by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bit.Trip Presents: Runner 2 - Future Legend of Rhythm Alien is an on-rails rhythm platformer, now with even more abilities, unlockables, modes, achievements/trophies, and all in HD.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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InMomentum is a minimalistic / sci-fi platform racing game that challenges the players to think in both horizontal and vertical perspectives while racing each other or against the clock in a puzzle-like environment.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tribes: Ascend, developed using the Unreal 3 engine, is being positioned as the multi-player successor to the much lauded Tribes 2 and a re-introduction of the franchise to the gaming world.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Afterfall: Insanity is a story based horror-shooter where players face their destiny in the desolate ruins of once thriving cities and well-known areas - or to be more exact: in the sewers and tunnels beneath them. Facing horrible mutants, bloodthirsty mercenaries and other threats, humanity fights for existence.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shinobi for 3DS puts players in the shoes of Jiro Musashi, the father of Joe Musashi from the original 1989 release, offering a glimpse into Musashi family history.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blackwater reinvents the modern combat shooter genre by giving players the ability to control the gameplay experience using a traditional gamepad or Kinect’s controller-free abilities, introducing an unprecedented level of immersion to the FPS genre.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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I'm not quite sure what's all going on over at Netflix. The once-promising and -lucrative company seems to be flailing about, making stupid decision after stupid decision.
First there was the price hike that caused its subscribers to drop significantly, followed by the splitting up of the business into two entities (DVD and streaming), which would require you to log into two Web sites and have two separate accounts. Today, however,
CEO Reed Hastings saw the light and realized this wasn't exactly a good idea, so Qwikster has been shelved, and everything is back under one umbrella.
Makes you wonder what they're going to pull out of their hat next.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2011 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is not a sequel, but a complete rebirth, a phoenix from the ashes flying at three times the speed of sound built from the ground up, with new technology fueling a passionately realized vision of a game that puts players in the dark heart of the fight like no aerial combat game has done before.
by Brian Dumlao on Oct. 9, 2011 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crimson Alliance mixes fast-paced cooperative action combat with the rewarding element of RPG character development in a battle against the sinister Cult of the Soul Siren.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's called The Run. An illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination as you battle hundreds of the world's most notorious drivers on the country's most dangerous roads.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2011 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cave Story is an action-adventure game overflowing with unmatched charm and character, taking players into a world where a race of rabbit-like creatures, called Mimigas, run free on a serene floating island.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2011 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2011 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Previously an Unreal Development Kit project, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.
by Reggie Carolipio on Oct. 8, 2011 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, an action-RPG title that will put you in control of individual units throughout a narrative-driven story campaign and in wide-scale online battles.
by Brian Dumlao on Oct. 8, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet 2 gives players the ability to make better levels and completely new games. It also has a loads of new features, including revamped graphics, a fresh storyline, added accessories and equipment for Sackboy, and much, much more.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We watched
Real Steel last night, and it was everything I had hoped it to be. Adam's review was right on the money, so props to him. Now I want some robot action as well, but apparently I'll have to wait another decade or two ...
While we're on a movie streak, we're going to check out Moneyball later today, so that should also be a good time. The baseball team in question is our local team, even though we're Angels fans, so we are obliged to check it out or we get our local residency card revoked.
While we were being couch potatoes, we also watched The Good Wife, NCIS, 2 Broke Girls, and Kitchen Nightmares.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Rune Factory series combines the fun and rewarding gameplay of Harvest Moon with the fantasy and excitement of an action-RPG, offering Harvest Moon fans and traditional RPG players the best of both worlds.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, an action-RPG title that will put you in control of individual units throughout a narrative-driven story campaign and in wide-scale online battles.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Order live UFC pay-per-view events in stunning high definition, access a library of live and on-demand video content, connect with friends to predict fight results, compare fighter stats and records, and more, all from one “ultimate fight center” – your Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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VVVVVV is an action-platformer deeply rooted in the days of 8-bit gaming with incredibly challenging gameplay and secrets. In VVVVVV, you play as Captain Viridian, who must not only save a dimension on the brink of collapse, but also find your ship’s crew–all of whose names begin with the letter V.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Orchestra 2 is a sequel to Tripwire's realism-based multiplayer WWII shooter. The game will focus on one of the most brutal battles in all of human history, the Battle of Stalingrad and the surrounding operations, both German and Russian, from July 1942 to Feb. 1943.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wolverine Studios' professional and collegiate sports management simulation Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2, developed by Gary Gorski, is the latest installment in its pro basketball simulation series.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2011 @ 6:37 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.