by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games is offering
a bundle of 20 of its games for $59.99 (and an additional temp. $6 off), an otherwise $229.80 expense. Games included are Sid Meier's Pirates!, Railroad Tycoon 2 and 3, Bioshock, five X-COM titles, Civ. III, Civ. IV (+2 expansions), Civ. IV: Colonization. Freedom Force (+ expansion), Prey, Shattered Union, CivCity: Rome and Sid Meier's Railroads!.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Until Monday, all of GOG.com’s pinball games will be 20% off, that's four classic pinball games that pass the test of time for just $4.79 each. On top of that Crystals of Arborea and Ishar 3 are added to Ishar Compilation ($5.99), while Horrorsoft's 20 year old adventure game Personal Nightmare is $5.99 and Access Software's The Pandora Directive goes on sale for $9.99.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. An all-new turntable controller transforms players into DJs by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne, Obsidian's Alpha Protocol has you work your way up the ranks as rookie agent Michael Thorton to become a bona-fide super spy.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | 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. Steam is now offering Fallout 3 for $25 (50% off), unfortunately that does not include the DLC packs, which will be bundled in the Game of the Year bundle scheduled for release in Oct.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 7:45 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.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | 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 July 2, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. While we
already revealed that Battlefield 1943 is scheduled for release on XBL/PSN on July 9, 2009, EA officially announced it.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 5:27 p.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the 4th of July weekend around the corner, several of the digital download outlets are having their special week(end) deals early.
GamerGate is launching a new Daily Deal promo selling tons of games at 50 % off (Men of War, Civilization IV etc..) while Impulse is having a
Weekend Sale slashing prices on no less than 15 titles (ranging from $3.99 to $49.99) with a 10% pre-order discount on Street Fighter IV, a similar deal as on
Valve's Steam.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the past week, Square Enix has been
teasing about a new upcoming game, but the latest issues of Shonen Jump and Famitsu beat them to the punch in revealing Four Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden for NDS. A turn-based RPG that puts you in the role of a 14-year-old boy on a mission to rescue a princess from a wicked witch, Final Fantasy Gaiden no longer features a menu-based combat system but uses "charges"; you'll team up with others in a four-character squad customizable with a variety of weapons and armor.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Renegade Kid, known for Dementium the Ward and Moon, is not only working on a sequel to its horror/action game, but also has a second project in the works, Maximillian and the Rise of the Mutant Mudds. The new game is a platformer, where the player will use a waterpack to double-jump chasms and squirt enemies to death. It might be a download-only title to avoid expensive retail packaging costs.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 10:03 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 1, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grease will allow players to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. The game will take full advantage of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls and microphone, and the DS’s touch screen to create exciting gameplay for casual and family gamers eager to experience Grease in a new medium.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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I Heart Geeks! is the ultimate combination of humor and physics-based puzzles, featuring a tongue-in-cheek story and hip art style where the brainy geek overcomes the brawny (and bullying) jocks, winning the heart of the beautiful cheerleader.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic 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.
by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Puzzle Bobble Galaxy, known in North America as Space Bust-A-Move, is a match-three arcade puzzle game starring the Bub and Bob dinosaur brothers from the Bubble Bobble game. Players will embark on a magnificent adventure set in space as they help battle against powerful enemies who are trying to rule the entire universe.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 11:18 a.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 June 30, 2009 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a tactical role-playing game for XBL/PSN where two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. In a small town on their border is a simple church orphanage, home to young Tobias Martin. Caught in the tide of battle, Tobias and his comrades enlist to fight for peace - and revenge.
by Rainier on June 30, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde.
Last year, it was revealed that Gears of War would be getting three novels. The first installment, Aspho Fields, was released in 2008, and on July 28, 2009, the second novel, Jacinto's Remnant, will go on sale ($15).
by Rainier on June 29, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Semion Strogov, captain of the 4th department of the Soviet counterintelligence service called SMERSH, is back from his previous missions and must now participate in a series of even more complicated and exciting military operations under the code name Death to Spies: Moment of Truth.
by Rainier on June 29, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fast, frantic and mega-bloodbath first-person shooter, Dreamkiller takes gamers inside the dark and twisted nightmares of tortured souls possessed by unknown forces.
by Rainier on June 29, 2009 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aspyr Media invites gamers to discover amazing wonders that are hidden all around them with Treasure World, a first-of-its-kind explore-and-find experience that acts as a treasure detector, collector, creative canvas and community gateway.