by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior, a dangerous Fire Mage, a sneaky Scout, furious Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, unique weapons, a signature art style, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve is working on
revamping the sniper, which is shaping up to be the largest TF2 update yet, with multiple new maps and a bunch of gameplay tweaks. Prior to that there will another update that will include new content for all classes. The X360 patch turned out to be technically more difficult than anticipated (memory wise) but is still in the works.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Underwater Wars is a near future sci-fi tactical shooter where you and your squad are members of US Navy elite division. Your mission, to protect freedom and to provide peace and the law and order on all planet.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with April issue of Qore (free), Comet Crash ($9.99), LittleBigPlanet Patapon Costume Pack ($1.99), PAIN: Brock Lee Character ($0.99), C&C Red Alert 3 Isles of Conflict Map Pack (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the Unreal Engine 3, Saw is developed with the creators of the SAW movies, Leigh Whannell & James Wan, and was recently picked up by Konami. In Saw, you find yourself locked in an asylum surrounded by horrific traps/devices set by Jigsaw. Throughout the game, you must either disarm/solve the puzzles to save people, or let them get mauled by the gruesome contraptions.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Binary Tweed announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with Clover. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolor, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of "New games that are a bit like old games, but better."
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 12:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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There has yet to be an official announcement, but it isn't exactly a secret that Infinity Wars is working on Modern Warfare 2. Activision launched a teaser web site, released a teaser trailer, and now brand manager Simon Wells
told MCV that it expects MW2 to "to be the biggest selling video game of all time," judging by the "franchise's trajectory through preceding launches."
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arc Rise Fantasia is an epic RPG product of old and new, combining gorgeous graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 10:58 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 Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' Steal Princess is a puzzle/platformer hybrid on a mission to break the mold and redefine a couple of genres in the process. Over 150 levels of increasing complexity eagerly look forward to pushing your central processing unit (i.e., your brain) to its limits.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Roogoo uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic, exciting puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a delightfully realized fantasy universe. The new version will feature NDS & Wii cross-compatibility, all-new levels and game modes that take advantage of the Wiimote, touch screen and stylus.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wizards of Waverly Place, based on the Disney Channel TV program, allows fans to play as their favorite wizard-in-training, Alex Russo, who is played by rising star Selena Gomez on the show, casting magical spells and participating in mini-games to complete tasks and acquire new magic skills.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hunter's World is a new MMO based hunting game where you take the role of hunters visiting a massive and varied wild hunting reserve, where you can compete and collaborate with real players in a persistent world. Hunters will be able to roam freely, interact with each other, and hunt everything from varmints to big game.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 2, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | 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 April 2, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Hero provides players with a fresh take on the classic dungeon based game. The in-game world is a totally functional, living, breathing community in every way. Eat, sleep, chat, socialize, trade and travel as you would in any civilized place – after all, dungeon creatures are people too! Due to the recent
demise of Gamecock, Firefly is delaying the game until further notice.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Graffiti Entertainment is revising the release dates for three of its upcoming products, Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled and C.O.R.E.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Speed Zone is a furiously fast and silky smooth futuristic racing game, running at a bar-raising 60 frames per second with terrains set on colorful planets, floating asteroids, and space stations. Speed Zone features three core game modes - Solo, Race, and Battle – each with multiple goals and a progressive, level-unlock structure.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scooby-Doo! First Frights is an action-adventure game that complements the upcoming Warner Bros. movie and lets you take on the role of young Scooby-Doo and teenage versions of the newly formed Mystery, Inc. crew to solve their very first cases.