by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Redbana US, known for Audition and currently working on Mythos, announced the launch of a new customer incentive program called Redbana Rewards, which credits every Redbana Prepaid Card purchase with “Reward Tokens” that can be redeemed for rare in-game items.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set approx. 10 years after the events of the original, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. All along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to Rapture. You will play as the first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 9:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species.
Earlier this month SEGA confirmed that the Australian video game classification board has denied AvP a classification, but after an appeal the board reversed it decision and has now given AvP an MA15+ rating, making it legal to be sold.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions.
by Jesse Littlefield on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
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 Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:41 a.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Furry Legends, a casual action and platform game, players take control of unique characters who are best described as a furry ball, each with its unique powers, allowing the player to roll, jump, bounce, attack and perform other various moves with their spherical character.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars pairs well-known characters from Capcom's roster of games with some of Japan's most beloved characters from anime powerhouse Tatsunoko Production. Mad Catz announced that will produce branded videogame controllers and accessories based on the game.
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 @ 8:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DOFUS is a Tactical MMORPG which means players evolve in a real time universe, but when they fight against monsters or against other players, action is turn-based, with specific number of actions each turn.
Based on Cartoon Networks action adventure series, The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun puts players in control of Zak Saturday and the rest of the Saturday family, a group of scientific explorers dedicated to discovering and protecting the secret artifacts and mysterious creatures known as Cryptids.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
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 @ 7:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 7:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Trained in the noble and ancient martial art of Banana Flinging, players control one of eight of these finely honed monkeys as together you do battle with up to seven other simians across eight different themed landscapes.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 7:12 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:
- The Amazing Brain Train [Wii] - Trailer
- Divinity II: Ego Draconis [ALL] - Skill Tree Trailer
- Dark Void [ALL] - Guns Trailer
- Army of Two: The 40th Day [PSP] - Trailer
- Nuclear Dawn [PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Darksiders [ALL] - Heads Will Roll Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 7:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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 Dec. 17, 2009 @ 6:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Puzzlegeddon,
Final Fantasy VIII, demos for
Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge,
Army of TWO: The 40th,
TV Show King, Guitar Hero Van Halen,
Diner Dash, Puzzledeggon, DLCs for
PAIN, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation,
Brutal Legend, NBA 10, song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
The Beatles,
Rock Band 2; and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
BUZZ! Quiz World,
Sega Rally Revo,
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus,
F1 2009,
Ridge Racer).
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 3:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat. Take Two's latest financial results reveal that Borderlands has sold two million copies thus far, and is now part of its "long-term" plans.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting you take your game online, and interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Building upon its reputation for immersion and unparalleled delivery of the baseball experience, as well as the additionn of several new key features and enhancements, MLB 10 The Show is poised to continue the franchise's reign as the premier MLB licensed game on any platform.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Club Nintendo is offering some cool new exclusive Rewards to members who like their correspondence to have a little Nintendo flair. New stationery items, including greeting cards, folders and bookmarks, have been designed exclusively as Rewards for Club Nintendo members.
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.