by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Teased at over the past few weeks, Capcom and Marvel officially announced that the oft-requested fighting game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2. The classic fighter pits some of Capcom’s familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic’s biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. It had been speculated at the past few weeks, but Bethesda officially revealed that it is hoping to start releasing the, previously X360 exclusive, DLCs on PS3, beginning with Broken Steel.
Featuring an innovative new action drawing feature and enhanced drawing tools, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter will give players new creative tools and immerse them into new worlds they create and explore.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 7:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Quest IX is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring Wi-Fi support for four players in co-op. Level 5's RPG went on sale in Japan last Saturday and has sold 2.3 million copies over the weekend. There has yet to be a date revealed for the North American or Euro release.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cyanide and Focus Home Interactive give you the chance to also participate in the Tour with its web browser game Tour de France Online, a free cycling simulation built around one of the world's major sports event.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | 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 July 13, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ikaruga is a quick-paced Xbox Live Arcade shooter with strong strategy elements featuring a slow-motion training mode and co-op play for two, combining of beautiful, manga-style storytelling and refined, ultra-challenging arcade heroics.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions. Gamestop is offering fans an exclusive Col. Ed. which includes an 80 page book that includes art, comic and strategy guide.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo promises to thrill fans with the first ever appearance of the original Dragon Ball story on Wii in glorious 3D. Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added two classics, one NDSi, and three WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Bit Boy!!, Incoming!, Ant Nation (Wiiware), Secret Command, Pulseman (VC), Brain Challenge (NDSiWare).
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fairy Tales: Three Heroes is a fighting adventure with cartoonish environments, easy to learn gameplay and lambent humor. Play with three characters of famous stories, each with unique skills; a player controls one hero while two others accompany him.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game. Prepare to wash the mouth of your army with soap as they can’t help but engage in zombie bashing dialogue over a raging metal soundtrack that helps you channel your inner anger.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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3D game engine provider Trinigy and Havok announced that they will form a technological partnership focusing on the integration of their products in order to advance workflow efficiencies.
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 Dustin Chadwell on July 13, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Steel yourself to face foes that no captain has ever bested before, in this perilous adventure of the enchanted worlds. Collect weapons, pick up crewmen, amass great riches and explore un-chartered seas. Learn the secrets of dozens of enemies as you cast off and set sail on a daring voyage of adventure and battle.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. According to Quantic Dream exec Guillaume de Fondaumiere the game
has been delayed until 2010 to avoid releasing a new IP in a crowded holiday season.
by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. With its 43 million kill Coral Sea map contest still going on,
DICE revealed that X360 gamers have so far racked up 28 million kills and 15 million on PS3, needless to say the unlock is imminent.
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. You will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the NDS' networking features.
by Rainier on July 12, 2009 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.
by Richard Poskozim on July 12, 2009 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cryostasis is a first person horror/action game where you play a meteorologist caught inside the "North Wind," an old nuclear ice-breaker, frozen in the ice many years ago. This steel beast once fought for its country, but it fell into an ice trap as did every living thing onboard.
by Brian Dumlao on July 12, 2009 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bomberman Ultra retains the franchise's classic gameplay elements but combines it with 8-person online multiplayer, full character customization and gorgeous high-definition graphics.
by Rainier on July 12, 2009 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on July 12, 2009 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Over a decade since PC adventurers first sampled the delights of Myst’s emotive and visual feasts, the PSP game will engage the player like never before and literally take them to another world. While the NDS version was released a long time ago, the PSP edition only saw a retail debut in Europe, until now. Hoplite Research
confirmed that Myst will include the New Rime Age when it debuts in North America on July 16, 2009.
Quake Arena Arcade brings the excitement of the decade's definitive competitive shooter to Xbox Live! Quake Arena Arcade allows players to battle through more than 40 Arenas in single player and Live 16 player multiplayer combat, in various modes such as DM, TDM, CTF, Tournament, Harvester and Overload.