by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 p.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 Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nyko Technologies revealed its new wireless controller design, the Wing for the Wii. Using Nyko’s wireless dongle system that conveniently plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote, the Wing eliminates the cord for games that require the Classic Controller.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS that puts you in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions and leadership will bring forth changes sought by all who step Beyond Protocol.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In some venues, silver is the color of second place. For the NDS, silver is No. 1. Starting Sept. 7, Metallic Silver joins the Nintendo DS color palette. The new Metallic Silver version makes a nice addition to any tech collection, whether you're a gadget hipster or fashionista. Watch for the Metallic Silver DS to be featured in the new upcoming Nintendo DS print ad featuring actress Liv Tyler.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 9:22 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 Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | 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). The Smashing Pumpkins' new single G.L.O.W. will debut on World Tour, together with classic tracks 1979 and The Everlasting Gaze. In addition, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Billy Corgan as an in-game character and will bring with him 1993's hit Today.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. Sony announced that a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta will begin in early October.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:08 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.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tenchu 4, developed by Acquire, will see the return of the two main characters, Rikimaru et Ayame, tasked with investigating the disappearance of Gouda Matsunoshin's daughter Kiku. More infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and of course use of the Wiimote for aiming at the screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gauntlet is a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game. Choose from the four heroes (Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie) each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Slash your way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid you in your battle with evil.
by Judy on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 8:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.
by Judy on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:36 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:
- DeathSpank - Trailer (3)
- Golden Axe: Beast Rider [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
- Guitar Hero: World Tour [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [PSP/PS2] - Walkthrough Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pipe Mania you must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment announced Six Flags Fun Park, a videogame that brings the thrills and chills of a Six Flags theme park to the family living room, featuring uniquely themed areas and 40 mini-games representative of a visit to Six Flags park.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Survive nature's most devastating catastrophes in Disaster: Day of Crisis, a panic inducing survival game for Wii developer by Monolith Software, which was recently acquired by Nintendo.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, unlockable content and authentic rock venues. For a limited time only, fans who pre-order Metallica's new Death Magnetic album over
at Best Buy will be able to download no less than 11 bonus tracks for Guitar Hero III.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game, with character designs from Lost Planet's Keiji Nakoka and music by Metal Gear Solid's Norihiko Hibino, where the player will slay monsters while dynamically travelling across the super skyscrapers of Tokyo.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.
by Jesse Littlefield on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the weekend is being dominated by PAX, Microsoft Japan held its 4th annual press conference in Tokyo, where it ran through its fall lineup of titles. Starting off with showing that hardware sales have spiked, especially since the Tales of Vesperia launch last month, Microsoft revealed it is bringing over Fable 2, Fallout 3, HAWX, Mass Effect, Oblivion and Winning Eleven. New titles revealed are Namco-Bandai/KOEI's mecha game Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2 and From Software's cinematic action game Ninja Blade, produced by Lost Planet's designer Keiji Nakoka. Microsoft also announced it is cutting the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade model by 8,000 yen ($73.92) to 19,800 yen (making it cheaper than the Wii), as well as the 2 hard drive-enabled models by 5,000-8,000 yen.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.