by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crasher falls into the category of M.O.B.A.’s (multiplayer online battle arenas) and has new features called "Stars," which are unique vehicles engaged in team combats or "TvsT" (Team vs Team), with a strong RPG aspect.
A story-based adventure game inspired by the world and characters featured in the 3D animated Disney film Tangled, Disney Tangled: The Video Game is an action-packed comedy adventure for audiences of all ages.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this year five independent game developers joined forces and created a bundle of games, and they are doing it again. The Humble Indie Bundle #2 consists of: Braid, Machinarium, Osmos, Revenge of the Titans and Cortex Command, and to top it off you can pay whatever you want.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legendary female Japanese composer Kinuyo Yamashita will be performing her original music from Castlevania along with the New Jersey Symphony this Wednesday, December 29th and Thursday, December 30th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Home Sweet Home!
It was a slightly bumpy flight, but we made it home in one piece. While traveling for the holidays is fun, it's even more fun to come back home to our comfy couch, bed, and cozy office.
We're not really big football fans, but on Christmas day, we did watch the Dallas Cowboys lose in the last minute by failing to convert the extra point. That would have tied the game, and who knows what could have happened in overtime?
I agree with governor of Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell when
he stated that "we've become a nation of wusses," in response to the NFL league's decision to move the Eagles' home game against the Vikings from Sunday night to Tuesday evening due to the bad weather, but I already knew that a long time ago. Why else would you wear all that padding in a rugby game in the first place? ;)
Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2010 @ 12:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Dec. 28, 2010 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Swap adjacent tiles to match three or more of the same symbols. By doing this, you collect food, resources, jewels, gold and magical artifacts. Follow the tracks of Hercules and re-create the ancient world at the foot of the acropolis. Construct the Pergamon Alter, the famous Theater of Dionysus and more.
by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The packing has begun. A week at the in-laws is about all we can handle, so we'll be glad to get back to our own digs. The weather wasn't as bad as predicted; there wasn't severe rain and flooding, but it was damn cold.
It was a lazy day with lots of Call of Duty: Black Ops (brother-in-law is amazingly good), Stronghold: Kingdoms and watching Sorcerer's Apprentice, Planet 51, and The Amazing Race.
As soon as we get back in the office, we will be closing the Bejeweled 3 contest and kickstart the Greed giveaway, so the clock is ticking.
Get in on it NOW!by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added two WiiWare (one demo), two Virtual Console, and three NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: chick chick BOOM, Around the World, Max & the Magic Marker demo (Wiiware), G.G Series Z•ONE, DodoGo! Challenge, Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games (NDSi), and Fighter's History Dynamite, Magical Drop III (VC).
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 27, 2010 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Oddworld Inhabitants' award-winning classics, Abe’s Oddysee, Abe’s Exoddus, Munch’s Oddysee and Stranger’s Wrath are now available for PC owners through Steam in one generous downloadable package.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World Supremacy is a beer-and-pretzels strategy game of contemporary conflict for one to eight players. In World Supremacy players have but one goal: total global control through utter annihilation of all who oppose.
by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We are back at the in-laws today, and we're leaving tomorrow to fly back home. Looking forward to our own cozy home already ....
We are working on our holiday features for the best games of 2010 and most anticipated games of 2011, so you can look forward to those in the very near future.
Over the holidays, we will also have a few more giveaways like the recent
Bejeweled 3 contest. For instance, there will be beta codes for DC Universe Online, download codes for Xbox Live titles and so forth.
Yesterday we did some post-Christmas shopping, and I got some new sneakers, socks and hoodies. Good stuff! Spending money is tiring, even if it's at an outlet, so we watched some The Amazing Race and
Get Him To Greek (decent, but not as funny as I had hoped).
by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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 Dec. 26, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We had a wonderful Christmas with no snow but plenty of food and presents. We had an awesome BBQ on Christmas eve and stuffed ourselves with turkey on Xmas day. I'm quite sure that my recent two-pound weight loss has been magically transformed in a five-pound gain. Weird how those things happen.
Later today, we are going out for some post-Christmas shopping, maybe grab a movie and then drive back to the in-laws place. In a few days, we are flying back home, and we can start thinking about what to do for the New Year holiday.
by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The entire WorthPlaying staff would like to say "MERRY CHRISTMAS" to our readers all around the world. We hope everybody has a wonderful holiday, loads of good food, and a joyful time with friends & family. May Santa bring you all the games you wished for, but above all, stay safe! Our news coverage will not slow down, but the news itself might be lacking. If there is anything worthy of your attention, you can be sure to read it here ....
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Monkey Ball offers a whole new level of interactivity and fun, whilst completely immersing you in the world of your favourite monkeys - AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby – as they truly come alive in front of your eyes.
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Meat Boy is a challenging platformer, featuring over 100+ single player levels, insane boss fights, competitive vs modes, beefy co-op play and a slew of unlockables that are rumored to fill your life with great happiness!
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this year five independent game developers joined forces and created a bundle of games, and they are doing it again. The Humble Indie Bundle #2 consists of: Braid, Machinarium, Osmos, Revenge of the Titans and Cortex Command, and to top it off you can pay whatever you want.
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 2:47 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 24, 2010 @ 1:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Sept. 2006, Viacom's MTV Networks acquired Harmonix after it had been developing Guitar Hero titles for RedOctane for several years. Wanting to take the music game genre further Harmonix wanted to add more instruments and came up with Rock Band in late 2007. However a $299 million deficit in Nov. 2010 prompted Viacom to sell off Harmonix and last week investment firm Columbus Nova acquired the developer, in particular it's subsidiary, Harmonix-SBE Holdings. Unfortunatly some will not make the transition as Harmonix laid off 39 of its employees, primarily in the Q&A department.
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We've arrived safely at the in-laws, and later on today, we are going to help out a friend with some house renovations and then on to Christmas Eve dinner. Tasty turkey ahoy! I've also put in a request for a BBQ, but since it's winter, we'll see how crazy people think I am.
So far the weather has been decent and cold, but no downpour and flash-flooding like the weather forecast had predicted.
Stronghold Kingdoms just got a whole lot more interesting — not in terms of the game itself because nothing has changed — but one of the largest houses is getting its ass handed to itself by a smaller team, and people are defecting all around. It just goes to show that being the biggest isn't always the best if you don't take any action.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.
by Adam Pavlacka on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stacking is a third-person adventure puzzle game that makes players laugh while challenging their perception and intellect.