by Rainier on April 16, 2010 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date - complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world.
by Rainier on April 16, 2010 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last year, it has now been officially announced. Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!
by Rainier on April 16, 2010 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 50% off
Zombie Driver, Ceville, 60% off
Street Fighter IV, 25% off
Beat Hazard, while
VVVVVV drops 10% in price. When you pre-order
Amnesia: The Dark Descent you get a 25% discount, 10% off
The Whispered World and
Storm over the Pacific (as well as beta access),
Making History 2 gets you
beta access, while
Splinter Cell Conviction gets you
Splinter Cell or
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for free, and
Alpha Protocol nets you a fdree copy of
Space Siege.
by Rainier on April 16, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighting game that features all of the console modes-Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, and Story…in addition to the all-new Shop and Legion modes, where you control your own party of fighters in an attempt to conquer the world of BlazBlue.
by Rainier on April 15, 2010 @ 8:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with various markdowns (
WipEout HD,
Valhalia Knights 2, etc...),
Final Fight: Double Impact,
Sam & Max The Devil’s Playhouse Ep. 1 (also a demo), demo for
Skate 3, DLCs for
Magic Orbz,
Zen Pinball,
Hustle Kings,
PAIN, Dante’s Inferno,
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast,
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
Mimana Iyar Chronicle,
Monopoly,
Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro,
Sheep Defense, Sweet Reversi, and
Tonzurakko).
by Rainier on April 15, 2010 @ 7:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Built from the ground up to take full advantage of the power of PSP system, extensively optimized to deliver virtually non-existent load times, and boasting some of the most polished visuals and sounds found to date in a handheld RPG, Hexyz Force is the consummate gamer's game, the kind of experience and final package genre fans would make if they could call the shots.
by Rainier on April 15, 2010 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge expands on first title with signature special edition features such as HD graphics, a re-mastered musical score, full voiceover, and an in-depth hint system all return in the sequel. Plus, experience all new unique special edition features that let you interact with the world of Monkey Island like never before.
by Rainier on April 14, 2010 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
by Rainier on April 14, 2010 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In R.U.S.E. players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay.
by Rainier on April 13, 2010 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on April 13, 2010 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Tim McDonald on April 13, 2010 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The protagonist of the "Prison Break" game is Company agent Tom Paxton, who is sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield, a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber. The storyline runs parallel to the first season of "Prison Break."
by Rainier on April 12, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 follows Naruto Uzumaki and his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke, and enhances the fun and accessible battle system the series is known for by introducing four-player battles, an all-new adventure mode, and a brand new roster of powerful characters.
by Rainier on April 12, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Shuttle Mission Simulator is a simulation game that lets you experience the liftoff shakes and engines roar right from the Commander's or Pilot's seats. Perform mission procedures and perform variable-difficulty historical missions from STS-1, through secret DoD missions, and up to the recent ISS missions.
by Rainier on April 12, 2010 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having recently
left Infinity Ward, Jason West and Vince Zampella, creators of the Call of Duty franchise, announced the formation of a new development studio,
Respawn Entertainment, which will focus on creating state-of-the-art gaming experiences for global audiences.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 12, 2010 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infinite Space is an RPG that takes place in outer space and gives players the ability to control, build, outfit and customize more than 150 spaceships, offering over 200 characters and the ability to control multiple spaceships at any one time.
by Rainier on April 11, 2010 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.
by Rainier on April 10, 2010 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enlist the elite special forces unit in a new on-rail shooter for WiiWare. Grab your Wii Remote or Wii Zapper and take out enemies in a single-player mode or use the additional firepower of your friend in a multi-player.
by Rainier on April 9, 2010 @ 8:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 50% off
Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, Jagged Alliance 2: Gold, Wings of Prey, 60% off
Kane & Lynch Dead Men, 66% off
World War 2: Time of Wrath while
Gothic 3 Gold drops 40% in price. When you pre-order
Out of the Park Baseball 11 you get a 25% discount, 10% off
The Whispered World and Storm over the Pacific (and beta access),
Rig’n’Roll gets you a free copy of
King of the Road while
Splinter Cell Conviction gets you
Splinter Cell or
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for free.
by Rainier on April 9, 2010 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Leaf Valley is in trouble! The heartless Funland corporation is going to bulldoze the town and replace it with an amusement park unless its citizens can find a way to stop them! Players will need to grow crops, raise animals, and mine ores and gems to help save Leaf Valley and their family farm.
by Rainier on April 9, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Well that was not part of the plan. Sometime last night, I got sleepy, dozed off in my office chair in the middle of updates and what was supposed to be a quick nap ended up being an all-night snooze fest.
So, now that I'm all chipper, I'll get right to it ....
by Rainier on April 8, 2010 @ 9:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge expands on first title with signature special edition features such as HD graphics, a re-mastered musical score, full voiceover, and an in-depth hint system all return in the sequel. Plus, experience all new unique special edition features that let you interact with the world of Monkey Island like never before.
by Rainier on April 8, 2010 @ 6:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with various markdowns (
LocoRoco 2,
MotorStorm, etc...),
The Tester Ep. 8,
topatoi Bundle, demo for
2010 FIFA World Cup, DLCs for
LittleBigPlanet, Hustle Kings, Just Cause 2, Mega Man 10,
BUZZ! Quiz World (PSP), song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
King of Pool, and
Freekscape: Escape From Hell).
by Rainier on April 8, 2010 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.
by Rainier on April 8, 2010 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Whispered World is a classic point & click adventure game whisking the player away to a fascinating fantasy world. Sadwick is a young clown but often far from cheerful. One night, a strange blue creature speaks to him in a dream, and sends him on an adventurous journey.