by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 7:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 7:42 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 Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 6:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In late 2003, Ubisoft released its critically acclaimed action/adventure Beyond Good & Evil, but unfortunately that did not translate into sales numbers, and the franchise was abandoned. Since the
UbiDays 08 teaser, not much has been said, but in
a recent interview, Ubisoft's Michel Ancel revealed that BG&E was hampered by technical limitations, so it was simplified. For the sequel, however, Ancel says current-gen consoles will allow the developers to make the game more complex and immersive.
by Dustin Chadwell on April 3, 2009 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pokémon Platinum is the newest in the core series of Pokémon games, featuring a new story full of adventure, never-before-seen forms of powerful Pokémon, and the Distortion World, a mysterious new world that suddenly appears in the Sinnoh region.
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 6:29 a.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 corrupted The Pitt DLC launch file forced Bethesda to temporarily remove it from Xbox Live for a few days. Although it was said to have been fixed, plenty of glitches remained, which apparently
Bethesda claims have been fixed, again. Affected users need to delete the DLC and re-download.
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game where players can must return to Ivalice and protect the world of Final Fantasy Tactics from hordes of enemies and keep your party alive.
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games is launching a new Friday weekend promotion. This time you can grab classic point & click adventures Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror and Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon bundle for only $9.98! To make the deal even more irresistible bonus stuff like concept artworks and in-depth game guides for both titles have been added for free!
by Rainier on April 3, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking Monster Jam monster trucks onto the streets and other urban settings and being rewarded for the scale of the damage and destruction is one of the new key features of Monster Jam: Urban Assault. Feel the crunch of twisting metal underneath as you drive legendary and world famous monster truck favorites, demolishing every vehicle you see.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interplay announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent with Masthead Studios, known for Earthrise, to fund the development of a massively multiplayer online game code named Project: V13, generally assumed as being Fallout Online.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior, a dangerous Fire Mage, a sneaky Scout, furious Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, unique weapons, a signature art style, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve is working on
revamping the sniper, which is shaping up to be the largest TF2 update yet, with multiple new maps and a bunch of gameplay tweaks. Prior to that there will another update that will include new content for all classes. The X360 patch turned out to be technically more difficult than anticipated (memory wise) but is still in the works.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Underwater Wars is a near future sci-fi tactical shooter where you and your squad are members of US Navy elite division. Your mission, to protect freedom and to provide peace and the law and order on all planet.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with April issue of Qore (free), Comet Crash ($9.99), LittleBigPlanet Patapon Costume Pack ($1.99), PAIN: Brock Lee Character ($0.99), C&C Red Alert 3 Isles of Conflict Map Pack (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the Unreal Engine 3, Saw is developed with the creators of the SAW movies, Leigh Whannell & James Wan, and was recently picked up by Konami. In Saw, you find yourself locked in an asylum surrounded by horrific traps/devices set by Jigsaw. Throughout the game, you must either disarm/solve the puzzles to save people, or let them get mauled by the gruesome contraptions.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trine is a fantasy action game where the player can create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and threatening enemies. Set in a world of great castles and strange machinery, three heroes are bound to a mysterious device called the Trine in a quest to save the kingdom from evil…
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Binary Tweed announced the return of the classic platform-puzzle adventure with Clover. Rendering a much-missed genre in watercolor, accompanied by melancholy piano pieces and laced with political themes, Clover embodies Binary Tweed's frank motto of "New games that are a bit like old games, but better."
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 12:16 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 Modern Warfare 2. Activision launched a teaser web site, released a teaser trailer, and now brand manager Simon Wells
told MCV that it expects MW2 to "to be the biggest selling video game of all time," judging by the "franchise's trajectory through preceding launches."
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 11:04 a.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 April 2, 2009 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arc Rise Fantasia is an epic RPG product of old and new, combining gorgeous graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons.
by Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 10:58 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 Rainier on April 2, 2009 @ 9:30 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.