by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 12:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 11 captures the emotion and intensity of the NFL like never before. Whether you're a diehard football fan, gamer, or somewhere in between, Madden NFL 11 puts you in control of your favorite teams and NFL superstars and lets you feel what it's like to play on Sundays.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Krome Studios is one of Australia's biggest independent development studios but has been hit hard by the economic downturn in recent years.
Yesterday it closed down its Adelaide office, which is had
opened in 2006 to house most of the Ratbag Games employees that were sent packing when Midway closed it down. That same year Krome also
acquired Atari development studio Melbourne House which has now been hit by massive layoffs, a similar fate reported at its main Brisbane studio
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
There's an overwhelming amount of announcements and assets coming out of GamesCom. It almost feels like there is more going on than at E3 this year.
Very sad to hear about
Real Time Worlds and APB. Hopefully a solution can be found. After all the CrimeCraft drama, a lot of former players and friends have migrated over there, so it would be most unfortunate. A much-heard complaint is with the combat system, but it's more a matter of getting used to it. The sheer amount of customization and in-game items (vehicles, guns, etc.) is mind-boggling and sure makes up for that.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the sunny city of Santa Destroy, No More Heroes is a 3D all-action title that follows Travis Touchdown, a lone hitman, as he hacks and slashes his way through the elimination of ten high-ranking assassins.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 5:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fighters Uncaged delivers the excitement of real fighting competitions in addition to teaching players mixed martial arts techniques, delivering players an immersive total-body combat experience with the Kinect technology.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sine Mora takes advantage of the newest in 3D display technology to deliver n horizontal side-scrolling shooter unlike any other, mixing traditional side-scrolling gameplay with a unique twist on time manipulation.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the creative minds behind the original Command and Conquer, End of Nations takes warfare to an unprecedented scale, bringing the real-time strategy genre into the online world of connected gaming.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The "Summer of Arcade" has ended with this week's release of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Microsoft has revealed what XBL members can expect to see on the Marketplace in August.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 4:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 3:50 p.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 Aug. 18, 2010 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sword of the Stars II is a full stand-alone follow-up to the space strategy titles and will feature the six races from the original game, as well as its expansions, marking a major step forward in the series’ approach to 4X gameplay.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Battle of Giants brand offers young players the thrill of controlling a giant creature and fighting against other creatures for survival, immersing them in a cataclysmic Jurassic world.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Michael Jackson: The Experience will provide an interactive experience for the entire family that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beyblade: Metal Fusion features a complete game-specific story with the original characters from the show. Players find themselves in the midst of a disappearance of the world’s most powerful Beybladers. Sucked into a giant fortress, players must battle robot bladers and discover the mystery behind the abduction.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 7:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Fable III you will be called upon to rally and fight alongside your people, ascend to the seat of power, and experience the true meaning of love and loss.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish unique reputations, discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From Dust is set in an extreme version of Planet Earth where nature unleashes her power in a much more violent way than what we are used to. Tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, volcanic eruptions are what the days are made of for the people of Dust. In this kind of God game, users will play with powers to manipulate the world around them.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock redefines music gaming with an all-new, story-driven Quest Mode, a completely redesigned rock-inspired guitar controller, the biggest on-disc selection of rock music in a Guitar Hero game and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills. At a recent press event, we shot the breeze with Neversoft producer Randy Guillote about the finger-blistering guitar solos that await us ....
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Amazing Race, players can participate in one of the most exciting reality games ever and compete against friends to win the ultimate challenge.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 promises 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.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter ... and the most popular lethal sport of the future! It blends intense combat, finishing moves, and game show-like challenges and rewards to produce an action experience unlike any other.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Sims 3 for console and handheld, players will be able to create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires…or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood.