by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced an agreement to acquire PopCap Games, known for blockbuster titles like Plants vs. Zombies, Bejeweled, and Zuma.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Cartoon Network’s animated series, Generator Rex: Agent of Providence lets you take control of Rex, a teenager who has harnessed nanites within his body to become the ultimate weapon. In the game, Rex is in a race against time to prevent Van Kleiss and his minions from gaining unprecedented powers that could destroy the earth!
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 12:00 p.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:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 11:06 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 July 12, 2011 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced the acquisition of free-to-play game developer Owlient which has extensive expertise in the management of online game-playing communities with almost two million monthly active users.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Game of Thrones: Genesis is a real-time strategy game, in which your political prowess will be as important as your strategic and military skills!
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard Entertainment announced that tickets for its sixth BlizzCon gaming convention will go on sale in two batches on Saturday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 25.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disciples 3: Resurrection is a new landmark in the history of Nevendaar, when a new race ascends to power – the ruthless and merciless Undead Hordes.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stronghold 3 has fantastic features — including night time battles, an improved multiplayer, cutting-edge physics and a stunning graphics engine — that ensure old and new fans alike experience a gritty slice of medieval life.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the triumphant return of fan favorite characters like Mai, K', and Vice, extensive refinement of the core fighting engine based on community feedback, and vastly improved network functionality, The King Of Fighters XIII represents the HD entry in the series that fans have been waiting for.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | 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 July 12, 2011 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | 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 Adam Pavlacka on July 12, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with her camera, aikido staff, and resolute investigative skills, Jade sets out to expose the dark secrets behind these alien invasions and to liberate the minds of her deceived people. Pushed to the very edge of her physical and spiritual will, she soon discovers that even these limits are not what they seem … Her quest for the truth knows no bounds.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has become in this exciting new fast paced adventure.
by Rainier on July 12, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We finally got
WorthDownloading back up and running, and we do apologize for the delay. It turns out that somewhere between the last backup and the HD crash, we made a little undocumented tweak. Of course, this made everything go sideways, and it took us longer than it should have to get to the bottom of it. Now that we've sorted that out, we're going to put a new and better server in place shortly and move it over. All sorts of fun stuff!
Adam saw an early screening of the new Harry Potter movie, and we'll have a review by the end of the week. Bottom line, you should get your tickets in advance. It's going to be crazy!
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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From Dust is set in an extreme version of Planet Earth where nature unleashes her power in a much more violent way than what we are used to. Tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, volcanic eruptions are what the days are made of for the people of Dust. In this kind of God game, users will play with powers to manipulate the world around them.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE Austin has built a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dream Drops is an MMORPG adapting stories, scenes and characters from fairy tales well-known and loved by children and grown-ups alike.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | 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 July 11, 2011 @ 2:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the depths of Space flies J.U.L.I.A., a logical video game built upon the story of Rachel Manners, a 35 year old astrobiologist, who was among a close group of scientists chosen to embark upon one of the most critical mission ever conceived on Earth.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mystery Series: A Vampire Tale is a hidden object game, which uses the proven Unity 3D engine and stunning concept art to introduce the player to a fascinating folkloric Vampire universe where they need to solve a series of quests surrounding a mysterious abduction.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ThreeGates, a new studio formed in late 2010 which will focus on the creation of online multiplayer and co-op games, has come out of stealth mode as it leads up to the announcement of studio’s first game next week.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armored Core V is a new entry that revolutionizes the series with more content than the previous games, a completely new atmosphere, and a robust offline mode.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, your only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.
by Rainier on July 11, 2011 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dawn of Fantasy is a 3D MMORTS/RPG under development at Reverie World Studios. Set in Medieval times, the game immerses players in an intense story of a battle for supremacy in the magical realm of Mythador that include Dragons, Elves and Orcs.