by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic. While it was previously revealed inFAMOUs customers will get multiplayer beta access, it now seems that Qore subscribers (or people who sign up before May 15) will get access to that very same beta on June 3.
Military Madness is a new version of Hudson's classic turn-based strategy/combat simulation game, including an all-new graphical barrage, a regiment of new units, online co-op and vs. multiplayer and a platoon of other new features.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 3:44 a.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 May 5, 2009 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles. While Capcom has not officially set a released date yet, Marvel's latest financial report has it scheduled for June 29, 2009.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 10:19 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. The TCG features more than 180 game cards as well as more than 50 virtual reward cards redeemable for exciting items in the online game.
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wheelman will take you on a 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 May 4, 2009 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. It seems
the drama from a few months back isn't over yet, as
Variety reveals that Namco Bandai has formed a new internal dev team consisting of former Bottlerocket folks it recruited after yanking the project.
by Rainier on May 3, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SingStar Queen features 25 chart-topping tracks from the iconic pop-rock group including, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure etc., marking the franchise’s second foray into artist specific content.
by Thomas Wilde on May 1, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 12:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Creating the ultimate competitive go-anywhere racing experience, Fuel will have players competing across wildly different terrain and executing spectacular death-defying stunts as they race dozens of varied two and four-wheeled rides and explore this epic world on an unprecedented scale.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wideload Games' Texas Cheat 'Em is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win!
In Rogue Warrior, inspired by Marcinko’s bestselling novels and based loosely on his own military experiences, you play as “Demo Dick” Marcinko, where you are sent on a clandestine operation to disrupt a suspected North Korean ballistic missile program.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stormrise is a strategy title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. A
community update reveals that Creative Assembly will no longer support the game, and a second patch that was in development has been canceled "due to costs and risks associated with testing and certifying the new changes and features."
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighter featuring twelve, extraordinarily detailed, hand-drawn characters in true HD glory, each with unique “Drive” attacks that can turn the tide of battle instantly.
by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 9:16 a.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 29, 2009 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…
Terminator Salvation: The Videogame, developed by GRIN Studios, is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game.
by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games' Mafia 2 features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.