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 ...
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the famous YS series originally developed by Falcom, CJ Internet Game Studio and Nihon Falcom have teamed up to convert the famous YS series to an online game.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in an alternate 1930s world of gunship diplomacy and sinister intrigue, Crimson Skies lets you pilot powerful aircraft against nefarious air pirates and behemoth war zeppelins, combining thrilling dogfights with the swashbuckling style of a Hollywood action-adventure movie. We haven't seen air pirate Nathan Zachary
since 2003, but with FASA founder Jordan Weisman
buying the rights after the studio's demise,
he recently revealed that after the
MechWarrior revival, it might be time for Crimson Skies to make a comeback.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There's a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it's going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield. Titan Games revealed it is working a number of fixes for previously identified problems, focusing most of their efforts on connection failures.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Angle of Attack is an aerial combat spin-off from All Aspect Warefare where the Terrans have been at war with the Gammulan race for years. In an attempt to change the tide of war and take the battle to the enemy, Galactic Command, the Terran military body, launched an all out attack on the Gammulan homeworlds.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2009 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At E3
a few years ago Gearbox's Randy Pitchfork revealed that it had met with Hollywood director Michael Mann to talk about Heat (starring Al Pacino & Robert de Niro), but in
a recent interview Pitchfork stated that development is on "indefinite hold." Due to the studio having several other projects in the works, and its recent growth, Pitchfork believes Gearbox is at capacity and while hopes are to revisit the project at a later date, if another publisher/developer is interested, they are willing to talk.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ready to set the standard for fighting games with stunning realism and uncompromising quality, Tekken 6 promises to deliver a pulse-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience with bone-jarring punches and gut-wrenching grapples.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer. According to an entry in the
German ratings board, HotHead Games is working on bringing Braid to the PlayStation Network.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dawn of Discovery, previously known as Anno 1404, is an RTS and simulation that gives gamers the opportunity to explore new civilizations and build their own empire like never before through the immersive action of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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I Am Alive is an edgy new survival-adventure intellectual property, where players will be challenged to think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2009 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This is Vegas is an open world, lifestyle action experience, where you live out your Vegas fantasies by fighting, gambling, driving and partying your way through the most decadent, fast-paced and wildest city in the world. Originally scheduled for late 2008, then pushed to 2009, it seems the Warner Bros. buyout of Midway may have its first victim as Gamestop notified customers that the game has been canceled, and removed the product listing.
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 allows you to play as Naruto and his friends in the next interation of the series, introducing a host of playable characters sporting their updated Naruto Shippuden looks, and wireless multiplayer battles for up to 4 players.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 1, 2009 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unbound Saga is a 3D side-scrolling brawler set in a satirical comic book universe, where enemies are drawn onto the screen and madcap battles travel from panel to panel through a post-apocalyptic landscape. Break off a weapon and rage off the page!
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2009 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A turn-based RPG that puts you in the role of a 14-year-old boy on a mission to rescue a princess from a wicked witch, Final Fantasy Gaiden no longer features a menu-based combat system but uses "charges"; you'll team up with others in a four-character squad customizable with a variety of weapons and armor.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cowabunga dude! Marking the franchise’s 25 anniversary, everyone's favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is back with a brand new look in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled.” The arcade classic has been revamped with all new 3D graphics, but the same classic beat 'em up gameplay.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 7:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MX vs. ATV Reflex introduces revolutionary physics that allow for real-world terrain deformation and an intuitive, dual-stick control scheme that separates man from machine, as well as a wide variety of race modes, vehicles and worlds to explore while utilizing the all-new Rhythm Racing 2.0 physics engine.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 6:53 p.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. Part of the Pearl Jam deal announced earlier this year, the new album will be available at DLC on Sept. 20, its official retail launch.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft and Epic Games will unleash the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, a value-packed compilation that combines all previous GoW 2 add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content Dark Corners, which is also available as DLC. To commemorate the launch, Xbox Live is free for the weekend...
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today
we revealed that Silent Dreams has put development on Grotesque: Heroes Hunted on hold in favor of a smaller project, being its a tactical RPG Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes. Fans of role playing and strategic games, who are interested in round based fighting systems, should keep the name Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes in mind.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined. Crytek revealed that it will be once again, the 4th time by our count, offer Crysis Warhead's multiplayer component Crysis Wars, for free during the summer to coincide with competitions and giveaways.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 3:04 p.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 July 31, 2009 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resonance of Fate redefines the RPG genre with a unique storyline, stylized graphics, an emphasis on realistic gunplay engrossing action, customizable weapons, and memorable characters, taking players far beyond the boundaries of the typical RPG. Originally scheduled for spring 2010, RoF is now planned for European and North America release in Q3 2010.
by Rainier on July 31, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game. Prepare to wash the mouth of your army with soap as they can’t help but engage in zombie bashing dialogue over a raging metal soundtrack that helps you channel your inner anger.