by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | 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 Jan. 4, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The holidays are official over, so it's back to work we go. I'm sure it will be somewhat quiet for the next few weeks until companies rev up again and reveal upcoming titles or launch new games that were delayed from the holiday run-up.
We did not do much on Sunday, since the missus was still having back issues, so we lounged around the house, play some more Rock Band 2 and CrimeCraft, and finished up Alfred Hitchcock's 1946
Notorious.
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2009 @ 4:18 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. Turn10
revealed that it saw a huge jump in users this week with at some point adding approx 1 new user per second.
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Divinity II: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
by Rainier on Dec. 25, 2009 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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China's state news channel has blamed hugely popular online games for problems including drug addiction, teen pregnancy and even murder this month as regulators crack down on allegedly harmful content in games.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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You’ve wrapped your gifts, put the finishing touches on decorations, and created your version of frosty the snowman in the front yard. Whether you’re spending the Holidays with your extended family, close friends, or just that special someone this year, Xbox Live has lots to keep you entertained (and sane) at home during the Holidays. So grab a blanket, a hot cup of cider, and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. Valve
revealed it is current testing bots, AI-driven player proxies with simulated humanlike senses, reaction times, and tactics.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A rather quiet day yesterday, which was quite welcome as I had a few things to tend to that had me out of the office for a few hours.
If you are into RPGs and you didn't get a chance yet, check out the
Divinty II or
Drakensang: The River Of Time (in German) demos. They might pique your interest.
We played some LEGO Batman that we found new at Gamestop for $19, and while the game environment seems rather dark (I know he's called "The Dark Knight," but this is a little ridiculous), the game is quite enjoyable.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take up the reigns of your country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical events, engage in various struggles and lead your country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A sad day at the office. :( This afternoon, the monitor for my gaming machine was literally fading to black, and even though I cranked up the brightness, it kept on getting darker, until the lights finally went out this evening. I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend: hunting for a new monitor.
Got some nice new reading material in the mail. Tor Books sent me the new Halo Evolutions novel, while earlier this week, Wildstorm sent me the first copy of the Dante's Inferno comic book.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 12:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hasbro filed a complaint in the District Court of Rhode Island against Infogrames Entertainment (Atari), alleging fraud and five different breaches of their licensing agreement for the Dungeons & Dragons brand.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 9:17 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 Dec. 16, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience. EA has partnered up with Falken Tire and Discount Tire and made a new demo with the Falken Porsche GT3 RSR (thanks
Blues).
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed last week, 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 Dec. 16, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameShastra revealed its forthcoming line-up for PSP Go, WiiWare, and PC. Over the next few months, 12 new titles will be released across the various formats - to complement the two already published - as the company completes its move from independent developer to publisher.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft is celebrating the launch of its new Games on Demand service by offering the games below for 50% off! These prices will last until January 4, 2010, so jump on the chance to pick up some great games at a great price!
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sorry about the late start again. I went over to EA to check out Mass Effect 2, got back later than expected, had a late dinner, and tried to watch some Coraline with a full stomach, so about 20 minutes in, sleep got the better of me, and we woke up like four hours later. Talk about a food coma!
There's one more press trip scheduled, and that should wrap it up for this year. Then we are going to move on to the Game of the Year feature, which will run during the holidays, and the most anticipated games of 2010, which will run shortly thereafter. Keep an eye out for them ....
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We were going to decorate our Christmas tree today, but when we got up this morning, the tree had shifted to the side. It looks like I'll have to saw some branches off the bottom of the trunk so that it'll stand up properly in the tree holder.
There sure were a lot of trailers released yesterday, mainly new announcements from the 2009 Video Game Awards, so that was pretty cool to see. I suspect from here on out, things will quiet down as the holidays are approaching. Most titles that are meant to be on shelves for the shoppers are already there, so there's not much to do until early next year.
Time for some eggnog!
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2009 @ 11:18 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 Dec. 14, 2009 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Having released a
7-14 day free trial,
lowering subscription fees, Funcom now released a new trial that does not expire.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2009 @ 1:38 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 11, 2009 @ 3:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The next installment in the Transformers franchise, currently in development at High Moon, but this time not based on any upcoming movie, rather it details the conflict that brought the
Autobot vs.
Decepticon fight to Earth.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. A new dual content update will not only adds new maps, weapons and achievements, but also put
Demoman vs.
Soldier, whichever class gets the most kills the coming week, gets a yet to be disclosed secret weapon.