by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 5:05 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:
- Gran Turismo [PSP] - Producer Interview Trailer
- Baseball Blast! [Wii] - Trailer
- Demon's Souls [PS3] - Walkthrough Trailer #2
- Nancy Drew: Warnings at Waverly Academy [PC] - Trailer
- Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked [Wii] - Trailer
- Torchlight - Alchemist Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
In Critter Crunch players take control of the oh-so-cuddly Biggs, a lovable jungle creature with an iron-clad stomach, indomitable tongue and fierce devotion to his offspring. Biggs is in search of the jewel-rich critters that invade his habitat once a season, and using his tongue to pluck them from their vines, stuffs them into the waiting mouths of larger critters.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
The God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-ray Disc, remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience, as well as adding PlayStation Network trophy support to both titles for the first time. Fans hoping for a little extra have been rewarded as SCEA confirmed that the GoW Collection will give fans access to a GoW III downloadable demo (the version used at the E3/Comic-Con/PAX conventions)
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When Microsoft released its New Xbox Experience Nov of last year one of the new/exclusive features allowed viewers to stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix in HD.
Earlier this year a new job listing (for a engineering developing and testing media-rich applications on current-generation gaming consoles) indicated that Netflix won't be exclusive to the Xbox 360 for much longer, which
has now been confirmed by CEO Reed Hastings saying that "eventually we want to be on all the game consoles, all the Blu-ray players, all the Internet TVs"
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
MotorStorm Arctic Edge sees the music, the festival and the brutal off-road racing arrive in the breathtaking yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska. With temperatures plummeting, sudden avalanches, broken ice bridges, and three different racing altitudes, this is possibly the most inhospitable environment the MotorStormers have ever had to deal with.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Well here's some food for thought. If you thought this morning's rumor that various parties, including EA and Warner Bros., were interested in buying THQ was unbelievable, then how about the fact that, according to options strategist Frederic Ruffy over at New York based WhatsTrading.com, Microsoft might be interested in acquiring Electronic Arts. Shares for both companies jumped up earlier today when the rumor started spreading, with
Reuters claiming "a London-based trader also cited similar talk as making rounds in Europe."
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga. Out of more than 4,400 entries Liz Johnston of British Columbia, Canada is the winner of the Tales of Monkey Island “Designer for the Day” contest.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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 Sept. 23, 2009 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Din's Curse is a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG where you can choose one of 141 class combinations and journey to an infinite number of dynamically generated towns with vastly different problems. Every game is a surprise! Your actions have real consequences in this dynamic, evolving world. Your choices actually matter!
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Nitro will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rage of the Gladiator is a first person fantasy fighting game where 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.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:10 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.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 9:00 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 Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes is set between seasons 1 and 2 of the Clone Wars animated series and features playable heroes such as Skywalker, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, and various clone troopers, giving you the possibility to team up with a friend in online co-op.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 7:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Plants vs. Zombies, players use over 40 zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs to slow down, confuse, weaken and ultimately destroy more than two dozen types of zombies before they can reach your front door. The new
Flash-based Plants vs. Zombies provides consumers with a way to enjoy endless undead-battling plant-based action and strategy at no cost.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 7:57 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 Sept. 23, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle of Heroes is an extensive strategy game that is playable for free through a web browser. Players will be able to choose from four different races and build up their kingdom in a fantasy world. The game combines the best elements of management, role-playing and strategy games and offers all round entertainment for players of all levels.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tackle over 50 obstacle and stunt tracks, master killer tricks and unlock sweet new bikes – all in HD graphics. Don’t stop there. Customize your rider, create, share and download an unlimited number of free tracks, and challenge your friends like never before with in-game friend scores at every ramp, drop and turn.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scratch: The Ultimate DJ is set in distinctive urban environments combining free-form DJ tricks with great rhythm game-play, and featuring songs from the biggest names in Hip Hop. Designed by DJ technology manufacturer Numark, Scratch Deck gives players an authentic DJ experience like no other.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 5:50 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 Sept. 23, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there is no official statement yet, CD Projekt confirms that The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. Featuring all new dialogue, new graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more. CD Projekt's Tomasz Gop confirmed that The Witcher 2 is also coming to consoles, but not anytime soon as the game is still in the early stages of development.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! offers a wide variety of media-rich trivia that provides movie fans and social gamers with a lively, competitive group gaming experience. Trivia content in the game will include recently released 2009 movies as well as fan favorite Hollywood hits from the last four decades.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog's blistering PS3 exclusive 3rd person action adventure shooter. Naughty Dog Creative Director Amy Hennig revealed that Uncharted 2 will not be the last installment in Drake's adventures, indicating that, while maybe not yet in development, a 3rd title in the franchise is as good as a given.