by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean Games has signed a distribution agreement with Codemasters that will see a roster of its brought to market in key European territories including the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Central Europe as well as Benelux later on in the year.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SBK09 Superbike World Championship offers the ultimate experience of the championship. Tracks, teams, riders, it’s all there unaltered to make the player feel the adrenaline rush of real motorbike competition.
by Rainier on April 21, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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British Forces is the second of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Harley Quinn Trailer
- BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger [PS3/X360] - Drive Trailer
- Fight Night Round 4 [PS3/X360] - Boxer Style Trailer
- Ghostbusters: The Video Game [Wii] - Trailer
- Terminator Salvation [ALL] - Attack Action Trailer
- Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier [NDS] - Trailer
- GTA: Chinatown Wars [NDS] - WiFi Mayhem Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new study by Iowa State University researcher Douglas Gentile revealed that 8.5% of American youths between ages 8 to 18 who play video games show multiple signs of behavioral addiction, skimp on homework, lie about how much they play, steal games or money to play more, and struggle, without success, when they try to cut back.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alternativa is a classic point & click adventure game based on the original sci-fi/cyber-punk script which is composed of a number of shorter stories that lead us through the lives of individual characters as well as the fictional world of the future. Centauri
revealed that the game is ready but Russian publisher Akella's internal issues are the reason the game has not been released yet.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week Scratch DJ Game filed suit against Activision and 7 Studios, alleging that they had engaged in intentional interference with contract, breach of contract, conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets. Activision then
issued a statement that the L.A. Superior Court found that there was no evidence of any wrongdoing, but today Scratch DJ Game claims the L.A. County Superior Court has granted it a temporary restraining order and ordered 7 Studios to turn over all source code, tools and technology related to Scratch: The Ultimate DJ game.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NwN 2: Mysteries of Westgate features a non-linear, open-ended single-player campaign with numerous side quests covering more than 15 hours of game play, as well as 3 new companions; a host of new monsters, including some truly epic foes; an original musical score; and thousands of new lines of professionally recorded dialogue.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Domino Master brings the old pastime into the present with colorful graphics and five game modes to play through.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Hi-Res 3-D graphics, frenzied 2-D action, 220 levels, and six play modes, Lode Runner makes an epic return. Run, climb, blast blocks, outsmart enemies and grab the gold on your own or with a partner!
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call to Arms will introduce an array of new content for WAR players, and from April 20 to April 27, the armies of WAR will clash over the wreckage of mysterious airships that fell from the sky and puzzle over the appearance of strange artifacts from far-off lands.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. The PC edition features improved graphics and a streamlined interface that allows for easy mouse and keyboard control.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new study by Dr Souvik Mukherjee, a researcher and computer game narrative expert from the School of Arts & Humanities at Nottingham Trent University, concludes that computer games can be read like books and should be regarded with the same value as literary texts.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions. Konami has signed a global full-service in-game advertising deal with Double Fusion for PES 2010.
by Sanford May on April 20, 2009 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years, who are then called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction!
by Thomas Wilde on April 19, 2009 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but will offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed.
What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver walks players through virtual and real-life cooking situations, from shopping to chopping, dressing the dish to serving up meals.
by Rainier on April 18, 2009 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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R.U.S.E. is a strategy game in which the players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the game play.
by Rainier on April 18, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron is putting the finishing touches on the console version of its action/rpg Sacred 2, but it seems the lengthy development process and several delays may have cost the German developer a little bit too much as it has filed for bankruptcy protection on April 14, 2009. Ascaron is looking for interesting parties to acquire the studio, and to sweeten the pot it revealed that an add-on for Sacred 2 is already in development, scheduled for this summer, as well as a third installment in the franchise.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- 1 vs. 100 [X360] - Trailer
- SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3 [PSP] - Trailer
- Aion [PC] - Morheim Zone Tour Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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COD: World at War 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 April 17, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives you license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will have expanded online features and community-driven content. The Cops and Robbers pack, coming April 30, is said to bring the thrills and spills of cops and robbers car chases to the game.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | 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.
