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Emergent Game Technologies Acquired By Gamebase

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Korea-based Gamebase announced that it has acquired the assets of Gamebryo and LightSpeed 3D developer Emergent Game Technologies.

'Castlevania: Lords of Shadow' (ALL) DLCs Planned For Early 2011

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a new action-adventure IP, a story of one man’s journey to discover the true meaning of sacrifice amidst murder and betrayal. Set in Southern Europe during the middle ages, Lords of Shadow has beautifully-realized locales that play host to an epic battle between good and evil.

'Rock of Ages' (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock of Ages is a game of fast-paced strategy, high art... and gigantic boulders of doom. Two castles stand opposed, bridged by an uneven, narrow pathway. One is yours, the other is your enemy's, and their crappy crenelations are driving down your property values,  justification enough to try crush it using an enormous rolling stone.

'Portal 2' (ALL) Also Coming to Retail, Signed By EA

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Portal 2 is a stand-alone, full-price retail release with new gameplay mechanics, story line, and some surprising new twists.

'Crysis 2' (ALL) Want You To Be The Weapon - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis 2, New York is under the attack of a unique and frightening alien species that combines deadly weaponry, exceptional sensory abilities and intelligent collaboration to present players with the most challenging opponents ever seen in a first-person shooter.

'Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale' (ALL) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 4:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Forgotten Realms are under attack by the evil Zhentarim in the next generation of the most popular fantasy role-playing, marking the first digital download release for the Dungeons & Dragons franchise.

'Crasher' Enters Closed Beta, Select Fans Allowed In

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crasher falls into the category of M.O.B.A.’s (multiplayer online battle arenas) and has new features called "Stars," which are unique vehicles engaged in team combats or "TvsT" (Team vs Team), with a strong RPG aspect.

'The Sims Medieval' Limited Edition Adds Extra Content - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Sims Medieval places the Sims characters into the Middle Ages and brings players robust, compelling gameplay never seen before in the history of The Sims, letting you create heroes, venture on quests, build and control a kingdom, and play every Hero Sim  character in the land.

Games for Windows 'Horror for the Holidays' Sale Slashes Prices

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft has launches its Games for Windows Horror for the Holidays sale, marking down half a dozen titles anywhere from 25% to 75$. The horror themed titles in question are Dead Rising 2 ($39.99, now $19.99), Resident Evil 5  ($29.99, now $14.99), STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl ($19.99, now $4.99),
FEAR 2: Project Origin ($19.99, now $9.99), A Vampyre Story ($19.99, now $9.99), Plants vs. Zombies ($9.99, now $7.49).

'Dreamlords: Resurrection' Enters Beta Stage

by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamlords: Resurrection is a mix of two genres – MMO and RTS - where the player takes on the role of a Dreamlord. Inspire and unite a small group of followers into a battle-ready army ready to conquer land, defend the populace against the Nightmares that roam the world.