by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Cartoon Network’s action adventure series, The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun puts players in control of Zak Saturday and the rest of the Saturday family, a group of scientific explorers dedicated to discovering and protecting the secret artifacts and mysterious creatures known as Cryptids.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 1:03 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:
- Astro Boy [ALL] - Voice-over Trailer
- Batman: Arkham Asulym [ALL] - Story Trailer
- Borderlands [ALL] - GamesCom 09 Trailer
- GearGrinder [PC] - GamesCom 09 Trailer
- Ju-On: The Grudge [Wii] - Trailer
- Mafia II [ALL] - Art of Persuasion Trailer
- Singularity [ALL] - GamesCom 09 Trailer
- Tropico 3 [X360/PC] - GamesCom 09 Trailer
- Twin Sector [PC] - GamesCom 09 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heir to the Throne is the 3rd expansion to the preeminent historical strategy game Europa Universalis III, taking the game beyond complete, with improvements across the board.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision signed an agreement with Nelvana Enterprises to develop video games based on the toy and action animated TV series Bakugan, which tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WonderKing is a free-to-play MMO offering the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall, challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat, and strive to become the Wonderking who'll bring light to the shadows of darkness.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox announced the new expansion for its naval strategy title East India Company, Privateer introduces players to a dark and mysterious world with allegiances only to fortune and a thirst for destruction.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders toward the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German based developer Deck13, known for Ankh and Jack Keane, is currently not only working on its multiplatform action/RPG Venetica, but also a new adventure game Haunted.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play.
by Sanford May on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frogster has signed a contract for the worldwide rights to a new MMORPG project of Runewaker, the developer of Runes of Magic. The planned next gen online role-playing game is aimed to set new standards in design, technology, features and sheer dimension.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
Check out the following new screens and trailers from Namco Bandai's GamesCom 2009 lineup:
Check out the following new screens and trailers from SEGA's GamesCom 2009 lineup:
Check out the following new screens from 2K Games' GamesCom 2009 lineup:
Check out the following new screens and trailers from Bethesda's GamesCom 2009 lineup:
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 5:02 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. 19, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced that the Bundle Deal of the Week (until August 23rd) is the Viva Media Chess Bundle, which is now 40% off. Over the weekend (August 20-23), both Universe at War: Earth Assault and Serious Sam 2 are 50% off their normal price.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Universe, MMO developed by NetDevil, will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Bomberman Live players guide their unique Bomberman around a grid-like arena, avoiding opponents and their bombs while attempting to bomb the competition.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercenary Wars is a free-to-play, online military FPS game with unique customization features and an innovative stat system.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes Vol. 2 is a mystery, puzzle/adventure and hidden object casual game in which you join Sherlock Holmes in his return to 221b Baker St. to solve 16 all-new mysteries. Come face-to-face with murder, theft, forgery, dog-napping and even the supernatural!
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 11:21 a.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.