by Sanford May on Nov. 21, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in AD 1191, the Third Crusade was tearing apart the Holy Land. Playing the role of Altair, an assassin, men shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you must stealthily suppress hostilities on both sides of the conflict, in the process throwing the region into chaos and shaping the course of human events through one of history's most pivotal periods.
Dewy's Adventure is an action title that lets players use the Wii Remote to control the elements and manipulate the terrain of the game world as they help a small droplet of water save its home world from a mysterious dark force.
by Steven Mills on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Viva PiƱata: Party Animals is an easy pick-up-and-play party game that provides hours of fun for players of all ages as they explore a dynamic world through an array of unique and quirky competitions.
by Mark Buckingham on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Orange Box features three new games by Valve: Half-Life 2: Episode Two, the second installment in the Half-Life 2 episodic trilogy; Team Fortress 2, the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map; and Portal, the game that blends puzzles, first-person action, and adventure gaming to produce an experience like no other.
Become Mario as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective shifts as they run upside down through wild alien worlds that need to be seen to be believed.
by Anthony Chambers on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Players will embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes.
by Tim McCullough on Nov. 18, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.
by Thomas Wilde on Nov. 18, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. Files uses combat adaptable AI to provide an intense "action movie" experience while keeping players engrossed in it’s spine-chilling storylines. Gamers will assume the roles of an elite soldier trained in combating unusual and unimaginable situations.
by Sanford May on Nov. 17, 2007 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.
MGS Portable Ops Plus adds new multiplayer modes, characters, maps. While the focus is on multiplayer, the new version will also feature a single-player portion with familiar characters such as Roy Campbell, Raiden and MGS4's Old Snake.
by Jeremy Wood on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the 1-on-1 match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08.
by Reggie Carolipio on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.
by Steven Mills on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 1:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends who create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic.
Set in AD 1191, the Third Crusade was tearing apart the Holy Land. Playing the role of Altair, an assassin, men shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you must stealthily suppress hostilities on both sides of the conflict, in the process throwing the region into chaos and shaping the course of human events through one of history's most pivotal periods.
by Chris Lawton on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Evil Under the Sun, famous detective Hercule Poirot is back in typical style, turning up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday.
by Sanford May on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 12:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold allows gamers to play a John Woo-directed action blockbuster movie. Dual-wielding and stunt-laden gunplay combined with massive destructible environments ensures that Stranglehold will be a true tour-de-force.
by Tim McDonald on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 4:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bleach: The Blade of Fate on the Nintendo DS brings a twist to the traditional 2D fighting game with a new kind of battle system that enables players to move between upper and lower split-plane battle arenas to chase after or escape from opponents.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the control mechanics of the Wii Remote and allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
by Alicia on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 1:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hop on your sea scooter and navigate the seven isles of the Green Bays archipelago as you scout, train and synthesize a colorful array of over 200 classic Dragon Quest monsters.
Victorious Boxers: Revolution offers the best boxing simulation outside of stepping into a real ring. Not only will players get a chance to swing and knockout their opponents, but they will also get a great workout, as the game takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience.