by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music. Gamestop is offering GTA IV: Lost & Damned for
pre-order ($19.99)
, and while the retail box does include a 2 sided poster, there will be no disc inside, only a redeem code to purchase the new episode over the Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 5:49 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 Nov. 28, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Expanding the saga with an independent storyline, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King utilizes the unique stylus controls of the NDS to deliver the extraordinary acrobatic and combat action that fans have come to expect from the Prince of Persia franchise.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jowood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic. After having
split with Gothic III developer Piranha Bytes for quality reasons, JoWood issued an
apology to its fans for the lack of quality (bug ridden) in the Trine Studios developed addon, promising to do better with Gothic IV.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 5:00 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 Nov. 28, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Amazon is
now selling an X360 Elite (120Gb HD), the Gears of War 2 game as well as the the full size Lancer replica for $399.99, a $200 saving...
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 4:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon follows Crypto on a journey of enlightenment and hi-fi destruction as he faces his most dangerous enemy yet and lampoons the pop culture of the Funked Out 1970s.
Delayed in North America due to "development issues," European Path of the Furon fans are still getting it because of its Feb. 13, 2009 release date according to THQ UK.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 12:46 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. Following last week's PC demo, EA has now also released in on Xbox Live, featuring a tutorial and a mission for both the Allied and Soviet side.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Epic has issued a patch for Gears of War 2, addressing the matchmaking issues as well as improving stats collection and the ability to start the campaign when XBL is down.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. European SOCOM will have to wait a bit longer to get into the spec ops multiplayer action, as SCEE has pushed it back until 2009. While not giving any details as to the reason why, the North America version has been plagued by various rippling issues from controls, to connectivity and beyond since its since mid Oct. launch, even with the recent patch.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 10:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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7Million is a free to play MMO in the exciting world of spectacular heists, daring thieves and glamorous lady larcenists, featuring action filled puzzle games, cool, fully customizable characters and challenging missions – delivered in true style, of course. Wannabe mobsters who would like to take part in the closed beta test can
sign up here ...
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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:
- ArmA II [PC] - Extended Trailer
- Puzzlegeddon - Advanced Techniques Trailer
- SimAnimals [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 [PC] - Trailer #3
- The Chronicles of Spellborn [PC] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 8:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 7:00 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 Nov. 27, 2008 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft released its results for the six months ended September 30, 2008, revealing sales for the first six months of 2008-09 were up 31.8%, driven by casual games and its distribution business. In the follow-up conference call, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that Assassin's Creed 2 is in development and will be set a few hundred years after the original, most likely the French Revolution in the 1700s.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.