by Rainier on June 14, 2011 @ 5:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 4 will bring together genre-defining, controller-based racing, the power and freedom of Kinect, and content from leading brands like “Top Gear” to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it.
by Rainier on June 14, 2011 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the mind of renowned artist Michel Gagne comes a captivating adventure set in a unique, rich and insanely twisted world. Blending exploration, intense shooter action, and puzzle-solving with gorgeous artwork, rich storytelling and Hollywood quality presentation, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet draws you into an epic journey full of surprises, danger and wonder.
With six new sports to jump into and enjoy, Kinect Sports: Season Two pulls the whole family off the couch and turns your living room into a sports arena where intuitive, full-body gameplay and friendly competition reign supreme.
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising’s Willamette incident, Frank West take center stage as players experience a re-imagining of the Fortune City outbreak. Forget what you know about Dead Rising 2, ”Frank West is back in the game!”
by Rainier on June 14, 2011 @ 3:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Corps follows in the footsteps of Strategic Simulations Inc.'s Panzer General (1994) and shares the same level of engagement and strategic depth. Panzer Corps will keep an unmistakable "PG feeling" whilst improving and refining the gameplay and balance.
by Rainier on June 14, 2011 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Summer just got a lot more interesting with this incredible six-pack bundle of creatively inspired, home-grown, and fun indie-games for your PC or Netbook!
by Rainier on June 14, 2011 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A revival of the legendary Wizardry titles, Wizardry Online is the next-generation incarnation of a series that has been called the godfather of the role-playing game (RPG) genre.
by Rainier on June 14, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The lollygagging is over and the birthday festivities are over. We're post E3, so there are plenty of things to catch up on.
Yesterday was mostly spent either playing APB Reloaded or watching movies (Edge of Darkness, Percy Jackson, old Buster Keaton movie called Sherlock Jr.).
I've got to get some batteries for my
Russian KV-1 (Kliment Voroshilov) Ehkranami Remote Control RC Airsoft Tank that we got from Wargaming.net to promote their World Of Tanks MMO. Tony has already tried it out ,fired at his front door as a test run, and actually dented it. Ouch!
by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 7:12 p.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 June 13, 2011 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The War of the Worlds is an upcoming 2D cinematic platformer inspired by the seminal work of beloved author H.G. Wells that pits players in a story of survival as a lone person trying to escape chaos and destruction amidst an alien invasion in 1950s London.
by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Pirates of The Flying Fortress story plunges the player headlong into an adventure that is more than astonishing! Exotic flair, new enemies, new settings and new weapons - fans are in for a shocking surprise!
by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has confimed that it has shut down Homefront developer Kaos Studios, as well as Digital Warrington (previously known as Juice Games). The Homefront franchise will be moved to its Montreal studio, while employees from the closed outfits will be given the chance to transfer to other locations within the THQ group. While no specifics were given as to why the two developers were shut down, the statement attributed "a strategic realignment within its internal studio structure" for the closures.
Kinect Star Wars brings the Star Wars Universe to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect Star Wars allows fans to physically experience training as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, no controller required.
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 June 13, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To mark the debut of the Nintendo eShop the weekly Nintendo Download is about to get a makeove, as starting June 16, the Nintendo Download will include information about the newest additions to the Nintendo eShop.
Dance Central 2 expands the Dance Central universe with new venues, characters and game modes. Players will meet new dance crews and be able to team up with their friends or challenge them to a head-to-head Dance Battle, proving once and for all who really has the best moves!
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Through an innovative use of technology, the game allows players to transport real-world toys into virtual worlds of adventure through the "Portal of Power."
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.
Based on Paramount Pictures’ classic film, Top Gun: Hard Lock is set in the present day with a brand new story line and new wave of elite naval aviators fresh out of the Top Gun academy.
by Rainier on June 11, 2011 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cave Story is an action-adventure game overflowing with unmatched charm and character, taking players into a world where a race of rabbit-like creatures, called Mimigas, run free on a serene floating island.
by Rainier on June 11, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We have all arrived home safely from our E3 trip. While it was fun, it's even better to be home again. We're going to relax a bit this weekend and have a little celebration on Sunday as it is my birthday, but apart from that, it should be pretty relaxing.
We've got plenty of previews coming in the next few days, so keep an eye out, and we're also still
giving away our last remaining OnLive Game System through our official Twitter, so if you feel like rolling the dice, go participate.
Now I'm off to play with my remote-controlled tank (more details on that later), without a doubt the best E3 swag.
by Rainier on June 10, 2011 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive allows games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music.
Follow us on Twitter and get a chance to win an OnLive Game System. We have a few lying around ...
by Rainier on June 10, 2011 @ 10:23 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.
Shinobi tells the story of Jiro Musashi, the leader of the Oboro clan and father of Joe Musashi, the hero of the first iterations of Shinobi. Players become a ninja legend by mastering a new combo system that switches between melee, ranged and acrobatic attacks. They also rely on Jiro's ninja magic to get an advantage over enemies and get out of tight spots.
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.