by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Did all you trick-or-treaters have a good time tonight? Hope your baskets are either full of delicious sugary goodness or empty (burp)!
We went to see Paranormal Activity, and as expected, it was Blair Witch-esque, with people chronicling their antics with plenty of shaky-cam pseudo-documentary footage. While the movie isn't bad at all, there were more laughs during the movie than actual scares, and the most interesting bit was the last 10 minutes. It puzzles me that the characters' first instinct isn't to turn on the light when something freaky happens but instead wander into the dark. If something is suspected of coming into your bedroom from outside, how about you close the door?
We have a full day ahead of us tomorrow. We're going out to the city to have dim sum with some friends, and later in the evening, we're having drinks with some other friends and hopefully plenty of buffalo wings. Cheers!
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Vampire Hunters is a 3D role-playing game with adventure-like elements that will charm the player with its dark atmosphere of old docks where a mysterious clan of vampires rages free.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Oct. 31, 2009 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2009 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bounty Bay Online takes players into a 15th century historical setting where adventurers can start an online career as merchant, buccaneer, fisherman or one of many other professions. Fight on land and water, complete enthralling quests and start guilds with other players.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2009 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the licensed use of the Lahman Database, PureSim Baseball 2 gives you the opportunity to go back to any season since 1900 and begin your baseball dynasty. Can you accomplish the feats of your favorite team or perhaps rewrite history and lead your favorite club down a different path?
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to shake your pom-poms and show your team spirit with We Cheer 2, using two Wii Remotes as you perform full body motions to hit music of the past and present.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Hurray! It's the weekend, our favorite time of the week! I'm sure most people won't argue with that.
Happy Halloween to everybody out there who partakes in the festivities. Hope you pulled out your scariest costumes, and some of you don't even need to dress up at all! :)
We used to get all dressed up and have a huge bowl of candy ready, but our area must not be very desirable because in the past few years, NOBODY stops by. Last year, we decided to no longer prepare anything since we only ended up eating our own candy stash for the next few weeks. Instead, we are going to hit the town with some friends, grab dinner, and probably see Paranormal Activity, or maybe we'll go off-script and check out Couples Retreat.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising features a new playable army, the traitorous Chaos Space Marines, and continues the epic journey of the Blood Ravens as they battle this new, more personal enemy. Chaos Rising offers new single-player and co-op campaigns, a level cap increase from 20 to 30, more powerful war-gear and a suite of innovative multiplayer options.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 8:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 8:23 p.m. PDT | 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:
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues [ALL] - Nepal Bar Trailer
- Fairytale Fights [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- LEGO Rock Band [ALL] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 8:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Stardock's digital distribution platform,
Impulse, is having its weekend sale, knocking 50% off the regular price on
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut, and
The Dracula Files, 40% off
Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare, 25% off
Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Collection (now $37.49), dropping the price on a slew of titles like
Sacraboar,
Tweak7,
Gratuitous Space Battles,
Aaaaa! A Reckless Disregard for Gravity,
Hinterland - Orc Lords,
Restaurant Empire,
Nemesis of the Roman Empire,
Warlords Battlecry III, and
Capitalism II.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 7:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital distribution outlet
GamersGate announced that throughout October, each day there will be a “JoWood Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 50% off (so last weekend!). This weekend Legendary, Street Fighter IV, and Space Siege are all 50% off. When you pre-order Dragon Age Origins DeLuxe you get in game playable content, in game items, soundtrack, wallpapers, 250 extra Blue Coins with a price guarantee.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The loveable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball, AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby, are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilize the Wii Balance Board accessory and the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battleswarm simultaneously pits FPS vs. RTS players in this genre-busting online PC game. Players choose between team-based, first-person action, representing individual, elite soldiers or acting as the supreme commander of an alien task force, managing hundreds of alien bugs from a real-time strategy point of view.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unknown Worlds' Natural Selection 2 is the next evolution in multiplayer action/strategy gameplay and will be targeted for both competitive and public play. New features include dynamically changing environments, a new resource model, flexible game scripting and modes, and new weapons, abilities and upgrades.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
Back in July Variety revealed that a movie is in the works as well as a sequel,
an EA survey gauged fans' interest in multiplayer inclusion, while this
job application page confirms that DS 2 is in pre-production, while now
Reuters is claiming the sequel will be released in 2010.
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 1:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
Follow Altair's story following the events of Assassin’s Creed as he discovers a new land and hunts down the ascending Templars. As the Templars withdraw from the Holy Land after Altair kills Robert De Sable, he follows them to the island of Cyprus.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 30, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog's blistering PS3 exclusive 3rd person action adventure shooter.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just Cause 2 stars Rico Rodriguez, back to wreak havoc once again, this time with a new destination – the huge playground of the Southeast Asian islands of Panau, in an over-the-top Hollywood-esque blockbuster of a video game.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Rogue Warrior, inspired by Marcinko’s bestselling novels and based loosely on his own military experiences, you play as “Demo Dick” Marcinko, where you are sent on a clandestine operation to disrupt a suspected North Korean ballistic missile program.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2009 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.