by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2009 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taito's classic Space Invaders game gets extreme once again with new features that bring the retro franchise up to speed with the Joneses such as a new Bingo and Multiplayer WiFi mode.
by Redmond Carolipio on Oct. 4, 2009 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
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.PS3 Review - 'Madden NFL 10'
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2009 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Today's
King Tut exhibit wasn't all that bad. Lots of interesting stuff to see and read about, but unfortunately Tutankhamun himself was not there. One of the more interesting tidbits was that his
sarcophagus itself was enclosed within 8 additional gold-gilded boxes, with each one bigger than the last. Crazy!
While we were there, we also checked out the rest of the museum, and most of it was boring modern art or crappy paintings that I could care less about, but there was one piece,
The Spine and Tooth of Santo Guerro, that represented a cathedral entirely built out of disassembled machine gun barrels, handguns, scopes, various bullets and pellets. Wickedly awesome!
When we finally got home, we watched the new Stargate Universe, which, while being a bit confusing at times with the use of flashbacks, is pretty damn good so far. As if two hours of TV weren't good enough, we also snuck in the latest "Supernatural" episode, which never disappoints with the good music, action and sarcastic humor.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2009 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Avatar" is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. Ubisoft sent out a pre-canned interview with scriptwriter Kevin Shortt.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Axel & Pixel is a point-and-click adventure game in which players guide an artist and his dog through surreal and abstract environments. Players must solve environmental puzzles that include redirecting a ray of light, throwing rocks at birds, and spraying water at a creature.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2009 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time will continue to bring the experience of playing your own computer generated animation movie. Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles.
Insomniac revealed that it's initial demo was too large so they split it in two, one for Ratchet, another for Clank.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2009 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic Studios' new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wolverine Studios' professional and collegiate sports management simulation Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2, developed by Gary Gorski, is the latest installment in its pro basketball simulation series.
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sorry about the late update, but we had some friends over for dinner, and after a long week and tiring week, a nap turned into a full night's sleep. At least our steak and fries were enjoyed by all. :)
We'll have to save some of the news posting for later today because we are going to the museum to check out the
King Tut exhibit. Better put on comfy shoes!
Last night was the premiere of the new Stargate Universe series, which we didn't catch because of the dinner party, but hopefully the DVR did its duty so we can check it out tonight. Really looking forward to the series. We love Stargate, so this better not disappoint.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 9:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat. Borderlands will be available through Steam and adds the ability to export equipment cards as JPEGs, and includes timed demo benchmark software. Fans who
pre-order Borderlands from Steam will save 10% off the regular price.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 8:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaotic: Shadow Warriors combines action, role playing and turn-based strategy gameplay elements for an epic adventure in Perim. Players adventure through vibrant, fully-realized 3D environments and interact with various characters from the best-selling trading card game and the animated TV series.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mastiff's outdoor sports videogames emphasize playability and fun, offer multiplayer action and always stay true to the spirit of their sport. The result is engaging, easy to play but hard to master games perfect for playing alone or sharing with friends, be they gamers, outdoorsmen or both.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following the phenomenal worldwide popularity of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, this fresh gaming experience will feature completely new Olympic Winter Games events from the official competition schedule including Alpine Skiing and Speed Skating with more events announced throughout the year.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 1:48 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. On Oct. 20/22 Harmonix will release a 10 song Queen track pack, although no price was revealed.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grab a sled and hit the tracks! Scream across the snow at over 100 mph on a customized sled, perform death-defying mid-air stunts, then take the action online with up to 11 opponents!
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty. The first patch adds some new game features, as well as addresses issues affecting the overall gaming experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 1:11 p.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 Oct. 2, 2009 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, new graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more. CD Projekt's parent company has signed a letter of intent under which Optimus will acquire 100% of the stock in CDP Investment.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zombie Driver is an action driving game with a top down perspective and a dynamic helicopter chase camera. Fight your way through the streets of a zombie infested city to save the survivors of a disastrous chemical accident that changed most of the city's population into mindless brain hungry monsters.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil
. Originally expected late July, a last minute
bug discovery delayed the PSN launch, which is now scheduled for Oct. 22.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2009 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mountain Sports lets gamers of all ages slip, slide and shred their way to victory using the Wii Balance Board accessory and/or classic Wii Remote controls. Mountain Sports includes a variety of thrilling high-impact outdoor activities: skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing/tubing, bobsledding, curling and the biathlon.