by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Flock!, you take control of a UFO that has been given the challenge of herding farm animals to its mothership through a variety of puzzle-filled physics-based interactive levels, including corn fields, pastures and other “plushie”-like environments.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 11:36 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. Valve has released a free update for the X360 edition adding a host of fixes, tweaks and new features, including enhancements to Versus mode for improved competitive play.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 8:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. Gameplay enhancements in pitching, batting, fielding and base running promise to be user-friendly and enjoyable for rookies or veterans. New commentary and presentation provide the icing to this ultimate baseball experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 7:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix has signed an agreement with Valve to bring its titles to customers in North America via Steam on April 9, starting with SE's RPG The Last Remnant,
as we revealed yesterday.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2009 @ 6:43 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 Feb. 24, 2009 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ruffian Games announced a boost to their creative capabilities with the appointment of industry veterans Steve Iannetta (former Realtime Worlds and Midway) as Lead Designer and Ed Campbell (Realtime Worlds) as Senior Designer.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 6:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... The
Force-A-Nature double barrel shotgun will blow you sky high when hit in mid air, but it slow to reload and only packs two shells. If you are a true fan of the gun, then you can
order a t-shirt, or participate in the poll which items to unlock first...
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 4:58 p.m. PST | 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. Fallout 3 game designer Emil Pagliarulo will be the keynote speaker for the GDC09's Game Career Seminar.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 11:32 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 Feb. 23, 2009 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene. If you want enable the 3D mode in Skate 2, then go to the "Extras" option in the menu, type "strangeloops" and put on the 3D glasses (
thanks TXBX).
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom teased that it would unveil a new title through a trailer on Xbox Live, and keeping true to its word, Lost Planet 2 has been revealed. Using its multiplatform MT-FrameWork 2.0, LP2 will be told from the perspective of various Snow Pirate factions, unlike Lost Planet. Set 10 years after the original, a climate change has melted the snow covered landscape, and created new environments such as jungles. LP2 will feature co-op, turret toting Mechs and Gears of War 2-like portable cover/shields.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat. Game due in April, with demos coming in March ...
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 6:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory. Koch Media confirmed that TLR will require online Steam validation, indicating it will also be available as digital download.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of “steampunk,” where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 5:27 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 Feb. 23, 2009 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Fury Software's the third game in the Strategic Command series, WWII Pacific Theater, shifts the focus from Europe and into the steaming jungles and islands of Asia- Pacific. This version 1.01a hotfix corrects a Convoy calculation issue for surrendered Majors.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Beginning today, Xbox Live Gold members will receive deep discounts (25 – 50% off) each and every week on the hottest Arcade titles, Game Add-ons, Xbox Originals, and other great content. This adds to the incredible value Gold members already receive from their Xbox Live Gold membership.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA's Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. We are giving away free closed beta keys to the first 100 people who
enter the contest ...
by Sanford May on Feb. 21, 2009 @ 6:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. Gameplay enhancements in pitching, batting, fielding and base running promise to be user-friendly and enjoyable for rookies or veterans. New commentary and presentation provide the icing to this ultimate baseball experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2009 @ 6:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc...
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 2:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Disgaea 2 incorporates some of the same features it did in the original to retain its “Do anything & try everything” heritage while making radical innovations that include suggestions from game fans. The PSP edition will get extra content such as a new scenario, new characters and more ...
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.