by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Travel Games For Dummies is the first title for the NDS in EA's For Dummies series of games, and offers three exciting games in one. The game is packed with over 600 puzzles for Solitaire, Sudoku and Crosswords enthusiasts.
by Arkalem on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RTK XI presents the most visually captivating evolution in the history of the series, featuring an artistic style evocative of classical Chinese ink-paintings, and with debates and duels now rendered in real-time 3D animation.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced that it has successfully launched a number of its flagship titles on the Playstation Network, such as PSOne classics Sheep and Spin Jam along with PSP titles FlatOut Head On, Ultimate Board Games Collection, Pipe Mania, Off Road and Kazook.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 7:32 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 16, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Founded in 2006 by ex-EA, Novalogic, Climax, and Looking Glass Studios execs, Delirious Games' unannounced multiplatform title has been revealed to us as Band of Brothers: Pacific. The 3rd person action with unique gameplay mechanics, structure and goals is currently scheduled for later this year and will focus on creating an emotional impact between the player and the game. Whether Band of Brothers: Pacific has anything to do with the Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks HBO mini-series was not revealed.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 5:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 5:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set during the Revolutionary War, Virtual Frontiers combines historical quotes and factoids with traditional first person action game play to create a unique historic experience that introduces players to the fascinating world of the early western frontier.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 1:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling real time strategy game, in which three distinct factions battle for the powers of the gods. The game will feature a single player campaign and a competitive split-screen multiplayer mode as well as several other game modes.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Criterion's Legendary Cars dlc is scheduled for release Thursday, Feb. 19.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 12:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At ComicCon Bioware mentioned that a new DLC for its sci-fi action/rpg is in the pipeline. A video documentary on the Mass Effect Platinum Hits edition reveals that a kind of casino gaming fight club space station will be added, initially planned to be included in the original game, giving people a much more combat-oriented, lighter-story experience. Also mentioned was the fact that save games from ME will carry over into the sequel, which will in general take you through a darker period where you're really looking for answers with a lot of twists and turns.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Death Tank is a fast-paced action game requiring quick reflexes and cunning strategy. Devastating weapons and unique items give your tank unlimited destructive power.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA SPORTS has signed a multi-year agreement with Toy Island to develop a unique new line of sports equipment that will bring the excitement of video game simulation outside onto the fields of play.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Metallica features an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play as a band member in single instrument or band career game modes, a total of 28 Metallica tracks, as well as 21 other artists.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week we reported that Square Enix and Eidos had reached a preliminary agreement for the Japanese developer/publisher to acquire Eidos. The question was how Warner Bros., which already owns 20% of Eidos, would react. As it turns out WBIE is not going to counter offer, but has instead issued a statement saying it is "supportive," and will vote in favor of the takeover.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 7:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sudoku Ball is a new take on the popular Sudoku puzzles, consisting of six interlinked Sudoku puzzles mapped on a 3D ball. The ball can be twisted and turned with the easy-to-use interface, while the numbers are entered by using the stylus, Wiimote or mouse.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 7:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactik Football, based on Alphanims animation series, is a vibrant mix of 2D and toon-shaded 3D and follows the progress of the Snow Kids, a futuristic football team from the planet Akillian as they try to win the prestigious Galactik Football Cup.