by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago, now enhanced for the NDS(i) with updated graphics/sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind, the fourth and final expansion to its Grand Strategy Game, is set in the Far East and will enhance every aspect of the original game to create an even deeper and more rewarding experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Social Games Developer Kabam, known for its Facebook title Kingdoms of Camelot, added new executive leadership from Blizzard, PlayFirst, and PayPal to its management team, deepening its talent pool as it expands its operational scope.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports Active 2 will deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system, powered by new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor to capture intensity, and a new online hub to track and share workout data, making working out simple, effective and will go with you wherever you are.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ion Assault is a space combat action game in which, instead of conventional weapons, players use the free energy particles that are abundant in space to fend off swarms of aliens.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Making History II lets grand strategy players experience the role of a WWII era national leader embroiled in the toxic mix of waning empires, economic crisis, and ethnic "fault lines" that famously resulted in a global war that transformed the world.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,700 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword introduces full motion control to synchronize player movements with Link's actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in The Legend of Zelda franchise to date.
Dead Rising 2 takes the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all-new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a new action-adventure IP, a story of one man’s journey to discover the true meaning of sacrifice amidst murder and betrayal. Set in Southern Europe during the middle ages, Lords of Shadow has beautifully-realized locales that play host to an epic battle between good and evil. MercurySteam composer Oscar Araujo
revealed on Spanish radio that "if you liked the first, hope that the second is even more spectacular," which Konami declined to comment on.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For years, fans have been clamoring for a new installment to the Mega Man Legends series and now the Mega Man Legends 3 Project will see their request realized, with their favorite heroes and villains come to life like never before with Nintendo’s breakthrough 3D technology.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quiet day yesterday due to some dude named Columbus discovering one country or another. Who knows? Not really observed in our parts (apart from banks and the postal service), but the East Coast seems to think it's a big deal.
Gave us a chance to catch up on Dexter (polished off season 3), some Smallville and Chuck. We finally dipped below the 50% mark on the DVR! Got some catching up to do on Criminal Minds and Leverage, but we might see about that later today. We've also got The Event lying around, and it is said to be catered to people who liked Lost, so it could be good ....
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 7:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is a tour de force of Naruto thrills and spills. Impressively faithful to the universe of the anime, the game takes players through the Naruto Shippuden story arc with new battle systems enhancing the gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WoW: Cataclysm will bring sweeping changes to the world of Azeroth, with two new playable races, new levels of power, challenging quests, dungeons in all-new zones, and experience dramatic changes to familiar aspects of the game in the wake of a world-shattering disaster.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set during the era between the two Tron films, Tron: Evolution conveys the story of significant events within the Tron mythology. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital world filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 2:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rulers of Nations is a comprehensive geo-political simulation adventure that lets players become President Obama (or other world leader) and face real-world situations, take action, and react to the resulting in-game consequences…
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ship Simulator Extremes gives players the opportunity to take on exciting missions all over the world as they captain an impressive array of vessels and live the story of real ship captains.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, taking the franchise to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is a new action-adventure IP, a story of one man’s journey to discover the true meaning of sacrifice amidst murder and betrayal. Set in Southern Europe during the middle ages, Lords of Shadow has beautifully-realized locales that play host to an epic battle between good and evil.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Fable III you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Patapon 3 introduces a new warrior, a Superhero Patapon, that players can use to head into musical battle, devastating opponents with deadly, rhythmic attacks.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:32 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.