by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 2:59 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. Sony Europe's Mike Kebby revealed that two DLCs are planned, Insane Night, as previously revealed on Sept. 17 and Prey In The Darkness on Sept. 24, 2009.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 2:25 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 Sept. 11, 2009 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NewU Fitness First Personal Trainer is not specifically a game, but rather a title that perfectly combines Fitness, Nutritional Advice and Daily Healthy tips to offer a holistic experience through personal well-being.
by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Build’n Race is a game of high-speed stunt racing through some of the most reflex testing track designs - jumps, ramps, raised hairpin turns, half-pipes and a multitude of other challenges await the player all within beautifully realized environments.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts' has unveiled its newest title, Lucidity, an episodic 2D side scrolling adventure game with puzzles that revolves around a young girl Sophie. While you don't actually control Sophie, she moves around trying to get from point A to B, and it is up to you to facilitate her explorations by solving various puzzles clearing the path. Inspired by the likes of Braid according to LucasArts, Lucidity features 30 story levels, an additional 15 bonus levels and is scheduled for later this month.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Devil Kings series are fast-paced action titles that possess compelling gameplay thrusting players into a land of warring nations and unrelenting hostile armies. While we are still waiting for Devil Kings 2 in North America, Capcom has already revealed DK 3 in Japan, where it is known as Sengoku Basara 3, for 2010.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. While Courtney Love is
taking legal steps for unauthorized Kurt Cobain usage in GH5, Activision claimed it
has the necessary licensing rights, but now former Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic also stated that they think Activision went overboard and should patch the game so that Cobain can only be used as a character for the two Nirvana tracks. Courtney further responded saying that she made a deal memo but never planned on signing anything, and that her lawyer has "cooked up" something special for Activision. To be continued...
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay, allowing you to play the game in a variety of ways and complete many activities.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games' War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition, developed by 2 by 3 Games, is a new expansion for its WWII strategy game War in the Pacific, adding more detail, more history, and more features! This v1.00.84 update includes over 200 changes, fixes and improvements to the original release.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:40 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:
- Calling [Wii] - Trailer
- NBA Live 10 [ALL] - Trailer (6)
- Assassin's Creed II [ALL] - Developer Walkthrough Trailer
- Dante's Inferno [ALL] - Greed Trailer
- Dragon Age: Origins [ALL] - Leliana Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled ($9.99), demos for Katamari Forever, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, Half-Minute Hero (PSP), DLCs for High Velocity Bowling, PAIN, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Red Faction Guerilla Multiplayer Pack 2 ($6.99), song packs for Guitar Hero, Rock Band (Unplugged); and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and downloadable PSP games (WipEout Pulse at $$22.99, Wild Arms XF at $29.99).
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elemental: War of Magic is set in a world filled with magic and ancient lore. As the ruler of your kingdom, you must expand your empire through a combination of magical power, military might, diplomatic skill, technological advancement and bold adventuring. Your worlds will be of your choosing, or players are free to create their own.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series Bakugan, the game tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, players must track down a criminal mastermind and his villainous group as they embark on a sinister path of worldwide chaos and destruction. Gamers will travel around the globe as they unravel puzzles and gather hidden clues from exotic and remote locations, investigating elaborate crime scenes and overcoming treacherous mini-games along the journey.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. while also adding new gameplay mode. Earlier today, we reported that Courtney Love is taking legal steps for unauthorized Kurt Cobain usage in GH5, but according to a statement from Activision, it has "secured the necessary licensing rights from the Cobain estate in a written agreement signed by Courtney Love to use Kurt Cobain's likeness as a fully playable character in Guitar Hero 5."
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Music is a pioneering musical activity game featuring a series of fun mini-games, multiple sound quizzes and a complete encyclopedia of more than 400 musical terms.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes Over Europe is a World War II flight combat game that builds on the original game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. As part of the celebration, several decorations are being added to the game this month as well as a special surprise for all players.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nothing is as it seems in Square Enix's latest action adventure game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, Nier, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus. With powerful allies and a mysterious book, Nier encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:55 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 Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:34 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. An article comparing Warner Bros. recent Marvel acquisition with Disney's DC Entertainment restructuring
reveals that Batman: Arkham Asylum has sold two million copies since its release last month.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Valve's Chet Faliszek
confirmed the 10 melee weapons in L4D2 being: Baseball Bat, Cricket Bat, Crowbar, Electric Guitar, Fire Axe, Frying Pan, Katana, Machete, Tonfa (police baton), and the Chainsaw.