by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | 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:
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience with NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, the story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, that must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ashes Cricket 2009 is set to build on the heritage that Codemasters has enjoyed with its Brian Lara series and will continue to lead the field with great batting, bowling and fielding gameplay and authenticity that made the series a hit with cricket fans.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Later this summer, Microsoft plans to roll out a major dashboard update for its Xbox 360, improving aspects such as the Netflix streaming video experience, video display options, but also adding new items like premium avatar clothing (with a marketplace), user ratings, and Games on Demand (in August).
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players get to act out their dream job as they follow the exciting career of a flight attendant. Beginning as a trainee, players experience what it takes to work their way up from ground staff to cabin crew. Alongside the opportunity to learn about foreign cultures and countries, fans experience a variety of high demands from passengers.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Merscom is bringing Daedalic's Edna and Harvey: The Breakout, a new 2D point & click adventure game, to North America.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Order of War features massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Sing It: Pop Hits features 30 master recordings and popular music videos from fan favorites, including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Hannah Montana, Jesse McCartney, Coldplay and One Republic.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | 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 Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Championship Manager 2010, in development for two years, is the definitive football management game featuring a host of unique, cutting-edge technology including a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadow of Destiny, known as Shadow of Memories in Europe, is a tale of choices and their effect on others, a mix of puzzle-solving and exploration. You play as Eike, who is murdered and awakens in limbo, somewhere between life and what lies beyond. Eike will visit 1980, 1902 and medieval times, and the methods he uses to avert his death will have a domino effect on those he meets.
Previously revealed only for Japan, an ESRB listing shows Konami is bringing the PS2 game (also on PC/Xbox) to North America.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In MySims Agents you take on the role of a special agent hired to foil the sinister plans of Morcubus, lord of the underworld. By recruiting different MySims, each with their own special characteristics, you can build up your very own crime-busting team.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blue Fang, known for its Zoo Tycoon series and currently working on World of Zoo, announced that it was forced to lay off 15 members (25%) of its development team.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wacky World of Sports takes players on a trip around the world to try their hand at some of the lesser known sports of countries including Italy, the Netherlands and Australia. The ten sports featured in the game all start easy enough but the more advanced a player gets the more extreme they become!
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Rumored over the past few days,
now confirmed by lead game programmer Claus Praefcke, German-based Replay Studios is shutting down.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Canadian based Sarbakan announced a first-party developer agreement with Microsoft to create an original downloadable title for Xbox Live Arcade, as well as plans to expand its attention towards original IP development for the PC.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK Playmore's classic arcade franchise celebrates its 15th anniversary with The King of Fighters XII. For the first time in series history, this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Samurai Warriors 3 is a beat-'em-up features dozens of characters to select from, each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Museum Essentials collection will keep players entertained for hours in nostalgic glory with Pac-man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Dragon Spirit, Xevious, and the brand new re-envisioned Xevious: Resurrection, featuring 1080p graphics and enhanced gameplay.