by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever in a Warriors game you get the opportunity to play as either a ruler or an officer. You can choose to be the all powerful decision maker who combines politics and tactics to achieve the ultimate goal or the warrior who carries out those orders and turns strategic planning into battlefield glory.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Despite rumors and statements to the contrary, 3D Realms has not closed and is not closing, and retains ownership of the Duke Nukem franchise. 3D Realms confirms that the Duke Nukem Forever (DNF) development team has been let go while it regroups as a company, it will continue to license and co-create games based upon the Duke Nukem franchise.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Dead to Rights: Retribution is a ground-up reinvention of its crime action series, thrusting players into a mature neo-noir crime drama as a vice cop Jack Slate and his canine companion Shadow. The game introduces new gameplay elements that unify the third person shooting and brawling genres for a brutal and relentless new action-driven experience.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tony Hawk: Ride players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Little League World Series Baseball 2009 is a natural progression for the series, offering Little Leaguers and their families more features and refined, accessible gameplay. Players will have the chance to become a LLWSB Champion, or play with up to three other friends in a variety of exhibition modes.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning early in 2010, NASCAR fans anywhere in the world will be able to log onto the internet and compete against one another, as well as a number of NASCAR drivers, in an official NASCAR series featuring digital duplicates of real-world NASCAR cars and tracks in the most realistic NASCAR racing environment ever created.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When Capcom revealed its
E3 2009 lineup earlier this month it included two new, yet to be announced titles, that would be revealed during its press conference. While there are still few details available, the
newest issue of Nintendo Power revealed one of the two titles as being Tatsunoko vs. Capcom. The crossover fighting game features a slew of characters from Capcom games pitting them against creations from Japanese animation studio Tatsunoku Production.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Thomas Wilde on May 18, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 9:00 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.
Last week, we flew out three community people to check out Red Faction: Guerrilla multiplayer, so if you want a fan's perspective instead of all the hyped-up reviews, here is what they had to say.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique fauna & flora according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 18, 2009 @ 8:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over 10 different exciting game modes including the traditional Practice, Exhibition, League and Home Run Challenge modes, MLB Power Pros 2008 will bring fans closer to the action than ever before.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aspyr Media invites gamers to discover amazing wonders that are hidden all around them with Treasure World, a first-of-its-kind explore-and-find experience that acts as a treasure detector, collector, creative canvas and community gateway.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 17, 2009 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Star Cheer Squad allows players to participate in the competitive sport of Cheer, combining traditional cheerleadlng, dance, gymnastics and squad-based teamwork.
by Judy on May 16, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of
3D Realms' sudden shutdown last week,
Take-Two has sued 3D Realms for failing to deliver Duke Nukem Forever. The associated case documents reveal that Take-Two is suing for the source code and has filed a restraining order to ensure that the code and assets remain secure and "unharmed" before the case goes to trial. Scott Miller, co-founder of 3D Realms, has
shot down the rumor that Take-Two offered to buy the Duke Nukem IP for the reported $30 million.
by Judy on May 16, 2009 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Croteam CEO Roman Ribaric has
announced that the company has recently begun "development on two games, one of which is the next Serious Sam FPS game." The game will use the proprietary Serious 3 engine, and Croteam is close to signing a publishing deal for the title. A lot still remains to be done on the game, though, so there's no firm release date.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 16, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure is an adaptation of the National Geograophic film puts you in the role of a giant prehistoric sea creature facing its daily battle to survive. Both fun and educational, this is a must-have for everyone who loves dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 5:20 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:
- Mass Effect 2 [X360/PC] - Prelude to E3 Trailer
- Dawn of Discovery [ALL] - Economy Walkthrough Trailer
- MX vs. ATV Reflex [NDS/PSP/PS3/X360] - Debut Trailer
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves [PS3] - Warzone Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 2:19 p.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 May 15, 2009 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add two new unlockable weapons for the Spy class, the Dead Ringer cloaks you for a brief period upon being hit but leaves a corpse, while the Cloak and Dagger watch makes you invisible for as long as you stand still.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infinity Ward is working on the next installment in the Call of Duty FPS franchise, developing Modern Warfare 2. While there is no official announcement yet, fans who
pre-order at Gamestop
will receive a free Call of Duty:
Modern Warfare 2 poster.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Volvo: The Game line up is headlined by the fresh and exiting Volvo S60 Concept car and will be accompanied by several well known Volvo race cars that you'll be able to hammer around on two highly detailed and realistic tracks.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, players can customize the make-up of their band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.