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'Core Blaze' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Core Blaze, inspired by Eastern mythology, is an epic 3D Eastern Fantasy Action MMORPG utilizing the Unreal Engine 3, offering a structured fantasy world unique in its main and branch leveling design.

Rock Band Music Store To Get Eight Johnny Cash Tracks, Nine Free Tracks

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2010' - Handhelds and Downloadables

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Top Games of 2010

Yesterday we revealed the honorable mentions, and today we're announcing the top handheld and downloadable titles. Check us out later for the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2010. Read more for the results!

'Rift: Planes of Telara' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 12:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.

'Din's Curse' Demon War Expansion Pre-Order Gives you Beta Access

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Din's Curse is a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG with 141 class combinations, infinite number of dynamically generated towns, real consequences, and a dynamic, evolving world.

The Truth Is: I Do Not Know... I Seek... I Have Not Yet Found

by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

As you may have noticed, we have kicked off our top titles of 2010 feature, with more coming over the next few days. I must say that there are a few surprising results in there. Interesting ...

Yesterday, we saw Black Swan, which is quite surprisingly entertaining, not in the least aided by the makeout scene between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Sizzling! Beyond that, it is quite the mindtrip. It's not as hardcore as Inception, but it's boggling enough to keep it surprising and puzzling enough to keep your focus.

Why the late start today? Well, it involves drinking wine, and by now, we all know that is my kryptonite.

'Radiant Historia' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Channeling the heart and soul of fan favorite 16-bit RPG classics, Radiant Historia combines a unique position-based battle system, intricate hand-drawn details, and one of the best soundtracks in recent memory as it takes gamers on a steampunk adventure back and forth through time.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2010' - Honorable Mentions

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Top Games of 2010

After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2010 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld and downloadable titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2010.

'Dynasty Warriors 7' (PS3) Gets Release Dates

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors 7's storyline surpasses 234's Wuzhang, and now properly ends in 280: Jin's unification of China and end of the ROTK period. DW7 will focus on the four kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin (newly added) and let you play as a variety of characters including newcommers Sima Shi, Bao Sanniang, Sima Zhao, returning Xing Cai.

'Yakuza 4' (PS3) Introduces Tanimura - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Yakuza 4 is a very powerful number in this particular installment. Not only will you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, but three other characters will also be available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.