by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic Studios' new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.
Pre-order at GameStop and get an exclusive Nazi knife, perfect for a silent and swift execution maneuver.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action. Capcom has teamed up with Tesla to give away a $100k+ Tesla Roaster, if you are a US resident,
go sign up!
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Planet 51 Online is an online virtual world, where you play for free, that allows players to become a part of and explore the Planet 51 universe.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:38 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 Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hair Salon makes full use of the Nintendo DSi camera function. Picture Perfect Hair Salon will allow players to snap photos of themselves and friends and adjust their hairstyles and makeup to create and exchange brand new looks.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Football Manager 2010 features new tools and changes across the board including some big additions to improve ease of use, navigation and feedback from the game with the introduction of a brand new match tactics system, the debut of a Match Analysis tool, a completely new look and new User Interface among other features.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes you to locations over 3 continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new, classic, circuit and drift - you will compete in urban street races, official racetracks and championships.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Beaterator is a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a highly addictive collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Yesterday was Columbus Day, big whoopty doo! I think only the banks and post office were closed, so it wasn't a real holiday around these parts.
While Adam was over at the Capcom event checking out Dark Void and driving high-end Tesla sports cars, we worked, took a nap, ate, watched some more Amazing Race, worked some more, watched Sunshine Cleaners on DVD, ate again, and watched the latest episode of House.
*sarcasm* Yes, what a busy day!
Tomorrow should be a good gaming day. Brutal Legend and Forza 3 are starting off this Rocktober week in style!
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard and Legendary Pictures
revealed that
Robert Rodat, known for Saving Private Ryan and The Patriot, has signed on to write the script for the motion picture based on the Warcraft universe,
which is directed by
Sam Raimi, known for the Spider-Man trilogy.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:25 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:
- Dragon Age: Origins [ALL] - Sacred Ashes Trailer
- Army of Two: The 40th Day [ALL] - Office Snipe Trailer
- Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron [NDS] - Trailer
- DJ Hero [ALL] - Intro Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre is the story of how Rogue Trooper and his comrades are betrayed by a traitor general. Only Rogue survives, and joined by his fallen comrades within his equipment, he begins a journey across Nu Earth to find the general and unleash his revenge!
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zipper Interactive's MAG is an online shooter where up to 256 players wage battles as 8-person squads in a new unique world. People who pre-ordered MAG through
GameStop and
EB Games can now access the open beta.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 2:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A dynamic new third-person action role-playing game, Time of Shadows has players traveling a labyrinth of multiple worlds as they uncover sinister plots and battle evil forces in an attempt to save the Earth from imminent disaster.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A host of THQ titles are available at special prices this week on Steam. For the first day, all games in the Titan Quest series are available at 50% off their regular price. Check back each day for a new deal. In addition, the THQ Collector Pack -- featuring titles from the Company of Heroes, Titan Quest, and Warhamner 40,000: Dawn of War series -- is available for 10% off its regular price for the duration of the sale.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Savage Moon is a frantic, action-packed tower defense game in a gritty sci-fi setting. You are tasked with protecting mining facilities from ravenous space bugs using some truly fearsome weaponry. And you’ll need as much strategy as firepower as you fend off wave after wave.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure expands on the forthcoming movie in which the Disney Fairies prepare for the Autumn Revelry, where Tinker Bell has been selected to create the prestigious Fall Scepter that can rejuvenate the Pixie Dust tree.
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. We recently sat down with FreeStyleGames' commercial director Chris Lee, and scratched off a few DJ Hero questions.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Discover the very first video game that comes with an exercise bike—have fun while pedaling! Cyberbike introduces a brand new way to do sports in your living room. The game invites you use your eco-citizen's head and legs to clean up the planet.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trained in the noble and ancient martial art of Banana Flinging, players control one of eight of these finely honed monkeys as together you do battle with up to seven other simians across eight different themed landscapes.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mastiff's outdoor sports videogames emphasize playability and fun, offer multiplayer action and always stay true to the spirit of their sport. The result is engaging, easy to play but hard to master games perfect for playing alone or sharing with friends, be they gamers, outdoorsmen or both.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2009 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
Last week, we revealed a first patch is already in development, but exec prod. Sion Lenton also revealed that DLCs, and title updates for the console editions, are in development and scheduled for release in the coming weeks.