by Rainier on June 26, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.
Word Puzzle is a brain-busting game that features intricate 3D boards, exploding word bombs and a whole host of synapse melting challenges and special effects. With five unique game modes, Live support for up to four players and Xbox Live Vision Camera support, Word Puzzle will keep you playing with friends and family for hours.
by Geson Hatchett on June 24, 2008 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships.
by Rainier on June 24, 2008 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Don King Presents: Prizefighter is a documentary-style boxing game, featuring a documentary-style narrative career mode, training, and will require you to also manage personal relationships outside of the ring. This demo allows one or two players can battle it out in a three round bout held in Madison Square Garden between Joe Calzaghe and Luis Collazo.
by Rainier on June 21, 2008 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, known for Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Ubisoft is giving fans a chance to contribute to the achievements by
voting for one of three possibilities, the most popular one will make it in the final game.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 09 focuses on wide-open collegiate style gameplay featuring unique animations that you will only find in college football, unveiling the new Break Away Animation Engine which allows gamers to break in and out of moves.
Brain Challenge is an entertaining brain training program that helps players develop stress-management skills through a wide variety of games. A personal coach helps players develop their abilities in five areas of cognitive function, including logic, math, memory, visual thinking and concentration, in a fun and easy way.
In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.
by Brad Hilderbrand on June 19, 2008 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buku Sudoku takes the pen-and-paper puzzler high-tech with HD graphics, helpful tutorials, single- and multiplayer (including co-op) game modes, multiple grid sizes, and the option to display hints, highlight errors, undo moves, and solve 1,200 puzzles.
Based on Dreamworks' recent CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.
by Geoff Gibson on June 13, 2008 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Re-imagined for an even more intense arcade shooter experience, Assault Heroes 2 expands its horizons into outer space, featuring hijackable enemy vehicles, many more levels and an enhanced co-operative gameplay mode.
by John Day on June 13, 2008 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cars Mater-National offers a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs, featuring all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival.
by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 2:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that on June 16th, 2008, you will be able to download (through Xbox Live) and play Guilty Gear XX #Reload, and The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning on your Xbox 360.
by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3 Publisher's Dark Sector, developer by Digital Extremes, 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. We almost forgot about it, but D3P has finally released a playable demo on Xbox Live.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 6:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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No this is not a resurfacing of the
Metal Gear Solid 4 rumor during its launch week, but according to
Ripten the original 1998 Playstation One MGS title might be making its way to Xbox Live Arcade. Claiming to have seen a build on Microsoft's developers only partnernet we decided to have a look for ourselves and unfortunately did not find it, so either the rumor is false, or it was removed. With Soul Calibur and Bionic Commando get an XBLA makeover Metal Gear Solid wouldn't be that much of a stretch.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The war between the GDF and Strogg will soon be igniting on next-generation consoles as id Software and Activision confirmed that their team-based first person action title Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, is coming to next-gen platforms.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has recruited id Software, Nerve Software, Splash Damage and Activision for its newest online offensive: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Live Weekend 2008, a 72-hour play-and-win sweepstakes full of games and prizes beginning on Friday, June 6 at 12:01 a.m. EDT through Sunday, June 8 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
by Rainier on June 5, 2008 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Civilization Revolution delivers features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before. This demo includes both single-player and multiplayer gameplay.
A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.
by Rainier on June 3, 2008 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. A demo is available on Xbox Live, except for North America and Canada, allowing you to try out about 30 mins of game, trying six different weapons, at the Acolyte difficulty setting.
TiQal is a new puzzle game where players demolish enemy block walls by matching squares of the same color and building them up to unleash combo points and power-ups.
by Rainier on May 30, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NASCAR 09 will offer an authentic stock car driving experience for racing fans of all ages. Legendary NASCAR driver #24 Jeff Gordon will work you through an all-new interactive 3D menu interface, the game’s major features and advise you throughout your career. This demo lets you experience the New Sprint Driver Challenge or take on NASCAR's biggest stars at two of the game's 22 tracks.
by Rainier on May 28, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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YUKE'S announced that its new title Double D Dodgeball has received certification to release on Xbox Live Arcade, featuring a unique look and environment combined with intuitive controls and intense gameplay that fans of the classic playground sport will appreciate.
by Rainier on May 27, 2008 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally scheduled for release in 2004,
CDV dropped the game, which resulted in developer UDS shutting down. It was acquired by Swedish Daydream Software and
picked up by Playlogic International, but never released. ZOINK and SnapDragon Games have revived the project to bring the redesigned action platformer to the Wii, with added features and a visual overhaul.
by Brad Hilderbrand on May 25, 2008 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Even if trivia isn�t your thing, the first trivia and party game to hit Xbox Live Arcade is one in which players can win by making educated guesses, playing the odds or just knowing the interests of other players, whether they are local or online. Break out the Big Button Pad controllers or play couch vs. couch for a trivia party extravaganza.