by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | 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 June 10, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As in the original Tropico, the player will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system. This update brings new content, including the Treasure Hunt story mission, large Crystal Fabs and a significant performance boost!
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While not at the actual E3 show, apart from a short trailer at the pre-show briefing, Sony did confirm that Fumito Ueda's Team ICO, known for Shadow of the Colossus, are working on a new PS3 exclusive.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Chariots of the Gods is a point & click adventure that takes players into a dark world of ancient legends and present day conspiracy. Players take on the role of archaeology student Marcus Bauer, who is given a task by his late granduncle to prove his strange theories that the "Vimanas" described in ancient India Sanskrit were actually spaceships from an alien society.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Max Payne 3 tells the story of a retired police detective embroiled in a world of corruption, turmoil and intense violence. While
announced in March, there haven't been much details released since. Fans hoping for more info at E3 were disappointed as the game was a no show, but the newest issue of GameInformer will change all that. Set in Sao Palo, Brazil, featuring a bald Max, the game will include dealing with a painkiller addiction which affects gameplay, destructible environments, day/night cycle, new weapons, multiplayer, a cover system, and of course bullet time.
by Redmond Carolipio on June 10, 2009 @ 4:16 a.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.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games invites players to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions, taking you to lifelike Olympic venues where you can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series to be revealed later this year.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. Sony Europe's timed exclusivity deal with Atari pushed the X360 version back a few month, but fans who don't want to wait can import the North American edition, which will not be region locked, and fully functional.
by Dustin Chadwell on June 10, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring all of the humor from the hit TV series, players will enjoy adventure-style gameplay as they help Drake and Josh win the infamous talent show, "Teen American Talent," by avoiding sabotages from other contestants and by perfecting their music skills.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | 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.
As promised, the Cod:WaW Map Pack 2, featuring 4 new maps and 10 achievements, is coming to XBL/PSN tomorrow.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 3:15 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 June 10, 2009 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bracken Tor is a thrilling, and realistic, puzzle-solving horror/adventure. Locate evidence of 'mysterious beasts', study and perform ancient rites, in a detailed Bronze Age setting and discover, for yourself, the true nature of the ancient world.
by Rainier on June 10, 2009 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Judy on June 10, 2009 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The classic side-scrolling shooter from the SEGA Mega Drive returns to captivate fans new and old with its non-stop action and cooperative play.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cryostasis is a first person horror/action game where you play a meteorologist caught inside an old nuclear ice-breaker, frozen in the ice many years ago. This steel beast once fought for its country, but it fell into an ice trap as did every living thing on board.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 3:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 1943 takes players back to WWII. The game offers endless hours of 24 player multiplayer action over three classic and tropic locations; Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
Last week, an ad on the back cover of German print magazine Games claimed that Battlefield 1943 would be available for download on PSN/XBL on June 25, 2009, but EA informed us that this is a misprint and will not be available at said date, but rather later this summer.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft revealed that next week Xbox Live, as well as the My Xbox section on Xbox.com and the forums, will be down for 24 hours for scheduled maintenance. Don't get too excited, no new features will be available upon return of the service, this is merely an update to prepare for new features announced at E3 2009, coming later this year.