by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 4:22 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 Aug. 20, 2010 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin (APB) takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world multiplayer setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
Earlier this week RTW went into admininstration, laid off part of its staff, but vowed to keep support for APB rolling with patches and keeping the servers up. Today RTW re-hired part of the staff it let go earlier this week, so things might be looking up, if only slightly.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. I offers 2D gameplay through rendered HD environments, allowing you to speed through each level with the classic Spin Dash move, and destroy enemies using the Homing Attack, as well as sees the return of the special stages and takes players through a variety of different Zones, all inspired by the Mega Drive era.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 plunges fans into an explosive environment where they can become elite aerial soldiers in control of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft. While the X360 version is still on track, Ubisoft Europe has pushed back the release date for HAWX2 by a week on PS3, a few weeks on PC, and Wii release date is unknown at this point.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hoard is an arcade-action game where the dragon is the hero. Your goal: collect as much treasure as possible from a living kingdom that grows around you. Burn down crops, strafe merchant wagons, and — best of all — kidnap fair maidens and force the kingdom to ransom them back for piles of gold!
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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7 Wonders II offers Match 3 gameplay, one of the most popular game genres today that requires players to match or swap items into groups of 3 or more for fast and fun puzzle gaming.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Focused on creating a fun and safe online environment for kids and families, Clone Wars Adventures offers exciting minigames, dynamic activities, lively social events and thousands of customization options. Players can even battle it out with friends alongside iconic Star Wars characters like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Ahsoka Tano.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Postal III will employ the Valve's Source engine to deliver a new and advanced technical level of social satire and politically incorrect virtual violence, featuring motion-captured performances by a wide array of celebrities as well as a storyline that offers gamers vast latitude in terms of their behavior.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Doctor Who: The Adventure Games are four downloadable new 'interactive episodes' in which players assume control of the Doctor and Amy as they embark on new adventures which complement the new TV series.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 7:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Living rooms will transform into nightclubs to let budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends party together by firing up two turntable controllers and a microphone to experience their favorite music as they've never heard it before in DJ Hero 2.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 7:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stardock's digital distribution platform,
Impulse, is having its weekend sale, starting with a sale on
THQ Ultimate Bundle (17 titles for $99.99), knocking 50% off
SimCity Societies,
Resident Evil 5,
Street Fighter IV,
Flatspace II,
Flatspace, while also dropping the price on
Air Aces - Pacific,
Zombie Shooter 2,
World War 2 - Time of Wrath, and
Gratuitous Space Battles Complete.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stronghold 3 has fantastic features — including night time battles, an improved multiplayer, cutting-edge physics and a stunning graphics engine — that ensure old and new fans alike experience a gritty slice of medieval life.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 7:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2010 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sonic Colors is a brand new high speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr Eggman.
Battlestar Galactica Online is tactical space combat and adventure MMOG, inspired by the science fiction TV series, offering state of the art graphics that can be played directly in a browser. Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity's last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 6:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded will appear as a totally revamped version and while retaining the tried-and-trusted game principle, it will have a totally new game look which will address the weak points of the original.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve announced that Steam has added paysafecard to its collection of payment options for customers in many European countries. In celebration, customers who spend 20 EUR or 20 GBP on Steam using paysafecard before August 25th will receive a free copy of Portal.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 5:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nail'd is truly a hellish ride. No other racing game has ever featured such differences in altitude! Only those who master daring jumps into unknown depths at ultimate top speeds stand a chance to win the challenging action races in nail'd.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lionheart: Kings' Crusade is a real-time strategy that places players between the years of 1189-1192, calling upon warriors to enter the heart of the battle in one of the most vicious wars of all time.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest, and colonization.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Supreme Ruler: Cold War, players will enter a portrayal of the world in the 1950's based on recent real-world headlines. Battle economic challenges, unstable governments and worldwide tensions in this grand strategy experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Front Mission Evolved brings the classic Front Mission franchise into an action-packed third-person shooter that gives players full control of a massive humanoid war machine—the wanzer. Players will battle through intense combat situations as they explore an immersive world in both the single player campaign and online multiplayer.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Magicka is an action-adventure game based on Norse mythology, where up to four players will be able to join together in casting spells and wreaking havoc on the minions of darkness, in a grand and humorous adventure to save the world from ultimate doom.