by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 11:51 a.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 Nov. 6, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Halo Wars is scheduled to launch worldwide Feb. 2009. The Limited Collector's Edition will include the game, Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack, Halo Wars: Genesis graphic novel, a patch, unique in-game vehicle, and six Leader cards. Pre-order and download a special in-game Warthog vehicle.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. As AC 6 hits platinum status, fans can now download the following previously released premium holiday-themed aircraft and multiplayer stages for free.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2008 @ 2:47 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 Nov. 5, 2008 @ 6:21 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:
- Blue Dragon Plus [NDS] - Cinematic Trailer
- Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force [NDS] - Trailer
- WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 [ALL] - TV Trailer
- Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows [PC] - Trailer #2
- Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria [PC] - Waterworks Trailer
- Need for Speed Undercover [ALL] - Cop Chase Trailer #2
- The Chronicles of Spellborn [PC] - Traveling Trailer
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As Nippon Ichi Software’s first pure action game, Prinny will be the most heartpounding and challenging sidescrolling action game ever. Players will control an unlucky penguin dude called a Prinny and slash their way through various Netherworlds.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA), the consumer rights advocacy group dedicated to providing passionate gamers a voice, is today celebrating twenty-four months of serving the evolving needs of individuals who play computer and video games.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ZEN Studios is working with Capcom to release an officially licensed Street Fighter table for Pinball FX in celebration of the soon to be released Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher announced a worldwide publishing agreement with Imagi Studios for videogames based on the new animated adventure film, Astro Boy, scheduled to coincide the worldwide release of the movie in Oct. 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 5:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warrior Epic is a free to download & play online action/RPG set in an original fantasy universe, where players can utilize a wide selection of warrior classes to go out raiding dungeons in a variety of novel environments. Warrior Epic let you play co-op campaigns or slug it out with friends in PVP.
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles. At a recent press event we sat down with producer Valkyria Chronicles Ryutaro Nonaka.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. Codemasters has opened a new hardcore PvP server to cope with the browing player-base.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 5:10 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:
- Dragonica [PC] - Trailer
- Sacred 2: Fallen Angel [X360/PC] - Intro to Ancaria Trailer #2
- Mirror's Edge [PS3/X360/PC] - Runners Story Trailer
- Ultimate Band [NDS/Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
- Shaun White Snowboarding [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #2
- History Civil War: Secret Missions [ALL] - Trailer
- Bioshock [PS3] - Challenge Rooms Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 3:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SF IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 10:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Castlevania Judgment, produced by Koji Igarashi, is the first fighting title in the franchise, and bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Last month Activision issued a statement acknowledging issues with the sensitivity of the drum pads, it has now released the promised tuner to fix the problem.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
Earlier this year the PS3 edition was put on ice, but prod. David Silverman revealed in
a recent interview that "there's definitely people working on a PS3 version" and that it will be "taking advantage of both the 1080p nature and the high-defness of Blu-ray," basically high res cutscenes.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2008 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Adventure Company announced it will publish Inkheart. Based on the feature film adaptation of the best-selling Cornelia Funke novel, Inkheart brings high-quality, beautiful graphics to your DS in the fantastic and lovingly detailed world of Inkheart.