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!
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin is an MMO freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect. Formerly owned by Webzen, Realtime Worlds has bought back the publishing license for APB.
by Brian Dumlao on May 22, 2009 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready for the return of some of Nintendo’s best-loved characters as Donkey Kong Jungle Beat has been added to the Wii’s New Play Control family, in which classic games are reinvented to take advantage of Wii’s unique motion sensing capabilities and new widescreen experience.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | 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. Valve has rolled out the Spy/Sniper update, and to celebrate is selling TF5 at 50% off, and is letting people who have not played the game yet try it out for free, all weekend long, with with no purchase obligation.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 11:34 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 May 21, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is a third-person perspective action game in which players experience different battles from the Star Wars universe, allowing players to engage in air, land and space battles or build troops and upgrade armies in a strategy-based mode. Players can use laser guns (i.e., blasters), explosives and lightsabers to destroy enemies, or participate in speeder bike chases.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An intriguing brainteaser challenging the whole family to shrewdly manoeuvre their hedgehog to victory. Jostling against the canniest critters in the garden players must dodge hazards, out-smart their friends and use cunning to race their hedgehogs home.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 11:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is the first Lord of the Rings game created specifically for kids and their families with accessible gameplay set in a friendly, colorful rendition of Middle-earth. Players assume the role of Strider and embark on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, offering authentic, action-oriented sword fighting, lancing and archery that all ages can play together.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | 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. To celebrate the Spy/Sniper update coming this Thursday, Valve is offering a free weekend of TF2, now available for pre-load with no purchase obligation. The last addition to the update is urine, inflicting more damage to enemies and doused fire on team members.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, such as the main character Avatar, back to fulfill his destiny. New multiplayer modes and maps offer a deeper Spellforce experience, both online and offline, by adding MMO-like features while preserving the richness of the Spellforce universe and its gameplay.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. has acquired the North American publishing rights for Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament for PSP, an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced in 2007, Left Behind II: Tribulation Forces includes well over 100 features, enhancements, upgraded graphics, and it resolves numerous issues that made its predecessor controversial.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. An all-new turntable controller transforms players into DJs by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.