by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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:
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. Previously only accessible to pre-order customers, all demo user can now unlock the time trial mode.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NDOORS has acquired the North American rights to SBSi's 2D side-scrolling casual MMO WonderKing. Challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat and strive to become the “Wonderking” that will bring light to the shadows of darkness.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo has opened its
Club Nintendo in North America, allowing fans to register products, complete surveys, and receive Nintendo Coins, which in turn can then be redeemed for limited-edition Nintendo rewards available only to Club Nintendo members.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Games announced that it is taking significant steps to reduce its cost structure, including a 25% reduction in workforce, the closure of its Austin, TX, studio (Area 51), and the suspension of development on several non-core games.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King Arthur is a turn-based empire-building strategy game set in a medieval, mystical Britain where you will play the role of legendary Arthur, the Once and Future King. You build Camelot, enlist the Knights of the Round Table, unite the country and ultimately challenge the powers threatening the essence of all their previous endeavors.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Iron Grip: Warlord blends RTS and FPS gameplay, where you must employ urban guerrilla tactics to protect your city at all costs by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself. Iron Grip: Warlord Winter Offensive will include three new units, one new level, a new soundtrack, and a myriad of technical changes and bug fixes.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking Monster Jam monster trucks onto the streets and other urban settings and being rewarded for the scale of the damage and destruction is one of the new key features of Monster Jam: Urban Assault. Feel the crunch of twisting metal underneath as you drive legendary and world famous monster truck favorites, demolishing every vehicle you see.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The SWG Trading Card Game provides players an entirely new gameplay experience by combining the challenge of a trading card game with the adventures and community of an MMO. Squadrons Over Corellia adds digital starship cards, allowing players to dominate their opponents from space...
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Autodesk has become a member of Epic Games’ Integrated Partners Program, allowing it to integrate its Autodesk HumanIK animation middleware with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3. Kynapse artificial intelligence middleware was also previously integrated with UE3.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. While there is no official announcement yet, it should be no surprise that the Red Alert 3 team is already working on the first expansion, Uprising.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:22 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. 16, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Abandon Interactive's Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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During the holidays Microsoft kicked off two global 30-day specials to bring great deals on select Xbox Live content (every monday a deal on either a movie rental, a map pack or even an XBLA game) and even free multiplayer for a list of great XBLA titles. This week Bomberman Live lowers its price from the usual 800 to 600 points.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:02 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. 16, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. S vs. Raw 2009 fans will soon have the opportunity to download updated costumes and even new Superstars for the game.