by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2010 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The story of Valkyria Chronicles II takes place two years after the conclusion of the original game. A group of young Gallian Military Academy cadets find themselves plunged into a bitter civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary Army stages a coup. As the epic drama unfolds in the game, players will experience stories of friendship, love and growing pains during a time of war and revolution.
by Mark Melnychuk on Jan. 10, 2010 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play! is a fast-paced action/strategy game that combines these lovable characters with snowball battles and tower defense tactics.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2010 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, players will explore a dark and abandoned world with the aid of their Wii Remote that functions as a flashlight and also a proximity sensor to track invisible ghosts.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today was a day filled with running errands and watching some TV, just the way we like it, and since we did all our chores today, we've got absolutely nothing planned for tomorrow. Lazy Day!
We watched
The Taking of Pelham 123 with
Denzel Washington and
John Travolta (as the bad guy), as well as the latest episodes of The Good Wife and Dollhouse.
by Reggie Carolipio on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the distant past, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is a single-player focused tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios. New features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 10:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. It's overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, and it's designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 1:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stargate Resistance is a fast-paced and deadly 3rd person shooter for control of the entire galaxy! The arrogant System Lords believe they are the true masters of the universe, and have begun a savage campaign to dominate and enslave the known worlds.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 1:27 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. Fans who pre-order the game on the
Capcom Store get a
T vs C Arcade FightStick, and can save $5 on the bundle AND you get 50% off UPS ground shipping!
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After two previously failed attempts because the movie was sold out hours in advance, we finally managed to see Avatar in 3D tonight, and wow, it was impressive. The last time I saw anything in 3D, we were still sporting the idiotic-looking blue and red paper glasses. Tonight, we were rocking it with some normal glasses that looked like they came straight from the Blues Brothers.
No big plans for the weekend. The usual errands, some Army of Two: 40th Day, catching up on some TV shows and a DVD or two, while nodding off on the couch. Always fun ....
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 7:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative and gripping third-person modern military shooter that challenges players’ morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations where unimaginable choices affecting human life must be made.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 7:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 6:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 6:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Death By Cube is a strategic twin-stick shooter in which players attempt to defeat cube shaped enemy robots of all sizes. With simple yet challenging gameplay, Death By Cube allows players to destroy an army of oil covered enemies in addictive and map-specific combat. Take on missions in single player mode or enjoy heated battles in online and offline multiplayer modes.
LEGO Universe, MMO developed by NetDevil, will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 4:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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French magazine
NoFrag claims to have received information from an "inside source familiar with the concept" that World of Warcraft powerhouse Blizzard's next online multiplayer title will be an MMOFPS in a futuristic setting. While Blizzard has previously confirmed that it's next title will be vastly different, the source further claims the game will have a social aspect, compared to The Sims Online, a big lobby of sorts where the player goes about his business, and an action part where the combat takes place.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 4:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 25 years after the events of the original game, Supreme Commander 2 begins with the assassination of the newly elected president of the Colonial Defense Coalition. The CDC members – the United Earth Federation, the Order of the Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation – deny involvement, blame each other, and a galactic war ensues!
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Video gamers made it a happier, brighter holiday season for sick children at more than 70 hospitals this year, raising more than $1.7 million through donations, events and an auction for
Child’s Play. The community-supported charity foundation provides books, movies, toys and video games for children to play with during their stays at hospitals.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | 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 Jan. 8, 2010 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game. The PC multiplayer beta will run from Jan 28 - Feb 25th, and feature the Port Valdez, Rush mode, 32 players.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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KOEI's new game is based on one of the most widely-recognized manga and anime series of all time, "Hokuto no Ken" or "Fist of the North Star." Hokuto Musou takes place in the manga's post-apocalyptic world where the remaining survivors of a nuclear holocaust roam the wasteland in an ongoing struggle against marauding tribes for food and water.
by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 7:23 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.