by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In a letter from its attorneys to the UK company Codemasters, Bohemia Interactive Studio is protesting Codemasters’ marketing tactics which tout the upcoming Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising as the "return of" or "official sequel to" the genre-defining game Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TlotR: Conquest is an action-packed game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe where players fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the forces of good, or as Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. The new Heroes & Maps Pack, includes two new full multiplayer maps, two new Hero Arenas and three additional heroes.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While the Wii has most of its success because of the motion controlled Wiimote, the Wii also comes with a classic controller for the retro fans. Nintendo updated
its Wii website revealing the Classic Controller PRO, which will sport additional shoulder buttons and hand grips compared to the old version, but will still require the good old wire to connect to the Wii. No price was revealed and so far it is only scheduled for release in Japan, somewhere this summer.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. Monolith is currently
working on a patch that will modify the game difficulty to make the "hard" setting more challenging, adding the option to toggle film grain and head bob, and several other small fixes.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guinness World Records disclosed the all-time top 50 console games from Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition. The top three places on the winner's podium were allotted to Super Mario Kart, Tetris and Grand Theft Auto.
by Jesse Littlefield on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 3:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Aya reconciles with her sister Saki and live together in peace for awhile. The peace doesn’t last for long as an infestation of zombies have plagued the city. The sisters join together to draw their swords and rid the city of evil.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 25, 2009 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last year, SEGA announced that it had several Aliens projects in the works: an
FPS by Gearbox and
an RPG by former Black Isle Studios devs, Obsidian. A few weeks ago, SEGA announced it has tasked UK-based Rebellion to make a new installment in the
Aliens vs. Predator series, while at the same time revealing its "other" Aliens titles would be delayed. Ever since, rumors have been going around that both titles were canceled. Adding fuel to the fire is
a resume of former Obsidian designer David Kondor, stating he worked on a "canceled third-person action Aliens RPG." When asked, SEGA declined to comment...
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | 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:
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [PC] - Trailer
- DC Universe Online [PS3/PC] - Launch Trailer (2)
- Stormrise [ALL] - Line of Sight Trailer
- MadWorld [Wii] - Death Watch Ep. 3
- Major League Baseball 2K9 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Geneforge 5: Overthrow, Spiderweb Software, you return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume follows the story of the young soldier Wylfred, who seeks retaliation against the valkyries since Lenneth took his father's life. Now he waits for an opportunity to strike back just as the future of Midgard is about to be decided in battle once again.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an MMORPG experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. The next v3.1 patch it will add a new raid dungeon, Ulduar, packed with 14 bosses, out of which 11 will have an optional hard mode for seasoned players, providing additional challenges and rewards.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 25, 2009 @ 11:43 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 Prince of Persia Epilogue DLC continues the story of the Prince and Elika with a brand-new epic adventure. Without giving details Ubisoft revealed (
thanks Gamecyte) that the Feb. 26 release date has been pushed until March 5th, 2009.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 11:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with two main characters, set in a lush, realtime fantasy world.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 10:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Magician's Quest Mysterious Times combines adventure elements with simulation RPG, tasking you with attending classes at Magic Academy while learning the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells while building relationships with other students.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Compatible with the Wii Balance Board accessory, Gold's Gym: Cardio Workout provides players with a personal training experience. Players can perform a variety of exercises including cardio boxing, running, sit-ups and other activities while also tracking burned calories and body weight evolution.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | 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.