by Greg Hale on July 12, 2010 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
All Points Bulletin (APB) is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game. Players must decide which side of the law to abide by, as Enforcers, who take on the challenge of supporting and safeguarding justice, or as Criminals, who operate against the law and any opposing groups by any means necessary.
by Rainier on July 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Yesterday was quite a relaxing day, some gaming (CrimeCraft, weekly tournament won by the WP gang), some errands and then a movie. We watched Daybreakers which looked quite interesting from the trailers and was entertaining until 10 minutes from the end. The director was probably aiming for a great finish, but the exploding arms, legs and heads flying all over the place didn't fit with the rest of the movie's pace. Nevertheless, not too shabby.
This week, we have a few press events to attend, so keep an eye out for some of that coverage, as well the continuation of the regular schedule.
by Rainier on July 11, 2010 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, taking the franchise to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.
by Adam Pavlacka on July 11, 2010 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Doom II expands upon the white-knuckle excitement of the original Doom with an amazing assortment of additional weapons, monsters, and carnage-filled environments.
by Rainier on July 11, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Yesterday was a beautiful day, and the Arts & Wine festival was great, albeit weak on the wine. We saw some awesome ideas on how we could frame pictures, something we may try as a next project.
We watched some Smallville, Justified, more Hell's Kitchen and
The Blind Side, which turned out much better than expected.
Our houseguest will be leaving again tomorrow, so this will be my 6th trip to the airport in the past week or so. At least I know that only a few errands stand between me and more movies,
Daybreakers and
When in Rome.
Rage is set in postapocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits Earth and wipes out civilizations. Rage is an all-new take on the first-person shooter, developed using id Software's new Tech5 engine.
by Rainier on July 10, 2010 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Pac-Man Party combines traditional franchise elements with multiplayer sensibilities to bring a dynamic party game filled with zany mini-games and challenges.
by Rainier on July 10, 2010 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Blacklight: Tango Down is a fast-paced FPS based in a new fictional universe called Blacklight. The game's near-future setting is brought to life with disturbingly detailed and old-world architecture dripping with modern sci-fi lighting and brightly lit advertisements, an effect that causes each environment to appear both futuristically alien as well as hauntingly familiar.
by Rainier on July 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
It barely started, but our weekend plans have already changed. In the afternoon, we are going to a wine & art festival. I have no idea what that is all about, but there will be wine, so that's all that matters. Afterward, we were going to attend a party with some friends, but it turns out another friend is flying in from Hawaii, so we'll have to be good hosts instead. I'll be passed out by then anyhow ...
We just watched a few episodes of Hell's Kitchen, while we have
DayBreakers and
The Blind Side lying around, so we may watch those later.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 9:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Vanquish is a futuristic action game. It looks like New York is under attack by a laser beam from space, and you play a mech soldier who's been sent in to pick up the pieces.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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 July 9, 2010 @ 9:22 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 [ALL] - CG Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 9:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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 July 9, 2010 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
A tactical action-adventure game, Enslaved centers on the complex relationship between the two main characters and challenges players to employ a mix of combat, strategy and environment traversal.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
In Asylum players will be able to explore at leisure a vast and vivid asylum known as the Hanwell Mental Institute, while diving into a disturbing horror storyline unlike anything that has ever been seen before in the adventure genre.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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
Alien Shooter,
Grappling Hook,
GEOM, while also dropping the price on
Real Warfare - 1242, and
World War 2 - Time of Wrath.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
999 is a game that simulates life, or at least it would if your life was about being trapped on a sinking ship and forced to complete a series of incomprehensible puzzles before your practically inevitable death.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
This weekend Good Old Games is selling 11 Rebellion titles (Evil Genius, Empire Earth series, Ground Control series, Lords of Realm series among others) at 50% off, and has added Panzer General 2 as well as Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos to its portfolio, all DRM free of course.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Turn back the pages of time in this earliest chapter of the Kingdom Hearts saga that explores the origins of the series. Showcasing all-new characters and brand new but instantly recognizable Disney environments from the worlds of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with a new engine built from the ground-up. Players are introduced to a new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3, providing the community access to the toolset like never before, and has now released an updated version.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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 Brian Dumlao on July 9, 2010 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the Transformers characters’ home planet of Cybertron for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.
by Rainier on July 9, 2010 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll is an Action RPG that delivers an unforgettable journey through a world in peril. Players take control of three heroic characters as their quest takes them through vast fields, mysterious cities and dark chambers.