by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel Super Hero Squad is a multiplayer adventure game featuring nonstop action-adventure gameplay and epic battles, as well as a breadth of the new, super-stylized Marvel characters. Marvel's latest financials reveals MSHS is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2009.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GearGrinder is a bone crashing action/arcade racing game. Take full control of your powerful truck, mounted with the most devastating weapons available, malicious mines and more nifty gadgets, and complete over 45 versatile and thrilling missions, leaving a trail of devastation wherever you go.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matthew Crippen, a 27-year-old California State University student, has been arrested on federal charges that he illegally modified Xbox, PlayStation and Wii consoles to enable the machines to play pirated video games. Crippen, who was released Monday night after posting $5,000 bail, is in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and is scheduled for arraignment on Aug. 10, where he faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination. While Endrant Studios spilled the multiplayer beans a few weeks ago, there's more ...
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Texas Cheat 'Em is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win! Released on PSN and XBL in May 2009, Texas Cheat 'Em is finally coming to Steam on Aug. 10.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive announced that Paul Eibeler, former Take Two and Microsoft executive, has joined its Board of Directors.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring everyone's favorite musical group, Alvin and The Chipmunks and their girl group rivals The Chipettes making their video game debut, this rhythm action game challenges your timing and musical skills as you perform in a variety of concert locations.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tornado Outbreak is an action adventure game that has you take control of a raging tornado as you tear through open environments, chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in your path.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Later today Nintendo plans to roll out a new system update so that NDS users can take pictures with either of the system’s two cameras, using the Nintendo DSi Camera application and upload their photos directly to their Facebook profile.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official video game series of World Snooker returns in style for the 2009 season. Featuring the sport’s best players, world-famous venues and tournaments including all-new Bahrain, and with commentary from Snooker legends John Virgo, Steve Davis and John Parrot, the game is an essential for any fan.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C Company and Battlefront.com announced a new installment in its tactical WWII strategy franchise. Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 is based on the last strategic offensive the Germans were able to mount in the east, resulting in a decisive Soviet victory which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A.'s Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament is an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At E3
a few years ago Gearbox's Randy Pitchfork revealed that it had met with Hollywood director Michael Mann to talk about Heat (starring Al Pacino & Robert de Niro), but in
a recent interview Pitchfork stated that development is on "indefinite hold." Due to the studio having several other projects in the works, and its recent growth, Pitchfork believes Gearbox is at capacity and while hopes are to revisit the project at a later date, if another publisher/developer is interested, they are willing to talk.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Part of the Pearl Jam deal announced earlier this year, the new album will be available at DLC on Sept. 20, its official retail launch.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft and Epic Games will unleash the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, a value-packed compilation that combines all previous GoW 2 add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content Dark Corners, which is also available as DLC. To commemorate the launch, Xbox Live is free for the weekend...
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game. Prepare to wash the mouth of your army with soap as they can’t help but engage in zombie bashing dialogue over a raging metal soundtrack that helps you channel your inner anger.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tornado Outbreak is an action adventure game that has you take control of a raging tornado as you tear through open environments, chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in your path.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WET is a highly stylized third-person shooter that seamlessly blends acrobatics, gun play, and sword kills. With dual pistols and a samurai sword, you can engage in combat while sliding on floors, running on walls, jumping, flipping, and performing amazing acrobatic moves – leaving a massive body count in your wake.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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R-Type Tactics, also known as R-Type Command, is a deviation from the usual shoot'em up genre into the tactical/RPG genre, giving you a chance to see all the units and enemies up close and personal, in 3D, while adding 2 player vs mode. R-Type Tactics II changes the conflict from humans vs. aliens to humans vs. humans and adds a slew of all-new units and abilities.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War is a flight simulator, set in the Western Front in 1917, featuring more than 125,000 square kilometers of territory redrawn from 20th Century maps allowing virtual pilots to fly the famous Spad XIII and deadly Fokker D.VII biplanes in exciting dogfight battles. The game has been updated with two more flyable planes which also corrects some minor issues.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Deep Silver confirmed that a demo will be released prior to the game's launch.