by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PopCap Games announced the formation of 4th & Battery, a new experimental label where PopCap’s designers and developers have free reign to create smaller, simpler, and sometimes edgier games without the typical constraints of an established global games publisher.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is an action-adventure game inspired by the feature film, in which players will utilize over a dozen constructs and take flight across the deepest parts of the Universe to restore intergalactic order by wielding the ultimate weapon: the Green Lantern power ring.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rugby World Cup 2011 will challenge players to pick from the 20 Rugby World Cup 2011 participating countries, and attempt to lead their team through the pool phase progress to the Final and the opportunity to lift the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Mirror 3, like its predecessor, delivers a classic point & click adventure in 2.5D technology. The game uses a combination of stunning two-dimensional backgrounds, and detailed three-dimensional characters, and utilizes the power of the Black Mirror 2 graphics engine to deliver breathtaking visuals.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Might and Magic Clash of Heroes will take advantage of the next-gen consoles’ capabilities to increase its visual appeal and enrich the multiplayer experience. With a unique mix of RPG and an exceptional puzzle battle system, this upcoming release will give Might & Magic fans something to look forward to.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 promises 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.
by Adam Pavlacka on April 5, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In SpongeBob's most crazy, creative adventure yet, be prepared to laugh your SquigglePants off as you tilt, flick , tap and draw through more than 100 Nanogames set in six zany worlds.
by Adam Pavlacka on April 5, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Stacking is a third-person adventure puzzle game that makes players laugh while challenging their perception and intellect.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 12:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set to deliver an authentic and intensely personal US Marine Corps infantryman experience, Red River’s epic campaign will be played out on a deadly new battlefield set in the remote yet beautiful country of Tajikistan along the Vakhsh River.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new
product listing at the Australian Classification Board reveals that Electronic Arts plans to release a new installment in the Burnout franchise. Burnout Freestyle was
recently revealed for Wii and NDS, but the development was halted. The last title in the series, Burnout Paradise, was released in 2008, and while no specific details have yet been released on Burnout Crash, the classification indicates this will be a multiplatform title, and has as origin "UK," strongly pointing towards Criterion as developer.
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hid
by Rainier on April 5, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Will Smith is hooking up with M. Night Shyamalan for a new sci-fi movie (also starring Smith's son Jaden). Tell me if this sounds familiar, It takes place 1,000 years in the future, where a boy and his father travel across a desolate, postapocalyptic Earth looking for hope after their ship crash-landed. Hmm, sounds a bit like The Road meets The Book of Eli — oh wait, it is co-written by
Gary Whitta, who wrote the latter. Been there, seen that!
We watched some more Southland and wrapped up the season, so now we have two seasons of Criminal Minds to catch up on and a bunch of Leverage episodes. Almost there!
Been playing quite a bit of Battlefield Play4Free today and loving it. The LMG could use some tweaking because combined with the medic ability, that class seems a bit overpowered.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 9:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series’ staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a brand new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jewel Legends: Tree of Life takes match 3 gaming to new heights with this next evolution of the classic game.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a co-op multiplayer Arcade Shooter that gives the player the ability to destroy thousands of giant bugs and turn an entire city to rubble in an unforgettable gaming experience built for replay.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 3:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two. The first installment in this new series covers the three months after the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy in June 1944, from Operation Overlord in June through the Cobra Breakout in August.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Patch
In Crysis 2, New York is under the attack of a unique and frightening alien species that combines deadly weaponry, exceptional sensory abilities and intelligent collaboration to present players with the most challenging opponents ever seen in a first-person shooter.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set two years after the conclusion of the original, The Darkness II breaks the conventional FPS model with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, allowing players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Final Fantasy V players will experience all-new CG cinematic sequences exclusive to the PSN edition, and discover the early days of renowned Final Fantasy gameplay features including the Active Time Battle system, mini quests, magic summoning and much more.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield Play4Free is a deep PC shooter featuring signature Battlefield vehicular warfare, sandbox gameplay and intense 32-player online battles. With its advanced graphics, polished production values, depth and realism, Battlefield Play4Free takes the genre to the next level.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Anno 2070 moves the Anno franchise into a new era, taking players into a world inspired by today’s challenges and tomorrow’s technologies.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PopCap Games announced its latest iOS title this morning via twitter. Dubbed Unpleasant Horse, the only media available is a short, 30 second
trailer posted to YouTube.
by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A militant revolutionary has unexpectedly seized control in an important South Asian country. As the Ops Com, your mission is to command an elite five-man squad charged with stopping his aggressive agenda before it’s too late.