by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Military Madness is a new version of Hudson's classic turn-based strategy/combat simulation game, originally released on the TurboGrafx-16, which includes an all-new graphical barrage, a regiment of new units, online co-op and vs. multiplayer and a platoon of other new features.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 28, 2009 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.
by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943, using DICE's Frostbite engine, takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising 2 is set several years after the infamous zombie invasion of Willamette. Unfortunately, the zombie virus was not contained at the conclusion of Dead Rising, spreading unchecked throughout the United States and DR2 depicts a country where zombie outbreaks continue to strike. During his GDC presentation Capcom lead character artist Izmeth Siddeek revealed that the game could handle 6,000 characters on screen, when multiple players are involved, indicating the game will have multiplayer.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 27, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | 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 March 26, 2009 @ 6:53 p.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…
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including "Curving Bullets" and "Bullet Explosion," as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time will continue to bring the experience of playing your own computer generated animation movie. Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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System 3's SuperCar Challenge is a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills, heralding the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel (Ferrari Challenge) in every way.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:17 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.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diner Dash will come to life in 3D when players have the option to take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons, take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Resistance 2 DLC and v1.50 patch will be available on March 26, 2009, The multiplayer map pack includes three new maps ($5.99), and six new character skins will cost ($0.99/each). The v1.50 patch brings back the Meltdown multiplayer mode from the original Resistance, adds a new co-op difficulty level, improves the online experience, and includes a bunch of other tweaks and fixes.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crytek's CryENGINE 3 is the first development platform that is also next-gen-ready, with scalable computation and graphics for all major upcoming platforms.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frantic and fun, Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There's a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it's going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strength of the Sword is a 3rd person, fast paced, action beat ‘em up set in a fantasy realm. The player will take control over Strahil which is the main character in the game. Strahil is the former leader of the “Upper Kingdom” and the victim of a mean plot that led to his imprisonment in a dark cave.
by Reggie Carolipio on March 25, 2009 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering an original story line and an off-the-wall cast of characters, D3Publisher's third-person shooter Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard parodies some of the most beloved genres of games and pop culture.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed that Namco Bandai is bringing Katamari Damacy to the PS3 in full 1080p glory. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, Katamari Damacy Tribute will not only dramatically increase the amount of objects in the world, but will also feature a new black-and-white stage, new game mode, and the ever-popular soundtrack, with tunes from Leah Dizon, YMCK and Everlasting Love.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 7:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including "Curving Bullets" and "Bullet Explosion," as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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R.U.S.E. is a strategy game in which the players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the game play.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, developed by Guilty Gear studio Arc System Works, 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 Adam Pavlacka on March 24, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.