by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives you license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Big Surf Island is a brand new playground that enhances and expands the world of Burnout Paradise with fun challenges and events, an exciting new world to discover, plus a set of nine new vehicles to experience it all in.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Agent Joanna Dark hit the ground running in Perfect Dark, an epic tale of galactic conspiracies in 2023 America. Now this classic shooter comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade, rendered in greater definition and detail and sporting a silkier framerate than ever before. Fire up your Farsight and prepare for assignment—the Dark returns this winter.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Overlord II, the new Overlord and a more powerful Minions horde take on the Glorious Empire, an advanced Romanesque nation, in a truly epic yet familiarly warped adventure.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 9:23 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 8, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
Lost Planet 2' story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
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.
A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the upcoming feature film which itself is inspired by one of the most beloved characters of all time, Astro Boy: The Video Game will allow players to become Astro Boy, a young boy robot with incredible powers who takes to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic, one NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Swords & Soldiers, Fish’em All! (Wiiware), Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf (VC), Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (NDSiWare).
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireburst is a new off-road action racing game that sends you into a fiery, four-wheeled adrenalin frenzy. Behind the wheel of numerous different racers, drivers get to speed along paved race courses or wicked off-road tracks, showing no respect for their rivals.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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YNK Interactive announces two new free to play multiplayer games Krazy Aces, an online aerial combat racing game and K.O.S., a first-person shooter (FPS).
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 5:05 a.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.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pac-Man may be celebrating 25 years, but the timeless game still plays like its 1981. Xlassic becomes the new next-gen with the arrival of Pac-Man, as the little yellow pellet-eater from Namco/Bandai is the latest retro title to debut on PC with a demo.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 3:38 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:
by Brad Hilderbrand on June 8, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A.'s The Dark Spire is a classic, western-style first-person RPG full of exploration and character development. Parties will be assembled, stats will be rolled, items, weapons and armor shall be equipped, and monsters will be slain.
by Rainier on June 8, 2009 @ 3:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will benefit from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, showcasing a spectacular new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
Raven Software's new sci-fi shooter Singularity is set on a small, unnamed island occupied by the Russians, Cold War tensions rise once again when a U.S. pilot discovers the horrific truth that became of experiments with element E99 in the 1950s.
by Rainier on June 7, 2009 @ 7:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods? This demo includes an entirely new chapter that is not included in the retail game.
by Rainier on June 7, 2009 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather games goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime. After a weak reception by the media (it
received a 6.0/10 from us), the sales have been equally low with
EA's Frank Gibeau revealing the game sold only 250k units and is quoted as saying, "We're not going to do another one," while Paramount claims that "[p]lans for the next Godfather game have not been decided."
Check out the following new screens & trailers from Take Two's E3 2009 lineup:
by Rainier on June 6, 2009 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monato Esprit is a fantasy RPG in which players assume the role of winged Archons whose mission is to rid the Dreamworld of an invasion by nightmares.
SNK is bringing its 3D fighting game, Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, based on the arcade game, to the X360 later this year.
In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the player's actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence.