by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 6:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on Oct. 26, 2009 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Football Manager Handheld 2010 will include a host of new features, which will enrich the portable management experience.
by Sanford May on Oct. 25, 2009 @ 1:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining the perfect blend of arcade and simulation basketball along with a host of unique mini-games, NBA 10 The Inside delivers an engaging NBA experience with quick action and fluid gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cho Aniki Zero gives players the chance to take part in an epic struggle alongside heroes Idaten and Benten as they blast through the muscle-bounded forces of Emperor Balzac II. Cho Aniki Zero brings manliness back to the old-school shoot-em-up genre and, warps it to another dimension of sights and sounds.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2009 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mimana Iyar Chronicles blends the traditional RPG elements of vast map exploration and treacherous dungeon spelunking. Engage in fast-paced battles in a quasi-3D environment where you control the character’s movement and actions, and strategically command your party to turn the tide of battle.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. titles are always hard to find at retail, and is now offering a number of titles from its PSP library as digital download via PlayStation Network: Crimson Gem Saga, Hammerin' Hero, Yggdra Union, Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament, R-Type Command, and Riviera: The Promised Land.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2009 @ 5:17 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 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 Rainier on Oct. 23, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spice Road is a trading and city management game. A rich plot drives the single player campaign, and a sandbox mode, easy to mod data tables and lua scripting lets the play continue beyond the campaign.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the distant past, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is a single-player focused tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios. New features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Trine, demos for
Ratchet And Clank Future: A Crack In Time,
Critter Crunch,
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast, DLCs for
FIFA 10,
Lumines Supernova,
Way of the Samurai 3, song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
Rock Band (Unplugged); and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
Liberty City/Vice City Stories, The Warriors,
Lemmings,
Undead Knights,
The Secret Saturdays,
Marvel Super Hero Squad, and a slew of others), and some
PSOne classics (
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee/Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus).
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to become the No. 1 assassin once again.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few months ago, Shadow of Destiny, known as Shadow of Memories in Europe, is a tale of choices and their effect on others, a mix of puzzle-solving and exploration. You play as Eike, who is murdered and awakens in limbo, somewhere between life and what lies beyond. Eike will visit 1980, 1902 and medieval times, and the methods he uses to avert his death will have a domino effect on those he meets.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 4:21 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. After proclaiming the game to be an X360/PC exclusive on numerous occasions, Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said in
a recent interview, "there's always hope."
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2009 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vempire (Vampire + Empire) is a casual puzzle game with added strategy. It is more than a classic “match three” type of game. The player will be able to collect artifacts, summon minions and collect powers to be used during the levels.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 8:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announces that the Need for Speed franchise has surpassed 100 million units sold life to date, driven by the newest Need for Speed SHIFT release, making it the best-selling racing brand in the gaming world.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prison Break: The Conspiracy is an action adventure game where you play Company agent Tom Paxton, sent to the Fox River State Penitentiary to find out why Michael Scofield (the hero of the TV series), a man without a previous criminal record, became a bank robber.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Rangers 2: Reboot is the enhanced version of the multi-genre computer adventure Space Rangers. Besides being packed with new text quests, galaxy map sectors and new graphics, the game now offers all planetary battles in full 3D.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2009 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kalypso Media confirmed that the Space Unlimited Compilation will be releasing this week in Europe, which bundles four bestselling titles; Sins of a Solar Empire, Galactic Civilizations II Ultimate Edition and sci-fi action games Star Assault and Darkstar One.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tickets are on sale for PAX East 2010. Spawned from the Seattle-based PAX Prime, this festival is bringing its unique celebration of gaming community and culture to Boston with an East Coast flavor. The show will take place Friday, March 26 – Sunday, March 28.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spot The Differences! is the most complete difference game with 240 scenes, 4 levels of difficulty, and 4800 differences to spot! It offers a journey through odd and attractive scenes on various themes, and 3 game modes are available.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SpongeBob's Truth or Square features a unique and never-before-seen shape-shifting capability that will allow players to transform SpongeBob into zany objects, while filled with action-packed gameplay and numerous stimulating puzzle solving challenges.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced that throughout October, each day there will be a “JoWood Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 50% off. Similar to Valve's THQ week, all its games are now 50% off from Oct 19th-25th. This weekend Warhammer 40k Dawn of War Ultimate is 50% off (starting Thursday Oct 22nd), snag ArmA 2 for half off (starting Friday Oct 23rd), or pick up Ëuropa Universalis III Complete for 9.99 Only (starting Friday Oct 23rd). When you pre-order Football Manager 2010 you'll get 20% off and receive OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast for free with 3,000 bonus Blue Coins and a price guarantee, Torchlight gets you 10% off and 250 bonus Blue Coins with a price guarantee, while Tropico 3 not only gets you a 10% reduction but also 250 extra Blue Coins with price guarantee and pre-load.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2009 @ 10:57 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.