by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tokyo Beat Down is a tale of greed, corruption, and good old-fashion violence. Experience the sweet nostalgia of classic coin-op beat 'em ups, where you must rely on your fists, firearms, and anything else that happens to be lying around to beat the sin out of Tokyo's criminals. What do you do when thugs and hoodlums put peace and freedom in jeopardy?
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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OneBigGame will be raising funds through publishing a series of unique games kindly created and donated by established names in game development.
Save the Children and
Starlight Children’s Foundation US will be recipients of all profits generated by these titles.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hudson's Snowboard Riot is a distinctive snowboarding game unlike anything players have ever encountered will be coming to WiiWare. Snowboarding will reach new heights when players take to the slopes with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and invisibility!
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. A digital certification set to
expire yesterday, did, and in the process rendered the PC game unplayable.
Epic was unaware of this "feature" and is consulting with Microsoft to get the issue resolved.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taito's classic Space Invaders game gets extreme once again with new features that bring the retro franchise up to speed with the Joneses such as a new Bingo and Multiplayer WiFi mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Flying Lab Software announced that it has formed a new division, Flying Lab Casual, which will focus on developing more casual gaming MMOs from the ground up. Its first venture, a family-friendly universe being built in partnership with Upper Deck, will be announced in the next couple of weeks.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Challenge Me: Maths Workout, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself...
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Wihout giving details, Capcom confirmed that
a patch for SF II HD Remix is in the works...
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While exploring Animal Island Park with the help of their guide, players will come across 18 baby animals to care for and love. In order to bond with their new friends and gain their trust, animal lovers will be challenged with a series of mini-games and animal quizzes.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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G4BOX announced that its free-to-play, online military first-person shooter Cross Fire has entered open beta. Join one of two International Mercenary Forces Corporations locked in a global struggle.
by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Offering an original story line and an off-the-wall cast of characters, D3Publisher's third-person shooter Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard parodies some of the most beloved genres of games and pop culture. We recently sat down with D3P producer Brian Etheridge, who gave us a lot more insight in the game.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 7:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call to Arms will introduce an array of new content for WAR players, including two highly anticipated new careers – the Orc Choppa and the Dwarf Slayer – and a new dungeon zone called “Land of the Dead,” set in the desert realm of the Tomb Kings.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Boom Blox Bash Party the destructive fun reaches new heights with richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond!
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From July 31 to Aug. 2, 2009, Leipziger Messe presents a new games fair, Games Convention Online, the first independent platform in Europe for what is currently the most dynamic market in the gaming industry: browser, client and mobile games.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ceville is an action-packed point & click adventure where you have to protect the fairy-tale realm of Faeryanis from the treacherous Basilius who plans to take the crown and subdue the realm with the help of murderous beasts he summons from the planes of eternal darkness.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally a GBA title back in 2006, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is an Active-Time Tactical Combat RPG, featuring traditional turn-based combat which requires players to observe the positions of their characters as well as the enemies'.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. The Prince of Persia Epilogue DLC continues the story of the Prince and Elika with a brand-new epic adventure.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prey the Stars serves up an incredible world where nearly anything from food items to entire buildings can be devoured. Players must bite, lick, and suck their way to victory as one of the game's four insatiable and customizable creatures.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.