by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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British Forces is the second of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision CEO Bobby Kontick has been calling for Sony to drop the retail price on its PS3 console for quite a while now. He was hoping that a lower-priced model would be introduced at E3, which did not happen. Valve has been claiming it won't support the PS3 because it is too difficult to develop on, while various others have claimed it requires the biggest budget out of the 3 current-gen consoles. Kontick has now made the
bold statement that if Sony does not cut the price, the attach rate will drop further, which might eventually cause Activision to drop PS3/PSP support by 2010/11.
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. In a recent
community Q&A, Ubisoft Montreal states, "it is a true Microsoft exclusive title and there are no plans to have Splinter Cell Conviction on other platforms."
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny brings back the franchise's weapon-based fighting formula to deliver a robust handheld experience. With a roster of more than 20 unique characters, expanded character creation feature, and multiple gameplay modes, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny provides nail biting, head-to-head brawls that can be played anywhere, at anytime.
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Big Rig Europe, aka Euro Truck Simulator' is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting cities from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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F1 2009 will deliver an authentic and accessible recreation of the current Formula One season, featuring a variety of race modes, customizable driver aids, multiplayer support, new aerodynamics, slick tires, the KERS boost system, the Singapore night race, and the debut of World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 3:36 a.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. EA DICE producer Gordon Van Dyke
revealed that there will be no Battlefield 1943 beta, but instead that it is working on a trial/demo version for all to try.
by Rainier on June 19, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World War II: General Commander is a real time operational-level introductory war strategy game set around WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Now gamers can command battles in real time with 3D units and effects stretching from smaller scale engagements like the siege of Bastogne all the way out to the entire Battle of the Bulge!
by Jesse Littlefield on June 19, 2009 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series' most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 8:11 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:
- Worms 2: Armageddon [XBLA] - Trailer
- Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires [X360/PS3] - Trailer (3)
- Hearts of Iron III [PC] - Japan And The Pacific War Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ever since Microsoft revealed
Project Natal at E3, speculation has been running wild about a new Xbox being planned.
1UP claimed the new Xbox is Natal, while TeamXbox
stated a new Xbox wouldn't be coming until full HD stereoscopic 3D TVs become more popular. However, during a presentation to the Executive's Club of Chicago,
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled that an updated Xbox 360 will launch in 2010 with a natural interface thanks to a built-in camera and voice-recognition capabilities, possibly hinting at a built-in Natal. It was not revealed whether the new version would be beefed up with more RAM, a bigger HD, upgraded gfx and maybe even some more horsepower.
UPDATE: Major Nelson and Xbox boss Aaron Greenberg issued statements that this was just a misinterpretation of Ballmer's words, and claimed there will be no new X360 in 2010.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom is prepping an update adding Trophies to the PS3 edition, as well as various tweaks and bug fixes.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Qore June 2009, Metal Gear Solid ($9.99), demo for NCAA Football 10, free DLCs for MotorStorm Pacific Rift and Cross Edge, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 2:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that John Schappert, founder of EA Tiburon and Microsoft's Live Software Division, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, responsible for Worldwide Publishing, the Online Platform Group, EA Interactive, Central Development Services and other divisions of the company.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Solid takes place in the southern Alaska region around the Bering Sea. The player takes control of Solid Snake, a retired military soldier who is ordered to infiltrate a nuclear weapons facility to eliminate a genetically enhanced Special Forces unit.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 12:21 p.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. The v1.4 patch coming this summer will add tremendous value to the multiplayer experience through new features, major balance improvements, and new content.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The guys over at Bioware sure like to keep busy, it seems. Not only are they working on Action/RPGs Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2 as well as its MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, but
according to former employee Christopher Tudor Smith's
resume, who was a principle lead designer over at Bioware until April 2009, there is also a fourth, unannounced AAA project in the works. Since this is an all-new IP, don't expect any formal announcements anytime soon.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. Having been
tossed around between development studios, Splatterhouse wasn't on display at E3, nor its Editors Day, since Namco wanted the devs to focus on the game, not a demo.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique fauna & flora according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mata Hari is a classic point & click adventure game that will tell a story based on the legendary dancer and spy, Mata Hari.
by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:37 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. The CoD:WaW Map Pack 2 has sold more than one million times during its first weekend of availability