by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced the return of Virtual On, the classic mech arcade fighting game. Players will be able to revisit the Virtual On universe with several enhancements which include improved graphics and online multiplayer.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With a complete graphical and engine overhaul, Championship Manager 09 allows users to lead their teams to glory in a completely new version designed to give managers a true feeling of ‘total control’ over their teams and clubs. In order to give the game extra polishing time, Eidos has pushed CM 2009 from its original April 2009 date to its fiscal Q4, meaning at the earliest in June.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online begins celebrations in honor of the 10th anniversary of its MMORPG, EverQuest. Since its launch on Mar. 16, 1999, EverQuest and its expansions have sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to be one of the gaming industry's biggest and most influential titles. Translated into seven languages, with a global player base of several hundreds of thousands of people, EverQuest is one of the largest and most dynamic online fantasy worlds ever created.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix revealed that the first in a series of three
previously announced add-on scenarios for its Final Fantasy XI MMO game is scheduled for March 23, 2009.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The House of the Dead: Overkill 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. THotD: Overkill has broken into the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition for most swearing in a video game.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gardening Mama sees Mama heading into the great outdoors to turn an empty garden into a tranquil paradise. Green-fingered players use the touch screen to dig holes, plant seeds, mix fertiliser and ultimately grow a range of fruits, flowers and vegetables.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. This 3rd MGO expansion pack features a vast amount of new content - including new maps, special characters, new gear and more.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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London based Asylum Entertainment has signed a four game deal for Qube Software’s Q engine.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles. SEGA plans to released 3 DLC packages adding a new Hard EX Mode, and two missions.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The ultimate two-man private military team of Salem and Rios return in Army of Two: The 40th Day, where they must survive and prevail in a city under siege, offering a fresh, innovative and fluid co-op experience with a deep arsenal of customizable weapons so players can team up with their friends online for the fight of their lives.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne, Obsidian's Alpha Protocol has you work your way up the ranks as rookie agent Michael Thorton to become a bona-fide super spy.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hasbro Family Game Night includes 6 games: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the new Sorry! Sliders.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Metallica features an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play as a band member in single instrument or band career game modes, a total of 28 Metallica tracks, as well as 21 other artists.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 10:03 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 March 16, 2009 @ 9:58 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: BIT.TRIP BEAT (Wiiware), and Summer Games II (VC).
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.
by Sanford May on March 16, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative 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.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Natsume Inc. joined the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), adding to the association’s diverse membership base and strengthens its position as the leading voice on computer and video games.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Glacier2 is an arcade combat racing game. Make sure you are faster then your opponents or you can blow them to bits with an arsenal of weaponry.Make your way across the ice, survive incredible jumps, and eliminate your opponents.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFC 2009 Undisputed features an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin will grace the worldwide cover, while UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre will be on the Canadian cover.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games will demonstrate the latest Unreal Engine 3 engine features alongside free advanced training sessions for existing users, the introduction of an integrated MMOG back-end environment, and closed door presentations for its prospective customers, evaluators, licensees, members of its Integrated Partners Program and the media.
by Rainier on March 16, 2009 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. A new "versus" multiplayer mode will be released post-launch as paid digital content via Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on March 15, 2009 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition.