by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2009 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes allows players to fight as both Jedi Knights and Clone Troopers through over 30 unique missions, all created incorporating the same ground-breaking, stunning visual style from the TV series. Featuring a brand-new storyline, players will get the chance to take part in the
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2009 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible. Every time you play the cave's layout will be different. Use your wits, your reflexes, and the items available to you to survive and go ever deeper!
In Black Inc.'s Space combat action game Ion Assault, instead of conventional weapons, players use the free energy particles that are abundant in space to fend off swarms of aliens.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In light of last week's price drop, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is already reaping the rewards as it sees a 43% sales increase compared to the week prior
according to ChartTrack. While Sony's PS3 saw a boost in sales numbers following its price drop at GamesCom 09, the rush tappered off and turnover dropped 20%, possibly fans instead holding out for the launch of the PS3 Slim.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Doritos will once again offer the creative opportunity to video game lovers with the chance to design a new Xbox Live Arcade game as its "Unlock Xbox," design contest returns putting the creative control to design an Xbox Live Arcade game in consumers' hands.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Compatible with any Xbox 360 system, the "Project Natal" sensor is the world's first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device. In a
recent interview, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter thinks that Microsoft might bring a new X360 version on the market by late 2010, bundling an even bigger HD (500GB) and its Natal game control device, presumably for $300.
by Jesse Littlefield on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo Wars is an RTS game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. The Historic Battle update will introduce four new multiplayer Skirmish maps that highlight key turning points in the UNSC/Covenant war.
The G.I. Joe video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2009 @ 6:42 p.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 Aug. 28, 2009 @ 11:35 a.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.
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 Aug. 27, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As we predicted a week or two ago, Microsoft has officially lowered the prices of the Xbox 360 Elite to $299 (previously $399) and is phasing out the Xbox 360 Pro, which now costs only $249.99 (previously $299).
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2009 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join the Peggle Masters on a dreamtime adventure of alter egos and peg-tastic action. Stay up late to aim, shoot and clear orange pegs from over 60 levels, and bask in Extreme Fever glory. Then, take on 60 Challenges for even more rebounding joy!
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wet is a highly stylized third-person shooter that seamlessly blends acrobatics, gun play, and sword kills. With dual pistols and a samurai sword, you can engage in combat while sliding on floors, running on walls, jumping, flipping, and performing amazing acrobatic moves – leaving a massive body count in your wake.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the SEGA Genesis, the company
put up a poll asking fans which of their old classics it wanted as the next Xbox Live Arcade title. Earthworm Jim was initially included and in the lead, but a licensing issue with Gameloft, who is
working on a remake for Wii/PSN/XBLA, forced SEGA to remove the game, making ToeJam & Earl the winner in the end. No further details or release dates were revealed yet.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
by Brian Dumlao on Aug. 21, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rocket Riot is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online.
Shadow Complex features old school side-scroller design combined with cutting-edge gameplay and high-definition graphics. Collect power-ups, discover new abilities and evolve your character into a force of destruction as you explore an original new story set in the world of Orson Scott Card's novel, Empire.
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a tactical role-playing game for XBL/PSN where two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. In a small town on their border is a simple church orphanage, home to young Tobias Martin. Caught in the tide of battle, Tobias and his comrades enlist to fight for peace — and revenge.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet 2' story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Lionhead will launch Fable II: Game Episodes, allowing people who have not experienced the game yet to download it in 5 episodes, with the first one free.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.
Fable 2 is a sequel to the wildly successful original that sold more than 3 million copies, offering even more choices and building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where players' every decision continually defines who they become.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 16, 2009 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madballs...in Babo: Invasion is a gameplay rich, feature laden 'casually hardcore' arena based 3D action shooter, where you're able to design your own combat maps by placing a combination of map tiles to create a never before seen map before gameplay starts.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet 2' story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
