by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Margaritaville Online is free-to-play, with optional micro-transactions, set in an immersive 3D virtual tropical paradise featuring island exploration, exotic adventures and playful mini-games.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 11:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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XIII: Lost Identity is a new videogame adapted from famous Franco-Belgian comics book XIII (Thirteen), revolving around an amnesiac protagonist who seeks to discover his concealed past, inspired by Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity novel.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 11:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Limbo puts players in the role of a young boy traveling through a hostile world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 4:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Of Orcs and Men is an RPG that puts you into the role of an elite Orc soldier from the legendary legion of Bloodjaws, a league of warriors deeply involved in the war opposing the Orcs and Goblins on one side to their persecutors, Humankind.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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free-to-play online computer games publisher gamigo has acquired a 20.1% stake in Korean developer OnsOn Soft.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends is stand-alone expansion that super-charges the DW 7 world with a slew of enhancements.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 12:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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More U.S. consumers are playing videogames now than ever before, even as game consoles are losing their market dominance to online and mobile gaming solutions, according to international research firm Parks Associates.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Saga is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
I really need to figure out why it is that each time we crack open a bottle of wine, it makes me sleepy beyond control. We had company last night, made dinner, and had some wine, and sure enough, snooze fest all around ... again!
As if Battlefield 3, Modern Warfare 3 and L.A. Noire weren't enough to keep gamers busy, tomorrow is the launch of
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (check the link for our review).
I was looking forward to Rockstar's latest masterpiece (where's my Red Dead Redemption, damnit?!), so I let it download on Steam overnight (a whopping 12 GB) only to find that Norton detects the game's ypatcher.exe as a virus and automatically deletes it. This makes the game not start at all. Lovely!
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 7:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Created by a team of only five, Rayman comes back again, but this time in his original 2D glory roots. Rayman Origins features a cartoony art style, evocative of claymation, and will include some sort of cooperative platforming as he now has a sidekick, Globox the chubby frog.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | 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:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 4:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Game of Thrones is an action RPG based on the internationally bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series of books by George R. R. Martin and critically acclaimed HBO television series, Game of Thrones.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 4:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 12: The Show builds on what has been delivered in previous franchise releases, adding compelling features that bring unparalleled innovation polish to the sports genre, delivering true-to-life gameplay, authentic franchise/season modes, and incredible detail.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 4:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Beyblade: Metal Masters, players can customize their own Beyblade tops as they battle it out with characters from the series in a last-man standing competition in the battle arena.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 3:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Book of Unwritten Tales is a classic point & click adventure set in a beautiful fantasy world. It’s a humorous homage to the RPG and fantasy genre with numerous allusions to literature and games like Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft and Discworld.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fishing Resort is a a new title themed around arcade-style fishing and recreations that drops players into a tropical island locale which they can explore as they see fit – this is a vacation after all!
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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DCS: Black Shark 2 is a simulation of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and is a greatly improved version of the original DCS: Black Shark that brings many new features.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 2:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Lime Odyssey delivers an engaging player experience in warm, crystal-clear 3D graphics. Features include expansive crafting capabilities, a dual class system, and an immersive questing arc that follows the tumultuous tale of Lime.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Built upon over 10 years of experience, Take On Helicopters immerses players within beautifully rich landscapes and an authentic helicopter experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 2:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 2:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff features luxurious master bedroom and bath furnishings and décor, plus romantic intimate wear for Sims to change into.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 2:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Mario & Sonic At The London 2012 Olympic Games, players compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official London 2012 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 9, 2011 @ 12:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
PixelJunk SideScroller is a complex and dynamic fluid simulation system that fills the game world with flowing liquids and hazardous gases while putting a new spin on arcade shooters.