by Rainier on May 23, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Let's Tap utilizes a ground-breaking control scheme where the Wii controller is placed on a box or flat surface so that the controller can detect minute vibrations. Players of all ages and skill levels then tap the box or flat surface to interact with the game; there's no need to hold the controller.
by Richard Poskozim on May 23, 2009 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mount & Blade is a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat.
by Rainier on May 23, 2009 @ 7:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced Jambo! Safari, an action packed African adventure that takes the fun and excitement of the classic 1990’s arcade action title and reinvents it with modern graphics and deeper gameplay, suited to today’s Nintendo consumers.
by Rainier on May 23, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Watchmen: The End is Nigh is a hardcore mature action brawler featuring bloody visceral combat in settings which are reminiscent of the film. While Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 1 takes place more than a decade before the film’s main story, part 2 has Rorschach and Nite Owl solving the case of a missing girl, Violet Greene. The
initial reveal only mentioned Part 2 coming to PS3 and X360, but WBIE confirmed to us that it is also coming to PC.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 4:54 p.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 May 22, 2009 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Promising to revolutionize the fighting genre, Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science to the video game world. The action inside the ring will be faster than ever, delivering a true representation of the sport's incredible speed, accuracy, timing, and power.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 4:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei has signed up with GamersGate's digital distribution network to supply fans across Europe with the latest installment in its tactical strategy saga, Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 11.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 1:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 1:46 p.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. During an earnings conference call, Gamestop exec David W. Carlson gave a little run down of what titles to expect this coming holiday and revealed that Tekken 6 and BioShock 2 are listed for Oct. while Assassin’s Creed 2 is currently scheduled for release in Nov. 2009.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Battles pulls LEGO Castle, LEGO Pirates and LEGO Space themes together to create a unique extension of the LEGO build-and-play experience that stays true to the customization and humor that are the foundation of LEGO videogames.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Triple goodness next week, as Xbox Live Arcade fans will be able to play first episode of Telltale Games's adventure series Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, get their puzzler on with Square Enix's Yosumin Live, or check out the next installment in Hasbro's Family Game Night, Boggle.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JU-ON: The Grudge, inspired by the Japanese classic horror movie JU-ON (known in North America as The Grudge), is a “Haunted House Simulator” where accessibility and instant scares are given priority over all other game aspects, with the original creator of the movie, Takashi Shimizu, serving as a creative consultant to game development.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metroid Prime Trilogy is a new premium three-game collection for the Wii that bundles all three landmark Metroid Prime games onto one disc and revamps the first two installments with intuitive Wii Remote controls, wide-screen presentation and other enhancements.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:24 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 Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fast Food Panic requires players to not only cook but also interact with customers and manage a business, Fast Food Panic combines numerous gameplay elements to create a new and addictive experience for gamers.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:09 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 May 22, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIGHT… Until there is No Enemy! Take control of Delta Force, the US Army’s most secretive, highly trained unit. Use commando tactics and state-of-the-art weaponry to take the fight to the enemy against overwhelming odds.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 9:41 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 May 22, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This weekend (until Monday, May 25) Good Old Games is having
a racing game sale where TOCA Race Driver 3, 1nsane and FlatOut are up for grabs at half the price. This means TOCA Race Driver and 1nsane will cost you only $4.99 each and FlatOut is only $2.99!
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin is an MMO freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect. Formerly owned by Webzen, Realtime Worlds has bought back the publishing license for APB.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis puts the racket in the palm of your hand and offers the deepest tennis experience ever. As the home to all four Grand Slams, and exclusive to Wimbledon, you can take your customized created player on a quest to win the four slams in Grand Slam career mode.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced the next expansion for Kerberos Productions' 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars: Argons Naval Yard, adding new weapons, ships and tactics, new technologies, and 3 new scenarios.