by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,800 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Jason Grant on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Sports NBA Jam revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA Jam gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA Sports NBA Jam mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Gatling Gears' steampunk setting, players fill the air with lead as they try to defeat a monopolistic corporation that is depleting the world of its natural resources.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | 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 Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Last night, we hung out with the fine folks over at EA for their 2010 Showcase. Lots of new and upcoming games on display, and we went hands-on with quite a few — some of which are not even announced yet. Most of it is under embargo until a later date, but keep an eye out. We'll have coverage up soon enough.
Today is Veterans/Remembrance Day, so we're not quite sure how much activity there will be news-wise, but we'll be around to give you the latest coverage.
I've played a bit of Black Ops, and while I'm not blown away yet, I am glad that it centers around one person and chronicles his life as a special ops operator ... so far, anyhow.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 3:12 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 Nov. 10, 2010 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Controlled by a group of evil Tikis, the animals in Donkey Kong Island have raided Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard and stolen his stash of bananas — and he understandably wants them back. Retro Studios brings Donkey Kong back in a new side-scrolling adventure with familiar characters and new levels that reignite the passion players had for the Super NES original.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that it is further enhancing the user experience of PlayStation Home with a variety of new features that make exploring and connecting with friends quicker and easier in the PS3 social gaming community.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Madden NFL Football brings your favorite NFL teams to life like never before, in 3D graphics. The action jumps off the screen as you compete in traditional 11-on-11 games or high-flying 5-on-5, offering a comprehensive handheld experience in 3D, making it the perfect on-the-go game for every football fan.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America and the National Hockey League announced that NHL GameCenter LIVE is available now on the PS3, making it the first and only gaming console to stream live hockey games in High Definition.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Armed with advanced and powerful weapons, players, Conduit 2 will take players to the far reaches of the world to stop an alien invasion that can be fought in single-player, online multi-player battles, and all-new off and online co-op modes.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pac-Man Championship Edition DX features more than 100 varied and mind-boggling mazes to navigate. Several new modes test a player's pellet-munching aptitude.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 8:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit will transform 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 Nov. 10, 2010 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in an illustrated magical book called Aquaticus, Hydroventure is a physics based water platformer that combines a true-to-life physics engine that takes on the characteristics of flowing water, with innovative and intriguing gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 6:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wildlife: Forest Survival is a multiplayer title casts players as wild animals and immerses them in a head-to-head battle in an unpredictable forest environment where only the dominant species can survive.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | 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 Nov. 10, 2010 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Remington Super Slam Hunting series will let players experience the thrill of hunting through locations like the woods of North America, the savannah of Africa or the tundra of Alaska as they track big game with more than twenty accurate likenesses of weapons, hunting gear and accessories from top manufacturers.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 4:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Side-Kick is focused on producing multiple human gesture based games on multiple platforms, developed by a team of industry veterans that has more than two decades of combined experience creating motion control games.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 1:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Royal Quest - Debut Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 12:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The UnderGarden is a casual zen-like game that challenges players to explore beautiful underground caverns filled with strange life forms, physics based puzzles and plenty of hidden secrets. The world comes alive and music evolves as players get deeper into the world of The UnderGarden.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 12:10 a.m. PST | 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 Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 12:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Astro MixAmp 5.8 features Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) pairing and fully compatible with the Xbox 360 and the PS3, the MixAmp 5.8 can support up to four simultaneous users depending on your configuration.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.