by Rainier on March 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Two more days of GDC, and we're home free for a few more months until E3, not counting Wonder-Con in early April. Got a busy day ahead of us, and Saturday will probably be spent just walking around the exhibit, saying our goodbyes to people.
If we don't have too much catching up to do, we might see Green Zone this weekend, but our DVR is filling up quite nicely again so we might just plop on the couch and turn into potatoes.
Earlier this week, CrimeCraft finally received a major update, not only fixing a nasty virtual memory error that's been plaguing the game since beta, but also adding a new (huge and awesome) 32-player map and a feature for daily tournaments. It's a long overdue, but excellent, update (so far).
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 6:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A psychically empowered lagomorph battling unusual and fearsome villains can mean only one thing: Freelance Police Sam & Max are coming for a new series of monthly episodic games.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rare's favorite gung-ho future field operative finally gets the chance to relive That Thing With The Skedar on Xbox Live Arcade. Whether it's your first, second or tenth time facing off against the sly dataDyne Corporation and their allies, just be sure to keep a steady grip on your Falcon 2 as you prepare for infiltration.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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UFO: Aftershock follows directly from one of the endings of UFO: Aftermath, where the player agrees to hand over the Earth to the Alien scientists, who are trying to change the planet into a giant living organism.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Designed and written by the same team that brought you Dragon Age: Origins, the Awakening expansion pack offers a brand new area of the world to explore known as Amaranthine, featuring an epic story that will allow players to unravel the secrets of the darkspawn - and their true motivations!
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Might and Magic Clash of Heroes will take advantage of the next-gen consoles’ capabilities to increase its visual appeal and enrich the multiplayer experience. With a unique mix of RPG and an exceptional puzzle battle system, this upcoming release will give Might & Magic fans something to look forward to.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 12:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Shepherd's Crossing 2 is a full featured and in-depth farming simulation and strategy game. At its heart, the game is about the player living in a small town and communicating with the other villagers while raising livestock, harvesting crops, and building a farm.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 12:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fable III you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss. Lionhead confirmed that English actor and comedian
John Cleese will be featured in the game as the butler.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 12:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Supergiant Games is an independent game studio in the Bay Area formed by ex-EALA developers who quit their jobs in 2009 to move into a house together and make games. Supergiant Games, comprised of Amir Rao, Gavin Simon and Darren Korb, is working on a game for digital download platforms that its hopes to release in 2011.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 11:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Storm over the Pacific is a grand strategy game depicting the Pacific War in a wide historical context, providing a good variety of scenarios with several hours of gameplay. You can join any side of the conflict, leading Americans, the Japanese or a combination of any nations, as you enter into the heart of the Pacific War.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alganon is an upcoming fantasy-based MMORPG that allows thousands of people to play together in a virtual world that features a rich history dominated by commanding deities, powerful weapons and armor, deadly magic, epic quests, ancient places to discover, the utilization of detailed trade skills, and more.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Echoverse is a virtual world that will combine real life and digital life as players create their own echo in the universe, enabling a revolutionary array of commerce and entertainment opportunities.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 8:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Infront Motor Sports, Black Bean Games and Milestone have been tirelessly working together to inspect every corner of SBK09 to extract the best and to insert everything our players wanted for 2010 in order to deliver the best motorbike racing game ever made.
by Rainier on March 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Two days into the Game Developers Conference, and it seems that we're already exhausted. A quick little nap turned into a full night's sleep, not even hearing any of the alarms set to wake us up and get back to work. At least we feel refreshed this morning, I guess.
Now that we're running late, we'll skip the pleasantries and get right to it.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment announced the PlayStation Move motion controller for PS3, offering a motion-based, high-definition gaming experience. Concurrently with its launch, SCE will also release PlayStation Move sub-controller to be used along with the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 4:00 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:
- Just Cause 2 [PC] - Rocket Launcher Jump Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 3:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary. Exec. producer James Connelly
revealed that the video replay feature did not make it in the actual game, but since it was harder than expected, it will be included in a future DLC.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 11:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On June 17, 2010, during the E3 2010 show, the OnLive Game Service will be available for users in the 48 contiguous United States! By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive will allow games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Racers' Islands: Crazy Racers is a racing game featuring six different and unique islands serve as a background for the 20 tracks present in the game. Not only will you need driving skills, but you should also consider precision as the game allows the player to target precisely other players and adversaries with the Wii Remote while driving.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier features cutting-edge technology, prototype high-tech weaponry, state-of-the-art single-player and multiplayer modes, while going beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience. Oscar-winning duo Francois Alaux and Herve de Crecy are working on a
20-minute live-action film for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, similar to what was made for Assassin's Creed II, due out for the Christmas holidays. The $10 million project will act as a prequel of sorts, setting up the story about a squad of U.S. Special Forces.
by Rainier on March 10, 2010 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 6:18 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. While not revealing any specifics, Infinity Ward has revealed, by means of a
mock website advertising a cure for Mapathy (a state of indifference to the same old maps on has been playing for the last several months), that the map pack will debut on Xbox Live March 30.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 takes golf fans inside-the-ropes to experience the drama and emotion of tournament golf.