by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. It seems
the drama from a few months back isn't over yet, as
Variety reveals that Namco Bandai has formed a new internal dev team consisting of former Bottlerocket folks it recruited after yanking the project.
Diner Dash will let players take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons to take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.
by Rainier on May 3, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fragile, developed by Tri-Crescendo, is a Wii exclusive RPG that follows the story of Set, a young boy tasked to explore various cities in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find out why everyone has disappeared. XSEED revealed "it’s a title that’s been requested many times before so we’re looking into it. To everyone that’s written in to us, we will expect everyone to get their pre-order in the week that we announce it if we should get lucky enough to work on such a great looking title."
by Adam Pavlacka on May 2, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers introduces players to a fast-paced twist on a racing game. Yusei and Jack duel in a new motor sport called "Wheelie Breakers" that combines card dueling with duel wheel racing.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 4:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a third-person 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.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 4:19 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:
- Army of Two: The 40th Day [PSP/PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Brutal Legend [ALL] - Story Trailer
- Star Wars: The Old Republic [PC] - Diverse Worlds Trailer
- Bionic Commando [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvelous Entertainment has teamed with XSEED Games to publish Little King’s Story, the fantasy adventure RPG title formerly known as Project O, developed by the creators of Harvest Moon, FFXII, Dragon Quest VIII etc. Pre-Order Little King’s Story at Gamestop, EB Games, Game Crazy or Amazon.com and receive a free Onii squishable soft figurine.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:43 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 Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ArmA II is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.
by Rainier on May 1, 2009 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 6:08 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 April 30, 2009 @ 6:01 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Combat Trailer
- Prototype [PS3/X360/PC] - Mission Variety Module Trailer
- R.U.S.E. [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Big League Sports: Summer focuses on classic sunshine pastimes like tennis, beach volleyball, golf, soccer, baseball and football. Customize your characters and play through a variety of exciting games in single player, and 4 people multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few years back, Valve sued Sierra/Vivendi in a copyright infringement case where it claimed that Valve was the only authorized party to license its games to cybercafes. In 2005, the two parties finally
settled, and Sierra/Vivendi was ordered to pay $2,391,932, a debt Activision inherited with the merger, but which it now contests is too much, hence
Valve's new lawsuit for not paying the court-ordered amount in full.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition contains everything you need to build/operate your own railroad and includes dozens of routes and hundreds of locomotives from around the world. Originally planned for April, now scheduled for release in June.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world's top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles. The free Challenge Series DLC adds 60 events, two new game modes and three new cars, while the premium Boss Car pack will add specially customized boss vehicles.
by Rainier on April 30, 2009 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this second game add-on for Fable II, players will encounter challenges unlike anything a hero has faced before as they have to lift the curses placed on three mysterious items that have come into the possession of Murgo the Trader.