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'Silent Hill: Homecoming' (ALL) No Longer Banned Down Under After Cuts

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill. Last year, the Aussie OLFC banned Konami's latest Silent Hill, and, as predicted, cuts to the game content have resolved that issue, so it's now available.
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'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) Will Have No PC Demo

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. While there have been PS3 and X360 demos in the past few weeks, EA confirmed there will be no demo for the PC edition.
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'Street Fighter IV' (ALL) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.
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Various Game Trailers #1506

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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:

  • Skate 2 [ALL] - Online Features Trailer
  • Commander In Chief [PC] - Trailer #2


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
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'Dawn of War II' System Requirements Revealed, Multiplayer Beta Info Coming

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.
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1UP Sold to UGO, EGM Shuts Down With January 09 Issue

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ziff Davis Media has sold the 1UP Digital Network (1UP.com, MyCheats.com, GameVideos.com and GameTab.com) to UGO Entertainment, while also confirming that the January '09 edition of Electronic Gaming Monthly will be the final printed issue.
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'Let's Tap' (Wii) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Let's Tap is a collection of mini-games by former Sega producer and Sonic Team leader Yuji Naka which will require some sort of tapping device connected to the Wii.
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'Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon' (NDS) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rune Factory 2 is set several years after the original, the evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It's up to player to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more.
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'The Godfather II' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.
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'Dementium: The Ward' (NDS) Finally Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dementium: The Ward tells a twisted story with gruesome 3D visuals and FPS gameplay. The game's interactive narrative reveals the puzzling nature of a strange hospital frozen-in-time, and introduces a cast of peculiar characters.
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'Another Code R' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed at last year's Tokyo Game Show, Another Code R is the latest point-and-click adventure game by Cing, known for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Little King's Story.
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'Saints Row 2' (ALL) PC Edition Available Today, But Not on Steam

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. The PC edition of SR2 is available at retail today, but the Steam version has been delayed due to some issues with the Steam client, which THQ and Valve hope to resolve asap.

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'Ice Hockey Manager 2009' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Ice Hockey Manager 2009, it’s up to the player to set up the team and the tactics. Success or failure of the team all depends on the manager’s skills. If things aren’t running smoothly send the team to training camp, or increase the playerʼs bonus.
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'Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.' (ALL) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege. Originally scheduled for fall 2008, then pushed until Q1 2009, Ubisoft has now narrowed down the release date ...
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'Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
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Midway Bankruptcy Postponed ... Until Next Month

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Midway Games has reached a waiver and forbearance agreement with the holders of its $75 million principal amount of 7.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, extending their right to require Midway to repurchase the notes until Feb. 19, 2009. Midway is currently also in discussions with the holders of its 6% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 to obtain a similar waiver and forbearance agreement.

'CID The Dummy' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 8:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.
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'Tribes 2' Lives On Through Community Support

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Not only does Tribes 2 add a single-player element to the multiplayer FPS, but also new weapons, levels, play modes, characters, vehicles, as well as a new engine allowing for real-time weather including wind, rain, fog and other effects. While Sierra released Tribes 2 for free in 2004, it closed down the multiplayer servers in Oct. 2008, leaving long time fans out on the cold, until now. TribesNext has put up its own server and issued a patch to remove the CD key and enable multiplayer functionality.

'Battlestations: Pacific' (X360/PC) - 22 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Battlestations: Pacific features a massive U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on huge open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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:

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