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NDS Preview - 'Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on July 20, 2008 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

You play as a member of the Ecclesia, an organization that has sworn to defeat the evil forces of Dracula. Use the brand new Glyph attack system which has more than 100 different combinations to battle Dracula and his minions throughout 20 explorable areas, intense side quests and collect items to power up your character.

PC Preview - 'Left 4 Dead'

by Thomas Wilde on July 20, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four “Survivors” in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying “Boss Infected” mutants.

PS3 Preview - 'Valkyria Chronicles'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on July 19, 2008 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Castle Crashers'

by Judy on July 19, 2008 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Originally scheduled for release last year, when Microsoft decided to increase the Xbox Live Arcade allowed file size, The Behemoth decided to delay the game in order to add even more content.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Bionic Commando Rearmed'

by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a two-player co-op mode.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Galaga Legions'

by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Featuring table-turning game dynamics, updated graphics and vast waves of ferocious enemies, Galaga Legions was created by the same team that developed the Pac-Man Championship Edition for Xbox Live Arcade.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Fallout 3'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on July 18, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Braid'

by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Braid is a unique 2-D platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2'

by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 takes players on an all new adrenaline ride through six different action-packed gameplay modes, a new electrifying soundtrack and exhilarating local multiplayer modes in either versus or co-op for up to four players.

PS3 Preview - 'inFamous'

by Redmond Carolipio on July 17, 2008 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Rock Band 2'

by Judy on July 17, 2008 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Prince of Persia Prodigy'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on July 17, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, known for Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.

NDS Preview - 'Retro Game Challenge'

by Geson Hatchett on July 17, 2008 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

An original game based on the popular Japanese GAME CENTER CX TV series, Retro Game Challenge reinvents how classic games are played. Featuring a story-driven progression, players complete short challenges in a wide-variety of fictional retro-games, ranging from shooting, racing, action and even an epic RPG.

NDS Preview - 'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on July 16, 2008 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Velvet Assassin'

by Redmond Carolipio on July 16, 2008 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.

X360 Co-op Preview - 'Gears of War 2'

by Thomas Wilde on July 15, 2008 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. We go hands on with the new Horde mode, check out the bots and some new maps...

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Alpha Protocol'

by Sanford May on July 13, 2008 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

SEGA has teamed up with Obsidian, who is also working on the Aliens RPG for SEGA, to develop its new 3rd person espionage focused action/RPG. Taking you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne, Alpha Protocol has you work your way up the ranks as rookie agent Michael Thorton to become a bona-fide super spy.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Bionic Commando'

by Alicia on July 12, 2008 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

PS2 Preview - 'Dokapon Kingdom'

by Alicia on July 11, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Atlus U.S.A.'s Dokapon Kingdom is an addictive multiplayer RPG where the King of Dokapon has offered you his throne; all he asks for in return is that you dispose of an invading horde of thieving monsters. Trouble is - you’re not the only one he asked.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Call of Duty: World at War'

by Alicia on July 10, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Call of Duty: World at War, using the Call of Duty 4 engine, completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.