by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games signed an agreement with Running With Scissors that will bring titles such as the classic POSTAL: Classic and Uncut, including the Special Delivery pack, to GOG.com, DRM-free and guaranteed to work on Vista and XP. The weekend special is the Stronghold and Stronghold: Crusader for $11.98.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JU-ON: The Grudge, inspired by the Japanese classic horror movie JU-ON (known in North America as The Grudge), is a “Haunted House Simulator” where accessibility and instant scares are given priority over all other game aspects, with the original creator of the movie, Takashi Shimizu, serving as a creative consultant to game development.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Syberia 3 takes Kate on an adventure which mixes suspense, myth, ecology and action. She crosses paths with a weird Vic McPherson who is investigating the murky business of international trafficking of ancient works of art and prehistoric ivory. On April 1st Microids announced Syberia 3 would be coming to PC and PS3, which turned out to be a semi April Fools joke. While the game is in development, SCEA has been giving Microids the cold should despite SCEE's approval of previous Syberia titles, leaving it up to Sony whether the newest installment will actually be on the PS3.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world's top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 17, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using a new technology called the Pollux Engine, Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Founders of the Pirate Bay BitTorrent Web site have been
found guilty of assisting in making copyright content available. Carl Lundström, Fredrik Neij, Peter Sunde and Gottfrid Svartholm were each sentenced to a year in prison and must pay a total of $3,620,000 in damages. Sunde revealed he will appeal the court ruling and will continue operating the Pirate Bay site.
by Rainier on April 17, 2009 @ 3:01 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 April 16, 2009 @ 7:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SingStar Queen features 25 chart-topping tracks from the iconic pop-rock group including, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure etc., marking the franchise’s second foray into artist specific content.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Early U.S. sales of the new NDSi are ahead of those for NDS Lite, according to Nintendo's internal tracking numbers. In its first week, NDSi sold 435,000 in the United States, while the NDS Lite had sold 226,300 systems after the same amount of time on the U.S. market after its launch.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:48 p.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 16, 2009 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blazing Lizard’s inaugural title Pirates vs. Ninjas series allows up to eight players to compete in the ultimate playground sport as some of the world’s most recognizable icons. Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will be coming to Wii with all new teams and modes.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 6:04 p.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 16, 2009 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. This v1.03 patch adds the Toy Soldier multiplayer maps, fixes some AI issues, leaderboard problems with Blitz games, and a few other adds a few other tweaks.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with DLCs for PixelJunk Eden Encore ($5.99), BUZZ! Quiz TV U.S. Sports ($7.99), Magic Ball Booster Pack ($2.99), F.E.A.R. 2: Toy Soldiers Map Pack (free), LittleBigPlanet, Midnight Club LA Vehicle Pack 1 ($2.99), Sonic Unleashed Chun-nan Adventure Pack ($2.99), Valkyria Chronicles, WWE SvR 2009 Roster Update 2 ($4.99) and 3 (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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101-in-1 Explosive Megamix is a collection of 101 addictive mini-game types including: puzzles, sports, racing, cooking, shooting, balancing, juggling, and much more. There is practically no end to the fast-paced arcade action!
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. The content adds new playable Superstars such as Bushwacker Butch, Bushwacker Luke, Doink the Clown, Earthquake and Vader.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat. Last week's controversy regarding the art direction Gearbox has taken the game has been resolved. While it isn't exactly cel-shaded,
as initially reported, the game has undergone a transformation from a realistic look to a more anime/cartoon style.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story. Originally set for June 9, High Voltage has pushed the game until June 23 as it wants to take extra time to implement WiiSpeak.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 1:05 p.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 16, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision strongly denies the allegations made by Genius Products and believes that the claims are disingenuous and lack any merit. Yesterday, the L.A. Superior Court found that there was no evidence of any wrongdoing and refused to grant any restraining order against Activision.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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R.U.S.E. is a strategy game in which the players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the game play.
