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'The Lord of the Rings Online' Becomes Free-To-Play In Europe

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings Online allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.

'Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising' Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gods & Heroes is a massively multiplayer RPG of mythic adventure in the ancient world featuring epic God Powers, intense squad-based combat, and creatures drawn from the myths and legends of the ancient world. Fans interested in participating in the closed beta test can now sign up.

'FlingSmash' (Wii) Coming Next Week - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

When the tropical Suthon Island is invaded by the evil Omminus, the ball-shaped hero, Zip, is summoned to save the day. Using the Wii Remote controller with the Wii MotionPlus accessory, you'll fling Zip at targets to smash your way across eight colorful worlds.

'Men of War: Assault Squad' Goes Open Beta

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Men of War: Assault Squad is a stand-alone expansion that features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and – for the first time ever in the Men of War series – Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.

'Kinect Sports' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turn your living room into a world-class stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or track-and-field arena. With Kinect Sports you're not only the star player, you are the controller — through the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360. See a ball? Kick it. Spike it. Even give it a little topspin. Kinect Sports features soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, track and field, and boxing.

PlayStation Store Gets Qore Ep. 30, Hoard, Demos, A Slew Of DLCs, Tracks

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Qore Ep. 30, Hoard, God of War Collection, Virtual pool 3 (PSOne), demos for Split/Second, Aqua Panic! HD, Rock Band 3, DLCs for Dead Rising 2, DJ Hero 2, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimension, Super Street Fighter IV, Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype: The Last Chapter, FIFA 11, Medal of Honor, Front Mission Evolved, Space Invaders Infinity Gene, Fist of the North Star, H.A.W.X. 2, ModNation Racers, EyePet, PAIN, Sports Champions, God of War III, song packs for Def Jam Rapstar, and Rock Band, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (No Heroes Allowed!, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Ys: The Oath in Felghana).

You're A Smooth Smoothie, You Know?

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Yesterday was all about politics. Not only did California's Supreme Court have a hearing about the Schwarzenegger vs. EMA case (lots of discussion but no clear decision yet), but the Terminator's terms as governor have also ended, and his successor has been elected. We've actually met the incoming governor not too long ago at a local pub where he was drinking beers in sweats after hitting the gym. Not bad for being 72, I'd say.

Vindictus is down for maintenance, which oddly enough will take 11 hours, so I played some Global Agenda and World Of The Living Dead, a new Zombie MMO/strategy game that is currently in beta testing. So far, it's captivating.

EA Financials Reveal 'NBA Elite 11' (ALL) Canceled

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2010 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Elite 11 will revolutionize the way basketball simulation games are played, with an all-new technology base, a new control scheme and a real-time physics system.

'The Pit: Dog Eat Dog' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2010 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Pit: Dog Eat Dog is a third person Hack'n Slash game with an original new generation approach to gaming. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic era and is heavily focused towards arena fighting which takes place in a classic death trapped roman gladiator setting.

'Gran Turismo 5' (PS3) Delay Rumor Quenched, Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2010 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 promises 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.