D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, as it delivers new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, making it the definitive fighting game experience.
Go! Go! Break Steady combines rhythmic beat-matching with match-3 style puzzle gameplay. Choose your character and make him dance to the beat while solving increasingly challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galaga Legions is not just another boring remake! The same team that brought you Pac Man Championship Edition has created a revitalized game that features table-turning game dynamics, super slick visuals, and mind-blowing vast waves of enemies. Galaga Legions is the ultimate version of the arcade shooter classic!
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Assume the role of the master of disaster! Fired from your job as a top research scientist, you have built a machine that allows you to control nature and exact revenge on the corporation that fired you. Use tornadoes, lightning, earthquakes and many other forces of nature to do your bidding in Elements of Destruction.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 15, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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YUKE's Double D Dodgeball features a unique look and environment combined with intuitive controls and intense gameplay that fans of the classic playground sport will appreciate.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mutant Storm Empire is packed with sci-fi action as players crush gangs of robots, smash swarms of UFOs and demolish massive enemy bosses, features 16 unique levels spread over four richly detailed and varied worlds.
by Mark Melnychuk on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 2:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Schizoid is a fast and furiously paced action game with simple, intuitive gameplay. Billed as the most co-op game ever, reflexes and smarts are key but sharp teamwork pays off even more!
by Richard Poskozim on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 takes players on an all new adrenaline ride through six different action-packed gameplay modes, a new electrifying soundtrack and exhilarating local multiplayer modes in either versus or co-op for up to four players.
Based on the renowned board game, Ticket to Ride is a casual card based game, featuring simple rules but fast play, that lets you race your opponents from city to city as you plan routes across the country to become the most traveled player.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Omega Five is a next-gen, high-def. Xbox Live Arcade shooter with awe-inspiring graphics. Players fly through dangerous 3-D environments in this side-scroller and try to avoid the enemies that come at them from all sides, even from behind.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lock and Load! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 takes the no-holds-barred arcade spirit of its predecessors and crafts an all-new furious cooperative shooting adventure for the next generation!
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City's seamless racing battleground, with traffic-heavy roads to abuse. While Criterion release the Cagney update on PS3 last month, adding 3 brand new FreeBurn game modes, 2 new cars, 70 new challenges, and the usual fixes and tweaks, it took until today for the X360 version of the update to become available.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark is a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an action-orientated experience within a detailed, open environment. WALL-E is a fast-paced adventure based on the recent Disney/Pixar film allowing fans to explore 10 worlds filled with non-stop action and adventure, along with head-to-head multiplayer challenges.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the Fight Night Round 3 team, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xbox Live Arcade is celebrating with the hottest lineup of games ever, starting on Wed., July 30 with the retro shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. Also on Wednesday, XBLA users can earn entries into the Summer of Arcade Sweepstakes by playing the trial or full version of the featured XBLA game of the week for a chance to win 100,000 MS Points, an X360 Elite, etc...
Spyglass Board Games offers a fun new take on classic board games, like Chess, Checkers, Mancala, and Reversi. Play and chat socially on Xbox Live, play against the computer, or use the Xbox Live Vision camera to personalize the game board, playing pieces, and video effects.
by Richard Poskozim on July 23, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With new modes and team play, Tetris Splash introduces even more exciting, enjoyable ways to play this classic favorite. As easy to learn as it is addictive, it's equally fun for the casual player and the seasoned Tetris pro!
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Released in early 2005, Jade Empire is set in a new fantastical world based on mythical China, where sinister events have upset the peaceful harmony of an isolated martial arts school. Bioware's RPG is now available as a 6.2 GB download on Xbox Marketplace for 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15).
by Alan Martin on July 21, 2008 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Make a splash as an underwater photographer tasked with capturing the most incredible pictures of wild sea life. Entice your subjects into playful poses, provoke photo worthy reactions, and reel in those picture-perfect scores!
by Judy on July 19, 2008 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Originally scheduled for release last year, when Microsoft decided to increase the Xbox Live Arcade allowed file size, The Behemoth decided to delay the game in order to add even more content.
by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a two-player co-op mode.