by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is a third-person perspective action game in which players experience different battles from the Star Wars universe, allowing players to engage in air, land and space battles or build troops and upgrade armies in a strategy-based mode.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, new multiplayer modes and maps offering a deeper Spellforce experience.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 26, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Extreme captures all of the action and excitement of the classic and takes it to the next level with new design features maximizing performance and play on XBL. For the first time, experience Space Invaders in fully immersive sound and vivid high-definition, with visuals that will excite your senses!
by Adam Pavlacka on May 24, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Duke Nukem Trilogy is comprised of three episodes: Critical Mass, Chain Reaction, and Proving Grounds, and will be released sequentially beginning in Sept. 2009 for NDS/PSP. We sat down recently with Apogee's chief creative officer Terry Nagy.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. Valve has rolled out the Spy/Sniper update, and to celebrate is selling TF5 at 50% off, and is letting people who have not played the game yet try it out for free, all weekend long, with with no purchase obligation.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Formed earlier 2009, Ruffian Games has been on a recruiting spree as of late, and is currently a 40 person strong game development studio based in Dundee, moving into full production on its yet to be announced first title. Ruffian staff have previously worked on games such as Crackdown, Fable 2, Project Gotham Racing, Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat and is comprised of former EA, Midway, Free Radical, Real World employees, but also a bunch on newcomers.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SpongeBob's Truth or Square features a unique and never-before-seen shape-shifting capability that will allow players to transform SpongeBob into zany objects, while filled with action-packed gameplay and numerous stimulating puzzle solving challenges.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is a third-person perspective action game in which players experience different battles from the Star Wars universe, allowing players to engage in air, land and space battles or build troops and upgrade armies in a strategy-based mode. Players can use laser guns (i.e., blasters), explosives and lightsabers to destroy enemies, or participate in speeder bike chases.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. To celebrate the Spy/Sniper update coming this Thursday, Valve is offering a free weekend of TF2, now available for pre-load with no purchase obligation. The last addition to the update is urine, inflicting more damage to enemies and doused fire on team members.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, such as the main character Avatar, back to fulfill his destiny. New multiplayer modes and maps offer a deeper Spellforce experience, both online and offline, by adding MMO-like features while preserving the richness of the Spellforce universe and its gameplay.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Ark is a fun homage to the bright and bouncy arcade games of the late 80s such as Rainbow Island and Arkanoid, with an added mix of Pinball.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boasting a wholly unique look and feel, Need for Speed Nitro delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, as you battle through the mayhem of aggressive cops, take corners at 150 mph, and own the competition on extreme tracks.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. has acquired the North American publishing rights for Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament for PSP, an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 20, 2009 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Plunge deep into a fantasy world full of mystical creatures when you join the Grace children on their quest to discover the secrets of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Based on Paramount Pictures’ movie adaptation of the book series, the video game lets players take on the roles of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace as they enter the hidden world of the unseen.
by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is scheduled for Thursday, and Valve revealed today that it will add a new weapon for the Spy, the Ambassador, a handgun that has pinpoint accuracy of a sniper rifle, but reloads slowly.
by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Natsume announced today that it is bringing an all-new RPG titled Adventures To Go to the PSP offerint a refreshing twist on the strategy RPG genre, giving gamers the opportunity to shape and customize the game's dungeons to their own liking!
by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 7:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny brings back the franchise's weapon-based fighting formula to deliver a robust handheld experience. With a roster of more than 20 unique characters, expanded character creation feature, and multiple gameplay modes, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny provides nail biting, head-to-head brawls that can be played anywhere, at anytime.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Despite rumors and statements to the contrary, 3D Realms has not closed and is not closing, and retains ownership of the Duke Nukem franchise. 3D Realms confirms that the Duke Nukem Forever (DNF) development team has been let go while it regroups as a company, it will continue to license and co-create games based upon the Duke Nukem franchise.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision's Space Camp, an action/adventure game packed with accessible space age mini-games and multiplayer options, it’s not rocket science to launch an unforgettable gameplay session!
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add two new unlockable weapons for the Spy class, the Dead Ringer cloaks you for a brief period upon being hit but leaves a corpse, while the Cloak and Dagger watch makes you invisible for as long as you stand still.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band Unplugged will allow players to take the game on the road for the very first time. Rock Band Unplugged will take center stage as it leverages the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities and include a fully-featured in-game store for downloadable content in the North American and Europeans markets.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!