by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mytran Wars is a round-based strategy game where the player researches new technologies and continues to rearm his mecha, thereby fighting battles in wonderful 3D landscapes – against the AI or other human opponents in various multiplayer modes.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 26, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While analyst Michael Pachter claimed earlier this week that this round of consoles will be the last one, Blizzard's Rob Pardo revealed at GDC's Luminaries Lunch that they are in contact with Microsoft and having preliminary discussions about
the next Xbox console. The main talking points seem to be the input device and ways of making it easier for users to interact with games, particularly MMOs and RTS titles. It's one of the reasons Blizzard is not currently supporting consoles.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The residents of Kororo Kingdom have gone missing! From pandas to puppies to pigs, these adorable round critters must be grouped in matching twos and sent home where they belong. Roll them around obstacles and reconnect them with their partners to ensure their safe return in the newest puzzle addiction to hit the DS!
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight Night Round 4 features an all-new physics-based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science to the video game world. The action inside the ring will be faster than ever, delivering a true representation of the sport's incredible speed, accuracy, timing and power.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, WarioWare: Snapped! is a Nintendo DSiWare game that uses the NDSi Camera functionality for a fresh gaming experience.
by Brian Dumlao on March 26, 2009 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pikmin is an inventive life simulation and action-strategy title that pushes the limits of the imagination, offering fast-paced "thinking" action while teaching players the importance of caring for and nurturing creatures to create a symbiotic relationship.
by Mark Melnychuk on March 26, 2009 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WinSPMBT is the Windows version of Steel Panthers Main Battle Tank (SPMBT). SPMBT is a classic super-mod for the fan favorite 1996 SSI game, Steel Panthers 2: Modern Battles, adding new scenarios, new terrains, redone tile sets, new maps, and plenty more ...
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diner Dash will come to life in 3D when players have the option to take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons, take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.
by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kharkov: Disaster on the Donets is a new World War II operational strategy game, bringing to life a campaign of epic scale and dynamic battles on the Eastern Front of World War II. The v1.11 patch fixes a bug in PBEM games using variants and brings two new features: formation suppression, and timed replacement only when in supply.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 9:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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There has yet to be an official announcement, but it isn't exactly a secret that Infinity Wars is working on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. To start things off, Activision launched a teaser web site earlier today and has also released
a teaser trailer revealing that the sequel is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2009.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stardock announced that the next update to its digital distribution platform, Impulse, will include Game Object Obfuscation (Goo), paving way for reselling digitally distributed games, re-downloading while providing increased copy protection for publishers.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:52 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:
- Gobliiins 4 [PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Postal III [PS3/X360/PC] - GDC 09 Trailer
- UFC 2009 Undisputed [ALL] - Trailers (2)
- The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks [NDS] - GDC 09 Trailer
- Punch-Out!! [Wii] - GDC 09 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, known in Japan as Monster Hunter Portable 2G, delivers over 500 hours of gameplay spanning 400 missions. Add in previously unreleased monsters, weapons and missions and you have the biggest Monster Hunter to date.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 7:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced that Guitar Hero fans will have another virtual destination to join together and rock with the launch of the franchise’s very own space in SCEA's 3D social gaming community PlayStation Home, allowing users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences together online.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Little Mac is back! Everyone's favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! cast in a modern re-imagination of the series. Players will find familiar names like Glass Joe, King Hippo and trainer Doc Louis.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Resistance 2 DLC and v1.50 patch will be available on March 26, 2009, The multiplayer map pack includes three new maps ($5.99), and six new character skins will cost ($0.99/each). The v1.50 patch brings back the Meltdown multiplayer mode from the original Resistance, adds a new co-op difficulty level, improves the online experience, and includes a bunch of other tweaks and fixes.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii owners will have a new way to beat the heat this summer as Hudson splashes up Water Warfare, a first-person soaker game, where players go head-to-head or team up as they run around playgrounds and beaches to drench each other with squirt guns.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. A snafu resulted in some fans downloading a corrupted version of The Pitt DLC, forcing Bethesda to temp remove it from Xbox Live. The issue has now been fixed, affected users need to delete the dlc, and re-download (it won't ask you to pay or enter the code again).
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 1:57 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 allows X360 fans to update their WWE gameplay experience with new playable Superstars and ring gear.