by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 1:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
In R.U.S.E. players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay. Originally scheduled for release in June, Ubisoft has decided to delay the game until Sept. in order to implement various changes based on beta feedback.
by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.
by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elements of War is a brand-new Tower Defense/RPG utilizing the full power of the Unreal 3 engine.
by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 8:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
City of Heroes is a superhero themed MMORPG that offers a host of gameplay features, allowing you to create your own heroes, band together with others to fight evil, build your own secret HQ and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city.
by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the covert, shadowy world of the military sniper, Sniper: Ghost Warrior throws players into the chaos of a military coup, as they aid the rebels in restoring the rightful government to the embattled country of Isla Trueno.
by Adam Pavlacka on April 23, 2010 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can create their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.
by Rainier on April 23, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
There are plenty of press junkets going on these days: earlier this week, last night, and a few things next week, including a trip to Las Vegas to check out UFC Undisputed 2010. Then, of course, there will be the run-up to E3 with a slew of pre-E3 events during the weeks prior to kick-off.
Last night, we watched Supernatural and the latest episode of The Pacific, which was thankfully action-packed from start to finish.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 9:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. It's overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, and it's designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. Gamestop is giving fans who pre-order either the
regular
or
collector's edition access to the beta.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 7:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Ubisoft Game Sale (
HAWX DLCs, various
Petz titles),
Hyperballoid HD,
Puzzle Chronicles,
Secret Of Monkey Island Special Edition, After Burner Climax, Lost Planet 2 Multiplayer Demo, DLCs for
BUZZ!,
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves,
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
UNO, Monsters (Probably) Stole My Princess!, Hysteria Project, Homerun Hitters, Shogi, and
Charge! Tank Squad!).
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Alan Wake [X360] - Bright Falls Live Action Trailer
- Alpha Protocol [ALL] - Leland Trailer
- Blur [ALL] - Under The Hood: Cars & Tracks Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom gives gamers the opportunity to choose the best way to lead their kingdom to victory, in a rich environment set in middle-Europe during the early Renaissance.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders 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 April 22, 2010 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,300 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Star Hammer Tactics is a futuristic, fast-paced tactical battle game featuring a rule set that is deliberately simple whilst still allowing for maximum strategic depth, and is sure to engage and entertain gamers of all persuasions
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Inspired by the rich and colorful cultures of eastern Asia, Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer sends you on a voyage through the Empire of Khitai where countless of adventure await, not only introducing a new storyline and a vast new world to explore, but also adding new features such as faction gameplay and an alternate advancement system.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Madden NFL 11 captures the emotion and intensity of the NFL like never before. Whether you're a diehard football fan, gamer, or somewhere in between, Madden NFL 11 puts you in control of your favorite teams and NFL superstars and lets you feel what it's like to play on Sundays.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced its weekly specials, starting with 50% off
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come, Medieval II: Total War Gold Edition, 40% off
Disciples II: Gold Edition, Painkiller Universe, while
Beat Hazard gets a 25% discount, while Making History 2 gets you
beta access, while
Splinter Cell Conviction gets you
Splinter Cell or
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for free, Storm over the Pacific offers 10% and Beta Access, and
Alpha Protocol nets you a free copy of
Space Siege.by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Zombie Driver is an action driving game with a top down perspective and a dynamic helicopter chase camera. Fight your way through the streets of a zombie infested city to save the survivors of a disastrous chemical accident that changed most of the city's population into mindless brain hungry monsters.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can create their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community. In a full interview to be published later today, producer Vernon Mollette revealed that the PSP version will work together with the PS3 edition.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
by Rainier on April 22, 2010 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the Transformers characters’ home planet of Cybertron for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.