by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexon will roll out Dungeon Fighter Online in the second half of 2009. Developed by Nexon-owned Neople, Dungeon Fighter Online delivers the classic side-scrolling action of an arcade fighting game with an immersive role-playing experience — all online and free to play.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frictional Games' Unknown is a first-person survival horror game set in the late 18th century, and will take the player on a thrill-ride through the depths of madness, exploring the dark side of the human emotions.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C Company's King's Bounty: Armored Princess, developed by Katauri Interactive, will be an add-on to its RPG King's Bounty: The Legend. Players will take on the role of Princess Amelie who travels around the world of Teana and searches for the renowned knight, and her tutor, Bill Gilbert.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ashen Empires is a classic fantasy MMORPG and one of the few games that gives its players the freedom to role play with complete control over the character creation process. Dungeons of Dransik will utilize a free, downloadable editor allowing players to make their own custom dungeon-crawl adventures and then share them in game.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rumors have been floating around that EA would revive its '90s classic cyberpunk Syndicate series, originally developed by Peter Molyneux over at Bullfrog. According to
unconfirmed but reliable rumors, Riddick outfit Starbreeze might be the ones tapped to do the development, previously known as
Project Redlime. Don't be expecting it anytime soon, though, as Starbreeze will not put its full resources on the project until after it finishes the new Jason Bourne title.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts 2009 completely rebuilds its Wii Remote throwing method, comes with greatly improved graphics, includes new game modes, and new champions to challenge.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York. We sat down for a lengthy chat with executive producer Hunter Smith.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 31, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 31, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Military Madness is a new version of Hudson's classic turn-based strategy/combat simulation game, including an all-new graphical barrage, a regiment of new units, online co-op and vs. multiplayer and a platoon of other new features.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 31, 2009 @ 9:00 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 March 31, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As an undead samurai dishwasher, get lost in the psychotic, stylistic 2D action and start your warrior quest for revenge. Choose from ancient blades or screen-obliterating Dish Magic to fight off an evil cyborg army that has the universe drowning in misery.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ruffian Games have put out a final call for developers to join their merry band on a journey to make awesome games. Having established their studio in 2009 Ruffian’s recruitment drive is near an end and the places remaining are few.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 7:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans of yoga and those interested in improving their overall fitness and well-being will be able to practice Yoga from the comfort of their own home. Utilizing the Wii Balance Board and following step-by-step instructions from a variety of in game Yoga Gurus, players will be guided through a variety of popular Yoga exercises.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games announced the addition of yet another title to its portfolio, bringing the total tally to a cool 100.
Teenagent, a point-and-click adventure game from Metropolis Software, is now available for the low, low price of NOTHING. Free. No moneys. Gratis.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 7:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the famous YS series originally developed by Falcom, CJ Internet Game Studio and Nihon Falcom have teamed up to convert the famous YS series to an online game.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 5:26 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:
by Reggie Carolipio on March 31, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand. During a
recent interview, Double Fine's Tim Schafer indicated, by not knowing how to respond, that Brütal Legend might be coming to the Wii, possibly developed by a third party.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Let's hope it's not an April Fool's Day joke, but Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that its PS2 system will be available starting April 1 for $99.99 (MSRP).
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At last week's GDC's Luminaries Lunch,
Blizzard's Rob Pardo claimed that they were having preliminary discussions with Microsoft about the next Xbox console, which it now has
denied, saying that "we aren't in discussions with Microsoft regarding any future consoles" and that "Microsoft occasionally bounces ideas off of us, with no specific reference to any possible future consoles."