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PS3/X360 Preview - 'Mortal Kombat'

by Thomas Wilde on June 18, 2010 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

The newest chapter of the fight franchise marks a return to the series' mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all-new graphics engine, the Fatality is back, presented in more gory detail than ever before, as well as a number of new gameplay features and a deep story mode.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'MindJack'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on June 18, 2010 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

A unique action shooter set in 2031, MindJack offers a distinctive experience that throws players into a revolutionary playing field where an engaging solo campaign transitions seamlessly to thrilling, cooperative multiplayer gameplay.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Enslaved: Odyssey to the West'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on June 18, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

A tactical action-adventure game, Enslaved centers on the complex relationship between the two main characters and challenges players to employ a mix of combat, strategy and environment traversal.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Rock Band 3'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on June 17, 2010 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Featuring an 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next iteration in the Rock Band platform has something new for everyone and also supports traditional Rock Band gameplay with players' existing instruments.

Wii Preview - 'Sonic Colors'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on June 17, 2010 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Sonic Colors is a brand-new, high-speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park-inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr. Eggman.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Dead Space 2'

by Thomas Wilde on June 17, 2010 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.

Wii Preview - 'GoldenEye 007'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on June 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig’s James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days'

by Thomas Wilde on June 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming's most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Power Gig: Rise of the SixString'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on June 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString will transport players to an entirely new universe, with its own mythology, politics, settings, heroes and villains, where music rules all, using new technology that represents the next evolution of music performance games to provide all players with a more authentic and fun experience.

PSP Preview - 'Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team'

by Erik "NekoIncardine" Ottosen on June 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2010 - Post - E3 2010

Dragon Ball Z fans can enter into high-impact two vs. two combat in Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team. Play solo or team up via Ad Hoc mode to tackle memorable battles in a variety of single player and multiplayer modes, including Dragon Walker, Battle 100, and Survival Mode.

PS3 Preview - 'Killzone 3'

by Adam Pavlacka on June 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Bringing back ferocious action on a grand scale, Killzone 3 is an explosive cinematic experience more intense than ever before. Loaded with more vehicles, explosive high powered weapons and a vicious close-combat system, resume the fight against a remorseless Helghast Army of colossal proportions. This is David vs. Goliath ... if Goliath had thousands of troops and a thermonuclear arsenal.

XBLA Preview - 'Hydro Thunder Hurricane'

by Adam Pavlacka on May 30, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Featuring all-new, over-the-top themed environments, rocket-powered speedboats, gorgeous visuals, and amazing dynamic water physics, Hydro Thunder Hurricane is the adrenaline dripping sequel fans have been waiting for.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Crackdown 2'

by Adam Pavlacka on May 29, 2010 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Crackdown 2 takes multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Blacklight: Tango Down'

by Adam Pavlacka on May 11, 2010 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Blacklight: Tango Down is a fast-paced FPS based in a new fictional universe called Blacklight. The game's near-future setting is brought to life with disturbingly detailed and old-world architecture dripping with modern sci-fi lighting and brightly lit advertisements, an effect that causes each environment to appear both futuristically alien as well as hauntingly familiar.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'UFC Undisputed 2010'

by Thomas Wilde on May 7, 2010 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings.

PC Preview - 'StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty'

by Steven Mills on May 4, 2010 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Designed to be the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game, StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined. Each race will be further distinguished from the others, with several new units and new gameplay mechanics, as well as new abilities for some of the classic StarCraft units that will be making a reappearance in the game.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Halo: Reach'

by Adam Pavlacka on May 2, 2010 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Alan Wake'

by Adam Pavlacka on April 28, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Def Jam Rapstar'

by Adam Pavlacka on April 19, 2010 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Def Jam Rapstar delivers players a hip-hop experience that allows them to take on the role of a rap star so you can rhyme and sing along with the greatest hip-hop tracks. The game also offers opportunities where it's also about creating all new rhymes, sharing your creativity and expressing yourself to the wider community and the world.

PS3/X360 Multiplayer Preview - 'Lost Planet 2'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on April 8, 2010 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Lost Planet 2 will be told from the perspective of various Snow Pirate factions. Set 10 years after the original, a climate change has melted the snow-covered landscape and created new environments such as jungles. LP2 will feature co-op, turret-toting Mechs and Gears of War 2-like portable cover/shields.