by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The entertainment pack features an exclusive PSN downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, not available in the game and only offered in this hardware package, as well as a Mystic Silver PSP; Gran Turismo on UMD; PlayStation Network downloadable movie voucher (title to be announced); a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo; and a music voucher good for 10 downloadable songs from Sony Music Pass.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Newerth, a session-based multiplayer Action-RPG, is heavily inspired by the popular Warcraft 3 mod, Defense of the Ancients (DotA), but with vast improvements in graphics and gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ/Relic and Shanda Interactive announced a co-development and publishing agreement for an online-only version of THQ's 3D RTS game Company of Heroes, giving players will be able to build their character up from private to general through new multiplayer cooperative missions, gameplay modes, and player-versus-player combat.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bomberman Live: Battlefest will feature the same frantic action with 8-person online multiplayer that the series is known for, as well as a wealth of all-new features, including teams, new modes, new arenas, new power-ups, new costumes, and even the ability to use an avatar as a playable character.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GOG.com has completed its first year in the public eye, and to celebrate the anniversary it is going retro with a rerun of the “Buy 1, Get 1 Free” promo. Until September 8, gamers can buy any game from GOG.com’s Interplay catalogue and get another free! You could buy Fallout 1 and 2 for just $5.99 for countless hours of classic-gaming goodness!
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution provider GamersGate announced a new pre-order program for select titles (such as Batman: Arkham Asylum, Majesty 2, Football Manager 2010 and others) offering gamers that pre-order various incentives such as virtual currency that can be redeemed towards other titles, pre-load abilities and a 30 day price guarantee.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The power of the wind is once again in the palm of your hand as you wield your Wii Remote to use the elemental powers of Enril the Wind Spirit to protect and guide the young boy Toku. Power his jumps and glides, suspend and smash new enemies, and explore all-new expanses of the magical land of Mistralis as you experience Toku and Enril’s new adventure to save Toku’s mother, lift an ancient Curse and thwart the evil Balasar.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Where the Wild Things Are is a fun-filled adventure that takes players on a journey through the mysterious island of the Wild Things. Players assume the role of Max, "King of All Wild Things," as they team up with the fearsome but loveable creatures.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 8:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Completely remastered for PSP, SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization, all-new music from composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, enhanced graphics optimized for the PSP system's widescreen aspect ratio, and extra content.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 6:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stardock has partnered with NVIDIA to distribute am NVIDIA Edition of its digital download platform, Impulse, which will not only allow users to continue to buy the latest games, but will also notify customers when updated NVIDIA drivers are available, and automatically install them.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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:
- Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony [X360] - Trailer
- Demon's Souls [PS3] - Walkthrough Trailer
- Modern Warfare 2 [ALL] - FlagRunner Trailer
- NBA Live 10 [ALL] - Gameplay Improvements Trailer
- Cities XL - What's Cities XL Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UC Irvine's Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences has established the Center for Computer Games & Virtual Worlds, led by ICS associate dean Magda El Zarki and senior research scientist Walt Scacchi of the UCI Institute for Software Research.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. Codemasters announced today that on Oct. 2, 2009 it will shut down the European/North American servers, and will be transitioning across to Webzen.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo is offering an easy way for Wii console owners to access the Internet without a computer. Effective immediately, people who want to browse the Internet using their Wii consoles will be able to do so at no added cost.
Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With simple directional and space bar keystrokes, Audition, a free-to-play online dance sensation, players perform hip-hop style dance steps and choreographed routines which require precise timing and rhythm.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modelling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Debut will leverage the power of the music genre in a free to play, casual MMO offering. Players who are accustomed to single player music and dance games will be able to experience the fun of a rich multi-player experience with deep community, highly customizable characters and great songs.
