by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 9:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A new ten-day free trial is now available for Mythic's fantasy MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Potential recruits to the armies of WAR are invited to spend ten days hunting Squigs, stomping Stunties, exploring massive capital cities, and battling opposing players in thrilling Realm vs. Realm combat.
by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 9:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. Dawn of War II marked its first week debut as the best selling PC game across major video game markets worldwide, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Australia
by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences. The 1.3Gb demo features part of the overall story, and two side missions.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is no official announcement yet, the Australian Classification Office recently added
a listing for Worms Armageddon Decade (possibly being renamed to Worms 2: Armageddon) for Xbox Live Arcade, celebrating the franchise's 10th anniversary, and support avatars. PS3 fans however will not be forgotten as the German ratings board lists a Worms HD, possibly an updated version of the original game on X360.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 12:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Capcom will usher in the launch of Resident Evil 5 on Friday, March 13th by partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pokémon Platinum is the newest in the core series of Pokémon games, featuring a new story full of adventure, never-before-seen forms of powerful Pokémon, and the Distortion World, a mysterious new world that suddenly appears in the Sinnoh region.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A.'s The Dark Spire is a classic, western-style first-person RPG full of exploration and character development. Parties will be assembled, stats will be rolled, items, weapons and armor shall be equipped, and monsters will be slain.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 10:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last month, we reported that Square Enix was making a move to acquire Eidos, with the backing of Eidos' board. Both companies have agreed to the buyout terms, pending approval of the shareholders, which will be put to a vote at a meeting in late March. If all goes well, and the court approves the dates, Eidos shares will be suspended on Apr. 21, with the settlement to be reached on May 6.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Klonoa’s long-awaited return offers vibrant graphics, motion control and new secrets to discover in this update to the series’ debut adventure. Highly revered as one of the best platform games of the past 10 years, Klonoa will ignite Wii owners’ imaginations with addictive gameplay, exciting stages and a memorable story.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legio is a turn-based strategy game for one to two players. The game takes place in a mythical fantasy world where magicians, warriors and monsters battle for domination. Playing Legio is an intense experience, requiring careful strategic thinking, rewarding both courage and cleverness!
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more!
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Thriller New Media is specifically focused on creating and operating MMOGs centered on military- and espionage-themed topics targeting first person shooter (FPS) and action gaming experiences.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
Hasbro Family Game Night includes 6 games: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the new Sorry! Sliders.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original, Red Faction: Guerrilla is a third-person, open-world action-shooter, returning to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay. Part of its announce
restructuring, THQ confirmed it has let go of 86 of the 102 employees in its Volition Q&A department.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 7:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator Salvation: The Videogame, developed by GRIN Studios, is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco's classic title A Boy and His Blob, developed by Contra 4 and Shantae studio WayForward, will be remade to expand upon the original platform adventure. Featuring groundbreaking hand-drawn and painted animation technology, the all-new presentation provides a polished, cinematic feel.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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At Hysteria Hospital, life will prove to be a manic challenge. Players will have several levels of the hospital to navigate, and they will have to reach desperate patients and demanding doctors within a set period of time. The frenzy inside the hospital will increase as the game progresses with more and more demanding patients desperate to be cured!
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | 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 Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by InnoGlow, former Stormregion, Codename: Panzers series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields, with a special emphasis on deep story lines and rich battle effects.