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If I'm Going To Die, I Prefer To Die In My Own Home

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Later today, we are flying to visit the in-laws for the Labor Day weekend (I mistakenly identified it yesterday as Thanksgiving, so no turkey after all), which also coincides with my brother-in-law's 21st birthday. Maybe I'll finally get him to drink his first beer!

We've been playing Puzzle Quest 2 most of the day (while Adam is off doing some actual work over at Activision and Microsoft). While we did not enjoy Galactrix as much as its predecessor, this official sequel is much better than we anticipated.

Still banned from CrimeCraft, so Global Agenda and APB will have to do until the aforementioned matter gets resolved.

'A World of Keflings' (XBLA) Making Debut At PAX - Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A World of Keflings is the bigger, more complete chronicle of the Kefling world where players can play as their Xbox Live avatar and explore and build in the different Kefling lands. Each new kingdom has its own climate and Kefling culture. In addition, each kingdom contains its own unique resources, buildings and tech tree.

'Sonic Adventure' (ALL) Gets Priced And Dated - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sonic Adventure features all of the gameplay that older players fell in love with, whilst allowing a new audience to discover it for the very first time, incorporating all-new enhancements and features such as high resolution visuals and surround sound. Online leader boards are now implemented, all-new Achievement and Trophy integration.

PS3 Getting Cloud-based Digital Music Service

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony announced that Music Unlimited Powered by Qriocity, a cloud-based digital music service, will be coming to PlayStation 3 later this year.

'Path of Exile' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Path of Exile is a free-to-play PC online action role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world, where you play as one of six character classes, banished for their past misdeeds to the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast.

GamersGate Weekly Specials Sept. 1 - Sept. 5, 2010

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate is celebrating "air combat week" and has marked down a dozen titles ranging from 40% all the way to 75% off retail price, such as Wings of Prey, Battle of Britain, Battlestation Pacific, and a slew of others.

'Back To The Future' (ALL) To Feature Original Actors' Likenesses And Voice

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on Universal's trilogy of movies, but with an all-new story consulted by co-creator and writer Bob Gale, Back To The Future will revive Marty McFly and Doc Brown's high-flying voyage across the space-time continuum.

'F1 2010' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010 will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.

'Final Fantasy XIV' (ALL) Open Beta Test Kicks Off

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XIV is an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea. After a minor setback due to a critical bug, Square Enix confirms that the open beta will commence on today, so interested fans can go sign up on the official beta website.

'Rhem 4' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under Demo

In Rhem 4 the player unlocks the gateway to a previously unexplored part of the island as the new adventure begins. Once again a sense of adventure, logic, assertiveness and the ability to solve problems will help the player to slowly but surely unveil the mystery of this new adventure.