by Geson Hatchett on Aug. 3, 2008 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. According to the
latest issue of OPM, EA will be in charge of porting Valve's FPS to PS3, much like it did with The Orange Box.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. 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 re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 8:27 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.
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 Aug. 1, 2008 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A stand-alone downloadable PSN adventure for both fans and newcomers to the franchise, Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty offers up to four hours of gameplay. With all new wrench mechanics and light and dark illumination puzzles, Ratchet must manipulate objects and use his wits in order to succeed in his quest.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battle Fantasia, developed by Arc System Works of Guilty Gear fame, is a 2.5D arcade fighting game like no other on consoles, thanks to its unique cast of fantasy-inspired characters, alongside a storyline and script that stays true to its Japanese heritage and manga roots.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.
by Ricardo Chimal on July 31, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Guy is a fast-paced and addictive classic arcade style game with simple controls. The game uses real-life aerial maps of various cities around the world, including Tokyo, London and Los Angeles. As the player, you are the last remaining hope in each of these cities to rescue mankind from the zombies roaming the streets.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode.
by Mark Melnychuk on July 31, 2008 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit sends the series flying into the future with a high-energy flourish. The game boasts graphics and visual effects only possible on the advanced next-gen hardware, while the online gameplay adds a much sought after dimension.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 8:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness: Grave Danger follows in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia with 4 player co-op gameplay, an all new polished look and a number of new/improved features. Based on fan feedback from the original every Zombie, Werewolf and Vampire has been recalled to square one.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GT 5 Prologue sports improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar. On August 1, SCEA will roll out an update adding new Gran Turismo TV content, as well as fixes in penalty judgments, more tire choices for Time Trial and improved collision physics between cars during online races.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced it will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 3:30 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. After EA's slew of delays yesterday, Ubisoft's update release schedule reveals that H.A.W.X. has been grounded until Q1 2009.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 1:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out a new v2.42 PS3 system software update, and while people were hoping for something regarding the promised Life with Playstation, this update only improves the playback quality of some PS3 and PlayStation format software.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets modern-day fortune hunter Nathan Drake on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Naughty Dog
revealed to IGN that you will be able to get 47 Trophies by finding treasure, doing hand-to-hand or gun combat, and one Platinum Trophy for getting all the other Trophies. Unfortunately these are not retroactive, so you'll need to replay the game.
by Rainier on July 29, 2008 @ 9:36 p.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 July 29, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday Activision revealing only a handful Vivendi titles would remain in its lineup, causing a frenzy by not mentioning the fate of such titles like WiC, WET, Ghostbusters, etc. Double Fine's Brütal Legend was also MIA, but today Tim Schafer issued a
very brief statement simply saying "Brütal Legend is fine." Activision dropping those high-profile titles does not mean they are canceled; they will most likely get picked up by another department (Sierra, Activision Value) or third party.
by Rainier on July 29, 2008 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on July 29, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.