by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:51 p.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. Maxis lead designer Stone Librande will be embarking on a lecture tour to some of the nation's top game design college programs.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. The DLC includes 2 new multiplayer maps, Wasteland Bullet and Vekta Cruiser.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 12:34 p.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 14, 2009 @ 10:56 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.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world. SCEA confirmed that Patapon 2 will also be available as download via the PlayStation Store.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Six Days in Fallujah is a new third 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.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco's Go Play Circus Star for Wii features a full collection of all-time favorite circus attractions, players can wow the crowd with death defying stunts, animal tricks and sleight of hand in 15 different events.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City of Heroes is a superhero themed online RPG that offers a host of gameplay features. Players create their own heroes, and then band together with other players to fight evil, build their own secret HQs and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city. Having picked up where Cryptic studios left off, NCSoft NorCal has renamed into Paragon Studios.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kalypso Media's 4th part of the weird, wacky and funny adventure game series, Gobliiins! To date, there have been three Gobliiins titles about the three rather strange main characters, as well as two spin off games featuring the characters Woodruff and Schnibble. The return of Gobliiins brings a new range of exciting adventures!
by Reggie Carolipio on April 14, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TikGames and Creat Studios will release premium downloadable Booster Packs for its PSN games, Magic Ball, Cuboid and Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom, beginning Thursday, April 16th with the release of the Magic Ball Booster Pack, with additional Booster Packs to follow in the coming weeks.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 8:58 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 14, 2009 @ 7:12 a.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 14, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Angel Cat Sugar, from Japanese Hello Kitty creator Yuko Shimizu, is a worldwide merchandising phenomenon which has seen the introduction of over 200 products in Asia and Europe across most categories.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii MotionPlus redefines game control by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an MMORPG experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. The v3.1 patch adds a new raid dungeon, Ulduar, packed with 14 bosses, out of which 11 will have an optional hard mode for seasoned players, providing additional challenges and rewards.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Excitebots: Trick Racing has elements that make it one of the more unique racing games on the market. The game lets everyone in the family use the Wii Wheel accessory in unique and changing environments, play fun minigames and perform crazy tricks in a game that builds on the Excitebike and Excite Truck franchises.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 5:38 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 Jesse Littlefield on April 14, 2009 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the series, and brings a new level of interactivity to the world of Liberty City. Players will assume the role of Huang Lee, a member of the Chinese Triad crime syndicate who must navigate his way through the streets to uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's no secret that Microsoft has been plagued by a slew of hardware failures on its Xbox 360 console. In the past, the warranty had been
extended,
enhanced,
extended even more, and now it seems another error has prompted the Redwood software giant to alter its policy. Gamers who experienced the E74 error on-screen are now covered under the latest three-year warranty plan, and if you were charged before the change, you will get a refund.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed
a few months back, The Legendary Starfy lets players dive into a spectacular undersea adventure with Starfy, the legendary hero of Pufftop. Players swoop into enemies like a shooting star, glide over bottomless chasms and transform into powerful creatures to help a mysterious, bunny-eared visitor find his lost memory.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Live the life of a law enforcement officer tasked with saving the world in Miami Law, known in Europe as Miami Crisis, featuring explosive action, as well as crime-scene investigation, which players will use interchangeably to help save the city of Miami.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S.O.S: The Final Escape 3 is the latest installment in the survival game series, previous titles were on the PS2, requiring you to fend for yourself in a city surrounded by mountains, ocean, and rivers that is experiencing torrential rains. All order has collapsed and there is no choice but to escape.