by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA is bringing back two of its biggest Dreamcast titles to PSN/XBLA. Space Channel 5 Part 2 follows famed reporter and dancer Ulala as she battles the Rhythm Rogues, while SEGA Bass Fishing is a 3-D bass fishing simulation shines with eight fishing environments and fourteen different lures.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up to 2008's Game of the Year Fallout 3, brings this franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor, and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited is a free digital upgrade that makes DDO Unlimited the world’s first free-to-play MMO to offer the quality graphics and robust features previously only available in premium subscription based-games.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari's Greatest Hits: Volume 1 brings together dozens of the most popular Atari arcade and Atari 2600 titles of all-time, including such blockbusters as Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Lunar Lander, Space Duel, Battlezone and Adventure.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light follows Lara as she goes in search of the Mirror of Smoke, an ancient artifact located in a ruin known as the Temple of Light. When she finally reaches the mirror, she is ambushed by a mercenary army who takes the mirror and releases an evil entity.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Doomtrooper is a card-based strategy game from the popular Mutant Chronicles universe franchise, taking place in the distant future after the relentless exploitation of Earth by megacorporations has forced mankind to a mass exodus to nearby planets.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With more new features than ever before, including real-time contract negotiation, a revamped training system and a number of match engine improvements, Football Manager 2011 will once again raise the bar for Soccer management games.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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7-Eleven’s Slurpee Nation members currently have a chance to acquire a new prize each day from two of the biggest videogame publishers – Electronic Arts and Ubisoft.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pangya is a casual online multiplayer golf game that simulates the exciting sport of golf in an anime-inspired style with an immersive fantastical storyline.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Led by All-American chef and TV personality Guy Fieri, who provides voiceovers for the title, players will tackle unique challenges and compete to win the (virtual) grand prize of $1,000,000.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) announced they will be organizing a free speech gamer rally at the U.S. Supreme Court on November 2, 2010, the day oral arguments will be heard regarding the controversial ‘violent video game case,’
Schwarzenegger v. EMA.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shot Online combines the social aspects of an MMO role-playing game with the physics and play mechanics of a serious golf simulator, all in full 3D.
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Costume Quest is a rollicking adventure/role-playing game that unfolds on Halloween night across seemingly peaceful suburban neighborhoods, a mysterious village carnival, and a monster-infested shopping mall. We had the opportunity to visit the Double Fine offices and chat with Tim Schafer and Tasha Harris ...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Four great sports make their move to the Mushroom Kingdom: volleyball, basketball, ice hockey and dodgeball. All four are included on one game disc — a great value for Mario fans, sports fans and everyone in between.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Brunswick Pro Bowling gives players a detailed, realistic bowling-center experience, complete with authentic sights and sounds, and official Brunswick bowling gear.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gods & Heroes is a massively multiplayer RPG of mythic adventure in the ancient world featuring epic God Powers, intense squad-based combat, and creatures drawn from the myths and legends of the ancient world
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Yesterday was filled with meetings. Microsoft was showing off the new Games for Windows Live marketplace (spiffy) and then we met with Ready At Dawn/SCEA to check out God of War: Ghost of Sparta (even spiffier). Come back early next week if you are interested in the latter; we'll have an in-depth review ready.
We've been putting the Apple TV to some good use, streaming to the living room HDTV. We've watched Stargate Universe and a few episodes of No Ordinary Family. For some reason, the PC with all "my" music does not like to sync up, so we'll have to dig a little deeper into that problem.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 10:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nuclear Dawn is a Source Engine powered multiplayer game that combines the visceral action of a FPS with the deep branching gameplay of a RTS title. Forge your own destiny on the field of battle with every tactical decision, and ensure your faction's survival with each headshot, capture buildings and bring the fight to your enemies' strongholds riding the future's machines of destruction.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gun Loco is an exciting, all-new approach to the third-person sprint-action shooter genre, featuring single and multiplayer gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 6:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up to 2008's Game of the Year Fallout 3, brings this franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor, and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a few PS3/PSOne discounts,
Costume Quest (and demo),
Aqua Panic!,
Tomb Raider: Underworld, demos for
Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage,
The Shoot, DLCs for
Zen Pinball,
Dead Rising 2, Split Second,
Space Invaders: Infinity Gene,
ModNation Racers, song packs for
Guitar Hero, and
Rock Band, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (
DJ Max Portable 3,
Blazing Souls Accelate,
Age of Hammer Wars).
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The dramatic, high-intensity action game that brought together an all-star cast of Final Fantasy characters is back with new enhancements. Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy adds new game modes, story missions, items, alternate costumes and combat features, expanding upon the action and excitement of Dissidia Final Fantasy in every way.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Black Ops is set during the Cold War era featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that will go beyond the single-player story, as well as a two- to four-player co-op mode.
