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.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Celebrating its Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft player communities, Blizzard announced plans for its fifth BlizzCon gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California (October 22 - October 23, 2010).
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed by Gabriel Knight 3's Jane Jensen, Gray Matter is an epic adventure game with a story that mixes eerie mysteries with supernatural events. Originally scheduled for Q4 2007,
delayed until early 2008, a
developer switch pushed the game until 2009, then scheduled for
March 2010,
delayed a few months, an X360 version caused a further
delay, and now its
Oct. release date has been postponed until Feb. 2011.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men Arcade is the first ever home version of the popular 1992 cabinet arcade classic, and allows players to join their favorite X-Men characters in what is widely considered as their first great video game appearance.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added two WiiWare, and three NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I, Triple Jumping Sports (Wiiware), Ivy the Kiwi? Mini, Datamine, and G.G. Series SUPER HERO OGRE (NDSi).
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:08 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. 11, 2010 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll is an Action RPG that delivers an unforgettable journey through a world in peril. Players take control of three heroic characters as their quest takes them through vast fields, mysterious cities and dark chambers.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We Sing Robbie Williams will feature 25 tracks from the chart-topping artist, which will be accompanied by all the original videos making it a true celebration of the British born, multimillion selling pop star.
by Sanford May on Oct. 11, 2010 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A tactical action-adventure game, Enslaved centers on the complex relationship between the two main characters and challenges players to employ a mix of combat, strategy and environment traversal.