by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 12:22 p.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:
- Crimson Gem Saga (PSP)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class. Evolution Studios will release Expansion: Speed and Expansion: Adrenaline, each adding 3 brand new tracks, re-imagining of old tracks, playable off/online.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. Dragon Age: Origins will be playable at the San Diego Comic-Con, GamesCom, Gen Con, Fan Expo Canada and PAX over the course of summer 2009.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.
Brink is an immersive shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character across all modes of play. You decide the role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind's last refuge for humanity.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever in a Warriors game you get the opportunity to play as either a ruler or an officer. You can choose to be the all powerful decision maker who combines politics and tactics to achieve the ultimate goal or the warrior who carries out those orders and turns strategic planning into battlefield glory.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. At E3 EA Europe's senior vice president Patrick Soderlund
confirmed there will be a sequel, and that a small team is working on ME 2.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games invites players to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions, taking you to lifelike Olympic venues where you can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series to be revealed later this year.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. While Epic
previously stated that GoW2 would not be coming to PC, a
product page on this online retailer has details, a Games for Windows box cover and a Dec. 4, 2009, release date. When asked for a comment, Microsoft denied the listing.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Quest IX, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring Wi-Fi support for four players in co-op.
by Richard Poskozim on June 12, 2009 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 3:40 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. The Black Edition includes the game, a unique authentic holographic signature on each disc, 3 in-game bonus missions, an Ezio figurine, a 64-page leather style hardcover book with parchment-finish full of concept art, interviews, and soundtrack.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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System 3's SuperCar Challenge is a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills, heralding the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel (Ferrari Challenge) in every way.
Hudson Entertainment 's Help Wanted is a fun, slap-stick new life simulation game for Wii where players are sent on a mission to save the world from impending extinction by completing fifty different jobs.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Raskulls, developed by Australian based Halfbrick, is an entirely original and exciting puzzle platformer with a rich single-player campaign and an incredibly addictive online multiplayer component.
by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. he Unkut pack is free to gamers and features a variety of new clothing and tattoo customization options from the Unkut branding line.
by Rainier on June 11, 2009 @ 7:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines features the original Altair and will link up with Assassin's Creed II on PS3 to unlock extra content.
by Rainier on June 11, 2009 @ 7:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on June 11, 2009 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Completely remastered for PSP, SMT: Persona boasts a fully redone localization, all-new music from composer Shoji Meguro, beautiful new animated sequences overseen by famed artist Kazuma Kaneko, enhanced graphics optimized for the PSP system's widescreen aspect ratio, and extra content.
by Rainier on June 11, 2009 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Telltale Games announced that the dog and rabbity-thing crime-fighting team's episodic adventures will launch on Xbox Live Arcade next week with Sam & Max Save the World, a bundle of six comedy games.