by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 7:30 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 Nov. 13, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. Ubisoft will release a PC demo on Monday, which we will try to get on our fileserver as soon as humanly possible.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 6:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series’ most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 5:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new version adds a few tweaks, improves speed optimizations and memory requirements.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stardock's digital distribution platform,
Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off the regular price on
Demigod,
Tropico Reloaded, and
Hacker Evolution, as well as dropping the price on a slew of titles like
Sacraboar,
DeskScapes 3,
Titan Quest,
Nemesis of the Roman Empire,
Warlords Battlecry III,
Capitalism II, and
Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The next installment in Activision's next band-centric rhythm game will feature a wide variety of hits from the hard-rock supergroup's three-decade catalog, including tracks from Queen, Weezer, Blink 182, The Offspring, and Queens of the Stone Age.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. Fans who can't wait until the March 16 release date can now pre-order and get early access to the upcoming beta program, the game's official soundtrack and an exclusive prequel bonus mission.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 4:12 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. The Collector's Edition will be bundled with content and items that will not be found anywhere else. At the Microsoft Advertising's Gaming Upfront Ubisoft
revealed that SCC will have strategically placed in-game ads using "heat maps," locations gamers are likely to go and place ads there.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In this new simulation players take on the role of a 12-year-old girl, who has just been admitted to a very prestigious dancing academy. During her period of training, the heroine commits herself solely to dancing. Her dream is to become a great prima ballerina. But the path to success is full of challenges
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time, players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement. Tony Hawk: RIDE focuses on innovation and fun, bringing the action-sports franchise to the forefront with cutting-edge technology for the hardcore fans and accessibility for the mass audience.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Gottlieb Collection utilizes the same next-generation engine that won The Williams Collection rave reviews earlier this fall and will take pinball fans on a journey through seven decades of classic Gottleib tables.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive Dark Horizon is a stark and atmospheric space combat simulation that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting its own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tarr Chronicles is an arcade-style space combat sim where you, lost in space and deep behind enemy lines, must defend the galaxy's last hope using dozens of high-tech fighters bristling with cannons and rocket launchers.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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I doubt that many people were surprised to learn that Modern Warfare 2 sold a whopping 4.7 million copies in its first day. With the success of the first title and the hype surrounding this one, you knew that it was going to be huge. I've been playing the game on and off throughout the day, and I have to admit that it's pretty intense, although I think it lacks a certain connection with the characters within the game. You play as various people, different nationalities, and you travel to locations all over the world. One of your first playable characters dies about 30 minutes into the game. So far, I've enjoyed the atypical shooter parts the most — the snowmobile racing, the wall climbing, etc. — which were fun to break up the pace.
In case you have not yet seen it,
a first trailer has been released for the Clash of the Titans remake, and it's looking epic! We also watched the new NCIS and Sons of Anarchy, both excellent episodes. I've got a bit of a backlog on the DVR, so hopefully I'll be able to squeeze in an episode of Criminal Minds and/or Fringe during the day.
But wait, there's more! Tomorrow is Stargate Universe time!
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 7:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Deadly Premonition is a third-person survival horror action game which puts players in the role of the intuitive FBI Agent Francis York Morgan. In the process of investigating a murder, players will examine a series of interlocking mysteries in a remote rural town and will encounter an array of complex characters pivotal to the unraveling of the storyline’s mystery.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 6:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Braid ($14.99),
Star Trek: D-A-C ($9.99),
Command & Conquer: Red Alert ($5.99), demos for
Inferno Pool,
NCAA Basketball 10,
MX Vs. ATV Reflex, and
Star Trek: D-A-C, DLCs for
PAIN, Rag Doll Kung Fu,
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2,
song packs for
Guitar Hero 5,
Rock Band 2 (Unplugged); and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP games (
Pinball Heroes,
Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble,
Bubble Trubble).
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 4:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but will offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 4:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Undoubtedly fueled by the release of Modern Warfare 2 just days ago, Xbox Live has reached a new record of more than two million people on the service at the same time, while Time Magazine touted Project Natal as one of the 50 Best Inventions of 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fast Food Panic, players are determined to have their restaurant become known as the best in the country. In order to achieve that recognition, they will have to handle an increasing amount of pressure and manage a growing list of priorities, from greeting and quickly serving customers, to making the best food possible, to keeping dining tables clean and making deliveries.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 4:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 1:53 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 Nov. 12, 2009 @ 1:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With LFS S2 important features have been added, dynamic camber (improved simulation of suspension and different suspension types), highly detailed tire physics and a damage model have been introduced. A new update/demo for the LFS S2 alpha has been released, adding New/updated interiors, interface/graphics improvements, suspension improvements and other tweaks.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2009 @ 1:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), a free edition of Unreal Engine 3, providing the community access to the toolset like never before, and has since exceeded 50,000 users worldwide.