Trine 2 is an physics-based action platformer that takes the original's beloved triad (the powerful knight, the swift rogue, and the crafty wizard) and puts them into an all-new adventure filled with more action, more puzzles, and the introduction of online support for the series's popular cooperative 3-person gameplay.
by Rainier on June 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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E3 is over! Long live E3! Next year's date has already been announced, so the countdown has begun.
We went out to dinner with the crew to blow off some steam, and tomorrow, most of the guys are flying back to their hometowns.
While we were mostly hiding in the press room doing various updates, we did venture out yesterday afternoon for some meet & greets with various PR people we work with on a daily basis, but we also ran into
Steven Seagal and
Sam Witwer.
We'll be sticking around in L.A. until Saturday, and then on Sunday, we're off to see Iron Maiden!
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that concludes the current story arc for "Gears of War." With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.
Inspired by real events,
Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator; a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.
Announced last week, EA's community manager Matthew Pruit
revealed that the multiplayer beta on xbox 360 has already been postponed until tentatively next week, but at the same token extended it.
Featuring an 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games. This next iteration in the Rock Band platform has something new for everyone and also supports traditional Rock Band gameplay with players' existing instruments.
Majesty 2: Pocket Kingdom is a real-time strategy game loosely based on the PC version of Majesty 2 but featuring a completely original and brand new campaign.
Check out the following new screens from Tecmo Koei's E3 2010 lineup:
Trinity Universe is a cross over RPG between characters from Nippon Ichi Software and Gust. Offering different story arcs, Trinity Universe will feature two scenario's, Megami scenario and Maô scenario, depending on which publishers characters your prefer.
Based on one of the most widely-recognized manga and anime series of all time, "Hokuto no Ken" or "Fist of the North Star" takes place in the manga's post-apocalyptic world where the remaining survivors of a nuclear holocaust roam the wasteland in an ongoing struggle against marauding tribes for food and water.
Quantum Theory is a third-person shooter players take on the role of the massive, gun-wielding warrior Syd and battle through intense action sequences in an unpredictable, shape-shifting battlefield.
Sonic Colors is a brand-new, high-speed action adventure in which Sonic the Hedgehog races through incredible theme park-inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race from the clutches of Dr. Eggman.
The anime style characters and backgrounds from previous Atelier titles remain, but they have been upgraded with a stunning cell-shaded animation style. The basic game play carries over the tradition of the series, using alchemy as the main focal point, where players can craft new items and also battle enemies using the power of alchemy.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burger King has joined forces with Microsoft to support the launch of the Kinect hands free controller, an alliance both companies started in 2006 when they created a series of limited-edition games for Xbox 360 featuring the King, Subservient Chicken and other popular Burger King brand icons.
In the age when Zeus Almighty ruled over immortals and men, what begins as a truce between two cities quickly erupts into a massive war that will shake the very foundations of Olympus. Two great armies clash not over home and country, but for the love of a single woman. The fates of these civilizations now stand upon the razor's edge.
Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll is an Action RPG that delivers an unforgettable journey through a world in peril. Players take control of three heroic characters as their quest takes them through vast fields, mysterious cities and dark chambers.
Brink is an immersive shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character across all modes of play. You decide the role you want to assume in the world of
Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind's last refuge for humanity. Originally scheduled for spring 2010, then
delayed until fall 2010, Brink is now planned for spring 2011.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010 will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vanquish is a new futuristic action game under development at Platinum Games, known for Bayonetta and MadWorld. Currently, there are few details known but it looks like New York is under attack by a laser beam from space, and you play a mech soldier sent in to pick up the pieces.
Otomedius Excellent features classic Gradius-style, shoot-em-up gameplay that is complemented by a dazzling array of stunning visuals, as well as an improved upgrade system, exclusive downloadable content and thrilling local and online multi-player action.
by Rainier on June 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today is the last day of the E3, and while it's been fun all week, we'll be glad when it's over. I'm not quite sure if it's my own perception, but there seems to be less of a crowd on the show floor and in the press room than last year.
Out of all times to crap out, WorthDownloading seems to be having hard drive/corrupted database issues, so downloads might be a bit sketchy until we get that sorted out, but it's being worked on, and then we'll catch up.
NeverDead will feature third-person action gameplay set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures blanket a vast city landscape.
Check out the following new screens from UTV Ignition's E3 2010 lineup:
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a 3rd person fantasy action title inspired by events in the Old Testament, in particular the apocryphal 'Book of Enoch'. Enoch, a brave and just human, is caught up in a pivotal battle raging between Heaven and the Fallen Angels.
Arc Rise Fantasia is a new turn-based RPG with a beautiful, anime-inspired Japanese art style. Players will jump into the shoes of L’Arc, a calm and composed mercenary, who sets out to defend the Meridian Empire from an impending invasion of ferocious creatures.
Blacklight: Tango Down is a fast-paced FPS based in a new fictional universe called Blacklight. The game's near-future setting is brought to life with disturbingly detailed and old-world architecture dripping with modern sci-fi lighting and brightly lit advertisements, an effect that causes each environment to appear both futuristically alien as well as hauntingly familiar.