by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 31, 2009 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the classic SEGA light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | 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:
- Star Wars: The Old Republic [PC] - The Making of Tython Trailer
- UFC 2009 Undisputed [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2009 @ 3:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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More than a simple pirate game, Discovery Online is a sea-voyaging and trading game that encourages the player to be his most creative. The game’s potential for narration motivates the player to create his legend and to tell his epic story.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 6:58 p.m. PST | 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:
- Blood Bowl [ALL] - Official Trailer
- Ready 2 Rumble Revolution [Wii] - Impersonator vs. Dragon Chew Trailer
- Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper [PC] - Trailer
- MadWorld [Wii] - Death Watch TV Trailer
- Resident Evil 5 [ALL] - Viral Video #3 - Claire
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | 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 Jan. 30, 2009 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The existence of DJ Hero isn't exactly a big secret. It has already popped up a few times in the past few months, but a TV interview with Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick
on CNBC is the first confirmation from the publisher that it actually exists. Kotick was quoted as saying, "We have this product called DJ Hero coming out later this year, which is a turntable that you actually can play competitively and spin discs and mix songs." Rumor has it that the game will come with a turntable controller.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Good Old Games is launching its Friday weekend promotion. This weekend you can grab Disciples: Sacred Lands Gold and Disciples 2 Gold in
a bundle (includes Disciples: Sacred Lands Gold and D2: Dark Prophecy, D2: Guardians of the Light, D2: Servants of the Dark, D2: Rise of the Elves, and the soundtrack) and it will only cost you $15.99 (DRM-free of course)! Anyone who already bought one of these games will receive a $1.50 discount for the other title.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Mount & Blade is a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat. At a press event in Stockholm it was revealed that TaleWorlds Entertainment is working on a multiplayer expansion, which will focus on battles, not the campaign, and let up to 32 players (and bots) duke it out in a variety of modes such as DM/TDM and Siege. A closed beta will start in 3 months, but the plan is to make it mod friendly while also improving the game's AI, add better prospects for diplomacy and better rendering techniques (HDR).
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Don King Boxing provides a boxing experience for Wii via accurate controls, a unique story mode, an exhilarating multiplayer system, and implementation of the Wii Balance Board.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege. Fans who want to pre-order H.A.W.X. can do so at a variety of locations in their respective territories (
US,
UK,
DE,
FR), each option offering a specific in-game plane, or an exclusive booklet if you get it from the UbiShop.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silver Style is working on the next installment in the point & click adventure series featuring Simon, the charismatic sorcerer's apprentice. Simon the Sorcerer 5 sends adventurers to a futuristic game world, in which they experience a turbulent backward journey through history in order to help Simon to recover his memory.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | 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. Enter a military simulation and fight in one of the greatest battles of the Fallout universe – the liberation of Anchorage, Alaska
TouchMaster 2 offers a collection of 20 new addictively fun and exciting card, action, strategy, puzzle and picture games.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2009 @ 12:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kharkov: Disaster on the Donets is a new World War II operational strategy game, bringing to life a campaign of epic scale and dynamic battles on the Eastern Front of World War II.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ has picked up 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand in which you play as one of the world's biggest hip-hop stars in an all-out battle to protect 50 Cent's assets and to collect payment from a crooked overlord.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:40 p.m. PST | 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:
- Blood Bowl [ALL] - Skavens vs. Lizardmen Trailer
- Yakuza 3 [PS3] - Final Trailer [JAP]
- Wanted: Weapons of Fate [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- ArmA II [PC] - USMC Base Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LocoRoco 2 further plunges you into a colorful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Guide your LocoRoco through the various worlds using a simple tilting and bouncing gameplay mechanic.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In preparation for Epic's big Unreal Tournament 3 update, fans who own a retail copy may now freely register it with Steam, which will then be updated automatically via Steam and introduce support for Steamworks Achievements (with over 50 Achievements), plus a host of new features and enhancements in AI, Server Browsing, Demo Recording, Mod Support, and more.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. A digital certification set to
expire yesterday, did, and in the process rendered the PC game unplayable.
Epic was unaware of this "feature" and is consulting with Microsoft to get the issue resolved.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taito's classic Space Invaders game gets extreme once again with new features that bring the retro franchise up to speed with the Joneses such as a new Bingo and Multiplayer WiFi mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Challenge Me: Maths Workout, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself...
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Wihout giving details, Capcom confirmed that
a patch for SF II HD Remix is in the works...