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'World of Tanks' Enters Closed Beta Phase #2 - Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
In World of Tanks 30-player teams are fighting action-packed PvP battles. The game features more than 150 armored fighting vehicles from the pre-WW2 era up to the Korean War: light, medium, heavy and super heavy tanks, tank destroyers, self-propelled howitzers and rocket artillery. The game includes American, German and Soviet tanks.
If I'm Going To Die, I Prefer To Die In My Own Home
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Later today, we are flying to visit the in-laws for the Labor Day weekend (I mistakenly identified it yesterday as Thanksgiving, so no turkey after all), which also coincides with my brother-in-law's 21st birthday. Maybe I'll finally get him to drink his first beer!
We've been playing Puzzle Quest 2 most of the day (while Adam is off doing some actual work over at Activision and Microsoft). While we did not enjoy Galactrix as much as its predecessor, this official sequel is much better than we anticipated.
Still banned from CrimeCraft, so Global Agenda and APB will have to do until the aforementioned matter gets resolved.
We've been playing Puzzle Quest 2 most of the day (while Adam is off doing some actual work over at Activision and Microsoft). While we did not enjoy Galactrix as much as its predecessor, this official sequel is much better than we anticipated.
Still banned from CrimeCraft, so Global Agenda and APB will have to do until the aforementioned matter gets resolved.
'A World of Keflings' (XBLA) Making Debut At PAX - Trailer
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
A World of Keflings is the bigger, more complete chronicle of the Kefling world where players can play as their Xbox Live avatar and explore and build in the different Kefling lands. Each new kingdom has its own climate and Kefling culture. In addition, each kingdom contains its own unique resources, buildings and tech tree.
'Sonic Adventure' (ALL) Gets Priced And Dated - Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Sonic Adventure features all of the gameplay that older players fell in love with, whilst allowing a new audience to discover it for the very first time, incorporating all-new enhancements and features such as high resolution visuals and surround sound. Online leader boards are now implemented, all-new Achievement and Trophy integration.
PS3 Getting Cloud-based Digital Music Service
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Sony announced that Music Unlimited Powered by Qriocity, a cloud-based digital music service, will be coming to PlayStation 3 later this year.
'Path of Exile' Announced - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Path of Exile is a free-to-play PC online action role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world, where you play as one of six character classes, banished for their past misdeeds to the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast.
'Back To The Future' (ALL) To Feature Original Actors' Likenesses And Voice
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Based on Universal's trilogy of movies, but with an all-new story consulted by co-creator and writer Bob Gale, Back To The Future will revive Marty McFly and Doc Brown's high-flying voyage across the space-time continuum.
'F1 2010' (ALL) - New Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010 will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.
'Final Fantasy XIV' (ALL) Open Beta Test Kicks Off
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Final Fantasy XIV is an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea. After a minor setback due to a critical bug, Square Enix confirms that the open beta will commence on today, so interested fans can go sign up on the official beta website.
'Rhem 4' Demo Available NOW
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under Demo
In Rhem 4 the player unlocks the gateway to a previously unexplored part of the island as the new adventure begins. Once again a sense of adventure, logic, assertiveness and the ability to solve problems will help the player to slowly but surely unveil the mystery of this new adventure.
'NBA 2K11' (ALL) Shows Off Its Controls - 40 New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
NBA 2K11 delivers the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features.
Capcom's PAX 2010 Lineup
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Today Capcom announced its video game lineup for PAX (Seattle from Sept. 3–5, 2010) where it will showing off titles such as Dead Rising 2, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and several others.
GameFly Launches Year-a-Day-GiveAway Sweepstakes
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
GameFly announced its “Year-a-Day-GiveAway” Sweepstakes. Every day during the month of September, a lucky new GameFly subscriber will win a free one-year membership, valued at over $200.
'Dhaila's Adventures' (ALL) Announced - Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Dhaila's Adventures is an open-ended third person RPG/Adventure game featuring Dhaila, a young fairy whose powers are bound to nature. The game will rely on gameplay taking place in an open world where the player will update the origins of Dhaila and help fulfill her destiny.
'Puzzle Quest 2' (ALL) Also Coming To PSP
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Puzzle Quest 2 features a blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, with a simple but meaningful role playing experience, using all-new weapons, spells, and shields that make every decision meaningful in the deepest puzzle adventure yet.
'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Week
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
The game invites kids and fans of the film and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole book series to join an unlikely band of heroes as they take on the role of a Guardian, a winged warrior and protector of the owl world, in an epic story of good versus evil, allows players to customize and control their owl on a thrilling journey across mythic terrains.
'Shogun 2: Total War' - 4 New Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Shogun 2: Total War will take long-time veterans and newcomers alike to the next level of strategy gaming. Based on 10 years of experience in making Total War, Shogun 2 is the perfection of the series with a new Artificial Intelligence (AI), revolutionary multiplayer modes, brand new campaign map options and epic 3D real-time battles.
'StarCraft II' Sells Three Million Copies, And Counting
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
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.
'MotoHeroz' (Wii) Announced
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
MotoHeroz is a fast, physics-based gaming experience, expanding into an exciting, racing adventure, delivering a unique, side-scrolling platform racer.
'Winx Club: Rockstars' (NDS) - New Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
In Winx Club: Rockstars the fairy friends head out on a new kind of adventure, swapping their magic for guitars and microphones and whipping up a fairy rock star frenzy on stage.
'Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days' (ALL) Rolls Out Three DLCs, Adds New Maps, Weapons And More
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming's most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.
'Top Hand Rodeo Tour' (PS3) Announced
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Top Hand Rodeo Tour will challenge players to work their way up through the pro rodeo circuit. Roping ‘n riding against the pros through a variety of events, would-be cowboys will have their mettle tested in their bid for the ultimate prize, the big belt buckle and the coveted title of Top Hand!
'Planet Calypso' Extends Robot Event, New Missions, Improvements - Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Planet Calypso is a virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, featuring beautiful new vistas, a compelling new story and dangerous monsters all rendered in Crytek's CryENGINE 2.
'Champions Online' Celebrates First Anniversary With Week-Long Free Trial
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2010 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Champions Online is based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
