by Rainier on April 25, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
A new EA survey is asking fans whether they would be interested in co-op and Zero-G deathmatch, possibly hinting at multiplayer inclusion for the sequel.
In Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess, players join Dora, Boots and Pirate Piggy on an adventure to save the Magic Snowy Forest from the spell of an evil witch. Over 12 unique motions are used with the Wii Remote to build snowmen, skate on an icy pond, steer a dogsled, ride a snowboard and fly on Pegasus.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 5:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With all live action video and sound, and real western scenery, you'll feel like you are a part of the Old West! But you'll have to be quick on the draw to survive Mad Dog's gang of bandits to ultimately face Mad Dog himself in the final showdown. Originally an arcade game back in the 90s' Mad Dog McCree has been around in various iterations on PC, laser disc, Xbox and so forth.
An ESRB listing seems to indicate that Majesco is going to bring the lightgun shooter to the Wii.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 5:35 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:
- Virtua Tennis 2009 [ALL] - Mini-Games Trailer #2
- Alpha Protocol [ALL] - Walkthrough Trailer #3
- Champions Online [X360/PC] - Nemesis Trailer
- Singularity [ALL] - Manufacturing Trailer
- Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood [PS3/X360/PC] - Story Trailer
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Dev. Diary Trailer #2
- Prototype [ALL] - Montage Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Munchables is an entertaining romp into a colorful and delicious action adventure where players will explore rich and vibrant environments, devouring delectable enemies and guide their quirky heroes in a zany alien munching mash-up filled with fun and addictive gameplay.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aeria Games announced its newest acquisition DragonSky, developed by SonoV Entertainment, an action-packed MMORPG based on the martial arts of ancient China where body, mind, and spirit are key elements for success in the constantly evolving world.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them. SCEA teased it would have an
electrifying announcement next week, but pre-order boxes over at Best Buy reveal that fans who buy inFamous will get a voucher to participate in the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Spore: Galactic Adventures fans will experience deeper Space stage gameplay as for the first time space faring creatures will be able to beam down from their spaceships to explore new planets and earn rewards for completing challenging missions.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pahelika: Secret Legends is an adventure-puzzle game set in a fantasy universe, which will take the player on a quest to discover the truth hidden behind an ancient legend.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Orange Box includes Half-Life 2, Ep. One & Two, where Dr. Gordon Freeman, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Also included are TF2, a class-based multiplayer addition, and physics-focused puzzle game Portal. Valve is offering The Orange Box on Steam for $9.99, a 66% discount.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive has gone bankrupt, all its employees were sent home this week, and the offices have been closed,
according to MCV. An administrator was called in to find interested parties to take over the company, one of them being Russian distributor/publisher Noviy Disk, but nothing materialized, so the plug was pulled earlier this week.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed Assault is a realistic, combat gaming offering freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation. This v1.16 BETA patch fixes compatibility issues with Vista x64 platform with ATI cards and large RAM, adds multiplayer related fixes and improvements, as well as general stability improvements.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 9:50 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 Adam Pavlacka on April 24, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new entry in the Personal Trainer series is Personal Trainer: Walking, which tracks users’ progress and makes going for a walk a little more fun. It comes with two pedometers that users can wirelessly connect to their NDS when they return home.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings Online allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish unique reputations, discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Homeless since the Activision/Vivendi merger, the latest Famitsu issue reveals that A2M's WET has been signed by Bethesda. WET is a seamless integration of intense gunplay, death-defying acrobatics and exciting swordplay, framed by breathtaking art direction and unparalleled animation quality.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join teenage heroine, Ashley and travel deep into her memories to unlock the mysterious Project Another – and the truth about her mother’s death – in the immersive and compelling mystery adventure game Another Code R: A Journey into Lost Memories.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a third-person action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rumors about a new installment in the band-specific Guitar Hero franchise have been floating around for a few weeks, with the German ratings board having a listing, which was removed that very same day. Today we're back again, but this time with a more prominent source, a new listing by retailers
Gamestop and
EBGames, putting Guitar Hero: Van Halen on the map for July 28, 2009.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current Formula One season, including for the first time the Singapore night race, and the debut of World Champion Lewis Hamilton. F1 2009 will feature a variety of race modes, customizable driver aids, multiplayer support, new aerodynamics, slick tyres and the introduction of the KERS boost system.