by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
The CES in full swing! I'll be checking out the new mobile phones — the Google phone in particular, since our current contract is about to expire and we're in the market for new cell phones.
We finished watching
Up, and if you haven't seen it yet, it's great. It's a bit of an emotional roller coaster but damn good. On the flip side, we also watched
Echelon Conspiracy, and for a movie with big names like
Edward Burns,
Ving Rhames and
Jonathan Pryce, it sure was majorly disappointing.
Tonight, we may try to see Avatar again. I hope the third time's the charm, as the shows were sold out hours in advance for our two previous attempts.
Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV, such as classic combatants from previous SF games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.
MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.
Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 9:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2 [ALL] - Battlefield Moments Trailer #3
- BackBreaker [PS3/X360] - Trailer #5
- Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition [ALL] - Swordfight Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 9:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
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.
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. During his CES keynote speech Microsoft's Robbie Bach revealed that the game is story-driven like a TV series (he compared it to Lost as written by Stephen King and filmed by David Lynch) and will be told in episodes, with even more episodes available on Xbox Live post launch.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 8:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 8:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders toward the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 7:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry. Vigil Games
revealed that a patch for the X360 screen tearing will be released soon, while
other news has the game banned in United Arab Emirates because it "contradicts with UAE’s customs and traditions," and last but not least word on the street is that a movie adaptation might be coming.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 7:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Built from the ground up to take full advantage of the power of PSP system, extensively optimized to deliver virtually non-existent load times, and boasting some of the most polished visuals and sounds found to date in a handheld RPG, Hexyz Force is the consummate gamer's game, the kind of experience and final package genre fans would make if they could call the shots.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 6:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
WonderKing is a free-to-play MMO offering the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall, challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat, and strive to become the Wonderking who'll bring light to the shadows of darkness.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a Ubisoft Game Sale
(Cellfactor,
Prince of Persia Classic,
TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled),
Qore Ep. 20,
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath & Beyond (and demo), demos for
Dark Void, DLCs for
PAIN, Borderlands,
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast,
MX vs ATV Reflex,
BUZZ! Quiz World (PSP)
, Disgaea 2 (PSP), song packs for
Rock Band; and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
Pinball Heroes,
Bomberman Land,
Dungeon Explorer).
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 1:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. In 2010 fans can look forward music by Vampire Weekend, Creedence Clearwater Revival, up-and-coming blues artists Tyler Bryant, Joe Bonamassa and Scott McKeon and metal bands Shadows Fall, Amon Amarth and Dethklok.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Disney Stitch Jam is a rhythm-based music and adventure game featuring intuitive side-scrolling gameplay that is appropriate for young gamers who want to immerse themselves in the lovable character’s world as he sets off on his many adventures.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
News
Dark Age of Camelot is an MMORPG featuring Realm vs. Realm combat, as well as multiple class and race combinations, a robust trade skill system, and a comprehensive player Guild system.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
EA announced multi-year license agreements with electronic accessory manufacturers Sakar International Inc., Sunflex Europe and Accessories 4 Technology in order to bring to market EA Sports-branded peripheral products to enhance the interactive experience across multiple titles.
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 Jan. 7, 2010 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Funcom is delighted to announce Miguel Caron - who brings with him over 15 years of organizational leadership experience - as the CEO for its newly established Montreal based company, Funcom Games Canada.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Major League Baseball 2K10 is the new iteration in the long running baseball series, now 2009 American League Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award recipient Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays on the cover.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
SouthPeak Interactive and European publishers/distributor Deep Silver announced that they will team up to bring next generation videogames from Deep Silver to North America.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Benefiting from a new more beautiful and more powerful graphic engine, Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de France 2010 marks one of the most important steps since the beginning of the series.