Tecmo Koei's E3 2012 Lineup
by Rainier on May 31, 2012 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2012 - Pre-E3 2012
Tecmo Koei announced its E3 2012 strategy focusing on an in depth look at the next generation of Dead Or Alive combat, Dead Or Alive 5.
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'Aliens: Colonial Marines' (ALL) Collector's Edition, Pre-Order Incentives Revealed
by Rainier on May 31, 2012 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Based on the Aliens movie, Aliens: Colonial Marines is a squad-based first-person shooter where players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before.
New 'Gears Of War' Title To Be Unveiled At E3
by Rainier on May 31, 2012 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
While Epic Games' Gears of War trilogy concluded with GoW3 last year, GameInformer has teaser image strongly indicating that a new title in the franchise is going to be announced at Microsoft's E3 2012 press briefing on Monday at 9:30 PST/12:30 EST. The teaser image shows a Marcus Fenix type figure in chains being led by Gears infantry soldiers with familiar looking airborne enemies in the far background. Fans familiar with Gears Of War will remember that the first title started off with Marcus escaping jail, thus indicating that the new title may very well be a prequel.
'Embers of Caerus' Kickstarter Campaign Successful
by Rainier on May 31, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Embers of Caerus is a next-gen sandbox medieval fantasy MMORPG featuring a rich, player-controlled story, a massive, realistic game-world, and a host of innovative features.
XBLA Review - 'Trials Evolution'
by Adam Pavlacka on May 31, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Trials Evolution returns to Xbox Live Arcade with all-new challenges, expansive outdoor environments, and four-player multiplayer via Xbox Live.
PlayStation Store Gets Mad Riders, Pure Chess, Demos, DLCs, And Tracks
by Rainier on May 30, 2012 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with free Playstation Plus content/discounts, Mad Riders (+demo), Pure Chess, Resistance: Burning Skies, demo for Gravity Rush (Vita), Journey, DLCs for Mass Effect 3, Batman Arkham City, Dragon’s Dogma, LittleBigPlanet 2, Test Drive Unlimited 2, MotorStorm RC, Elevator Action HD, Prototype 2, Pure Chess, song pack for Rocksmith, Rock Band 3, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games.
PS3/X360/PC Preview - 'Pro Evolution Soccer 2013'
by Adam Pavlacka on May 30, 2012 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is returning to its roots, with emphasis on the individual skills of the world's best players, giving the player total freedom to play any style of ball, to any teammate, anywhere on the pitch, including full control over shots, for the first time ever.
XBLA Review - 'Alan Wake's American Nightmare'
by Adam Pavlacka on May 30, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Alan Wake's American Nightmare is a combination of adrenaline-fueled arcade action and an exaggerated pulp action-adventure story. It's instant fun for all gamers but also takes the Alan Wake story forward for the fans.
Naughty Dog Co-Founder Becomes THQ President
by Rainier on May 29, 2012 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
THQ has appointed Jason Rubin as President, effective immediately who will be responsible for all of THQ’s worldwide product development, marketing, and publishing operations, and will report to Brian Farrell, THQ Chairman and CEO.
'Divinity: Original Sin' (ALL) Announced - Screens
by Rainier on May 29, 2012 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Divinity: Original Sin is an action/RPG featuring cooperative multiplayer, a full adventure-building toolset, incredible freedom in character development and a ton of other features.
'Guild Wars 2' Beta Weekend Event Coming Next Month
by Rainier on May 29, 2012 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play.
'Rock Band Blitz' (ALL) Partial Tracklist Revealed
by Rainier on May 29, 2012 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Designed for use with a standard controller, Rock Band Blitz is beat-match gameplay evolved… no instrument peripherals required!
XBLA Review - 'Hitman: Sniper Challenge'
by Adam Pavlacka on May 29, 2012 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Are you ready for a challenge? Hitman: Sniper Challenge is a stand-alone game that's only available for Hitman Absolution pre-orders. Post your best scores to leaderboards compete with your friends. Unlock and upgrade your rifle to improve your sniping skills, which can be carried over into Hitman Absolution.
PC Review - 'Hard Reset: Extended Edition'
by Reggie Carolipio on May 29, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Hard Reset transports players to a haunting, dystopian future, with humanity on the verge of extinction, confined to its last standing city and under constant threat from the robotic hordes that aim to annihilate mankind.
'Anarchy Reigns' (ALL) Finished But Delayed By SEGA
by Rainier on May 28, 2012 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Anarchy Reigns challenge the boundaries of the conventional brawler genre by allowing multiple players to get involved in heavy-hitting action simultaneously.
'Spec Ops: The Line' (ALL) - 11 New Screens
by Rainier on May 28, 2012 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative and gripping third-person modern military shooter that challenges players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations where unimaginable choices affecting human life must be made.
'Earthrise' Getting Revived, Revamped And Relaunched
by Rainier on May 28, 2012 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny, making your actions echo throughout the game world.
'Gungnir' (PSP) - 8 New Screens
by Rainier on May 28, 2012 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
As original as its narrative, Gungnir's strategy RPG mechanics offer a number of fresh twists on an expertly honed formula.
'Carmageddon: Reincarnation' (ALL) Kickstarter Campaign Successful
by Rainier on May 28, 2012 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Carmageddon: Reincarnation is going to reintroduce the gaming world to the original freeform driving sensation, where pedestrians (and cows) equal points and your opponents are a bunch of crazies in a twisted mix of automotive killing machines. It’s the racing game where racing is for wimps.
XBLA Review - 'Dragon's Lair'
by Adam Pavlacka on May 28, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Dragon's Lair is an action/adventure game where you fight your way through the castle of a dark wizard who has enchanted it with treacherous monsters and obstacles on a quest to rescue the fair princess Daphne from the clutches of an evil dragon.
Maximum Family Games Wants To Cater To A More Mature Audience
by Rainier on May 28, 2012 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Maximum Games, formerly known as Maximum Family Games, updated the name to more accurately reflect its broad and expanding portfolio of games, which includes titles for teens and adults, as well as those that are family-oriented.
Xbox 360 Review - 'Dragon's Dogma'
by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus on May 26, 2012 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Set in a huge open world, Dragon's Dogma offers an exhilarating and fulfilling action combat game with the freedom to explore and interact in a rich, living and breathing world. Alongside your party of three, you set out to track down and destroy a mysterious dragon.
'Hitman Absolution' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on May 25, 2012 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Hitman Absolution follows Agent 47, a cold-blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he once trusted — and now hunted by the police — he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world.
'Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection' (PS3) Gets Dated
by Rainier on May 25, 2012 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Resident Evil Chronicles HD Selection combines former Wii-exclusive rail shooters Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles into one bundle on the PS3, featuring Move support and HD graphics.
'Dead or Alive 5' (ALL) Unveils Two New Characters - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on May 25, 2012 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Returning for another knock-out round, Dead or Alive 5 will marry its signature fighting style with MMA fighting techniques with a fun twist to players new and old.