by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 15, 2009 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition combines the original Star Wars The Force Unleashed videogame with three new levels set in iconic Star Wars locales and a host of new costumes and character models. This special edition of the game will show players the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 15, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Starting next week, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and instant on HD video from Zune will be available on Xbox 360 consoles, transforming Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV with exclusive features custom-designed for the living room.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 11:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sporting over one hundred hours of gameplay, Record of Agarest War is an SRPG which invites players into a gorgeous, expansive world of hope and despair. Players will wage war against the evil forces of darkness, take a bride - actually, several brides - and extend their lineage through five generations!
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 4:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Undoubtedly fueled by the release of Modern Warfare 2 just days ago, Xbox Live has reached a new record of more than two million people on the service at the same time, while Time Magazine touted Project Natal as one of the 50 Best Inventions of 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Starting next week, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and instant on HD video from Zune will be available on Xbox 360 consoles, transforming Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV with exclusive features custom-designed for the living room.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In an original storyline developed exclusively for the game, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series, using his alien forms and their special powers in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2009 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Microsoft and Infinity Ward have teamed up to offer players a series of high-speed/low-drag
avatar items that help players show what kind of fans they are. Available items include a full “Ghost” outfit, a carriable UAV prop, and various clothing items that will rig out the hardest of hardcore players.
by Alicia on Nov. 6, 2009 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Poised to feature the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of WWE programming to date across multiple videogame platforms, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will introduce inspiring creative and online freedom, significant franchise improvements and a comprehensive roster of today’s most prominent WWE Superstars and Divas.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2009 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCAA Basketball 10 brings the emotion, intensity, and spirit of college basketball by capturing every detail in the stadium, from cheerleaders and mascots to wild crowds and real NCAA Basketball announcers, while refining and improving last year's core gameplay functions, adding more depth to the ‘styles of play’ and ‘set your tempo’ features.
Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Diner Dash will let players take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons to take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed. Servers looking to play with co-workers can join with up to seven other players in multiplayer across four diners in Team Dash or go 1 on 1 in head-to-head mode.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 2, 2009 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.
by Brian Dumlao on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:15 a.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 the world's most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2009 @ 8:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2009 @ 6:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CSI: Deadly Intent is an all-new experience with cases written with CSI show writers, a new rendering engine allowing for more realistic graphics, and enhanced character acting and lip sync with the voices of the actors from the show, including newcomers Ray Langston (Laurence Fishburne) and Riley Adams (Lauren Lee Smith).
Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies. The X360 version has not been heard of since the game's announcement, but Koch Media and Focus confirmed that it is coming.
by Mark Melnychuk on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes allows players to fight as both Jedi Knights and Clone Troopers through over 30 unique missions, all created incorporating the same ground-breaking, stunning visual style from the TV series.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft released its quaterly financial results, revealing revenue of $12.92 billion, a 14% decline from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share dropped 25%, 18% and 17%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period. However, its Entertainment and Devices division profits nearly doubled (from $159 million to $312 million), fueled by a 50% profit increase from Xbox Live and titles like Halo 3: ODST.
MagnaCarta 2 introduces an original new storyline driven by intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal and the ultimate question of choosing one's own fate. Players are immersed in the world of the Lanzheim Continent, a conflict-ridden land deeply divided by a fierce civil war.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA Live 10 is bringing a renewed focus to the franchise with innovations to the core gameplay and new online game modes. The Dynamic DNA service, driven by Synergy Sports Technology, will make a return, with significant improvements allow ing players to connect their game to the NBA season like never before.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Band Hero, you can come together with family and friends to ascend the virtual stage and rise to fame, bringing you a new genre of music focused on today’s hottest top-40 hits and classic anthems that everyone will know. A playable demo is available on Xbox Live featuring three tracks (Finger Eleven's Paralyzer, Katrina & The Waves' Walking on Sunshine and Taylor Swift's Picture to Burn) and two modes (Party Play / Sing-Along)
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 15, 2009 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Axel & Pixel is a point-and-click adventure game in which players guide an artist and his dog through surreal and abstract environments. Sam & Max are on the job again in Season Two brimming with crime-fighting adventure and chaos. Structured like a TV season, each of the five episodes has its own self-contained plot while together they form part of a season-long mystery.