by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Niki: Rock ‘n’ Ball (Wiiware), and Wonder Boy in Monster Land (VC).
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! Scheduled for Feb. 20, The Sims 3 may be getting delayed as EA is "evaluating the launch window," promising more information in the near future...
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color. THQ is quite happy with the success of de Blob, which was one of our
top 20 titles of 2008, and revealed that we can "expect to see more of de Blob in the future."
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cursed Mountain is a survival horror game where you take on the role of a fearless mountaineer climbing into the Himalayas on a quest to find your lost brother. As you ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. As promised Capcom has released the Resident Evil 5 demo on Xbox Live, which features two levels from the beginning of the game (Assembly Place / Shanty Town) playable in single player (with AI), 2 player split screen co-op, or over XBL.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using a new technology called the "Pollux Engine Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Meat Boy is a challenging platformer, completely remade from the ground up for its release on Wiiware and will feature over 100+ single player levels, insane boss fights, competitive vs modes, beefy co-op play and a slew of unlockables that are rumored to fill your life with great happiness!
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Seems the previously revealed Yakuza 3, set 400 years before the first two titles in the series, was nothing but a spin off while the real third installment in the franchise is still set in modern times, situated two years after Yakuza 2, set in Ôsaka and Okinawa.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2009 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Plan Pacific is a turn-based computer wargame for one or two players (IP based multiplayer capability) covering the entire war in the Pacific from 1941 until 1945. Shrapnel Games is looking for a few good men to ensure smooth sailing.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to John Woo's action movie Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and massive destructibility.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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. Since the recent release of the PC version, Volition has been gathering community feedback and revealed, without giving specific details as to what it will fix or a release date, that it is working on a patch...
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. Toshihiro Tokumaru, Capcom's Head of Character Content Business, revealed that the upcoming Lost Planet movie (producer by Spider-Man's Avi Arad) will have a $150-$200 million budget.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 8:36 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 that tomorrow it is rolling out a the big v1.40 patch.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. While there has been no official announcement yet,
whatifgaming claims to have received word from Lionhead that says "A Fable II for PC users would be likely imminent."
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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C&C Red Alert 3: Uprising is a PC exclusive single-player campaign expansion, catapulting players deeper into the Red Alert universe, giving them more of the action-packed gameplay they have been clamoring for, while offering a gauntlet of new and compelling challenges with the new Commander’s Challenge mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2009 @ 4:44 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. 24, 2009 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.