by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. EA has released the final v1.50 patch adding new maps, widescreen monitor support, a no vehicle option, and of course the usual bug and crash fixes.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami has unveiled a terrifying new take on the horror genre, in the form of Hudson Soft’s Calling. Using unique interaction elements, the Wii game features an innovative adventure concept and is driven by its terrifying story and many traps and mysteries.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2009 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet 2's story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
Atelier Annie adopts a unique sim-based SRPG system. Characters will explore the world for alchemic items and to participate in an island resort development project. As the head of an alchemy resort, you must go on quests to collect, create and sell alchemy items to arriving customers and make the resort prosperous.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2009 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sakura Wars is a Strategy RPG that features a unique sim-based story system. An in-depth storyline exists, much like in any other RPG; however, the player’s destiny in the game is not predetermined.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Don't you just hate it when you just can't seem to wake up from a nap and it turns into a five- to six-hour stretch? Anyhow, the weekend is here, so it's all good.
We plopped ourselves on the couch, put a few logs in the fire, and watched Stargate Universe, Supernatural and an episode of Flashforward before we succumbed to the sleep monster. Not a bad stretch of TV watching. If we can maintain this pace tomorrow, we might actually make a dent in the backlog.
Seems our
Assassin's Creed II review kicked up a little dust. Sorry, Charlie; we call it as we see it.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 6:34 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. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is the first in a series of downloadable expansions that will enhance the Borderlands mayhem in fun and exciting ways.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:50 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.
In Sept. SEGA launched a contest on
Maxim.com to find the one girl who best captures the style and attitude of the Bayonetta heroine, and the winner has been chosen.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 3:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Crime Scene you are part of the forensic police department and have to find and analyze clues with sophisticated equipment, interrogate witnesses and suspects, build a file with enough proof so there is no room for doubt and condemn the guilty!
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beaterator is a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a highly addictive collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gyromancer is a new puzzle-RPG developed in collaboration between Square Enix and PopCap. With a blend of puzzle elements from the PopCap Games puzzle hit Bejeweled Twist and the RPG mastery of Square Enix, Gyromancer is an all-new experience that defines the puzzle-RPG genre.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Players can create their own Mod character, styling their own racing kart and even building an imaginative track that can be shared with the rest of the PlayStation community.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 12:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars Galaxies immerses players in the rich Star Wars universe featuring dynamic adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars time frame and offering a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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 Nov. 20, 2009 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Happy Hammerin’ is a fun party game with a variety of modes to suit everyone. Players swing the Wii Remote like a hammer as they frantically try to bash moles popping up all over the screen before they disappear again. The quicker you hit the moles the more points you get.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jurassic: the Hunted is an epic shooter set on a dark, mysterious island lost in time. Players assume the role of weapons and survival expert Craig Dylan, who has been hired to protect a research team studying the strange temporal energy of the island.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Windy X Windam is a 2D-style fighting game based on a Japanese anime series, offering players the ability to use both screens of the DS to extend the battle arena into the air as players can fly to the top screen and take the battle to the sky.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Instead of squeaking wheels PC gamers can expect turbulent neck-and-neck duels with agile microlights in Ikaro, offering racing fans a completely new game experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. While MW2 has been breaking all sorts of records,
Infinity Ward revealed that sales of the PC edition have already surpassed those of the original.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 7:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 7:16 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. 20, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Greed Corp is a fresh and innovative turn-based strategy game for PlayStation Network. It will be the first in a series of games situated in a rich, fictional world inspired by the industrial revolutions and their destructive effects on the environment.
by Adam Pavlacka on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 6:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
Interviews
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.