by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2009 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 2 - 4, 2009, such as Section 8, Raven Squad, Roogoo, and others...
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | 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 May 28, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that sales of Xbox 360 have passed the 30 million mark globally, an increase of 28% over 2008, with its Xbox LIVE community swelling to more than 20 million active members.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smoking Gun Interactive is collaborating with the award-winning writer Douglas Rushkoff for the story of it�s as-of-yet undisclosed new property. Rushkoff will work closely with the team at Smoking Gun, to develop story narratives across a range of media formats that can feed off one another and exist concurrently.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. You will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the NDS' networking features.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 5:43 p.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 May 27, 2009 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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iEntertainment announced that a brand new version of its MMO sim WarBirds 2009 has been launched with a significant product update including new aircraft, flight models, terrains, and many more new features!
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, Armada of the Damned is a new experience within the Pirates of the Caribbean universe taking place before the events of the blockbuster films. Players will take on the role of a pirate and embark on epic land and sea adventures.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Trinity Universe is a cross over RPG between characters from Nippon Ichi Software and Gust, developed by Idea Factory. Offering different story archs, Trinity Universe will feature two scenario's, Megami scenario and Maô scenario, depending on which publishers characters your prefer.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Interactive Studios
revealed that its Propaganda studio, known for Turok, is developing Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned, an open-world action/RPG title for PS3, X360 and PC. Not linked to any motion picture, Armada of the Damned features an all-new story that takes place before the movies, putting the player in charge of a new pirate facing moral choices, character building, and a supernatural world as you work your way up the ranks. The game will have you explore hidden coves, mysterious inlets and intriguing islands, travel on both land and sea, with ship-to-ship vastly different from similar titles.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take Two released its Q2 2009 results revealing that net revenue for Q2 2009 dropped from last year's $539.8 million (release period of GTA IV) to $229.7 million, driven by GTA IV DLC, MLB 2K9, GTA IV and GTA: Chinatown Wars (NDS), while last year's $98.2 million income dwindled to a $10.1 million net loss. More importantly Take-Two revealed it will be delaying Mafia II and Red Dead Redemption until the second half of fiscal 2010 (Nov. 1, 2009 - Apr. 30, 2010) to allow more development time, while BioShock 2 is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 30 in Europe and Nov. 3, 2009 in North America.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. Starting Thursday, May 28, fans can log onto Valve’s Steam digital distribution service, download Unreal Tournament 3 Black and play the game through the weekend free of charge.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Amaze Entertainment's Where the Wild Things Are, based on Maurice Sendak's children's picture book, is about the imaginary adventures of a young boy named Max, who is punished for making mischief by being sent to his room without supper. Max wears a distinctive wolf suit during his adventures and encounters various mythical creatures, the "wild things." Although just 10 sentences long, the book is generally regarded as a masterpiece of American illustrated children's literature.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Sumthing Else Music Works presents Resident Evil 5 Original Soundtrack featuring the original music score from the new generation of the fear-inducing video game series.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GearGrinder, previously known as Clutch, is a bone crash-ing action/arcade racing-game. Take full control of your power-ful truck, mounted with the most devastating weapons available, malicious mines and more nifty gadgets, and complete over 45 versatile and thrilling missions, leaving a trail of devastation wherever you go.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Screen Digest reveals that video games' rising share of audience consumption and reach will make it impossible for brands to ignore, predicting in-game ads will clock in at $1 billion by 2014.
by Rainier on May 25, 2009 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of OXM reveals that Square Enix plans to announce a new title at E3, Nier, an action/adventure beat-'em-up title described as a mix between Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry, currently scheduled for 2010. While details are still slim, Nier is set in 1930, where the game's protagonist is in search of a cure for his daughter.
by Rainier on May 25, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This week (until June 1) Good Old Games is selling a
Duke Nukem pack, including Duke Nukem 3D and Duke Nukem Manhattan Project, for only $8.98. If you already own one of the games from the pack, you'll receive a $1.50 discount on the other.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This weekend (until Monday, May 25) Good Old Games is having
a racing game sale where TOCA Race Driver 3, 1nsane and FlatOut are up for grabs at half the price. This means TOCA Race Driver and 1nsane will cost you only $4.99 each and FlatOut is only $2.99!