by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCSoft announced a great reason for fans to celebrate the five year anniversary of Lineage II. Gracia Final, the upcoming free expansion to the legendary Lineage II franchise, will be bringing players a brand new continent, refined PvP combat and arenas, expanded clan features, territory wars, and more.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie is a platform/action-adventure hybrid by Rare, originally and published by Nintendo in 2000 for the N64. Ported by 4J Studios, Banjo-Tooie sports minor graphical refinements, increased screen resolution, and will implement the Stop 'N' Swop feature.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darkness Within: The Dark Lineage is a sequel to last year's horror/thriller adventure game Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and greatly inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. In The Dark Lineage Howard E. Loreid discovers his own horrible past is connected with the madness that is about to swallow him.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Duke Nukem Forever is the long-awaited follow-up to 1997's Duke Nukem 3D. While details are slim, longtime Duke voice actor Jon St. John returns, as well as music composed by Jeremy and Julian Soule. We're still waiting for an official announcement, but 3DRealms'
George Broussard revealed that it has reached a new milestone this week, with 71 more tasks to complete from the original 800-900.
by Richard Poskozim on April 15, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the feature film adaptation of the best-selling Cornelia Funke novel, Inkheart is the story of Meggie, a young girl whose father has a secret magical ability; he can bring book characters to life simply by reading the story aloud! It sounds like a wondrous gift, but evil lurks within the pages of a rare children’s fable…
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. Gamestop's Limited Edition Bundle ($249.99) includes the game, a Höfner Bass controller, The Beatles branded Rock Band drums, microphone and stand, and additional special content.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scratch DJ Game has filed legal action against Activision and 7 Studios and its CEO Lewis Peterson, alleging that Activision has engaged in intentional interference with contract, breach of contract, conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets obtained from Genius to purchase 7 Studios, developer of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii MotionPlus redefines game control by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Because GameStop seems to have
broken the street date on DemiGod, Stardock decided to offer the game on Impulse ahead of its official launch.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year, Microsoft added Netflix streaming movie support to the Xbox 360, and earlier this year revealed that over one million Netflix users are currently using the service through their consoles. A new job listing, however, seems to indicate that Netflix won't be exclusive to the Xbox 360 for much longer, as it is looking to recruit an engineering leader with deep experience developing and testing media-rich applications on current-generation gaming consoles. This seems to substantiate recent rumors that Netflix would be coming to the PS3 and Wii.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Do you find there are too few hours in the day to run a household, hold down a job and fit in a workout? Or, are you just getting bored of the same old fitness routine? EA Sports Active is a new customizable and personalized fitness product that will get you motivated to move in the comfort of your home.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Promising to revolutionize the fighting genre, Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science to the video game world. The action inside the ring will be faster than ever, delivering a true representation of the sport's incredible speed, accuracy, timing, and power.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them. Originally scheduled for June, SCEA revealed it will now be ready on May 26, 2009.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In I Love Beauty: Hollywood Makeover players style the stars as they select the most stunning outfits, accessories and the perfect makeup for all of the glamorous events around Hollywood.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Danish developer Deadline Games, known for the Watchmen: The End is Nigh game, is facing financial difficulties, according to
a recent interview. CFO Christian Pedersen-Bjergaard revealed that at last month's GDC, Deadline Games tried to find a publisher for its title,
Faith and a .45, but so far, the project has not been picked up. According to Pedersen-Bjergaard, the company needs a new project soon to avoid bankruptcy and being forced to shut down.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earthrise, Bulgaria based indie developer Masthead Studios' debut title, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction MMO.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 13, 2009 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rhythm Heaven puts the music in your hands and some rhythm in your life. Let the music move you as you tap and slide your stylus on the touch screen, as natural as tapping your finger to music, to the beat of more than 50 musical rhythm games.