by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 June 10, 2010 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ancients of Ooga is an action-adventure platformer is set in a bizarre, tribal universe where, to the Ooganis, it’s customary to eat anything you can get your hands on. Meet, befriend, and finally acquire several other zany Oogani tribes.
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Club Penguin Game Day!, players create and customize a penguin and compete in a variety of single or multiplayer sports-themed racing and performance events such as Java Sack, Fast Freeze, Sled & Slide and Sumo Smash.
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Games on Demand for Windows will soon be the home of day-and-date game releases from the industry’s biggest names, including 2K Games, Capcom, Microsoft Game Studios, Rockstar Games, and THQ, starting with Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MAG may be massive but it is an action shooter at its core. You can run around and shoot enemies, throw grenades, and drive vehicles just like any other shooter except with MAG you’ll do it with up to 256 players.
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MonkeyPaw Games, started by Hudson Entertainment President John Greine, announced that at E3 it will unveil its strategy of bringing "culturally different" Japanese games to the Western markets. As part of Hudson, Greine oversaw the launch of the TurboGrafx-16 platform, bringing over many Japanese favorites, stating that "Japan is a mecca of gaming lore and a crypt for many of the best games that MonkeyPaw is going to resurrect."
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nordic Games Publishing announced three brand new editions to its Racer range of games will be on sale this summer; Rally Racer, Drag & Stock Racer and GP Classic Racing
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Ark is a fun homage to the bright and bouncy arcade games of the late 80s such as Rainbow Island and Arkanoid, with an added mix of Pinball.
by Brad Hilderbrand on June 10, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
by Rainier on June 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Not so sure we should be getting all excited about this stereoscopic 3D gaming just yet. People are barely transitioning to HDTV, and you're already tossing out some new gizmo? No thanks, I'll wait a few more years ....
Had a busy day yesterday. Had to send out my vote for the election, set up some more E3 appointments, watched some more 24 and Glee, all on top of the usual work day. Tonight we're having some friends over for dinner, so time to strap on the apron and do some cooking.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 June 9, 2010 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment will tomorrow release the first stereoscopic 3D game experiences for PS3, giving gamers a whole new perspective and a new way to experience some of their favorite titles, starting with classics such as WipEout HD, SuperStardust HD, PAIN, plus an exclusive single level demo of MotorStorm: Pacific Rift.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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, the game boasts exceptional graphics making it one of the most beautiful titles ever to be released for the PSP.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 2:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Telltale Games has secured the rights to create video games based on two of Universal Pictures’ most popular intellectual properties, Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. The first game released under the agreement will be a Telltale Games “season” based on the successful Back to the Future series of films.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Guild Wars 2 adds a persistent world, it retains the unique characteristics of the original game, including a strong narrative, extensive instanced game play, an anti-grind design philosophy, and strong support for competitive play.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Without giving many details Valve announced that it is developing a sequel to 2007's puzzler Portal. Portal 2 is a stand-alone, full-price retail release with new gameplay mechanics, storyline, and some surprising new twists.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disciples III: Renaissance is a turn-based RPG/strategy game set in an expansive fantasy world, offering players action, adventure and glory. Stunning 3D environments, three playable races, and multiplayer functionality all combine to offer an outstanding gameplay experience.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010
Square Enix has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2010 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 15 - 17, 2010, such as Lara Croft, Deus Ex 3, Kane & Lynch 2, Dungeon Siege 3, and more ...
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 11 reinvents player authenticity – on and off the ball – for every player and at every position on the pitch with Personality+, an all-new feature that sees individual abilities reflected in game, enabling clear differentiation for every player.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010
Take Two has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2010 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 15 - 17, 2010, such as Mafia II, NBA 2K11, Civilization V, Spec Ops, and more ...
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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King's Bounty is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world. The King's Bounty: Crossworlds expansion features two new campaigns and a massive expansion, dozens of new quests, new items, spells and creatures.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
E3 2010 - Pre-E3 2010
Natsume has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2010 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 15 - 17, 2010, such as Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar, Rune Factory 3 and more...
by Rainier on June 9, 2010 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harley-Davidson: Road Trip you’ll experience the roar of the engine, the shine of the chrome and the feeling of power and freedom on the open road. From the seats of six authentic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, you are on a special assignment from HOG Magazine to chronicle a road trip across America.