by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2010 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ys Seven is the latest installment in the long-running Ys series which first debuted on PC in 1987. This is the first iteration to be built specifically for the PSP system, taking full advantage of the widescreen format and hardware for beautiful graphics and virtually no load times.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2010 @ 9:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has released its latest financial results announcing that Q1 fiscal 11 was lower compared to Q1 fiscal 10 due to a reduced title slate, which went from 10 major titles in Q1 fiscal 10 to six in Q1 fiscal 11. An updated release list was provided which revealed Need for Speed Shift 2 is in development, while Crysis 2 is being delayed.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2010 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever Dragon Ball Z fans can enter into high-impact two vs. two combat in Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team. Play solo or team up via Ad Hoc mode to tackle memorable battles in a variety of single player and multiplayer modes, including Dragon Walker, Battle 100, and Survival Mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2010 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of Spartan warrior Kratos combining intense action, an elaborate new storyline, stunning graphics, and depths of scale never-before-seen on the portable platform.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2010 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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God Eater Burst, an enhanced edition of God Eater (which is now canceled) with new modifications, enhanced gameplay, additional content and features, re-imagines the post-apocalyptic world with an original and dramatic story of human survival against overwhelming odds.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 1, 2010 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Z.H.P. is an all new IP developed by the same team that brought the Disgaea series. The game retains the same hardcore SRPG aspects of Disgaea, but with a deeper customization feature for the character and even more randomly generated contents in battles.
by Jesse Littlefield on Aug. 1, 2010 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an all-new story written by renowned comic book author Matt Fraction, Iron Man 2 will include familiar elements from both the movie and comic book universes, allowing players to truly feel the power of Iron Man with new destructible environments, epic enemies, and innovative hand-to-hand combat moves.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Our plans last night to see Salt went up in flames, as our friend canceled on us because she was under the weather. Since we're going to see the Scorpions tonight, our trip to the theater will have to be postponed until next weekend. Instead, we stayed home, ordered Chinese food, and watched
Invictus (Clint Eastwood movie with
Matt Damon and
Morgan Freeman).
In between CrimeCraft tournaments, which we have won for the past 3 weeks and counting, I have been playing a little bit of StarCraft II and must admit it has drawn me in. It's not the game itself but mainly the story and different characters. Good stuff ....
by Rainier on July 31, 2010 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, one of the most beloved strategy RPG titles of all time, is being reborn from the ground up, with reworked visuals and effects, a re-arranged soundtrack by the original composers, new character growth mechanics and a new Wheel of Fortune system that adds even more replay value to the game.
by Rainier on July 30, 2010 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmony of Despair takes vampire hunters on a chase to bring Dracula, the Lord of Darkness, to his eternal slumber. Designed by the producer of the legendary Castlevania series, Koji Igarashi, Harmony of Despair allows friends to play together via online co-op story mode or duke it out in Survival Mode to see who is the best vampire hunter.
by Adam Pavlacka on July 30, 2010 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.
by Rainier on July 30, 2010 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn your living room into a world-class stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or track-and-field arena. With Kinect Sports you're not only the star player, you are the controller — through the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360. See a ball? Kick it. Spike it. Even give it a little topspin. Kinect Sports features soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, track and field, and boxing.
by Rainier on July 29, 2010 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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101-in-1 Sports Megamix is a collection of one hundred and one addictive sports mini-games, featuring a range of all-time favorites like bowling, boxing, volleyball, tennis, basketball and some you may not recognize right away, such as caber tossing, traction kiting, capoeira, street luge, and more!
by Thomas Wilde on July 29, 2010 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deca Sports 3 will introduce 10 completely new sporting events, with support for the Wii MotionPlus accessory, as players will compete in springboard diving, indoor volleyball, giant slalom, racquetball, air racing, kayaking, lacrosse, logging, halfpipe and fencing.
In Persona 3 you lead a group of high school students with a dangerous extra curricular activity: exploring the mysterious tower Tartarus and fighting the sinister Shadows during the Dark Hour, a frozen span of time imperceptible to all but a select few.
by Rainier on July 28, 2010 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will transform online racing by bringing to life the adrenaline and intensity of high speed cop pursuits and changing the way that people connect and compete with their friends.
by Rainier on July 28, 2010 @ 7:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deca Sports 3 will introduce 10 completely new sporting events, with support for the Wii MotionPlus accessory, as players will compete in springboard diving, indoor volleyball, giant slalom, racquetball, air racing, kayaking, lacrosse, logging, halfpipe and fencing.
by Rainier on July 28, 2010 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this new installment in the Scooby-Doo franchise, Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Velma and Fred are on an all-new adventure to uncover the mystery behind a strange swamp girl and her peculiar cauldron of brew.
by Rainier on July 28, 2010 @ 8:41 a.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 July 27, 2010 @ 7:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 50% off So Blonde, Sam & Max Season 2, Simon The Sorcerrer 1-3, The Void 60% off Broken Sword 2-3, Ceville, Tales of Monkey Island, Nikopol, Secret Files 2, while Simon The Sorcerrer 5 drops 75% in price. Starting July 28th, anyone who purchases The Guild 2 Renaissance will receive 30% off any additional Guild titles for the week, while this weekend only Civilization 4 Complete gets 40-75% off.
by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Z.H.P. is an all new IP developed by the same team that brought the Disgaea series. The game retains the same hardcore SRPG aspects of Disgaea, but with a deeper customization feature for the character and even more randomly generated contents in battles.
by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, one of the most beloved strategy RPG titles of all time, is being reborn from the ground up, with reworked visuals and effects, a re-arranged soundtrack by the original composers, new character growth mechanics and a new Wheel of Fortune system that adds even more replay value to the game.
by Rainier on July 27, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA Jam revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA Jam gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, NBA Jam mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation. According to
a new ESRB listing, which has been pulled in the meantime, NBA Jam is also scheduled for release on PS3/X360, confirming an earlier
USK ratings approval.
by Rainier on July 26, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, an action-RPG title that will put you in control of individual units throughout a narrative-driven story campaign and in wide-scale online battles.
by Brad Hilderbrand on July 26, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ron Gilbert's RPG-Adventure game follows the thong-tastic adventures of a misguided hero named DeathSpank, a character that first appeared on Gilbert's Grumpy Gamer website in a series of animated comics he penned with long-time creative collaborator, Clayton Kauzlaric.