by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Supreme Ruler 2020, it is up to the player to lead a nation in a world that has fallen into anarchy. In Global Crisis, players face an even more devastating and realistic experience through a sandbox-style campaign that takes into account real-world headlines for a chilling portrayal of tomorrow’s chaotic world.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world's most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Where the Wild Things Are is an action/adventure where you assume the role of the rambunctious young Max and can explore the island of the Wild Things, journey across its dangerous terrain, overcome hazardous obstacles and battle fierce creatures.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grab your friends and family and warm up those vocal chords! It’s time to transform your next get-together into a memory-making musical affair with Lips: Number One Hits. Combined with the original game, Lips: Number One Hits sets the stage for the ultimate singing party with a new collection of global chart-topping songs to satisfy even the choosiest of performers.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Building on the franchise's core tenets of creativity, exploration and adventure, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will immerse Nintendo fans into all-new experiences when the games launch this year.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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System 3's SuperCar Challenge is a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills, heralding the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel (Ferrari Challenge) in every way.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While a fifth installment in the Hitman franchise is not really much of a surprise, Eidos has yet to officially announce its existence. With last year's movie having done quite well and rumors of a second one in the planning stages, CEO Ian Livingstone revealed
a few months ago that IO Interactive would be in charge of Hitman 5.
Last week, actor Mark Sloan's resume stated that he did Hitman mo-cap at UK-based Rocksteady Studios for Hitman 5, but a new statement from Eidos' Livingstone says that the Batman developer is not working on the game, and as far as he knows, IO is still on the job.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nordic Games announces We Sing, the first singing game to utilize four microphones, allowing four players to sing at the same time.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 1:47 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.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:53 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 Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports MMA will feature the most authentic, intense and broad mixed martial arts experience to date - complete with a vast array of top fighters and fighting styles from around the world.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chromehounds is a squad-based action title that puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience. Released in 2006, SEGA revealed that Chromehounds' online servers will be shutting down on January 6, 2010, while an
online petition has already been started to counter the decision.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. You will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the NDS' networking features. Fans who
pre-order at Gamestop
get a poster and KH postcards, while Target is offering a reservation card, and Amazon is adding a limited edition cover.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 5:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Aug. 14, 2009 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cursed Mountain is a survival horror game where you take on the role of a fearless mountaineer climbing into the Himalayas on a quest to find your lost brother. As you ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 4:18 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Gadgets Trailer
- Cities XL - Gameplay Trailer
- Shadow Complex [X360] - Launch Trailer
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up [Wii] - Features Trailer
- Chaotic: Shadow Warriors [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve is keeping its weekend deal/sale quite simple, now through Sunday, customers can save 66% on
everything Half-Life or get the
Valve Complete Pack (21 games) for 10% off. Also note that its Trine 25% off sale is still valid until Aug. 19.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes Over Europe is a World War II flight combat game that builds on the original game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago, now enhanced for the NDS(i) with updated graphics/sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Stealth is a Unreal Engine 3 powered stealth-action-multiplayer game aimed at the hardcore PC-player who likes intense teamwork, strategy and on-the-fly tactical planning. A cat-and-mouse-game in which two non-lethal, fast Spies are up against two lethal but slow Mercenaries.