by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB Front Office Manager lets gamers do everything a real-life baseball GM can do to develop a team from Spring Training through a full MLB season, into the playoffs and the World Series. Using Major League teams and players, gamers will create their own fictional baseball universe and build their reputation into elite status.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combining the most exciting aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires for Xbox 360 and PS3 will make its North American and European debuts in 2009.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 23, 2008 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan!
by Reggie Carolipio on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 3:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.
by Alan Martin on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, featuring a custom-made video game engine built from the ground up. Players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. During the latest
On the Spot show it was revealed that Killzone 2 is scheduled for Feb. 17th, 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Input devices manufacturer Fanatec introduced the Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PC and PS3. Set to deliver an authentic car racing experience, the Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel is perfect for racing sim fans, Porsche aficionados and gamers of all speeds.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 7:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft had its Achievements since the X360's launch, and Sony has been playing catch-up ever since, giving developers the possibility of adding Trophies, but only recently are they getting implemented in PS3 titles. That is all about to change, as SCEA confirmed rumors from
earlier today that starting Jan. 1, 2009, games submitted for certification will require Trophies.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Topatoi is a refreshing blend of platformer and puzzle genres, combining the old school impact of the legendary titles like Bubba 'N Stix or The Lost Vikings with original and inventive gameplay mechanics.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Afrika is a next-gen game for the PS3 featuring faithful replications of much of Africa's flora and fauna. Currently only released in Japan,
yesterday's National Geographic Games division announcement revealed that it will publish Sony's nature themed photography game, albeit renamed as National Geographic: Africa, somewhere this month.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wheelman will take you on a white knuckle 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 Sanford May on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no load times, no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A classic race against the clock, GTi Club+ is a completely updated and enhanced version of its popular GTI Club arcade game, and recreates the beauty of its French locale within a giant game map that is gradually opened as the player breaks certain records.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall. Way of the Samurai 3 will feature over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.
by Alicia on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | 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 Jesse Littlefield on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 2:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots, and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers all over the world via PSN.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 7:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Yakuza 3 takes a departure from the first two games by moving from the gritty cityscape of Tokyo, to Okinawa, where Kiryu runs a center for orphaned children. The orphanage is on land that is owned by a mob boss who is under pressure from the government to sell the land, making life once again tough for Kiryu.