by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The newest Edge issue
reveals that Avalanche is not only working on a sequel to Just Cause, but also another open world title what it describes as a mix of "WWI dogfighter pilots, Samurai and medieval knights." Already in development for two years, AionGuard will have you control armies of thousands, and pilot-able dragons as you wage war against the Nazurbaal, who are harvesting the world's magical powers. As you progress through regions, each one will have an enemy stronghold, so you can disrupt supply lines, capture power sources, and befriend local tribes to make your battles easier.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games (40 in the NDS version) to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world.
Last week, Eidos revealed Tomb Raider: Underworld fell short of internal expectations, making the company's stock drop 25%, followed by the inevitable layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. One of the 30 victims was creative director Eric Lindstrom,
who said he wished they could have spent more time polishing Underworld.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Joint Administrators were appointed to UK based developer Blimey! Games on Jan. 8 2009, following the insolvency of its parent company, 10tacle Studios in the summer of 2008. Former Blimey! head honcho Ian Bell acquired all the assets and its workforce.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location. The first little comic strip featuring the two Secret Files protagonists is now on
the official Web site.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an online action RPG, mixing a story-driven single-player experience with a brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
Late last year, Funcom already merged servers in order to increase population, and in the near future, it will reduce its 49 current servers to 18 in order to further boost the game experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Devil Survivor is a new RPG in the Megami Tensei franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan later this month.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:26 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: Jungle Speed (Wiiware), Planet Pachinko (Wiiware), and Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (VC).
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set across 6 classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a 3rd person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, delivering humor and bloody zombie violence in copious amounts!
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Binary Tweed announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with Clover. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolour, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of “New games that are a bit like old games, but better.”
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Personal Trainer: Math includes 40 fast-paced exercises, from basic addition and multiplication to more extensive multiplication tables and calculation ladders. Daily math drills keep skills sharp, while attendance records provide ways for users to see how they improve week to week and month to month.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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3 on 3 NHL Arcade, Developed by the team behind NHL 09, is an all-new downloadable experience, a no rules, fast paced, hockey experience that gamers of all types can enjoy.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Nickelodeon’s upcoming, special April episode of the same name, SpongeBob vs. The Big One, the game will have players slicing and dicing their way in the Krusty Krab kitchen to become the ultimate fry cook in Bikini Bottom.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the latest entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Marbles! Balance Challenge, known in North America as Marble Saga: Kororinpa, is a skill-based action title where the player helps an Ant called Anthony save his colony via a series of physical tests, featuring new levels, 4-person multiplayer, tons of customization, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:19 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 is it working on a big patch, although didn't not provide any details about what it'll address fixes (apart from the fact that stats bugs fixes are includes) nor a possible ETA.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aldorlea Tales: 3 Stars of Destiny is an old school RPG developed by Aldorlea Games that will be packed with more than 50 quests, 40 hours of game play and so many places to visit: enchanting woods, soaked swamps, glittering lands of snow, charming valleys and so much more!
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Unity Technologies has appointed video game veteran and middleware pioneer David Lau-Kee as non-executive Chairman, to advise on strategy, growth, and share his industry connections in order to help Unity continue to empower the masses and transform the games industry in exciting new ways.