by Rainier on May 25, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an alternate past, steel, steam, and oil have become essential resources for the military forces of the age: gigantic steel colossi weighing several tons, steered by half a dozen men and women. These machines maintain the balance of power between the four largest empires. But machines require fuel – which is a scarce commodity.
by Rainier on May 24, 2011 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 12 is the latest installment on the hockey franchise, where you can play your way to super stardom in the revamped Be a Pro mode and experience the authentic action and energy of real life hockey with the Full Contact Physics Engine.
by Rainier on May 22, 2011 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Centipede: Infestation is a post-apocalyptic action experience that features run-n-gun shooting style gameplay with tower defense-style objects, paying homage to the original Centipede while bringing the brand into the 21st century.
by Rainier on May 20, 2011 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has kicked off a new campaign to promote its Xbox 360, offering student a free Xbox 360 4GB when they purchase a PC of $699 value or greater.
by Rainier on May 19, 2011 @ 3:58 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 2,800 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on May 18, 2011 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Serving as a prequel to the original indie sensation, Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE takes place during the Earth's final struggle against Mental's invading legions of beasts and mercenaries.
by Rainier on May 18, 2011 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo and Best Buy are collaborating to give 3DS owners customized, automatic wireless access at some 1,000 select Best Buy store locations nationwide beginning June 7, offering a variety of content via the built-in Wi-Fi functionality.
by Adam Pavlacka on May 18, 2011 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Editorials
If you were anywhere on the Internet this week, you've probably already heard the news about
Sony's "Welcome Back" program for PSN subscribers in North America. Sony is being quite generous with its offerings, but even so, smart gamers will want to maximize the value of the freebies. After all, why not get the best deal possible?
by Rainier on May 16, 2011 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dance Central is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists.
by Rainier on May 15, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Man, who knew watching TV was so tiresome? Being comfortable, cozy on the couch, snacking, and watching stuff sure makes you sleepy. However, before we dozed off, we managed to make a dent, checked out a few episodes of Bones, Kitchen Nightmares, Blue Bloods, Camelot, and Glee (thankfully, this is where I dozed off!).
At bat today: more of the same!
A big F**k You goes out to Fox network for canceling The Chicago Code, easily one of the best shows on TV right now. Obviously, nobody over there uses their brain.
The Event also got the ax over on NBC, but we were only watching that because we picked it up and wanted to follow the story. It was decent but nothing brilliant.
by Rainier on May 12, 2011 @ 7:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a co-op multiplayer Arcade Shooter that gives the player the ability to destroy thousands of giant bugs and turn an entire city to rubble in an unforgettable gaming experience built for replay.
by Rainier on May 10, 2011 @ 5:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional "rifts" that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.
by Rainier on May 9, 2011 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive announced it has lined up a range of titles for digital release on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network Games on Demand service in North America.
by Rainier on May 5, 2011 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment will provide complimentary enrollment in an identity theft protection program for PlayStation Network and Qriocity account holders in the United States only, while details on other territories are forthcoming but not available as of yet.
by Rainier on May 5, 2011 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GOG.com has rolled out its Spring Update, introducing a new and improved downloader, various improvements, as well as a private messaging system which allows you to contact other GOG.com users via the service itself.
by Rainier on May 4, 2011 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.
by Rainier on May 4, 2011 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.
by Rainier on May 2, 2011 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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White Knight Chronicles II is a fantasy role-playing game that seamlessly blends the interactive multiplayer co-op experience with the cinematic storytelling of a single-player RPG.
by Rainier on April 29, 2011 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a co-op multiplayer Arcade Shooter that gives the player the ability to destroy thousands of giant bugs and turn an entire city to rubble in an unforgettable gaming experience built for replay.
by Rainier on April 28, 2011 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Redbox announced it will offer video game rentals at more than 21,000 redbox locations nationwide in addition to its movie releases.
by Rainier on April 26, 2011 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Universe will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
by Rainier on April 26, 2011 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.
by Rainier on April 25, 2011 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence.
by Rainier on April 22, 2011 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Defenders of Ardania is set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing enemy units, Defenders of Ardania also allows players to take on the role of the attackers seeking to conquer the enemy base.
by Rainier on April 21, 2011 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Otomedius Excellent features classic Gradius-style, shoot-em-up gameplay that is complemented by a dazzling array of stunning visuals, as well as an improved upgrade system, exclusive downloadable content and thrilling local and online multi-player action.