by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jungle Speed is a twitchy, fast-paced WiiWare game that’s fun for all ages. It’s also the first Wii game to offer simultaneous play for up to eight players. Each remote and nunchuk pair can support two players at a time, making it a great game for get-togethers. Just watch the elbows!
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ignition and SNK Playmore announced that they are bringing Samurai Shodown Anthology to Europe. Containing all 6 titles, the game's setting, use of sword based weapons and varied and memorable characters was a departure from other fighters when it first appeared in 1993. Originally planned for late 2009, it is now scheduled for release in Europe on March 28, 2009.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced its initial plans for the PlayStation Home Beta, SCEA's 3D social gaming community that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences online. The EA Sports Complex, slated to launch this Spring, will allow fans to play exclusive new EA Sports multiplayer games, meet and interact with fans, view daily, weekly and annual leaderboards, as well as watch trailers and other content from their favorite EA Sports games.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Xbox Live Primetime is a channel on the New Xbox Experience, a new generation of games and entertainment experiences, a virtual game show stage where content is always fresh; play is global, live and massively multiplayer; and prizes are plentiful. Originally scheduled to launch fall 2008, it was
delayed late last year until spring, which has now been confirmed by Microsoft at CES.by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sending out invites to a press event, EA confirmed the next Spore addon will be called Spore: Galactic Adventures. Gamers will experience deeper Space stage gameplay when the expansion launches in March 2009. For the first time, players' 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 Jan. 7, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Disgaea 2 incorporates some of the same features it did in the original to retain its “Do anything & try everything” heritage while making radical innovations that include suggestions from game fans. The PSP edition will get extra content such as a new scenario, new characters and more ...
Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The best-selling crossword puzzle board game Scrabble is on deck to land on handheld platforms including the NDS and PSP, and will feature three modes of play including Classic, Speed and the new Scrabble Slam.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA are gearing up to inject nostalgic fun into Xbox Live Arcade by bringing Hasbro Family Game Night to the platform, as well as brain twister Scrabble to NDS and PSP.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last June, research firm Intellisponse revealed that Turn 10 was working on Forza 3, a racing sim with over 400 cars and 100 tracks, new race modes, near limitless customization options, real world damage, online community features, powerful assist mode for new players, new cars and tracks as DLC. While Microsoft declined to comment on rumors, Kaarbo Design, the studio that also worked on the original Forza Motorsport, has now further validated the rumor by
revealing it was working on Forza 3 and showed off a few race event sample posters stamped with the new title.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Littlest Pet Shop Spring will feature a festive and colorful spring environment for girls to explore alongside their favorite sidekicks, including six new, exclusive pets. The fun also gets turned up with all-new playsets as well as four new mini-games for a total of 20 including those from previous NDS versions.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 1:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Littlest Pet Shop Spring will feature a festive and colorful spring environment for girls to explore alongside their favorite sidekicks, including six new, exclusive pets. The fun also gets turned up with all-new playsets as well as four new mini-games for a total of 20 including those from previous NDS versions.
Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, interplanetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as Spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. The story surrounds the origins of mysterious portals that lead to distant dimensions.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe. Amazon is offering fans who
pre-order before Jan. 12, 2009 will receive a download code for the demo before its Feb. 24 launch.
by Brian Dumlao on Jan. 4, 2009 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Buzz! packs over 5000 questions – on topics including music, celebrities, TV, sport, science, nature, movies and general knowledge – alongside 1000 pictures and videos, into a PSP game ready to test your knowledge at home or on the move.
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2008 @ 8:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Disgaea 2 incorporates some of the same features it did in the original to retain its “Do anything & try everything” heritage while making radical innovations that include suggestions from game fans. The PSP edition will get extra content such as a new scenario, new characters and more ...
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in a universe that no longer needs humans, Space War Commander challenges you to defeat the destroyers of mankind with creative strategy. Now you can conquer galaxies with the power of your mind. In fact, if you want to survive, you’ll have to.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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S.O.S: The Final Escape 3 is the latest installment in the survival game series, previous titles were on the PS2, requiring you to fend for yourself in a city surrounded by mountains, ocean, and rivers that is experiencing torrential rains. All order has collapsed and there is no choice but to escape.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai is working on a new installment in its popular Tales RPG franchise, sequel to last year's Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology. No further details are available...
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nippon Ichi Software’s Prinny will be the most heartpounding and challenging sidescrolling action game ever. Players will control an unlucky penguin dude called a Prinny and slash their way through various Netherworlds. While the game is not out yet in North America, Japanese gamers have already received the first "free" DLC, Devil Castle, adding a new dungeon/boss battle.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As
revealed months ago, gamers will experience deeper Space stage gameplay with the Spore: Galactic Adventures, scheduled for March 2009. For the first time, players' space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.