by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a 3rd person fantasy action title inspired by events in the Old Testament, in particular the apocryphal 'Book of Enoch'. Enoch, a brave and just human, is caught up in a pivotal battle raging between Heaven and the Fallen Angels.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mysterious creatures called the Twisted are trying to take over and destroy New York, and the only one who can stop them is Aya Brea. With her impressive selection of weaponry, the game is chock-full of action.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mark Leung: Revenge of the Bitch is an RPG gone wrong, a fully playable parody inspired by Christianity, double rainbows, Kim Jong Il, flaming trolls and Final Fantasy, featuring characters and monsters that are bizarre hybrids of public figures and well-known characters.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Idea Factory came up with a very interesting world setting in Neptunia, called “Gamindustri”! And Neptunia features game consoles personified as goddesses, CPUs (Console Patron Units). You can customize visually with equipment to enhance their stats.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two Worlds II offers adventurers the thrilling experience of a perilous and daring journey throughout a vast magical land. Rich in story, detail and content, 2W2 offers an array of unique approaches to classic game elements that push the envelope for the fantasy RPG genre.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two. The first installment in this new series covers the three months after the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy in June 1944, from Operation Overlord in June through the Cobra Breakout in August.
by Brian Dumlao on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit transforms online racing by bringing to life the adrenaline and intensity of high-speed cop pursuits and changing the way that people connect and compete with their friends.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 12:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Realm of the Titans pits teams of powerful heroes and villains against each other on a dangerous and dynamic battlefield as they vie for control of the map.
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We'll be traveling later today, so hopefully, the airport won't be a total madhouse. Apparently the new full-body scanners have the adverse effect of making lines even longer than they were before, so that ought to be interesting.
We've purchased our gifts accordingly, so there won't be any last-minute surprises at the security gate that will send us to the full cavity search line.
Off to take a nap, do some laundry and pack. For all the readers out there who are going to be on the road as well, we wish you safe travels.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 4:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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StuntMANIA Reloaded is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Farm Simulator 2011 players take on the role of a young farmer faced with the test of building a successful business. Beginning with just a thousand acres of rolling countryside and a small collection of vehicles, they progress through the game by completing a range of farming tasks over 18 hour days.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blood Bowl is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe. The Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition adds 12 new playable races, new and more impressive stadiums, a new Story mode, as well as many additions and updates.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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King's Bounty is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world. The King's Bounty: Crossworlds expansion features two new campaigns and a massive expansion, dozens of new quests, new items, spells and creatures.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sword of the Stars II is a full stand-alone follow-up to the space strategy titles and will feature the six races from the original game, as well as its expansions, marking a major step forward in the series’ approach to 4X gameplay.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Magic: The Gathering - Tactics will allow players to command forces of dramatic 3D figures and powerful spell cards pulled from the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse. Players can participate in single player scenarios or jump right into PVP action against other players worldwide, 24 hours per day.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Korea-based Gamebase announced that it has acquired the assets of Gamebryo and LightSpeed 3D developer Emergent Game Technologies.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | 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.
Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition features four classic Mario games playable on the Wii, a soundtrack CD and an illustrated commemorative booklet.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Portal 2 is a stand-alone, full-price retail release with new gameplay mechanics, story line, and some surprising new twists.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2010 @ 4:19 a.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. 22, 2010 @ 4:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Forgotten Realms are under attack by the evil Zhentarim in the next generation of the most popular fantasy role-playing, marking the first digital download release for the Dungeons & Dragons franchise.