by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Plants vs. Zombies is an all-new action-strategy game from PopCap, known for Bejeweled and Peggle! Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants!
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This weekend Good Old Games are encouraging everyone to try out two great titles from Ascaron Entertainment:
Sacred Gold and DarkStar One. Only this weekend, everyone can get them with a 25% discount — that's $7.49 each!
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armada Music, Cloud 9 Music and Foreign Media Games are collaborating to develop Armin van Buuren: In The Mix, allowing players to experience for themselves what it is like to be a DJ like Armin, mixing electronic dance music and interacting with the audience.
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | 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. The Broken Steel DLC lets you continue the adventure past the main quest by joining the ranks of the Brotherhood of Steel and ridding the Capital Wasteland of the Enclave once and for all.
Earlier this week, Bethesda released the DLC on Xbox 360 and PC, but unfortunately a Games for Windows-related issue broke the release, which has now been fixed.
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Death Road is a futuristic racing game reminiscent of titles such as the classic F-Zero or the more recent WipeOut series.
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced their weekly deals for the week of May 7-10, 2009, selling Anno 1701 at 50% off, while MotoGP 08 costs 75% less. Also if you pre-order Battlestation Pacific ($49.95) you get Battlestation Midway for free!
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 5:35 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 7, 2009 @ 4:51 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 May 7, 2009 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aspyr Media invites gamers to discover amazing wonders that are hidden all around them with Treasure World, a first-of-its-kind explore-and-find experience that acts as a treasure detector, collector, creative canvas and community gateway.
by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is set to once again revolutionize how consumers interact with music by releasing three new titles this fall, DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero. The slate will transform the way consumers enjoy and engage with music by offering the largest variety of music genres, innovative technologies and new social entertainment experiences.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It was only yesterday that 3D Realms celebrated Wolfenstein's 17th birthday, but today is an entirely different story. According to
various sources online, one of the pillars of gaming has shut down, and all employees have been let go. Once called Apogee, 3D Realms has been responsible for some of the most classic of games, like Rise of the Triad, Commander Keen, and pioneer of the FPS genre in general with Duke Nukem/Wolfenstein 3D. While there is no confirmation yet, former 3D Realms employee Charlie Wiederhold, currently at Infinity Ward working on Modern Warfare 2,
says the rumor is 100% true and confirmed.
UPDATE: Deep Silver issued a statement saying that Apogee is not affected by the situation at 3D Realms, and that development on the Duke Nukem Trilogy is continuing as planned.
UPDATE 2: 3D Realms' Joe Siegler has
officially confirmed the shutdown, while Take Two stated it was no longer funding the Duke Nukem Forever development, but retains the publishing rights.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ released its financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2009 revealing that net sales were down about 20% (from 2008's $1,030.5 million to $830.0 million) while net loss ballooned from last year's $35.3 million to 2009's $431.1 million. Sales were driven by the newest WWE title and Dawn of War II. Looking ahead THQ plans to release a slew of titles, including new installments in the MX vs. ATV, SpongeBob, and Pixar's Cars franchises, as well as three titles to be announced.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the 2009 edition of the E3 Media & Business Summit a month away Capcom has revealed its lineup of titles it will have on display during the show. Two additional titles will be revealed at the show, while other titles shown are: Dark Void (PS3/X360/PC), Lost Planet 2 (X360/PC), Dead Rising 2 (not public), Spyborgs (Wii), Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles (Wii), Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (PSP), Marvel vs Capcom 2 (PSN/XBLA), Fate Unlimited Codes (PSP), Street Fighter IV (PC), Bionic Commando (PC), Mega Man Star Force 3 (NDS), and Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil (Wii).
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | 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 May 6, 2009 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Welcome to the army, Maggots! As a newly-enlisted cadet, your brain will be challenged by the toughest Drill Sergeant around, to see if you are worthy to wear the camouflage, or if you should crawl home like a Princess.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games will unleash the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, a value-packed compilation that combines all previous Gears of War 2 Game Add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War is an action game where hero Marcus Fenix is rescued from prison by a small group of elite soldiers to save planet Sera from an invasion of aliens known as the Locust. Coming off the recent The Dark Knight success, Legendary Pictures has jumped on the Gears of War train to
co-finance/produce the project. The Gears of War movie was
picked up by New Line Cinema last year, said to be
directed by Die Hard 4's Len Wiseman, and currently
scheduled for 2010. Screenwriter Chris Morgan
revealed a draft of the script has been finished and "It's looking incredibly good.”
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 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA released its preliminary financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2009. While sales were up 15% over the past year, its losses nearly doubled to a little over $1 billion. Franchises like FIFA 09, Madden NFL 09 and Need for Speed Undercover sold over 5 million copies, Spore surpassed 2 million units sold while its Q4 sales were driven by Skate 2, Rock Band 2, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, Left 4 Dead, etc. During the investors conference call, EA CEO John Riccitiello stated that he expects the current hardware cycle to be extended, as indications are that there is no "rush" to develop new hardware.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the 2009 edition of the E3 Media & Business Summit a month away SEGA has revealed its lineup of titles it will have on display during the show. While there will surely be more announcements and titles revealed, SEGA will have Alpha Protocol, Bayonetta, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Planet 51, The Conduit, and Vancouver 2010 on the show floor.
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 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Robocalypse: Beaver Defense will offer madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction in a tower defense-style game. Set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, players will need to create and strategically position static and mobile defenses to stop the waves of enemies that are intent on destroying the player's HQ.