by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. The Australian Classification Board strikes again, refusing to give L4D2 a rating, banning it from being sold in retail stores. Reason for the NC is a new body deformation technology, gibs & gore, that Valve implemented, something that was not in the original.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Mirror 2 is going to be a classical point & click adventure, based on so-called 2.5D technologies, using a combination of highly detailed 2D backgrounds and 3D characters.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Touting that global PC game software market in 2008 was up 18% over the year before, Microsoft claims PC gaming is hotter than ever, and announced that it is revamping the Games for Windows Program to includes new technical guidelines, a self-certification option, and a set of 22 technical requirements.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modelling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flying Lab Software, creators of the MMORPG title Pirates of the Burning Sea, is hiring due in part to its work on Power & Prestige, the first major expansion to PotBS, while continuing the tradition of releasing monthly bug-fix and feature patches.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Explore the wildlife of Africa in this revolutionary safari game! Players will capture lifelike images of everything from lions and zebras to giraffes and cheetahs in this breathtaking game that features photo-realistic environments and animals that move and behave exactly like their real-world counterparts. Originally slated for Sept. 29th, Afrika is now scheduled for Oct. 6, 2009.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WonderKing is a free-to-play MMO offering the ability to acquire tools, weapons and mounts from the item mall, challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat, and strive to become the Wonderking who'll bring light to the shadows of darkness.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 7:24 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Adam's Venture: The Search for the Lost Garden [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer (3)
- Brutal Legend [ALL] - Kabbage Boy Cutscene Trailer
- Dead Space Extraction [Wii] - Dev Diary Trailer #3
- Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain [NDS] - Trailer
- Spyborgs [Wii] - Webisode Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga is an action RPG that expands the series by introducing a co-op feature allowing two players to adventure through the land of Eldar with no random encounters while updating the real-time battle system to now include battles taking place on the world map instead of a separate battle screen for a seamless experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions. During his keynote speech at GDC Austin, SOE president John Smedley
revealed that Free Realms now has 5 million subscribers, and that the PS3 version is tentatively scheduled for mid 2010, and that the developers are looking into implementing EyeToy support.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fast, frantic and mega-bloodbath first-person shooter, Dreamkiller takes gamers inside the dark and twisted nightmares of tortured souls possessed by unknown forces.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week LucasArts revealed that it would be re-releasing its classic Jedi Knight titles as digital downloads, and today both Steam and Direct2Drive are offering bundles. Over at Steam you can get
Mysteries of the Sith,
Dark Forces,
Dark Forces II,
Jedi Academy, and
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast separately, or
bundled for
$19.99 total. Direct2Drive is offering Dark Forces, Jedi Academy and Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
for $14.95 total.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition combines the original Star Wars The Force Unleashed videogame with three new levels set in iconic Star Wars locales and a host of new costumes and character models. This special edition of the game will show players the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create the vineyard of your dreams in 10 of the most important wine regions of France. Commanding operations from your very own French chateau, you must build your winery, plant and tend your vines through all four seasons of the year, and hire staff to harvest and process your grapes.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In celebration of UT's 10th anniversary, Epic Games invites everyone to check out Unreal Tournament 3 Black on Steam, completely free of charge starting tomorrow.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise. We already
hinted at it a few months back, and
earlier this week, but today Square Enix officially confirmed that SO4 is coming to the PS3, with added goodies.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City of Heroes is a superhero themed MMORPG that offers a host of gameplay features, allowing you to create your own heroes, band together with others to fight evil, build your own secret HQ and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 16, 2009 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK is bringing its 3D fighting game, Samurai Shodown: Edge of Destiny, based on the arcade game, to the X360 later this year.
