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X360/PC Preview - 'Left 4 Dead'

by Matt Olsen on Sept. 6, 2008 @ 8:00 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.

PSP Preview - 'Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone'

by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 6, 2008 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

For years, strategy RPG fans have accepted repetitive, non-interactive battle sequences as the genre standard; few games have dared to break the mold. Yggdra Union, a card-based strategy RPG, blows through, shattering the mold into unrecognizable bits.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Fracture'

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 5, 2008 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.

PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Need for Speed Undercover'

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 5, 2008 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.

PC Preview - 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II'

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Powered by an enhanced proprietary Essence Engine 2.0, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign.

NDS Preview - 'Chrono Trigger'

by Matt Olsen on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.

NDS Preview - 'I Heart Geeks!'

by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

I Heart Geeks! is the ultimate combination of humor and physics-based puzzles, featuring a tongue-in-cheek story and hip art style where the brainy geek overcomes the brawny (and bullying) jocks, winning the heart of the beautiful cheerleader.

PC Preview - 'Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization'

by Alicia on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Colonization, players lead one of four European nations on a quest to conquer and rule the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover the New World, and negotiate, trade and fight with both the natives and other nations as they acquire power and fight for freedom and independence.

NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PC/XBLA Preview - 'Pipe Mania'

by Sanford May on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Pipe Mania you must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.

PC Preview - 'Exodus from the Earth'

by Reggie Carolipio on Aug. 31, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Exodus from the Earth is a sci-fi first-person shooter, where the player will have to solve numerous quests and eventually to find out if human life and civilization are possible beyond the Earth's confines.

Wii Preview - 'Samba De Amigo'

by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 30, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves.

Xbox Live Arcade Preview - 'Rocket Bowl'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

A refreshing twist on a classic sport, Rocket Bowl offers a '50s style retro-futuristic vibe, out-of-this-world courses and rocket-powered bowling balls; Rocket Bowl rolls a perfect game of fun on the Xbox Live Arcade. Players will compete in tournaments, challenge their friends in multiplayer, test their skills in mini-games and more!

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Gamers are invited to return to magical Piñata Island where unfortunately not all is well. Professor Pester, along with his gang of Ruffians, have wiped out Piñata Central’s computer records, which poses a threat to parties everywhere.

Xbox Live Arcade/PC Preview - 'Puzzle Quest: Galactrix'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.

Wii Preview - 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 25, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Xbox 360 Preview - 'Warriors Orochi 2'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 24, 2008 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will meet again in an unforgettable crossover event. The game’s newly added “Dream” mode features an original storyline different from that of Story Mode with over 90 characters from both franchises teaming up to wage war against a new, powerful force.

PS3/X360/PC Multiplayer Preview - 'Bionic Commando'

by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 6:12 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.

PS3/X360 Preview - 'Darksiders: Wrath of War'

by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.

PC Preview - 'Dragon Age: Origins'

by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 20, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

NDS Preview - 'Ninjatown'

by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews

A diverse group of fun-loving Ninjas populate the vibrant yet peaceful place known as Ninjatown. However, after the eruption of a nearby volcano, Ninjatown is attacked by hordes of sinister enemies lead by Mr. Demon, who, for reasons unknown, is bent on destruction.