by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Interesting rumor popped up, as
German Web site Xbox Dynasty claims to have received word from an "insider" that Microsoft's Xbox Originals titles will be receiving updates to add achievements. Titles such as Fable and Halo: Combat Evolved are said to be getting 500 gamerscore points sometime during winter 2009. Whether this is only for the downloadable versions or also the original titles on DVD was not disclosed.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. While fairly well-received by the press, the game didn't sell as well as expected, so Game Republic's Yoshiki Okamoto
revealed there will be no sequel...
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai is working on a new installment in its popular Tales RPG franchise, sequel to last year's Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology. No further details are available...
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nippon Ichi Software’s Prinny will be the most heartpounding and challenging sidescrolling action game ever. Players will control an unlucky penguin dude called a Prinny and slash their way through various Netherworlds. While the game is not out yet in North America, Japanese gamers have already received the first "free" DLC, Devil Castle, adding a new dungeon/boss battle.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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the Hunter is a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWII, the British intelligence obtains classified documents detailing the development of a new type of German “U boat” submarine. This technology will give the Nazis worldwide naval supremacy and a great advantage over the allies. The Royal Marines Commandos are sent into action.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 4:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As
revealed months ago, gamers will experience deeper Space stage gameplay with the Spore: Galactic Adventures, scheduled for March 2009. For the first time, players' space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Fragile, developed by Eternal Sonata studio Tri-Crescendo, is a Wii exclusive RPG that follows the story of Set, a young boy tasked to explore various cities in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find out why everyone has disappeared.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's 7th Dragon is a new fantasy RPG by the creators of Etrian Odyssey. The world of Eden is ruled by seven dragons and their massive armies of dragon minions, who grow a special flower which sucks the life out of the land, bringing mankind to the bink of extinction. The only hope for survival is to hunt down and defeat the dragons.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:47 a.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 Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Japanese ad agency Dentsu has teamed up with Nintendo to launch a video on demand service on the Wii. Unlike the PS3 and X360 services, which deliver existing movies and TV shows, the Wii service will offer specifically created programs. No details on what type of content will be created — cartoons, anime or full-blown TV shows — and while the pricing isn't set yet, some will be free, while others won't. Nintendo will start testing the movie service in Japan sometime in 2009.