by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2010 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited is a free digital upgrade that makes DDO Unlimited the world’s first free-to-play MMO to offer the quality graphics and robust features previously only available in premium subscription based-games.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 5:50 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2 [ALL] - Quotes Trailer
- Miner Wars [ALL] - Ice Corridor Trailer
- WH40k: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising [PC] - New Multiplayer Units Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Treasure Co.'s Sin and Punishment 2 is the sequel to its 2000 N64 railshooter, which was finally released outside of Asia last year on Wii's Virtual Console. In Sin and Punishment 2 it's your job is to aim and fire at enemies, sidestep, roll, jump, or double-jump to avoid attacks and obstacles.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 2:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 75% off Majesty 2 The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, 50% off Winter Challenge and Aztaka, 15% off Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943, 60% off Batman Arkham Asylum and 40% off Spellforce. A slew of pre-order specials for
M.U.D. TV,
Battlefield Bad Company 2, as well as various
Assassin's Creed II and
Dragon Age Origins bundles.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, an action-RPG title that will put you in control of individual units throughout a narrative-driven story campaign and in wide-scale online battles.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Yakuza 3 takes a departure from the first two games by moving from the gritty cityscape of Tokyo, to Okinawa, where Kiryu runs a center for orphaned children. The orphanage is on land that is owned by a mob boss who is under pressure from the government to sell the land, making life once again tough for Kiryu.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 11:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
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 Feb. 25, 2010 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Skate 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other's careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new Skate School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to "kill it" in the game.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
Patch
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 Feb. 25, 2010 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Announced in 2007, The Scourge Project, powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3, is a story-driven 3rd person shooter built from the ground up for co-op squad play, where up to 4 players each experience a personal story, whilst playing together as a squad.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 8:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Atari is bringing back a franchise that helped catapult the company into an international household name with the 30th anniversary edition of Missile Command. The new version has been updated with enhanced features such as powerups, new enemies, upgrades, and an entirely online multiplayer co-operative gameplay option
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 7:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Set 25 years after the events of the original game, Supreme Commander 2 begins with the assassination of the newly elected president of the Colonial Defense Coalition. The CDC members – the United Earth Federation, the Order of the Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation – deny involvement, blame each other, and a galactic war ensues!
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 7:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Building upon its reputation for immersion and unparalleled delivery of the baseball experience, as well as the addition of several new key features and enhancements, MLB 10 The Show is poised to continue the franchise's reign as the premier MLB licensed game on any platform.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 6:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 6:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Order Of War: Challenge is a multiplayer stand-alone add-on, packing even more intense World War II real-time strategy action. With 6 extended modes, 12 unique maps, and hundreds of units under player control Order Of War: Challenge gives players a battlefield experience of epic scale.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. For the first time in a music video game, master tracks from heavy metal band Black Sabbath are hitting center stage, in addition to 30 Seconds To Mars, Breaking Benjamin and Third Eye Blind
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
History Egypt: Engineering an Empire allows players to build their own empire from the foundation to the height of its power. Acting as the leader of a territory from the Egyptian Empire, players manage all aspects of its rise, from economic growth to political power, the development of armies, and expansion into other regions by methods such as war and diplomacy.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 5:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
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 Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
Interviews
Metroid: Other M looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past.
by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
Previews
Metroid: Other M looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past.
by Brian Dumlao on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
It's time for an all-action helicopter game that puts you in the cockpit for high-speed aerial combat over volatile action in the Pactific. In Pacific Liberator, you’ll be thrown into high-flying warfare besting the forces of El Presidente, the ultimate enemy.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Today was quite the busy day. Not only did we attend Nintendo's Media Summit but a Sony event for God of War III. We'll have stuff up over the next few days, starting today with the
Metroid: Other M preview and
interview.
This weekend, we're going to try and catch
Cop Out, a movie by
Kevin Smith starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan. This had better not disappoint, or I'm going to start yelling "
too fat to fly."
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series’ staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a brand new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Quake Live offers game players of all skill levels a totally free first-person multiplayer action game, featuring 40 arenas, 5 game modes, including friends lists and communication, sponsored events and tournaments, matchmaking, stats tracking, and even the game itself accessible free of charge through the web browser.