by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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COH: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic WWII liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. This v2.400 adds gameplay tweaks, bug fixes, improved multiplayer experience and more ...
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Promising to revolutionize the fighting genre, Fight Night Round 4 features an all new physics based gameplay engine that brings the most authentic interpretation of the sweet science to the videogame 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 30, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new study found that adults who play a lot of action video games may be improving their eyesight. A group of 22 students was divided in two, one playing shooters Call of Duty 2 and Unreal Tournament 2004, while the second played The Sims 2, a sim game. At the end of the 50-hour trial, the action game players showed an average of 43% improvement in their ability to discern close shades of gray, while the Sims players showed none.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Kaos Studios announced that it’s ramping up staff as it moves into full development on an unannounced project.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Munchables is an entertaining romp into a colorful and delicious action adventure where players will explore rich and vibrant environments, devouring delectable enemies and guide their quirky heroes in a zany alien munching mash-up filled with fun and addictive gameplay.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 10:13 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 March 30, 2009 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed in
our preview earlier today, G-Force revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reel Deal Slots Adventure is the only slot game that combines exciting slot play action with an adventure story twist. Featuring over 20 amazing progressive slots, this hot new game is busting at the seams with bonus rounds, superior sound and impressive 3D graphics - pushing the limits of slot machine variety.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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New Star Grand Prix is a top-down racing game inspired by classics such as Super Sprint and Micro Machines, but brought bang up to date to feature all the teams, drivers and tracks of the 2009 Grand Prix season.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Welcome to the army, Maggots! As a newly-enlisted cadet, your brain will be challenged by the toughest Drill Sergeant around, to see if you are worthy to wear the camouflage, or if you should crawl home like a Princess.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:05 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 Brad Hilderbrand on March 30, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | 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 Brad Hilderbrand on March 30, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mount & Blade is a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat. The Warband multiplayer expansion will focus on battles, not the campaign, and let up to 32 players (and bots) duke it out in a variety of modes such as DM/TDM and Siege.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 30, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ferrari Challenge is a realistic racing game from the famous Italian sports car manufacturer, with the official license of the motor sports series with the input of professional racing drivers. the territorial licensing issues from
earlier this year have been resolved and in May there will be 5 new cars and one new track.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Bonsai Barber (Wiiware), and Super Punch-Out!! (VC).
by Brian Dumlao on March 30, 2009 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Peggle Dual Shot combines elements of pinball and pachinko with a dash of billiards and a wealth of indescribable zaniness. Peggle Dual Shot for NDS features 120 mind-bending levels, including 10 all-new "Q"-created levels, 90 challenges, and hundreds of hours of gameplay entertainment.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami has entered into an licensing agreement with Giochi Preziosi and Marathon Media to develop and publish video games based on the Gormiti action figure franchise. Gormiti is the story of the never ending battle on the ‘Island of Gorm’ between vast armies inspired by the elemental forces of nature.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 4:04 a.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 March 30, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with an array of the most powerful cars ever designed, players compete for the Kraze Championship which includes racing modes such as Off Road, Rally, F1 and Street Race.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Duke Nukem Trilogy is comprised of three episodes: Critical Mass, Chain Reaction, and Proving Grounds, and will be released sequentially beginning in Sept. 2009 for NDS and PSP.