Need for Speed Nitro will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2010 @ 2:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom Japan
announced that it is bundling a collection of all four Mega Man Zero (Rockman Zero, in Japan) games that were previously released for the Gameboy Advance as Mega Man Zero. The side-scrolling collection will be available on the DS in Japan on April 22nd, 2010 for 3,990 yen (about $44 USD). No word yet on a North American/European release, but Capcom is asking fans for
feedback to gauge interest and possibly bringing it to the West.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2010 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | 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 Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 14, 2010 @ 12:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 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.
Pre-order on Steam and get the Inferno In-Game Armor as reward.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
Delayed last week, Bioware confirmed that the Return to Ostagar DLC is now avaialble for X360, later today for PC, and in the "near future" for PS3.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers. SCEI has confirmed that it will not make the March launch date on time, and could not provide a new date, while Sony Europe stated that while the European version has yet to be given a fixed date, it does not affect its schedule.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Field of Glory is an approachable and fun wargame system for your PC that covers the ancient and medieval worlds. It's intuitive user interface makes it an ideal game to pick up for new comers to the hobby, while it's subtlety and depth ensure long term interest for the grognard.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Allods Online is a subscription-less MMORPG set in a fantasy space opera universe with player-built and player-controlled astral battleships, creating a new dimension of co-op game play. Join one of 2 factions at war in the deep storyline by choosing from one of the 28 classes available, and level up by completing over 1500 quests at launch and confronting over 300 unique creatures.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Now that submissions for the video game award categories are officially open and underway, ELAN Founder and CEO Holly Carinci and Chairman Justin Townsend (Founder of in-game advertising giant IGA Worldwide) are turning their attention to bringing together the best professionals from around the world to be their judges.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 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 Jan. 11, 2010 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2010 @ 7:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Marking the return to the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time storyline, The Forgotten Sands will feature many of the fan-favorite elements from the original series as well as new gameplay innovations that gamers have come to expect from the Prince of Persia brand.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2010 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Realtime Worlds, currently working on APB, is
apparently working on another, yet unannounced title. A recently
updated CV from RTW lead artist Tahir Rashid, previously employed by Traveller’s Tales and Blitz Games, has been on Crackdown and is now working “with the double BAFTA award winning team that created Crackdown on a brand new IP due for release in 2011."
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 7:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 7:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Built from the ground up to take full advantage of the power of PSP system, extensively optimized to deliver virtually non-existent load times, and boasting some of the most polished visuals and sounds found to date in a handheld RPG, Hexyz Force is the consummate gamer's game, the kind of experience and final package genre fans would make if they could call the shots.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Funcom is delighted to announce Miguel Caron - who brings with him over 15 years of organizational leadership experience - as the CEO for its newly established Montreal based company, Funcom Games Canada.
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
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power gives them superhuman strength, lightning fast speed and the ability to fly. Taking the role of any one of over 40 playable characters, up to four friends can go online to launch raids as a team or battle it out competitively.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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First Planet Company announced the results of the public auction of the Crystal Palace Space Station. The winning bidder acquired the property for a record-breaking $330,000.00 USD., breaking its own previous record (listed in the Guinness World Records book in 2008) when another piece of property in the Planet Calypso game was bought for $100,000 USD.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2010 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BattleForge is a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2010 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Zero Gear is physically-fueled, online multiplayer PC kart combat madness. Deck out your kart and character before jumping into one of many different game modes. Outrageous kinematic gameplay and weapons make every round a blast. The potential for tiny vehicular mayhem has never been so humongous! Boost, flip, spin, and slide your way to victory!
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 11:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Submissions for the award categories officially opened today for the 2010 ELAN Awards, announced ELAN Founder and CEO Holly Carinci and Chairman Justin Townsend (Founder of in-game advertising giant IGA Worldwide).