by Rainier on July 24, 2011 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men: Destiny is an all-new original video game casts players as new mutant recruits in a rich, branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny.
by Brian Dumlao on July 24, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Backbreaker Vengeance takes the intensity and AAA appeal of the original Backbreaker Football and combines it with the pick-up-and-play nature of the iPhone games to create a whole new one-of-a-kind sports experience for digital download.
by Rainier on July 24, 2011 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception blurs the entertainment boundaries, delivering the cinematic scale, adrenalin rushes, thrills and mystery that are the Uncharted trademark; together with its unique and enhanced multiplayer experience.
by Rainier on July 24, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Yesterday was a perfectly good, lazy day.
All we did was run some errands and grab groceries, plopped ourselves on the couch to watch Torchwood, Burn Notice, Weeds, and finally The Tourist. The last one disappointed a bit with too much talking and a very slow pace. Oh yeah, and we washed all of that down with some ice cream!
Tomorrow we're meeting up with a few friends for an early dinner. Apart from that, we have no plans, so I foresee some more couch time in our future.
Not sure what GamersFirst is up to. There have been some small patches over the past few days, but none seem to fix the (very annoying) lag spikes that have cropped up over the past week or two.
by Rainier on July 23, 2011 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DCS: A-10C Warthog is a simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. Warthog brings the most realistic simulation of a modern fixed wing combat aircraft in regards to flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems.
In Captain America: Super Soldier players become Captain America as he faces the Red Skull and his army in an epic third-person action adventure set in the darkest days of World War II.
by Rainier on July 23, 2011 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining over 10 years of experience, building upon the strength of its predecessors, and set in the most detailed environment of the series to date, Arma 3 offers gamers radical engine improvements and a unique sandbox-style military gameplay experience.
by Rainier on July 23, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We went to see
Captain America: The First Avenger last night, and we loved it! It sure lived up to the hype, which is always a good thing, and it was surprisingly funny, with lots of stuff blowing up, good special effects and even a little romance (just a tad) for the more sentimental viewers. Adam got to see it earlier this week.
Read his review if you want more details.
For people who have not yet seen it, stay until after the credits. There is the customary extra footage, but this time it's not just "some" Avengers bit, but an actual teaser trailer that shows Iron Man, Thor, the new Hulk (
Mark Ruffalo) and Cap himself, of course.
Apart from that, not much going on this weekend. Maybe We'll go for a hike, watch some
Burn Notice,
Rescue Me, or
The Tourist, which has been lying around for weeks.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 11:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staying true to the franchise's original roots, Silent Hill 8 returns with another third-person horror experience, and an all-new thought provoking storyline. Players once again find themselves face-to-face with their deepest sins and fears in the strange world of Silent Hill.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 11:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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APB is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, and takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 5:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fishing Resort is a a new title themed around arcade-style fishing and recreations that drops players into a tropical island locale which they can explore as they see fit – this is a vacation after all!
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamestop's digital distribution platform,
Impulse, is having its Independence Day Sale, starting with a sale on
THQ Ultimate Bundle (17 titles for $99.99), knocking 50% off
The Sims Medieval,
Gray Matter,
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom -Patrician IV Deluxe,
Patrician IV,
Metal Brigade Tactics,
Broken Sword: Director's Cut,
Splinter Cell Conviction,
EndWar, while also dropping the price on
Mount & Blade,
East India Company Collection,
The Whispered World,
RIFT Digital Collector's Edition,
Dead Space 2,
Dawn of Discovery Gold,
Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands Deluxe, and
MinerWars 2081 Pre-Alpha.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a continuation of the previous title in the franchise, sending you all around the globe on high-risk missions as a variety of characters, both new and returning.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spider-Man: Edge of Time challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream gone awry and prevent a catastrophic future brought on by the early and untimely death of Peter Parker.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Gunstringer is a Kinect game where you get to marionette a kick-ass undead cowboy puppet through action-packed stage performances. Everything is set as if it's an actual play performance, complete with handcrafted "actors" and props.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WRC 2 packs all the proper real-life drivers and cars, plus has 90 stages, 15 locales and 25 different terrain and weather combinations. There are nine car categories, ranging from vintage 1960s models to modern day cars, 16-player online races and a revamped Career mode.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 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 Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hill: HD Collection combines two classic spine-chilling Silent Hill titles to the PS3, for the first time ever, with enhancements including true HD graphics, offering new and old fans alike the opportunity to experience the early era of Silent Hill as a true genre-defining experience.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans of the original game can now “hero up” in eye-popping 3-D as they command all the classic Squaddies, as well as four new recruits: Captain America, Nova, Black Widow and She-Hulk.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SoulCalibur V delivers exhilarating 3D fighting mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and new characters, as well as expanding the online and character creation modes.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Demo
In Supreme Ruler: Cold War, players will enter a portrayal of the world in the 1950's based on recent real-world headlines. Battle economic challenges, unstable governments and worldwide tensions in this grand strategy experience.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 12 is the latest installment in the soccer franchise, adding a slew of new features such as a new impact engine to improve hit detection, a brand new passing system, improved AI, new lighting effects, a more ergonomic menu interface, and presentation matches to emphasize the atmosphere of the game
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
Men of War: Assault Squad is a stand-alone expansion that features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and – for the first time ever in the Men of War series – Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, players will use the uDraw stylus to command Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and seven other Marvel Super Heroes in the battle against Doctor Doom and his evil cohorts.