by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring all-new, over-the-top themed environments, rocket-powered speedboats, gorgeous visuals, and amazing dynamic water physics, Hydro Thunder Hurricane is the adrenaline dripping sequel fans have been waiting for.
by Steven Mills on May 4, 2010 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to be the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game, StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined. Each race will be further distinguished from the others, with several new units and new gameplay mechanics, as well as new abilities for some of the classic StarCraft units that will be making a reappearance in the game.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new Game Room on Xbox LIVE, which will be
the place to relive the glory days of arcade games, with over 1000 games being released throughout the next three years. Promised game updates were
delayed last month "until further notice," and now a few new titles are due this week.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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oyJoy is an intense twin-stick shooter with a beautiful art style, upbeat soundtrack, and immensely satisfying and customizable gameplay.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mafia II immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940s-early 1950s scenario by fusing high-octane gunplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative. Players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BlazBlue: Continuum Shift inherits all the key features of its predecessor while adding a few twists of its own. Tsubaki, µ-12 and Hazama will join the ranks of the veterans, who will be reborn with additional moves to their arsenal. With new modes like Beginner Mode and Tutorial Mode, even fighting game beginners can pull off combos like the pros and dive right into the action.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday was a little bit quiet due to a bank holiday in Europe, so we took the opportunity to catch up on a few episodes of Fringe. Love that series!
It was another warm day, and with all these computers on, the fans are at full strength to keep the office at a decent temperature. All I need now is a beach towel and a cocktail!
Wanted to thank Microsoft and its PR department for hooking us up with the early Halo: Reach codes. Unfortunately, we were only able to accommodate a handful of people out of the thousands of submissions, but we hope that the lucky few had a good time.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 5:00 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 May 3, 2010 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MechWarrior marks an epic struggle to reclaim your birthright as you command an awesomely armed 40-foot tall, 80-ton, 90-mile per hour war machine across the remote battlefields of a hostile world.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. It's overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, and it's designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 10 features core gameplay refinements based on responsiveness and intelligence, plus a completely overhauled Manager Mode that includes more than 50 major improvements, delivering a new standard for authenticity, as FIFA 10 continues to set the benchmark in both innovations and gameplay as the most complete simulation of football.
by Adam Pavlacka on May 3, 2010 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ivy the Kiwi? is a platform action-puzzle game that follows the storybook adventures of a lonely baby bird Ivy as she traverses beautiful 2-D landscapes and challenging obstacles in search of her mother.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced the PlayStation Protection Plan, an extended service offer for the PS3 and PSP systems, allowing owners in the United States to purchase an extended service plan of one or two years that begins after the original one-year manufacturer's limited warranty expires.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow features a variety of combat mechanics including the ability to force enemies into cover with "blind-fire," an advanced melee system that allows Gabe to use enemies as human shields, and 360 degree underwater combat.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Sing It: Family Hits is a karaoke game featuring the most beloved songs and videos from 20 all-time favorite Disney films, alongside vocal tips from the Princess and the Frog’s Anika Noni Rose.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 7:03 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 May 3, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added two WiiWare, and five NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Zombie Panic in Wonderland, Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting! (Wiiware), BLOONS, Sokomania, Bounce & Break, 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection, and Crazy Golf (NDSiWare).
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas. Every new unit will now also come packaged with Wii Sports Resort and the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus controller, Nunchuk controller and popular accessory.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, known in Europe as Majin: The Fallen Realm is an action-adventure game featuring an engaging storyline of enduring friendship that takes players through a seamless world where an agile protagonist and a powerful AI- controlled monster must forge an alliance to battle enemies, solve puzzles and conquer challenges.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pure Futbol is a brand new, 5-a-side soccer video game where you select one of seventeen international squads, comprised of over two hundred current and legendary players, or create your own player to guide to stardom. Experience more visceral gameplay, with an entirely new perspective on the field. No referees, no rules -- just soccer.
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.