
- Fight Night Round 4 [ALL] - Physics Trailer
- Grand Slam Tennis [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
- Assassin's Creed 2 [ALL] - Debut Trailer
- Flock! [PS3/X360/PC] - Blanka Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil Summoner 2 is an action RPG breath of fresh air, with a deep, easy-to-control combat system, nearly two hundred demons to negotiate with, collect, and fuse, and a variety of strategies to employ and master. Experience a 1920's Tokyo bustling with cases to solve, criminals to bring to justice, and the threat of the mysterious King Abaddon looming on the horizon.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 6:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway revealed in its latest 10-K filing that it plans to release its action game This Is Vegas (X360/PS3/PC) in 2009, as well as a third installment in the Game Party franchise (Wii) and another unannounced title for multiple platforms. Also revealed was that Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe has sold 1.9 million copies to date, and that Midway expects the current generation of consoles to last another 3-5 years. Oddly enough for a company in dire financial trouble, Midway plans to extend development time for its titles, hoping that will increase the quality and boost sales.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cross Edge is an RPG co-developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Idea Factory, Gust, Namco Bandai, and Capcom featuring infamous characters from each of the company, such as Etna (Disgaea), Aurica (Ar tonelico), Marie (Atelier Marie), Meu (Spectral Souls) and Morgan (Darkstalkers).
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic announced that Adam McGowan has joined its ranks as Marketing Director. McGowan previously held the same position over at companies such as KOCH Media, Codemasters, Brash and has worked on titles such as Lord of The Rings Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online and ArchLord.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Atlus' RPG-board game Dokapon Journey, monsters have invaded the Kingdom of Dokapon, and the King has offered his throne and the hand of his daughter to any challenger who would rise to the occasion and save the land. Alas, that kind of offer is bound to attract some very over-determined adventurers...
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, using Epic's Unreal Engine 3, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. Things aren't looking good with
unpaid wages and
a lawsuit, a sentiment shared by Stargate executive producer Brad Wright,
who replied, "We don’t know" when asked what is going on with the development of the game."
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantom Brave improves upon the tactical gameplay found in Disgaea and La Pucelle in every way. Its redone, open-ended battle system is limited only by the user’s imagination. If you fell in love with Disgaea, you definitely won’t want to miss out on what’s sure to be this year’s best Strategy RPG.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Consumers Association announced the promotion of Jennifer Mercurio, formerly Director of Government Affairs, to the newly created position of Vice President and General Counsel where she will oversee all legal, policy, research, advocacy, action, lobbying, and government affairs for ECA.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Solutions 2 GO, founded by founder and former CEO of SVG Distribution and Crave Entertainment Nima Taghavi, is a new distributor of video games in the United States. The company will offer full distribution services for video game console and handheld systems, games, accessories, and related products.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With more than 200 recipes created by a culinary school and in collaboration with a renowned nutritionist, My Healthy Cooking Coach, which takes advantage of the new functionality of the Nintendo DSi, offers players tips and tricks to create healthy and delicious meals that will delight friends and family.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 12:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A sequel to Assassin's Creed isn't exactly a secret, since Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed
last year that Assassin's Creed 2 is in development. So far, no details have been revealed, apart that it will be set a few hundred years after the original, but all that is about to change as an official announcement is imminent, and Ubisoft has just launched
a teaser Web site showing hints off (
by means of this trailer) some sort of Venetian/da Vinci-related setting.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Solve an intergalactic mystery and corral charming animals back to their mothership with Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and Flock! Both titles launch this Wednesday, April 8, on Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electopia is a digital world. Its inhabitants are the emoticons used by people in instant messaging conversations. Recently, people have started using too many unhappy smiley faces, and the unhappy faces have grown strong. The unhappy faces have begun taking over the happy faces, and sadness and anger have spread throughout Electopia.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami seems to be branching out into other survival horror franchises beyond its Silent Hill series. It
recently signed Saw, and today it was
revealed that it will publish Atomic Games' Six Days in Fallujah, a third-person survival horror game focusing on Operation Iraqi Freedom, mainly the Second Battle of Fallujah with 100% destructible and degradable environments. Six Days in Fallujah follows a squad of U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion 1st Marines over the span of six days.
by Rainier on April 6, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metaboli has signed a 3 year agreement with Epic to offer the Unreal series through its European digital distribution service.