by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 5:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed at last years Tokyo Game Show, Another Code R is the latest point'n click adventure game by Cing, known for last year's Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and currently working on Little King's Story, currently only scheduled for release in Japan, next month.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The keys to winning a tennis match in the real world are fast footwork, consistency and a wicked backhand. Enter the realm of Mario Power Tennis, exclusively for Nintendo GameCube, and the secret to winning includes Power Shots like Mario's Iron Hammer, Luigi's Squeaky Mallet and Peach's Super Peach Spin.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Established in 2005, the Jim Henson awards program acknowledges organizations, individuals or products that reflect the core values and philosophy of Jim Henson and the company he founded, known as an innovator in puppetry (creator of the Muppets), animatronics and digital animation.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden is the first video game in North America based on the Naruto Shippuden animated series from VIZ Media. Featuring the series’ trademark one-on-one ninja battles, and a number of new and exciting characters as well as several new game modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NASCAR Kart Racing enables players to grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders. Fans who pre-order the game at GameStop will get an unlock code for Joey Logano and the #20 GameStop car.
by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games' Mafia 2 features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Coraline lets you take on the role of the adventurous heroine Coraline and interact with the characters from the movie while navigating the scheming Other Mother's web of deceit in a fantastical adventure through two distinct and interactive worlds. All three main characters from the movie (Dakota Fanning, Keith David, and Robert Bailey Jr.) will reprise their on-screen voiced roles.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 4:37 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.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Overgrowth takes place in the savage world of Lugaru where rabbits, wolves and other animals are forced to use paws, claws and medieval weaponry to engage each other in battle. Using Wolfire's brand new Phoenix Engine, Overgrowth combines third-person adventure platforming with intricate melee combat.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Aftermath is a squad-based RTS set in a retro-futuristic world. Command up to four squads of soldiers in a post-apocalyptic world where your enemy has destroyed everything you hold dear. Fight in massive battles against the hordes and use all the weapons and genetic powers at your disposal to eradicate the enemy.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World War One: La Grande Guerre is a historical turn based grand strategy game, offering you to play the full conflict, leading the destiny of the seven main fighting nations. The new update includes dozens of improvements and new features, including trench rules tweaks, GUI enhancements, surrender requirements, and improvements to the AI.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 7:04 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:
- Dawn of War II [PC] - Space Marines Multiplayer Trailer
- F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Developer Q&A Trailer #4
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve has issued an update for its digital delivery service Steam, allowing users to surf the web via a simplified browser (Flash is supported). Activate your in-game overlay and a web tab will now be included in the options, which then opens the browser, although only offering basic functionality. Check out the
full notes for other update info.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco's Powerbike, developed by Tornado Studios, is an intense motorcycle racer that features death-defying stunts, intense police chases and competitive multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Monumental Games' Hunter's World is a new MMO based on game hunting where you take the role of hunters visiting a massive and varied wild hunting reserve, where you can compete and collaborate with real players in a persistent world. Hunters will be able to roam freely, interact with each other, and hunt everything from varmints to big game.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guinness World Records announces the release date of its definitive collection of video game records, facts and trivia — Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition. Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition, the 2nd installment of the must-have "Gamer's Bible," will hit shelves Feb. 4, 2009 for $21.95.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jolt Online Gaming announced that it will be publishing Infocom/Activision's classic text based adventure game Legends of Zork, which will give players the chance to once again take up the mantle of Zork, this time via an Internet browser.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gatheryn is an interactive massive multi-player world of adventure, mystery and romance. You assume the role of a Victorian themed character as you explore, socialize and quest your way through the world.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.