by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 9:32 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 April 21, 2009 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports announced that the Wii editions of both Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and Grand Slam Tennis will be bundled with Nintendo’s new Wii MotionPlus accessory in Europe, While in North America, only Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 will be bundled.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean Games has signed a distribution agreement with Codemasters that will see a roster of its brought to market in key European territories including the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Central Europe as well as Benelux later on in the year.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 4:21 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 20, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new study by Iowa State University researcher Douglas Gentile revealed that 8.5% of American youths between ages 8 to 18 who play video games show multiple signs of behavioral addiction, skimp on homework, lie about how much they play, steal games or money to play more, and struggle, without success, when they try to cut back.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alternativa is a classic point & click adventure game based on the original sci-fi/cyber-punk script which is composed of a number of shorter stories that lead us through the lives of individual characters as well as the fictional world of the future. Centauri
revealed that the game is ready but Russian publisher Akella's internal issues are the reason the game has not been released yet.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Akella's naval RPG title Age of Pirates II: City of Abandoned Ships, developed by Seaward.ru, will combine compelling gameplay and wonderful graphics thus bringing a new experience to all the fans of daring sword duels and ship-to-ship combats.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a UK press event, Bethesda revealed that it is working on a new installment in the Fallout franchise. Developed by Obsidian (former Black Isle Studios, known for KOTOR II, Neverwinter Nights 2) on the PS3, X360 and PC, Fallout: New Vegas is not a sequel but a standalone game. Featuring the usual RPG elements, it's scheduled for 2010. It wasn't revealed whether the game uses the same engine as Fallout 3 or Obsidian's current project, Alpha Protocol, and fans hoping to get more info in the coming months might be disappointed, as Bethesda's Pete Hines told us that it is "highly unlikely" the game will be shown at E3.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco announced details of its expanded European operation, which has been established to provide direct routes to retail within the UK. Based in Bristol, Majesco Europe will oversee the marketing, distribution and sales of a product catalog with mainstream titles on handheld and consoles, with its first games due to launch in May 2009.
by Rainier on April 18, 2009 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-op gameplay of L4D casts four Survivors in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying Boss Infected mutants. The free Survival Pack adds a new Survival multiplayer mode as well as 2 complete campaigns for Versus Mode, and will be released next week on PC to coincide with the X360's
confirmed April 21st date.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games signed an agreement with Running With Scissors that will bring titles such as the classic POSTAL: Classic and Uncut, including the Special Delivery pack, to GOG.com, DRM-free and guaranteed to work on Vista and XP. The weekend special is the Stronghold and Stronghold: Crusader for $11.98.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Applied Research Associates has acquired Virtual Heroes, known for creating Advanced Learning Technology solutions for the healthcare, federal systems and commercial markets. Virtual Heroes has worked with Epic's Unreal Engine 3 on titles like America’s Army, Hilton Ultimate Team Play, and currently working on NASA's Astronaut: Moon, Mars & Beyond game.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Early U.S. sales of the new NDSi are ahead of those for NDS Lite, according to Nintendo's internal tracking numbers. In its first week, NDSi sold 435,000 in the United States, while the NDS Lite had sold 226,300 systems after the same amount of time on the U.S. market after its launch.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:09 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 April 16, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Fireteam Bravo 3 you lead a fireteam of friends on an action-packed military hunt for weapons of mass destruction and an ex-KGB agent, letting you join forces to tackle realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. Already revealed a few days ago, MTV Games confirmed the Limited Edition contents and the European bundle price.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Precursors, developed by Boiling Point's Deep Shadow, is a sci-fi action game that leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.