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'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II' (ALL) More Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

Show Them No Mercy... For You Shall Receive None

by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Wow, talk about a slow news day yesterday. I guess everybody is taking it easy after Comic-Con or something.

Last night, we watched some Hell's Kitchen (seems to be getting real steamy over there) and Entourage.

StarCraft II is out today. We got our copies yesterday but haven't had a chance to install it yet, which I shall do in a little bit. Really looking forward to it!

'R.U.S.E.' (ALL) Gets New Release Date

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In R.U.S.E. players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay.

PS3 v3.41 Firmware Update Adds Recommendations

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony is about to release a new v3.41 PS3 firmware, which will add recommendations for games and videos on PlayStation Store. When you're browsing through the details of a particular title, you’ll see a new “You May Like” section on the right-hand side. This section lists additional items based on the purchases of other PlayStation Network members who have purchased the item you’re currently looking at.

'Atelier Rorona: Alchemist of Arland' (PS3) - 92 New Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The anime style characters and backgrounds from previous Atelier titles remain, but they have been upgraded with a stunning cell-shaded animation style. The basic game play carries over the tradition of the series, using alchemy as the main focal point, where players can craft new items and also battle enemies using the power of alchemy.

'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days' (ALL) Shipping With Steamworks

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming's most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

'Shogun 2: Total War' - New Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shogun 2: Total War will take long-time veterans and newcomers alike to the next level of strategy gaming. Based on 10 years of experience in making Total War, Shogun 2 is the perfection of the series with a new Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionary multiplayer modes, brand new campaign map options and epic 3D real-time battles.

'Dance Central' (X360) Unveils New Tracks, Gets Dated

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.

'Rock Band 3' (ALL) Unveils New Tracks

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next iteration in the Rock Band platform has something new for everyone and also supports traditional Rock Band gameplay with players' existing instruments

'Enjoy Your Massage!' (Wii) Announced, Coming Soon - Screens

by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Enjoy your massage! you will be hired as an apprentice masseur of Giselle's beauty farm, one of the most famous in the city. Learn new relaxing massage combinations and apply them on your stressed customers!