by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In this arcade-style game you control one of the many attractive women to become the champion of beachvolleyball. You'll have to beat 32 other countries! You can also have lots of fun playing with and against your friends, support for up to 4 players.
by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday
rumors started surfacing that Brothers in Arms developer Gearbox Software was laying off people and that work on SEGA's co-op FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines had been halted. Upon inquiry Gearbox president Randy Pitchford stated that the Aliens game is not canceled, and while there were some layoff they are considered "transformative" and "talent" changes.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with GTA IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition comes with a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ultimate Band is an all new music experience giving gamers and music lovers of all ages the chance to realize their dream of becoming a rock legend when they build their own band or jam alone, fueled by the power of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. The Fortune’s Pack DLC adds new vehicles and new weapons to both the single-player and the multiplayer game.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally developed for the GamePark GP2X, Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles is the first new Dreamcast game to hit
Amazon in six years. Developed and ported into English by Yuan Works, it offers a lot of new features, new cut scenes, new Arcade Mode Danger Break system, and a new character: Mr. VMU!
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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7Million is a free to play MMO in the exciting world of spectacular heists, daring thieves and glamorous lady larcenists, featuring action filled puzzle games, cool, fully customizable characters and challenging missions – delivered in true style, of course.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. During the latest
On the Spot show it was revealed that Killzone 2 is scheduled for Feb. 17th, 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Input devices manufacturer Fanatec introduced the Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PC and PS3. Set to deliver an authentic car racing experience, the Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel is perfect for racing sim fans, Porsche aficionados and gamers of all speeds.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:43 p.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 Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:48 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. Only available as pre-order, the Collector's Ed. comes encased in an exclusive collector’s slipcase and is includes an exclusive graphic novel.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Fans who
pre-order at Play.com get unlockable in-game skins for the Prince and Elika, a 24-page Comic book, a DVD with soundtrack and bonus footage, all wrapped in a varnished metallic blue arabesque collector box set.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve is now offering Half-Life for just 98¢ in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the company's debut title. Launched 10 years ago today, Half-Life was greeted with overwhelming review scores (Metacritic of 96%), earned over 50 Game of the Year Awards, and birthed a franchise with over 20 million units sold to date. The special 10 year anniversary price is available via Steam until 12:01 pm PST on Nov. 21.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TikGames and Creat Studios announced a partnership between the two companies to deliver next-gen console games for download on the PS3's PlayStation Network, Magic Ball, Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom and Cuboid.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 12:37 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.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Celebrating the imminent release of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, the “Season of Street Fighter” will feature an assortment of Street Fighter-themed downloadable content packs, music inspired by Street Fighter, and newly revamped digital destination points for both the Xbox Live online games and entertainment network and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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More than 40% of all homes in the USA contain at least one video game console, adding up to serious demand for electricity.
A study by NRDC and Ecos Consulting on the energy use of game consoles reveals that they consume an estimated 16 billion kilowatt-hours per year, enough to power the city of San Diego for an entire year, while more user-friendly power management features could cut the nation's electricity bill by more than $1 billion per year.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The New Xbox Experience will give X360 owners a completely new experience that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV. Small Arms received an update to add Xbox Live Party support, while NinjaBee's A Kingdom for Keflings is the first avatar enabled city builder on XBLA.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wheelman will take you on a white knuckle thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A classic race against the clock, GTi Club+ is a completely updated and enhanced version of its popular GTI Club arcade game, and recreates the beauty of its French locale within a giant game map that is gradually opened as the player breaks certain records.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain.