by Rainier on March 17, 2010 @ 11:47 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 March 17, 2010 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Simutronics announced a new licensing agreement for its HeroEngine with developer Pitch Black Games which is currently developing a next-gen sci-fi massively multiplayer online game.
by Rainier on March 17, 2010 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming’s most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.
by Adam Pavlacka on March 17, 2010 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on March 17, 2010 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 March 17, 2010 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Steel 2 returns with an artistic style and flair created just for Wii. Set in a desert-bound, high-tech metropolis, Red Steel 2 is a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
by Rainier on March 17, 2010 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | 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. Square Enix is partnering with DC Comics to create a custom comic series that will explore the rich and mysterious backstory of its upcoming Action-RPG Nier.
by Rainier on March 17, 2010 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | 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 March 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Comic Jumper is a comedy shooter where you play as the loudmouth Captain Smiley, a half-witted comic book superhero who discovers that his fans are losing interest in his comic books, so he “jumps” into other comic book franchises to earn the love and respect he needs to re-launch his own series.
by Rainier on March 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blade Wars is a 2.5D Free-to-Play MMO that features an in-depth battle system and over 99 realistic martial arts moves.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 5:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the distant past, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is a single-player focused tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios. New features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Returning to Grant City, a boom town gone bust that is falling to the worst excesses of crime, greed and corruption; Dead to Rights: Retribution follows vice cop Jack Slate as he fights to expose shadowy figures that will stop at nothing to exert their deadly influence over the crumbling metropolis.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online begins celebrations in honor of the 11th anniversary of its MMORPG, EverQuest. Since its launch on Mar. 16, 1999, EverQuest and its expansions have sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to be one of the gaming industry's biggest and most influential titles. Translated into seven languages, with a global player base of several hundreds of thousands of people, EverQuest is one of the largest and most dynamic online fantasy worlds ever created.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 10:21 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 March 16, 2010 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 8:27 a.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:
- ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead [PC] - Blufor Trailer
- Prison Break: The Conspiracy [ALL] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 5:57 a.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 March 16, 2010 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Hunter Freedom 3 is a hunting action game that puts the player in the boots of a fearless hunter tracking down and fighting ferocious monsters in a breathtaking natural expanse.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 12:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Three Kingdoms, known in China as the Chibi, is based on one of history’s greatest battles and not only gives players the opportunity to experience the chaos first hand, but also the chance to rewrite pivotal moments in Chinese history.
by Rainier on March 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Today was a stressful day because I had to go to the dentist. It was nothing serious — just my biannual check-up — but I am freakishly afraid of dentists, so any trip to the dentist is a nightmare scenario. Fortunately, everything was in good condition and after a little plaque scraping, I was back on my merry way. Disaster averted!
We watched Amazing Race and
(500) Days of Summer, and while it was not a bad movie, I could have lived without seeing it.
by Rainier on March 15, 2010 @ 9:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.
by Rainier on March 15, 2010 @ 9:40 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:
- Medal Of Honor [ALL] - Extended Announce Trailer
- Transformers: War for Cybertron [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
- C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight [PC] - Kane, The Man Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...