by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots — and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers via PSN. Media Molecule revealed that next week it will release History Kit/Costume DLCs with new objects, decorations, music, sounds, materials and stickers from various eras (Oriental, Arabic, Egyptian, Gothic, etc).
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring everyone's favorite musical group, Alvin and The Chipmunks and their girl group rivals The Chipettes making their video game debut, this rhythm action game challenges your timing and musical skills as you perform in a variety of concert locations.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with each other in their struggles to gain absolute power.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée and comes face to face with his darkest nightmares.
An online petition (endorsed by Remedy) has been started asking Microsoft to explain why it suddenly decided to
halt the PC development, and strongly urges them to reconsider.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tornado Outbreak is an action adventure game that has you take control of a raging tornado as you tear through open environments, chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in your path.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo is built for optimal performance and fun racing excitement on the PSP, featuring more than 800 vehicle models from the world’s top manufacturers (over 4,500 total paint variations) and more than 30 tracks (60+ total layouts), including famous world circuits, city courses and other environments.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rage of the Gladiator is a fantasy fighting game. You control a gladiator, fighting for your life in an arena. Armed with your magical warhammer and a trusty shield, you must defeat fantastic bosses including a Chimera, Beholder, and a Dragon. The game is set in first-person perspective.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Eidos will release a playable demo for Batman: Arkham Asylum on Aug. 7 for X360, PS3 and PC.
by Brian Dumlao on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | 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 Aug. 3, 2009 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Later today Nintendo plans to roll out a new system update so that NDS users can take pictures with either of the system’s two cameras, using the Nintendo DSi Camera application and upload their photos directly to their Facebook profile.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga is an action RPG that expands the series by introducing a co-op feature allowing two players to adventure through the land of Eldar with no random encounters while updating the real-time battle system to now include battles taking place on the world map instead of a separate battle screen for a seamless experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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wipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the Wipeout franchise, offering meticulously crafted and fully reworked tracks. Double Fusion announced that it will introduce the first dynamic video advertisements on the PS3 in WipEout HD, SCEA's downloadable, zero-gravity racer.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Magna Carta 2, an Unreal Engine 3 powered RPG, introduces an original new storyline driven by intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal and the ultimate question of choosing one’s own fate. Players are immersed in the world of the Lanzheim Continent, a conflict-ridden land deeply divided by a fierce civil war.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized will deliver an arsenal of cutting-edge weaponry, vehicles and tactics, arming players with precision controls for battle across the world's most dangerous hotspots.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added a VC, one NDSi, and three WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: OVERTURN, Sexy Poker (Wiiware), Art Style: precipice (NDSiWare), and Tecmo Bowl (VC).
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official video game series of World Snooker returns in style for the 2009 season. Featuring the sport’s best players, world-famous venues and tournaments including all-new Bahrain, and with commentary from Snooker legends John Virgo, Steve Davis and John Parrot, the game is an essential for any fan.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C Company and Battlefront.com announced a new installment in its tactical WWII strategy franchise. Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 is based on the last strategic offensive the Germans were able to mount in the east, resulting in a decisive Soviet victory which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A.'s Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament is an action game overflowing with intense mech customization, an open-world mission structure, and fast-paced arena style combat.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:08 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:
- Hive Rise (PC)
- Nanovor (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...