by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 8:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bee Smart, an innovative and engaging brain training game geared for a younger audience. Bee Smart brings a unique approach to learning, educating and training one’s brain through videogames.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zen Studios' PSN exclusive The Punisher: No Mercy was designed with fast-paced online multiplayer FPS action in mind. For the first time on consoles, you’ll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 5:44 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:
Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. As promised, the Cod:WaW Map Pack 2, featuring 4 new maps and 10 achievements, is coming to XBL/PSN tomorrow.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 3:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 3:19 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. Konami has signed a global full-service in-game advertising deal with Double Fusion for PES 2010.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bit Boy!! is a totally new kind of game mix in which one-pixel-hero Kubi rushes through the whole history of videogames in order to save his pixel pals. Players accompany Kubi in this totally crazy-pixellated retro journey and battle hordes of nasty monsters.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced its partnership with Tencent Holdings Ltd. to co-develop the online version of NBA 2K and distribute it to China and other key markets. 2K Sports has secured a multi-year license to develop the online simulation game, which will include all of the NBA teams, as well as current and retired NBA players.
by Rainier on June 23, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SimBin is working on a new racing game, the first iOpener-enabled game, which will allow players to race real-time against professional drivers, forget the PC’s AI as well as against other gamers through multiplayer function.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 7:12 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! While The Sims 3 was leaked weeks before its official launch, it nonetheless
sold 1.4 million copies in just a week. EA CEO John Riccitiello
revealed that the leak is basically a demo, as people who play a pirated version will not be able to get the freely downloadable extra town and other community features, since that requires registering the game on the EA Web site.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 4:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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:
- Dark Void [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen [Wii] - Trailer
- The Conduit [Wii] - DC Monumental Trailer
- Sudoku Ball: Detective [NDS/Wii/PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world. Having won the
XBLA game of the year a few months back, Behemot
revealed that 10 months after its release, Crastle Crashers has reached 1,000,000 players on the leaderboards!
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles‘s story is based on Resident Evil 2 and includes Leon S Kenney and Claire Redfield. Its on-rails style gameplay and active camera will create a more immersive “Chronicles” survival experience. As in the last installment, this is a first-person game with extreme shooting gameplay and interactive pathways.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 12:31 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. In addition to the
Warped Tour and Maroon 5 packs, tomorrow Rock Band update will also include a Pearl Jam three pack.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 10 begins a new era with gameplay innovations that deliver a new standard of toughness, the emotion of playoff hockey on the ice and in the arena, and over 200 gameplay refinements that replicate the skill and finesse that every fan sees throughout the NHL playoffs.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 11:44 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 June 22, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fun for the whole family, Outdoor Fun has something to offer everyone with a wide variety of engaging and addictive party games featuring martial arts, team sports, individual athletics, and challenging brain games.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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R.U.S.E. is a strategy game in which the players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the game play.
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is a new third-person action adventure videogame where players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as they wield his sword, bow or spear on foot and on horseback through an action-packed gameplay experience.
by Rainier on June 22, 2009 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Massive has released update #11 for its 3D RTS World in Conflict, adding four new multiplayer maps in new settings, changes mainly focused on balance tweaks to medium helicopters, medium artillery, and infantry units, as well as several minor bug fixes.
