by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari's Dragon Ball: Origins, developed by Namco Bandai Games, takes players back to the original Dragon Ball series and around the world for a thrilling action-adventure game with innovative touch pad controls.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced a reorganization of the its product development management team as executive vice president of worldwide studios Jack Sorensen leaves and three key product development executives gets promoted from within.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grasshopper Manufacture has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a new multiplatform action horror game to be published by EA, produced by legendary Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and directed by game designer Suda51.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 5:57 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:
- Halo Wars [X360] - Field Trip to Harvest Trailer
- Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Blitz: The League II [ALL] - Team Captain Trailer (3)
- The Conduit [Wii] - Trailer (5)
- Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant [ALL] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game 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. Harmonix has opened a new specialty shop at
the official website where you can create and order customized merchandise featuring their in-game Rock Band characters and bands.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tilted Mill's turn based strategy and real time tactical combat game Mosby's Confederacy you command small bands of skirmishers, scouts and guerilla fighters on opportunistic missions to scout, ambush, steal supplies and harass a larger and better armed force of Union soldiers.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEE Virtual Worlds announced a partnership with Entropia Universe developer Mindark to expand popular Hollywood properties into full, stand-alone virtual planets utilizing the Entropia Universe Virtual World Platform.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled for a simultaneous in Japan and North America, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory. Fans who pre-order on Gamestop, Gamecrazy or Amazon get a March to War Set code, which unlocks three rare battle formations, and Best Buy offers a poster.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handheld gamers will once again have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Vicarious Visions' Guitar Hero On Tour Decades which will now also introduce song share between NDS players with different versions of On Tour.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 6, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away. Two new chapters will be made available for download on Xbox Live, offering 6 more hours of gameplay, as well as a demo in October.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Golf Tour announced its launch in public beta, allowing players from around the world to drive, chip and putt their way through high-definition virtual versions of world-class courses in a social community built for golf enthusiasts.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rune Factory 2 is set several years after the original, the evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It's up to player to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more.
Pre-order on Amazon.com and get a limited addition squirrel plush.
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system.
by Tim McDonald on Oct. 5, 2008 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Editorials
In the past we've delved into some of the games you haven't played, taking in some of the best of the unknown horror, indie, and comedy games. With those extremes out of the way, this time, we're going to tackle a variety of games. For those of you who didn't read the
previous articles, these are games that you've probably not played, but you really should.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 4, 2008 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Commando: Steel Disaster you play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to an evil organization called Rattlesnake. Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle through your missions, with a a range of heavy weaponry, and pick-ups.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2008 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v5.6 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 7:31 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:
- Ride to Hell [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
- NBA 2K9 [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Mytran Wars [PPS] - Trailer
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- Zubo [NDS] - Sting Trailer
- Guitar Hero: World Tour [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Later this fall Microsoft is overhauling the Xbox 360's dashboard, called the New Xbox Experience, changing the look of the user interface, adding new features, avatars and plenty more.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 3, 2008 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata boasts gorgeous graphics, 3D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. The PS3 edition of Eternal Sonata will include extra content, such as new events to help move along the story line, Crescendo and Serenade as playable characters, and the ability to freely change your characters' costumes.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | 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:
