by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2009 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonology will bring the book's magical world of dragons to life in an absorbing and exciting interactive adventure for younger gamers. Embarking on a journey to become a Master of Dragonology, players learn ancient dragon tracking techniques and travel to exotic locations to study, protect and preserve these dangerous and secretive creatures.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2009 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CBS announced that it has teamed up with the industry's most renowned casual games developers and video game publishers - including Ludia, Ubisoft, Merscom, Legacy Interactive and Mindscape - to develop eight new video games based on several of its TV shows, such as The Amazing Race, CSI, Diagnosis Murder, Criminal Minds, Survivor, and more ...
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 4, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Marvel Super Hero Squad is a multiplayer adventure game that features nonstop action-adventure gameplay and epic battles, as well as a breadth of the new, super-stylized Marvel characters.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on classic PC strategy game concepts, Heroes of Gaia puts gamers in the shoes of one of four warring factions and challenges them to build a castle, recruit mighty heroes, quest for magical items, summon up devastating armies and rampage across the land battling against players and NPCs alike in thrilling strategic combat to dominate the kingdom of Gaia.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
MOTD
Another huge batch of games is available in stores. Too bad that the game of the week, Dragon Age: Origins, seems to be
a bit of a letdown on consoles, but at least the PC edition shines.
It seems we're going to have to look for a new DVR, as its antics are continuing. When it's time to start recording, it automatically turns on at the appropriate time, only to record ... nothing. Luckily, we had yet to watch yesterday's Castle, which is finally starting to show
Nathan Fillion's
gaming interest with a Guitar Hero cameo. Speaking of Fillion, last week rumors started flying around that Hugh Jackman was in the running to play Drake in the upcoming Uncharted movie, but I'd rather see Fillion throw his hat in the ring for the role. He loves video games, has the right sense of humor, and, dare I say, he even looks a bit like the protagonist.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 6:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 5:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
Trailers
Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Scratch: The Ultimate DJ [PS3/X360] - Features Trailer
- Dragon Ball: Raging Blast [PS3/X360] - Gameplay Trailer (2)
- The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood - Trailer #2
- Bayonetta [ALL - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 4:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans follows the Saiyan Saga of the original DBZ story starting from the World Tournament and Goku’s triumphant defeat of Piccolo. Players will take the role of Goku and travel the DBZ universe from jungle to Snow Mountain on their quest to victory.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Smoking Gun Interactive, formed by ex-Relic people, today launched its first installment of the graphic novel series titled “X”. Written by controversial, award-winning author and social critic Douglas Rushkoff, the series is illustrated by Smoking Gun’s lead concept artist Cheoljoo Lee and Younger Yang.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fast Food Panic, players are determined to have their restaurant become known as the best in the country. In order to achieve that recognition, they will have to handle an increasing amount of pressure and manage a growing list of priorities, from greeting and quickly serving customers, to making the best food possible, to keeping dining tables clean and making deliveries.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. After being exclusive to pre-orders only, Valve has now released the X360/PC demo to all.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. The Collector's Edition will be bundled with content and items that will not be found anywhere else.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is a tactical role-playing game for XBL/PSN where two rival kingdoms stand on the brink of war. In a small town on their border is a simple church orphanage, home to young Tobias Martin. Caught in the tide of battle, Tobias and his comrades enlist to fight for peace - and revenge.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Runic Games' Torchlight is an adventure-themed action-MMORPG which emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Chime is a unique block puzzle game fused with music creation elements and contributions from a number of famous musicians.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show “Alarm for Cobra 11”.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision announced a partnership with Dr. Cheryl Olson, co-director for the Center for Mental Health and Media at Massachusetts General Hospital, that will help parents and teachers optimize children's experience with video games.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 8:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Diagnosis Murder, based on the classic television series, the player is a young doctor who helps Dr. Sloan solve a series of murders. The game uses classic hidden object gameplay coupled with adventure elements.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 7:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ball Fighter is a puzzle game where you take aim and blast groups of dropping spheres to create matches and clear a board. You can make chains to receive additional points or to make a game more difficult for an opponent.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 7:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Dangerous Days of Daniel X is the story of Daniel, a young boy who possesses the incredible power of creation that he inherited from his alien parents. But Daniel also inherited something far more sinister: a frightening Wanted List of aliens that are bent on destroying Earth.