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Ain't A Hard Time Been Invented That I Cannot Handle

by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Our favorite day of the week has arrived again, my gaming PC is running smoothly, and we have no plans for tonight. That means it's DVR time! Last night we watched Castle and Bones, and maybe later today, I'll squeeze in Repo Men.

Later this weekend, we may bust a few moves in front of the TV now that a few more games for the Kinect have arrived.

I've always been a big fan of the Stronghold titles, so I downloaded the Stronghold Kingdoms open beta and will be checking it out.

'Homefront' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 8:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Homefront is set ten years after the economic collapse of the United States and follows the American Civilian Resistance as they fight to reclaim their homeland from an oppressive North Korean occupation, featuring a personal, story-driven single player campaign and a full suite of multiplayer options.

Various Game Trailers #1883

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under Trailers

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:

  • Faery: Legends of Avalon [ALL] - Trailer
  • Shogun 2: Total War - Story Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Stronghold Kingdoms' Goes Open Beta

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 7:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Build, fight and rise to power, in a world of castles and kings. In 2010, thousands of lords and ladies will join the race for the crown, in Firefly’s new castle MMO.

'Splatterhouse' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.

'Dance Central' (X360) DLC Adds More Tracks, Is Pricey

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.

'Test Drive Unlimited 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 5:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online.

Activision Blizzard Financials Better Than Expected, Hints At New Titles

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision Blizzard has released its Q3 2010 financials, earning $51 million, triple the amount of last year's Q3 ($15 million). driven by continued strong demand for the latest Modern Warfare 2, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft. In the follow up conference call Activision revealed that it plans new titles in the Guitar Hero, Spider-Man, X-Men, Transformers, and Call of Duty franchises somewhere during the course of 2011.

'Apache: Air Assault' (ALL) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Apache: Air Assault is a helicopter combat game, where players control a variety of lethal Apache attack helicopters outfitted with cutting-edge military weaponry. The goal in Apache: Air Assault is to prevent terrorist attacks by raining down destruction from above in the world’s most volatile warzones.

Ubisoft Acquires Multiplayer Middleware Provider Quazal Technologies

by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2010 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft is on the warpath again, after acquiring Longtail Studios' Quebec Office yesterday, it announced today that it has acquired multiplayer middleware and services developer Quazal Technologies.