by Rainier on March 11, 2009 @ 8:40 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 Dustin Chadwell on March 11, 2009 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MLB2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. Gameplay enhancements in pitching, batting, fielding and base running promise to be user-friendly and enjoyable for rookies or veterans. New commentary and presentation provide the icing to this ultimate baseball experience.
by Rainier on March 11, 2009 @ 6:50 a.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 March 10, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Splash Damage announced that it has recruited Killzone 2 Lead Level Designer Neil Alphonso, who will now be in charge of its team of Level Designers and will direct their efforts for our new (and still unannounced) title with Bethesda Softworks.
Earlier Splash also snagged Lionhead's lead designer on Fable II Richard Ham for the same project.
by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic Studios' Saboteur will feature an open-ended world. Mixing regular first-person action with stealth, you, as a member of the French La Resistance, have to free Nazi-controlled zones. Reminiscent of Schindler's List, these zones will be displayed in black and white, but once successfully liberated, become colorized.
by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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White Knight Chronicles, developed by Rogue Galaxy/Dark Cloud studio Level 5, is all-new PS3 exclusive fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG, with a key differentiating element of a transforming hero, you can play solo, or in a group of up to 4 online.
by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. The Ultimate Edition includes extensive array of exclusive bonus content. While a demo is in the works, the developers are also planning new maps, missions, units, with the first 3 new skirmish maps for both offline and online play to be available shortly after launch.
by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set across 6 classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a 3rd person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, delivering humor and bloody zombie violence in copious amounts!
by Rainier on March 9, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set across 6 classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a 3rd person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, delivering humor and bloody zombie violence in copious amounts!
by Rainier on March 9, 2009 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rage is set in post-apocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits earth and wipes out civilizations, RAGE is is an all-new take on the first person shooter, developed using id Software's new Tech5 engine. In
a recent interview id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead confirmed that Rage is no longer expected this year, but currently set for 2010.
by Rainier on March 9, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 8, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE Legends of WrestleMania is poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the '80s and '90s.
by Rainier on March 7, 2009 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A few weeks back Disney Interactive's Black Rock studio dropped hints that it was working on a new racing title to follow up on last year's PURE. While there has not been any official announcement yet, the first footage has been released, and from the look of it Split Second will be a mix between Burnout and GRID, very promising.
by Rainier on March 7, 2009 @ 1:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.
by Rainier on March 6, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mars is a Sci-fi RPG action game that innovatively merges character development and light and rythmic fights. it takes you on a journey deep into an original futuristic universe and presents you with scenarios dealing with difference, racism and environment.
by Rainier on March 6, 2009 @ 6:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
Earlier this year we reported a patch was in the works, scheduled for in the next few weeks, and now we have the details...
by Rainier on March 6, 2009 @ 12:26 p.m. PST | 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 6, 2009 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | 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 Rainier on March 6, 2009 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | 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.
Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.
by Rainier on March 6, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PST | 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 March 5, 2009 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Recently pushed into Ubisoft's 2009-2010 lineup, I Am Alive is an edgy new survival-adventure intellectual property, where players will be challenged to think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them. Ubisoft has moved the development of I Am Alive away from Darkworks (known for Cold Fear, Alone in the Dark) to its Shanghai studio.
by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MTV Games has signed an agreement with Apple Corps, The Beatles license holder, to develop 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, with tracks from their first album (Please Please Me) all the way to Abbey Road.
by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 12:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. This 3rd MGO expansion pack features a vast amount of new content - including new maps, special characters, new gear and more.