by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2010 @ 1:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
Demo
World Basketball Manager is a basketball strategy game that uses the same game-play principles as most soccer management titles. You create a manager profile and are hired as the general manager of a basketball club and it's your task to improve the team’s performance by analyzing the facts and making the right decisions.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Yay, the weekend again! We're going to kick it off in style with another concert. Bad Religion is in town again, so into the mosh pit we go once more.
No other plans apart from playing The Smurfs' Village on iPod, some Vindictus, Stronghold Kingdoms, and trying to stem the disturbing DVR tide, as the damn thing is filling up again at an alarming rate (70% and counting). We watched Stargate Universe and Psych, but with our bellies full of food, it didn't tale long before our eyelids became to heavy and ... lights out.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will allow players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo will offer demo versions of select video games for its WiiWare downloadable game service starting Nov. 22. Wii owners with a broadband Internet connection will be able to visit the Wii Shop Channel to access demo versions of WiiWare games without using up any Wii Points.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 4:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 4:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Natural Selection 2 is the next evolution in multiplayer action/strategy gameplay and will be targeted for both competitive and public play. New features include dynamically changing environments, a new resource model, flexible game scripting and modes, and new weapons, abilities and upgrades.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Section 8: Prejudice [ALL] - Mobility Trailer
- Splatterhouse [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- DarkSpore [PC] - Dev Diary Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 11:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, updated graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Plague of Heroes: Point of Orifice is a story driven co-operative epic where the team must work together to bring an end to the reign of the oppressive corporate regime.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Black Ops is set during the Cold War era featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that will go beyond the single-player story, as well as a two- to four-player co-op mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kingdom Under Fire II will offer an epic scale medieval fantasy war zone, much enhanced in every aspect from the previous versions, for gamers to conquer the Bersia continent with the new generation of heroes, and promises a shocking ending.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Fighters Uncaged delivers the excitement of real fighting competitions in addition to teaching players mixed martial arts techniques, delivering players an immersive total-body combat experience with the Kinect technology.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BattleBlock Theater is The Behemoth's upcoming third title for the Xbox Live Arcade. Having shipwrecked on a mysterious island you find yourself both betrayed by your best friend Hatty and captured by the locals. All of this is happening while being forced into deadly performances. This however, is just the start of your problems.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
I don't usually rant about the gaming industry, but as a PC gamer, it is increasingly frustrating to see developers neglect the platform.
Microsoft has been vowing to reignite its commitment to the PC for many years, first with Vista as a gaming platform (laugh) and then partaking in the PC Gaming Alliance (dead much?).
Yesterday Lionhead, a Microsoft studio,
felt the need to remind people that
Fable III for the PC is still in development, as if people had forgotten (how about we get
Fable II first?).
Fable III was supposed to be a simultaneous launch on X360 and PC, but now there's no date or any news on when to expect the PC version.
When big titles like
Halo 2,
Gears of War and
Fable III don't reach the PC until months or years after their initial release, people tend to lose interest and move on. Coming from the company that ought to be on the forefront of developing and publishing on its own platform, that is incomprehensible. Executives who wonder why the PC ports don't sell any copies are out of touch with reality.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 9:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
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 Nov. 17, 2010 @ 4:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Homefront is set ten years after the economic collapse of the United States and follows the American Civilian Resistance as they fight to reclaim their homeland from an oppressive North Korean occupation, featuring a personal, story-driven single player campaign and a full suite of multiplayer options.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Nexon America's multiplayer online fantasy game Mabinogi will be raising funds for
Starlight Children’s Foundation through a year-long sale of an in-game item, the “Starlight Scepter."
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Ghost Trick is a story of mystery and intrigue that blends fun logic puzzles with the world of the supernatural, making for an entirely new and unique experience in the handheld gaming space. Part adventure game, part puzzle game, Ghost Trick’s gameplay will challenge player’s brains while its distinct art elements and character designs will deliver the fun.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The popularity of darts has never been higher with major celebrities attending the major darting events, which is now seen as one of “The” nights out. Now nobody has to miss out with your very own darts tournaments at home with family and friends.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Yars' Revenge brings the legendary title to new artistic heights with an anime inspired art style and captivating narrative that expands upon the original story. The game also features local co-op gameplay, multiple endings, intense battles, and visually striking landscapes designed to appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers.
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 17, 2010 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Live and breathe as Ezio, now a legendary master assassin, in his struggle against the Templar order. Lead your own brotherhood of assassins and strike at the heart of the enemy, Rome.