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'Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising' (ALL) Mission Contest

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale. Codemasters has teamed up with Intel to launch a mission contest with Intel Core i7 equipped PCs and collector goodies as prizes.

Don't Nobody Understand The Words That Are Comin' Out Of Your Mouth

by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Today should be another crazy shipping day, with plenty of new games arriving in stores. I think I'm going to have to take a little break from CrimeCraft to check out some Dragon Age and Borderlands.

We watched The Amazing Race and last week's episode of Heroes since our DVR had a hiccup, and both episodes were good. Last week, I started watching Drag Me To Hell, and while a lot of people claim it's one of Sam Raimi's best movies yet, I have yet to be convinced of that. Granted, I'm only 15 mins into the movie, but so far, I'm quite unimpressed.

Later this week, we have a few more press trips to go on, so stay tuned as we'll be bringing back coverage, screens, trailers and interviews to keep you guys informed.

'Mass Effect 2' (X360/PC) Retail Survey Drops DLC Hints

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 7:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Mass Effect trilogy is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril… A Microsoft retailer training quiz hints at future ME2 DLC plans as it mentions planned episodic content via DLC, full campaign expansions for download, and new downloadable worlds.

'LEGO Rock Band' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 7:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LEGO Rock Band is a unique family-friendly music experience, which will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom, combining the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the fun, customization and humor of the LEGO franchise packed with chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Highest GameStop Pre-Order Ever

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. GameStop Exec VP Tony Bartel stated that MW2 will be "the biggest entertainment launch of all time" and so far pre-orders are "the highest for any title we've ever sold."

'Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light, previously known as Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden, boasts beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system. The game goes back to the basics and origins of the franchise, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure -- a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches.

'Mercenary Wars' Enters Second Beta Test Stage, Sign Ups Still Accepted

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mercenary Wars is a free-to-play, online military FPS game with unique customization features and an innovative stat system. From a museum filled with treasures to an overthrown Mosque, to a restaurant with secret meeting rooms, the dynamic maps of Mercenary Wars ensure unique and varied challenges at every turn.

'Heavy Rain' (PS3) Demo Plans Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Quantic Dreams revealed that a demo is planned, but whether it will be pre or post release was not revealed.

'The Sims 3: World Adventures' (PC) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find.

'BioShock 2' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.