by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nostale is a free-to-play casual MMORPG which takes gamers through seventy exciting levels of the wonderful world of East Mile. Gamers can choose from one of four character classes, each with unique powers and features. The ultimate goal is to fight Dark Horn and his legion of demons in the land of death.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world.
Last week, Eidos revealed Tomb Raider: Underworld fell short of internal expectations, making the company's stock drop 25%, followed by the inevitable layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. One of the 30 victims was creative director Eric Lindstrom,
who said he wished they could have spent more time polishing Underworld.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an online action RPG, mixing a story-driven single-player experience with a brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
Late last year, Funcom already merged servers in order to increase population, and in the near future, it will reduce its 49 current servers to 18 in order to further boost the game experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Devil Survivor is a new RPG in the Megami Tensei franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan later this month.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Binary Tweed announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with Clover. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolour, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of “New games that are a bit like old games, but better.”
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Personal Trainer: Math includes 40 fast-paced exercises, from basic addition and multiplication to more extensive multiplication tables and calculation ladders. Daily math drills keep skills sharp, while attendance records provide ways for users to see how they improve week to week and month to month.
by Jesse Littlefield on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Safecracker is a puzzle adventure game that requires you to use your wits, deductive reasoning, and puzzle solving skills to crack the master safe! Hired by the wealthy family of recently deceased billionaire, Duncan W. Adams, you must find the deed to his riches in one of 35 extraordinary safes.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In
a recent interview, Neversoft president Joel Jewett revealed that it was no longer developing Tony Hawk titles, but instead speculation is that newly founded
Robomodo is on the case. Last year, market-research firm Intellisponse leaked a bunch of info on upcoming Activision Blizzard games, including the fact that the next Tony Hawk would use a new controller, "shift your weight to turn and balance grinds, kick back on the tail of the board to ollie, and lean into airs to pull off huge spins." Activision didn't quite confirm any of the rumors but did say that you wouldn't use your hands, while
Tony Hawk himself revealed the next game would include accelerometer technology.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Expected to make an appearance on the PS3, Capcom surprised everybody in Japan by announcing Monster Hunter 3 for the Wii instead. MH Tri-, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, taking you from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling your rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age. After two expansion packs (Mask of The Betrayer and Storm of Zehir) and one adventure pack (Mysteries of Westgate) Atari
revealed that "we are discussing doing another expansion pack with the team. And I'm pretty sure it's gonna happen."
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 2:38 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. Activision has launched
the game's official website featuring a new 3-D screenshot showing Wolverine in action, and the community forum.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mid Dec. 2008 Electronic Arts finally caved and decided to offer its latest titles through Valve's digital delivery system
Steam, in addition to its own, often criticized, EA Store. The initial titles were Spore, Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack, Warhammer Online, Mass Effect, Need for Speed Undercover and FIFA Manager 2009, with more to follow. Several weeks later a second batch of titles has been added, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, and Dead Space with Mirror's Edge to follow in the near future.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 2:52 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:
- Hotel for Dogs [NDS/Wii/PC] - Trailer
- Moon [NDS] - LOLA-RR10 Trailer
- inFamous [PS3] - Trailer (2)
- Dark Void [ALL] - Trailer (3)
- Watchmen: The End is Nigh [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II - Tyranids Trailer #2
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising [PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tokyo Beat Down is a tale of greed, corruption, and good old-fashion violence. Experience the sweet nostalgia of classic coin-op beat 'em ups, where you must rely on your fists, firearms, and anything else that happens to be lying around to beat the sin out of Tokyo's criminals. What do you do when thugs and hoodlums put peace and freedom in jeopardy?
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 7:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. Earlier this week Sony Pictures revealed the game launch will coincide with the 25th Anniversary Edition of the movie, which is now confirmed by Atari itself ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world. Tomb Raider: Underworld has so far sold 1.5 million copies, below Eidos' internal forecasts, primarily due to a slow start in North America. As a result Eidos has revised its revenue downward, which in turn made its stock values drop 25%.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ferrari Challenge is a realistic racing game from the famous Italian sports car manufacturer, with the official license of the motor sports series with the input of professional racing drivers. Downloadable content was promised last year, which has been completed since,
System 3 revealed that territorial licensing issues have made it so it may never see the light of day.
by Richard Poskozim on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Personal Trainer: Cooking is a training title that brings gourmet cooking from around the globe to your NDS. It features a DS Chef, your own private cooking instructor who talks you through 245+ recipes from more than 30 countries worldwide.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.
by Brian Dumlao on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Orochi Saga Collection is the most extensive KoF collection ever, containing five complete games, consisting of KOF 94-98. It includes the Orochi Saga trilogy (95-97) and unlockable bonus content materials, while the PSP edition includes an Ad-hoc mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.