by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard announced that its MMORPG World of Warcraft will be licensed to an affiliated company of NetEase.com in mainland China for a term of 3 years following the expiration of the current license agreement it had with
previous operator The9.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forge of Freedom allows players to refight the American Civil War from either side in this grand strategy wargame. This v1.12.2 patch comes with a sizeable amount of fixes, rule changes, improvements, and new features and further polishes the gameplay.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world. The UFC 2009 Undisputed demo will be available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network April 23.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:01 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Bane Trailer
- Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Multiplayer Modes Trailer
- Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled [NDS] - Characters Trailer (2)
- Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Cops & Robbers Trailer
- Making History II: The War of the World [PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Virtua Tennis 2009 [ALL] - Reality vs. Game Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Having a bit off to a rocky start, Stardock's CEO Brad Wardell
details what they are doing to address the multiplayer issues that Demigod fans are having.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.
SCEA wants your input with what you think should be in the Collector's Edition.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location ....
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZEN Pinball sets a new standard for realistic ball physics and graphical detail in pinball games employing cutting-edge visuals, challenging tables, true-to-life ball and table physics, combining them with features not found in any other pinball game.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCSoft announced a great reason for fans to celebrate the five year anniversary of Lineage II. Gracia Final, the upcoming free expansion to the legendary Lineage II franchise, will be bringing players a brand new continent, refined PvP combat and arenas, expanded clan features, territory wars, and more.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie is a platform/action-adventure hybrid by Rare, originally and published by Nintendo in 2000 for the N64. Ported by 4J Studios, Banjo-Tooie sports minor graphical refinements, increased screen resolution, and will implement the Stop 'N' Swop feature.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 9:49 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 15, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, Risen unfolds over 4 chapters and offers multiple ways to develop the story by your actions and decisions. An intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen.
by Thomas Wilde on April 15, 2009 @ 9:00 a.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 15, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. Bionic Commando will launch on Xbox Live in the coming weeks, featuring “Vertigo,” one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where 8 players will go head to head in an all out Deathmatch.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Six Days in Fallujah is a 3rd person shooter experience that puts the player in the center of the largest urban military operation in four decades. Six Days in Fallujah combines the action of a military shooter with the realism of a documentary film to create a new kind of experience that is both historical and engaging. A Konami Europe rep
revealed that they will wait to see how the game turns out before deciding to publish it in Europe.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NecroVisioN is a first-person horror shooter, which sees players taking on the role of American soldier Simon Bukner, who must fight his way through the bleak trenches of World War One and into the very jaws of Hell. Australia's rating board has
refused NecroVision a classification for excessive violence, blood spray, dismemberment and decapitation.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 7:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not heard of since 2003's Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, Kalypso Media has acquired the Tropico license from Take Two, and has entered into a agreement with Haemimont Games, known for Imperium Romanum, to develop a new title in the strategy franchise.