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Various Game Trailers #1886

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | 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:

  • L.A. Noire [ALL] - Debut Trailer
  • Ion Assault [PC] - Fast Action Trailer

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

'All Points Bulletin' Acquired By K2 Network?

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 10:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

APB is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, and takes  the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.

ZenziMax Acquires MachineGames, Developing Title Using 'RAGE' (ALL) Engine

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax Media announced it has acquired a Sweden based development studio, MachineGames, established by the founding members of Starbreeze Studios.

'The UnderGarden' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Demo

The UnderGarden is a casual zen-like game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms, physics based puzzles and plenty of hidden secrets. The world comes alive and music evolves as players get deeper into the world of The UnderGarden.

'Runes of Magic' Details Limo Desert Content - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,800 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Gatling Gears' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Gatling Gears' steampunk setting, players fill the air with lead as they try to defeat a monopolistic corporation that is depleting the world of its natural resources.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' To Be Published By EA

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

Do You Know Why You're Afraid When You're Alone?

by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Last night, we hung out with the fine folks over at EA for their 2010 Showcase. Lots of new and upcoming games on display, and we went hands-on with quite a few — some of which are not even announced yet. Most of it is under embargo until a later date, but keep an eye out. We'll have coverage up soon enough.

Today is Veterans/Remembrance Day, so we're not quite sure how much activity there will be news-wise, but we'll be around to give you the latest coverage.

I've played a bit of Black Ops, and while I'm not blown away yet, I am glad that it centers around one person and chronicles his life as a special ops operator ... so far, anyhow.

'The Fancy Pants Adventures' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 6:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on The Fancy Pants Adventures flash game, this classic side-scrolling platformer features a unique, hand-drawn style while taking all of the exciting adventures from the original two games and now adds an entirely new world, all-new story and new modes designed exclusively for consoles.

'Warp' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Warp is a unique stealth action game features a top-down sci-fi world with a distinctive art style, addicting levels, hazardous traps and challenging puzzles.