by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2010 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A large group of heavily armed terrorists takes over the Alcatraz Island, quickly turning the prison into a fortress. Their goals are yet unknown. Being commanded by a former U.S. general, they are immediately considered a national security threat.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2010 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision is pulling out all the stops, as it seems longtime Guitar Hero studio RedOctane is the next victim on the restructuring list.
Last week, Activision shut down Underground Games and handed out hundreds of pink slips, resulting in Luxoflux virtually being shut down. Shortly thereafter,
rumors start floating around that RedOctane employees would be relocated under the supervision of David Haddad, who assumed operational responsibilities after CEO Dan Rosensweig left.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2010 @ 1:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice. EA
revealed that a patch, fixing the greed bug, is in the works and will be released soon.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2010 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2010 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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On the eve of the TV Festival and the closing day of Edinburgh Interactive, the two will host the first ever creative industries event for television and games, providing an insight into technologies, but more importantly bringing the decision makers from games and television together for the first time.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2010 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is no official announcement yet that Capcom is bringing Monster Hunter Frontier to the Western market, it was revealed a few days ago at the Capcom/Microsoft conference in Japan that the Xbox360 might finally be getting its first real MMO.
by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 14, 2010 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
Interviews
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 Feb. 14, 2010 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring all the Dead Or Alive lovelies, basking in the tropical sun of ‘New Zack Island’ you will be able to mingle, flirt, play, take snapshots, and challenge the girls in various mini-games found throughout your private island.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A departure from the traditional online settings of high fantasy, outer space, or military, Global Agenda is a fast-paced action MMO using Unreal Engine 3 set in Earth's near future, a spy-fi world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the early 21st century, Tiberian Sun once again pits the Global Defense Initiative against the Brotherhood of Nod in a struggle for control of the planet. With an epic storyline that unfolds as play progresses, players learn the reasons behind the worldwide outbreak of Tiberium and what happened to the notorious Nod leader Kane.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Another busy week has come to an end! We had quite a few events to attend over the past few days, including Microsoft's X10 gig, so expect some interviews and previews in the next few days.
We have a DVR full of goodies to work through, and last night, we watched Human Target and Psych, but it's still more than 40% full of other TV series. I foresee that the couch will get lots of loving this weekend.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Toy Soldiers is a an action-packed strategy-based game in which players are cast into a fantastic, miniature world where antique toy soldiers fight for survival using an extensive arsenal of tanks, fighter planes and flame throwers in vintage WWI dioramas.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 5:40 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:
- Red Dead Redemption [ALL] - The Law Trailer
- Fable III [X360] - Dev Diary Trailer #1
- C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight - Single/Player Progression Trailer
- Halo: Reach [X360] - ViDoc Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Drift around corners with guns blazing and take out legendary competitors in the fast-paced, top-down racer, Scrap Metal! Fight your way through explosive, action-packed missions and defeat cunning bosses to add their vehicles to your garage.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 3:55 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 Feb. 12, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines game to v6.7 and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes etc..
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 12, 2010 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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This March, Xbox Live is delivering four weeks of the best games of the season in Block Party. Microsoft's bringing the fun back for you and your friends with nostalgic hits like Game Room, classic franchises like Perfect Dark, a new take on WWI action in Toy Soldiers and redefined racing with Scrap Metal.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 1:25 p.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. Ubisoft confirmed that the optical camo shown in the
recent trailer is a feature in the game and based on an actual prototype in development at the U.S. Army R&D Future Soldier Initiative 2030 program.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls,
Alan Wake immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments.
Originally announced as a multiplatform title and
picked up by Microsoft as a Vista/X360 exclusive title, Alan Wake's development
focused on the X360, and now it's been confirmed that the title is
no longer coming to the PC.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 11:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brought to light through
an SEC filing, Microprose managing director Frederic Chesnais has acquired, at some point in time, nearly 10% of Interplay shares. While this in itself is nothing spectacular Interplay investor Frymuchan
revealed that said shares are part of an agreement to fund 4 of Interplay's games through Microprose,
Descent, Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, and
MDK.by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using characters and locations from the TV show, Gormiti: The Lords of Nature recreates the beautifully illustrated island of Gorm, where the Lords of Earth, Sea, Air and Forest are charged with stopping the evil Magmion from wreaking havoc.
