by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy, players take on the role of Nancy Drew as she heads undercover at a prestigious all-girls boarding school to discover the culprit behind threatening notes and dangerous accidents that seem to be targeted towards the academy’s valedictorian candidates.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WorldShift is a cyber-fantasy RTS game set in a dark future of Earth, where today's civilization is only a fading mysterious legend. Released early last year in Europe, Got Game is bringing Black Sea Studios' RTS to North America.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of WWII. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of 50+ missions. The update gives players six more single-player missions, as well as a brand new plane, the American P47D.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everyone’s favorite culinary queen will return to the kitchen in Cooking Mama 3, with all new features added to the world famous game play recipe, 80 recipes, 200 mini-games, four player multiplayer and two totally new game modes.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XIV, a massively-multiplayer role-playing game set in the vast realm of Eorzea, has been rebuilt from the ground up, and centers on the core concept of rebirth, featuring a new world to explore and storyline to experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercenary Wars is a free-to-play, online military FPS game with unique customization features and an innovative stat system. From a museum filled with treasures to an overthrown Mosque, to a restaurant with secret meeting rooms, the dynamic maps of Mercenary Wars ensure unique and varied challenges at every turn.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies.
Last month Codemasters announced it would no longer support Archlord while Webzen would be picking up the slack, and now it has ...
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Redesigned and adapted specifically to take advantage of Xbox Live Arcade, players will be able to experience Tower Bloxx Deluxe in HD quality while playing through six unique game modes. You can go head-to-head in Battle Multiplayer mode with up to four players and employ power-ups on other players to increase your chance of winning, or play cooperatively and reach for the skies together as a team.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world of SAGA Online is a traditional fantasy setting populated by characters such as elves, orcs, dragons and giants. It is a free-of-charge, persistent massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game where players get to create their own realms, do battle or trade with one another, or set out on cooperative quests with their friends in order to earn experience and loot.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The power of the wind is once again in the palm of your hand as you wield your Wii Remote to use the elemental powers of Enril the Wind Spirit to protect and guide the young boy Toku to save Toku’s mother, lift an ancient Curse and thwart the evil Balasar.
Experience the rush of battle as you wage intensive aerial duels in Suguri, one of the most unique hybrid shooter/fighter titles ever created. Showcasing beautifully rendered designs, innovative weaponry, rapid-fire combat gameplay action and a cool techno-trance soundtrack, Suguri is a must-have, must-play indie game.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RACE On will target PC owners with a bit of petrol in their blood and comes with a very strong selection of new challenging content including the tracks and cars from WTCC season 2008 which turned out to be the most competitive championship ever.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Greed is a merciless hack 'n' slash action-RPG and features all ingredients to create an enthralling classic. The player will need to fight his way through masses of critters, robots, aliens and many other exotic adversaries while collecting unique items and skills thus leveling up your character.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. While Valve was preparing for the worst, and making a censored edition of the game, it seems
the OFLC has changed its mind and granted Left 4 Dead 2 the MA 15+ rating after it was
banned last month.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conquest! Medieval Realms is a turn-based game where the objective is to conquer up to 7 opposing players (either AI players or other human players) by defeating their armies and capturing their lands.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Today was filled with work as usual but nothing special. Good thing it was nice and sunny out, which made the day go by quickly.
I decided to take a little break from CrimeCraft and play a little Red Faction Guerrilla. Killing EDF and hammering away at buildings is quite fun!
Two press events down, one fell through, and one more Vegas trip to go. We'll have some preview coverage and a bunch of interviews for you shortly, depending on the embargo dates.
Watched the latest episode of "House," which was good stuff. I didn't think Chase had the stones to do what he did. The Aussie wuss surprised!
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 8:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Scavenge mode pits humans vs. various infected, with the human team retrieving as many of the 16 gas cans to fill up generators within 90 seconds. Each successful usage adds 20 seconds, and players switch sides after three rounds. The team that wins the most games is victorious.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles. The Collector’s Edition comes in a special foldout digipack containing a 3D lenticular cover, an artwork book, and a code to download a special level that resembles the layout of the Insomniac Games’ offices.