by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2012 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War of the Roses will pull players into a team-based multiplayer melee combat experience, putting their band of knights right in the thick of chaotic battles against opposing hordes armed with swords, battleaxes, longbows and other iconic medieval classics.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2012 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an extensive study, the Learning to Think Project found significant gains, crossed gender and all socio-economic groups, in IQ in elementary children exposed to chess over a 4.5 month period.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 21, 2012 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 13 continues the rich tradition and pageantry of gameday Saturday. Storm out of the tunnel with your favorite team and build a national powerhouse as you fight for your chance to win the National Championship. Make your mark and lead your team to glory ...
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Under Fire II will offer an epic scale medieval fantasy war zone, much enhanced in every aspect from the previous versions, for gamers to conquer the Bersia continent with the new generation of heroes, and promises a shocking ending.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Instant-action cloud computing provider OnLive announced that on August 17th all of its assets were acquired by a newly formed company that will continue to operate under the OnLive name.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Plants vs. Zombies sequel will include a bevy of new features, settings, and situations, designed to delight the franchise's tens of millions of fans around the world.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring a wide variety of locations, puzzles, and boss battles galore, Hotel Transylvania creates an imaginative and fun way to interact with the movie characters.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Off-Road is a split second off-road racing through stunning environments, with jumps, drifting, cash pick-ups and power-ups.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game, you play as one of the classic childhood legends. Each Guardian has abilities to help you take on the evil spirit, Pitch, and his infectious nightmares. You'll unlock new powers and special moves that increase your strength and skills, and you can unleash cool team attacks with your fellow heroes.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate reveals the story of Gabriel's descendants as they battle their own destiny only to discover their true, shocking fate.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2012 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pray For Dark is a first person action-Horror game where you play as Angel (aka Sewer Man), a rogue assassin hunter who is forced down into the “Hell” beneath a once great city now ruled by corruption and crime.
by Brian Dumlao on Aug. 19, 2012 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first version of North & South, adapted from the Bluecoats comics book, was launched by Infogrames in 1989. The game takes place during the American Civil War and gamers plays the Northern Army.
by Brian Dumlao on Aug. 18, 2012 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Defenders of Ardania is set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing enemy units, Defenders of Ardania also allows players to take on the role of the attackers seeking to conquer the enemy base.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 17, 2012 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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There is a rumor circulating that cloud gaming company OnLive has laid off its entire staff.
UPDATE: We've received an official statement from OnLive's PR rep which does not comment on the employee status, but states the service itself is not shutting down.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2012 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 17, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Planetary Annihilation is an RTS redefined for a new generation of players, promising Total Annihilation style gameplay on a planetary scale.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft launched its digital distribution platform Uplay PC, connecting Uplay’s community and consumer-centric services. To celebrate the launch the publisher kicked off a promotion making select titles available through Uplay PC for as little as £1/$1 for a limited time.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaos Chronicles is a classic, turn-based role-playing game that leads gamers into a lost empire full of legends, thrilling adventures, and dangerous opponents.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added three NDSi/eShop titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC, Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D, Crazy Chicken Pirates (NDSi/3DS/eShop), and New Super Mario Bros. 2 (video).
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rekoil is a multiplayer first person shooter in which the downtrodden “Minutemen” are pitted against their oppressors, Darkwater Inc, in a world where the only goal is to survive the unrelenting pandemic that has swept across the globe.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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report in the New York Post claims that Electronic Arts is in the early stages of discussions with private-equity giants KKR and Providence Equity Partners (owner of Bethesda) about a potential sale. Only crediting a "source," the report received a "no comment on rumor and speculation" from EA, nor responses from either investment company.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascension: Arenas Of War aims to mix the fast paced play of current FPS' with skill based classes whilst encouraging a team dynamic in order to achieve specific goals.
by Brian Dumlao on Aug. 16, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock of Ages is a game of fast-paced strategy, high art... and gigantic boulders of doom. Two castles stand opposed, bridged by an uneven, narrow pathway. One is yours, the other is your enemy's, and their crappy crenelations are driving down your property values, justification enough to try crush it using an enormous rolling stone.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2012 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is an all new breath-taking action title wherein the player guides Raiden through a series of beautifully-realized stages. Raiden is armed with a High Frequency katana blade which he uses to cut through anything that stands in his way.