by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Fans can
register to win prizes every day for 13 days straight beginning Feb. 1 by playing Gears of War 2.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 3:13 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, with fast paced OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes, the draw to the open road has never been so appealing.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), of the European Parliament met this week to discuss a report that highlights the issues of consumer protection, with particular reference to minors, when playing video games as well as for the European Parliament to endorse the PEGI age rating system currently in operation
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Good Old Games is launching its Friday weekend promotion. This weekend you can grab the whole
Jagged Alliance series, including Jagged Alliance, Jagged Alliance Deadly Games, Jagged Alliance 2 and Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business, for only $24.99 instead of $35.96, making it more than 30% cheaper (DRM-free of course)!
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mytran Wars is a round-based strategy game where the player researches new technologies and continues to rearm his mecha, thereby fighting battles in wonderful 3D landscapes – against the AI or other human opponents in various multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced the nominees for the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, dominated by SCEA's LittleBigPlanet with an astounding 10 nominations from industry leaders and members of the interactive entertainment software business.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe. On Friday, Jan. 23 fans of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe can duke it out against developers (Ed Boon etc...) on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Late last year, Microsoft revealed that in light of the weakened economy it would be laying off up to 17% of its workforce (15,000 employees), and now that the numbers are in (2% increase in revenue, but an 11% decrease in net income) the Redmond powerhouse announced that in order to reduce the company’s annual operating expense run rate by approximately $1.5 billion it will be laying off 5,000 jobs in R&D, marketing, sales, finance, legal, HR, and IT over the next 18 months.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced that National League Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for next year's highly anticipated baseball video game, Major League Baseball 2K9.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Deca Sports 2, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island 2, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Following the fun and colorful path set by the first Dragon Quest installment in the Zenithia Trilogy, Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride now journeys onto the NDS as a high quality remake of the classic Dragon Quest V, packed with exciting new features and a truly genre defining story.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Real Heroes: Firefighter puts players in the soon-to-be soot-stained boots of a rookie firefighter who has just been assigned to a busy metropolitan fire station. Players will undergo a “baptism of fire” in an escalating array of emergency situations. Originally slated for Q1, Real Heroes is now scheduled for Q2 2009.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. The free Bomb Mission provides players with an all-new combat experience that expands the playability and adds variety to the game.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ACE Team's Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Abandon Interactive's Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA's director of government affairs Craig Hagen revealed in an
interview with the Orlando Sentinel that after shuttering a new facility, closing Black Box and various other layoffs, it is continuing its cutbacks. Hagen disclosed to the local newspaper that EA Tiburon, known for the Madden NFL and Tiger Woods franchises, will also see reductions in staff, although no specifics were given. The reasons for the layoffs are the faltering economy and diminishing sales...
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2009 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2009 @ 8:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft's latest release schedule is a treasure trove of information as it reveals target dates for various titles, but also blows the lid on the often rumored, but never confirmed, PC editions for Tom Clancy's EndWar, as well as its survival game I Am Alive.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2009 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blueside has teamed up with Phantagram to co-develop a true sequel to Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders and KUF: Heroes. Kingdom Under Fire II will be an MMOARTS and have a new story line, new characters/NPCs, and promises a shocking ending.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.