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'Lost Horizon' Goes Gold, Bonus Content Revealed

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lost Horizon is going to captivate adventure fans with its classic 1930s setting, fascinating locations including Hong Kong, Tibet, and Morocco, and the eventful search for one of the greatest secrets of humankind.

'Epic Mickey' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Epic Mickey is an adventure-platforming game with light role-playing elements starring a re-imagined Mickey Mouse, tapping into its rich history along with the characters and worlds brought to life by Walt Disney to create an edgy and unexpected cartoon adventure.

'Oops! Prank Party' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Oops! Prank Party features 100 party games that test the wits and reflexes of up to four players. The uproarious twist is a variety of family-friendly pranks that allow the winner to taunt the competition, bringing a whole new level of hilarity to the gameplay!

'Metalocalypse: Dethgame' (ALL) Canceled

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metalocalypse: Dethgame will immerse you in the world of Dethklok. As a Klokateer, one of the band's loyal roadies, you will be unleashed on a heinous rampage against rabid mutant fans in brutal combat. Fight mutants, explore the rooms and dungeons of Mordhaus and protect the Metal faithful. Not been heard of since its announcement last year, rumor has it that Aduylt Swim has canceled the game.

'Vanquish' (ALL) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vanquish is a futuristic action game. It looks like New York is under attack by a laser beam from space, and you play a mech soldier who's been sent in to pick up the pieces.

Muzzy Lane Launches Loyalty Program, Gives Goodies

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Making History II lets grand strategy players experience the role of a WWII era national leader embroiled in the toxic mix of waning empires, economic crisis, and ethnic "fault lines" that famously resulted in a global war that transformed the world.

'Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The embodiment of adventure and discovery in the purest sense, Etrian Odyssey III transports gamers to a sparkling oceanic paradise filled with atmospheric dungeons to chart and survey, vast watery expanses to sail across, and rumors of a sunken city to investigate.

War Is Too Important To Be Left To Politicians

by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

We got to see Guitar Hero and DJ Hero 2 last night, but you'll have to wait a few more days to read the impressions. I can tell you that you'll be somewhat surprised.

My lofty goal of installing SC2 fell to the wayside, as I got distracted by Alien Swarm. The old-school, top-down view shooter had me salivating. I loved Frozenbyt's Shadowgrounds back in the day, and Alien Swarm didn't disappoint either. Lots of people online, good graphics, fun gameplay, lots of weapons and upgrades, and last but not least, it's free.

To whet our culinary taste buds, we watched Hell's Kitchen and Master Chef (not too interesting) and mixed it up with the latest episode of Burn Notice.

'Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2010 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will transform online racing by bringing to life the adrenaline and intensity of high speed cop pursuits and changing the way that people connect and compete with their friends.

'Blade Kitten' (ALL) Explains From 3D Switch, AI And Physics

by Rainier on July 28, 2010 @ 8:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blade Kitten, based on Steve Stamatiadis' comic book series, is an action adventure game that invites players into the world of Hollow Wish, where they take on the role of Kit Ballard, one of the best bounty hunters in the business.