by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 2400 A.D. after a meteorite strikes the earth, Wild Planet features a non-targeting combat mode, sci-fi world outlook and punk-styled characters.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an unforgettable cooperative action game, pitting you and your partner against waves of vicious enemies.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 6:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of Spartan warrior Kratos combining intense action, an elaborate new storyline, stunning graphics, and depths of scale never-before-seen on the portable platform.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A militant revolutionary has unexpectedly seized control in an important South Asian country. As the Ops Com, your mission is to command an elite five-man squad charged with stopping his aggressive agenda before it’s too late. In only six days, you must lead your team through a hostile jungle and urban environments against an army of well-armed rebel insurgents that completely outnumber you.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction, players will control a 16-year-old Ben Tennyson and 16 alien forms as they embark on a mission around the world to uncover an ancient alien artifact that may save humanity from a mysterious cosmic storm and ultimate destruction.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Entertainment has finalized a distribution agreement with HMH, adding the world-renowned Playmobil brand to its portfolio.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X Motor Racing is an arcade racing game with next generation physics model, including all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sports cars, physics, and various graphical features. This demo includes 3 tracks, one car and is now updated with new physics surfaces, damage model, etc.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Galactic Taz Ball, Taz is accidentally kidnapped by Marvin the Martian, who is stealing the Earth’s landscape to make Mars more scenic. Taz must spin his way across pieces of Earth floating in space to stop Marvin from destroying the planet and get back home.
by Rainier on May 4, 2010 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team6 announced that it will develop a brand new version of the well known franchise FlatOut, to be published by Zoo Games.
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
MOTD
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.