by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 11:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NASCAR Kart Racing enables players to grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders. Fans who pre-order the game at GameStop will get an unlock code for Joey Logano and the #20 GameStop car.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | 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 Jan. 15, 2009 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Audiokinetic announced that its audio solution Wwise is now integrated with Epic's cross-platform Unreal Engine 3 game engine allowing developers and publishers licensing UE3 to easily integrate Wwise into their development pipeline.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games' Mafia 2 features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 6:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A line of stand-alone Wheel of Time games is planned for release on all major video game platforms, including consoles, PCs, handhelds and wireless devices. In addition, Red Eagle will launch and operate a MMORPG encompassing the themes, characters and world of the Wheel of Time novels.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Disney Interactive Studios announced Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year, the only karaoke-based video game that allows players to perform 10 memorable songs from the High School Musical 3: Senior Year film as well as the two prequels.
by Dustin Chadwell on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fun for kids of all ages, Family Party: 30 Great Games offers a wide variety of fun and addictive party games for up to 4 players featuring everything from track n’ field, to playground games, to brain games and more.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 3:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Nickelodeon’s upcoming, special April episode of the same name, SpongeBob vs. The Big One, the game will have players slicing and dicing their way in the Krusty Krab kitchen to become the ultimate fry cook in Bikini Bottom.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 7:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. Left 4 Dead has been updated with a host of fixes, tweaks and new features, including enhancements to Versus mode for improved competitive play.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve has issued an update for its digital delivery service Steam, allowing users to surf the web via a simplified browser (Flash is supported). Activate your in-game overlay and a web tab will now be included in the options, which then opens the browser, although only offering basic functionality. Check out the
full notes for other update info.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. Tor Books announces the publication of Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne, a prequel novel introducing the reader to BioWare's brand new fantasy universe.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 12:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LocoRoco 2 further plunges you into a colorful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Guide your LocoRoco through the various worlds using a simple tilting and bouncing gameplay mechanic.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 11:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Game Informer's
February 2009 issue has the first details on Raven Software's new sci-fi shooter Singularity. Set on a small, unnamed island occupied by the Russians, Cold War tensions rise once again when a U.S. pilot discovers the horrific truth that became of experiments with element E99 in the 1950s. The game features mind-bending gameplay that not only has the player jumping through time, but using it as a weapon (let's see how well an armed enemy does when he's instantly aged into bones and dust!).
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 10:35 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. 14, 2009 @ 9:06 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. 14, 2009 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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505 Games announced that it is releasing icy survival horror Cryostasis, fast-paced monster FPS NecroVisioN and World War II strategy title Men of War under the 1C Company label on Feb. 20, 2009.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:24 p.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.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Using the Wii Remote, players will test their twitch skills as they battle through a retro-esque universe, familiar to the old generation and yet reinvented for the new.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Whether this is intentional or not, or whether the dates are set or mere projections, Activision Europe has released its upcoming titles release list revealing that Guitar Hero Metallica is scheduled for May, confirming the previously revealed Guitar Hero: Modern Hits for NDS. Indiana Jones: Scepter of Kings seems to be the full title for a new Indie game on NDS, PSP, PS2 and Wii. Other titles listed are Prototype, Monsters vs. Aliens and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, all scheduled for Q2.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of the original, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. While
last week the X360 edition of L4D received a client-side fix plugging various cheating exploits, Valve
confirmed that it is working on a patch for the PC version, which has been in the works for a while and turned out to be bigger than anticipated. While no details were revealed as to what exactly it will address, it is expected to be released this week.