by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII, offering endless hours of 24-player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations: Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Ea is now allowing fans to
pre-order the PC edition of Battlefield 1943 for $14.99, although it isn't out until next year.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 7:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte and Rufus, while adding about eight characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV. The impressive new roster includes classic combatants from previous Street Fighter games like T. Hawk as well as all-new characters such as the mysterious and deadly female fighter, Juri.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modelling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Korean MMO developer WeMade Entertainment has selected NaturalMotion’s morpheme animation middleware for use in the development of an unannounced future product.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current Formula One season, featuring a variety of race modes, customizable driver aids, multiplayer support, new aerodynamics, slick tires, the KERS boost system, the Singapore night race, and the debut of World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans of the FIA World Rally Championship will soon be able to get closer to the action as Black Bean Game announced today that its internal development studio Milestone is working on a new official WRC video game.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 6:13 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 Oct. 2, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nordic Games' We Sing is the first singing game to utilize four microphones, allowing four players to sing at the same time.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a unique, highly stylized action RPG players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the aftermath of a devastating global conflict to control revolutionary Thorium fuel cell technology, the existence of mankind is faced with a new threat. The Thorions, a technically advanced super species of Thorium powered machines once developed to wage war for mankind, have now turned against them.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Snake Warriors is a retro-action role playing game that contains a unique fighting system, a breathtaking story and challenging tournaments to earn extra money and items.
by Brian Dumlao on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year edition features 18 never-before-seen fan-created levels. It also includes seven free downloadable content packs to expand SackBoy's wardrobe, deliver new gameplay, and offer a larger variety of "Create" materials.
by Sanford May on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With brushes, colors and creams, face masks, hydrating fruits and facepaint palettes, you'll experiment with new styles and techniques, and be awarded new colors and stencils to try out on your friends.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Whew! We just walked in the door from the BBQ. The ribs and mashed potatoes with corn and goat cheese were most delicious, and so were the half dozen bottles of wine we consumed.
Friday at last! I sense a weekend full of gaming coming up ... or sleep ... or catching up on TV series. There's plenty to do, it seems.
Played some LEGO Rock Band earlier today, and in line with the previous LEGO games, it is pretty enjoyable and has some depth even though it's intended for a younger target audience.
The PSPgo launched, and while I doubt I'll trade in my regular PSP for the new model, I'm kind of intrigued by all the minis that will be getting released shortly. I enjoy the XBLA and PSN games, so this is the same, only for a handheld system.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 7:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 4:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike. An earlier version of thew demo had a corrupt installtion file, this is the proper version.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, updated graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 4:04 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. 1, 2009 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Embracing the wilder side of sport fishing, Shimano Xtreme Fishing is the only videogame to let players take the fight to the fish with bow and speargun in addition to the traditional rod and reel.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nerf: N-Strike Elite features a classic rail shooter style of gameplay and equip players with a cache of fresh features. With the Wii-remote snapped into the Nerf Switch Shot EX-3 blaster and the red reveal lens engaged, players will be able to detect enemy weak spots, solve puzzles and decode secret messages as they blast their way to victory.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 12:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is a flood of carnage that the classic 8-bit side-scroller era didn’t want gamers to see. Recreated today with next-gen 3D graphics, it’s nonstop run-and-gun action at its finest. Take a suspenseful ride in single player or co-op through a pirate hideout, an ancient Japanese castle, the Old West, Siberian ice mines, and even the moon
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Incredible Machine is a physics & puzzle game where players are pitted against a series of Rube Goldberg style devices which were composed from a wide range of objects such as ropes & pulleys, bowling balls, and even cats and mice.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance. Hollywood actress Kristen Bell will reprise her role of Lucy Stillman, which will once again play a major role in the game's intricate storyline.