by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UFC Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings,
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 1:58 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 13, 2010 @ 1:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Skate 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other's careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new Skate School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to "kill it" in the game.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the early 21st century, Tiberian Sun once again pits the Global Defense Initiative against the Brotherhood of Nod in a struggle for control of the planet. With an epic storyline that unfolds as play progresses, players learn the reasons behind the worldwide outbreak of Tiberium and what happened to the notorious Nod leader Kane.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another busy week has come to an end! We had quite a few events to attend over the past few days, including Microsoft's X10 gig, so expect some interviews and previews in the next few days.
We have a DVR full of goodies to work through, and last night, we watched Human Target and Psych, but it's still more than 40% full of other TV series. I foresee that the couch will get lots of loving this weekend.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 10:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 5:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Toy Soldiers is a an action-packed strategy-based game in which players are cast into a fantastic, miniature world where antique toy soldiers fight for survival using an extensive arsenal of tanks, fighter planes and flame throwers in vintage WWI dioramas.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resonance of Fate redefines the RPG genre with a unique storyline, stylized graphics, an emphasis on realistic gunplay engrossing action, customizable weapons, and memorable characters, taking players far beyond the boundaries of the typical RPG.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Drift around corners with guns blazing and take out legendary competitors in the fast-paced, top-down racer, Scrap Metal! Fight your way through explosive, action-packed missions and defeat cunning bosses to add their vehicles to your garage.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Darkest of Days is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind. Screenwriters
Douglas Cook and
David Weisberg (known for
The Rock/Double Jeopardy) are said to write a script for the movie adaptation, with
Joe Roth (
Alice in Wonderland/Knight and Day) said to be producing. The project is currently being shopped around to Hollywood studios.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 3:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rare's favorite gung-ho future field operative finally gets the chance to relive That Thing With The Skedar on Xbox Live Arcade. Whether it's your first, second or tenth time facing off against the sly dataDyne Corporation and their allies, just be sure to keep a steady grip on your Falcon 2 as you prepare for infiltration.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines game to v6.7 and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes etc..
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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This March, Xbox Live is delivering four weeks of the best games of the season in Block Party. Microsoft's bringing the fun back for you and your friends with nostalgic hits like Game Room, classic franchises like Perfect Dark, a new take on WWI action in Toy Soldiers and redefined racing with Scrap Metal.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier features cutting-edge technology, prototype high-tech weaponry, state-of-the-art single-player and multiplayer modes, while going beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience. Ubisoft confirmed that the optical camo shown in the
recent trailer is a feature in the game and based on an actual prototype in development at the U.S. Army R&D Future Soldier Initiative 2030 program.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls,
Alan Wake immerses players in an intense and expansive cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments.
Originally announced as a multiplatform title and
picked up by Microsoft as a Vista/X360 exclusive title, Alan Wake's development
focused on the X360, and now it's been confirmed that the title is
no longer coming to the PC.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 12:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 11:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brought to light through
an SEC filing, Microprose managing director Frederic Chesnais has acquired, at some point in time, nearly 10% of Interplay shares. While this in itself is nothing spectacular Interplay investor Frymuchan
revealed that said shares are part of an agreement to fund 4 of Interplay's games through Microprose,
Descent, Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, and
MDK.by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision issued a statement about realigning its resources, reducing its amount of titles for 2010, and focusing on its most profitable business segments. Short of actually saying it has laid people off,
various reports suggest that developer Luxoflux (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) will be
shut down, while Neversoft (Guitar Hero/Tony Hawk), Radical Entertainment (Prototype) Underground Development (GH: Van Halen) have all suffered layoffs, with the latter possible being shut down on top of that.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using characters and locations from the TV show, Gormiti: The Lords of Nature recreates the beautifully illustrated island of Gorm, where the Lords of Earth, Sea, Air and Forest are charged with stopping the evil Magmion from wreaking havoc.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2010 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, players will explore a dark and abandoned world with the aid of their Wii Remote that functions as a flashlight and also a proximity sensor to track invisible ghosts.