by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 7:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 7:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Singularity is a new sci-fi shooter set on a small, unnamed island occupied by the Russians, Cold War tensions rise once again when a U.S. pilot discovers the horrific truth that became of experiments with element E99 in the 1950s. This
YouTube video, revealing a Russian conspiracy by an underground group called
MIR-12, is an intricate and elaborate viral campaign launched by Activision to promote Raven Software's Singularity.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Grand Ages: Rome, previously known as Imperium Romanum II, is a city-building game where the player takes the role of a Roman patrician, a nobleman, who has just started his political career. His ultimate goal is to become the Governor of Rome.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LEGO Battles pulls LEGO Castle, LEGO Pirates and LEGO Space themes together to create a unique extension of the LEGO build-and-play experience that stays true to the customization and humor that are the foundation of LEGO videogames.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jet Set Games was founded in 2008 by three industry veterans, most notably known for having worked on a variety of franchises such as Dune, Command & Conquer, Star Wars, James Bond, etc. Former EA/Westwood Studios execs Adam Isgreen, Rade Stojsavljevic, and Brett Sperry have co-founded the new outlet and are planning to develop new titles for iPhone, Wii, PS3 and X360.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Let's Tap utilizes a ground-breaking control scheme where the Wii controller is placed on a box or flat surface so that the controller can detect minute vibrations. Players of all ages and skill levels then tap the box or flat surface to interact with the game; there's no need to hold the controller.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles. The upcoming DLC is adding new music to five of the game's radio stations while Busta Rhymes' Conglomerate is exclusive to the game (any tune can be bought through iTunes) while DJ Funkmaster Flex gets his own channel, including interviews with aforementioned rapper.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warrior: Special Tactics is a new FPS where you take on role of a Russian special tactics unit known as Specnaz. The Motherland somehow lost another nuclear warhead to the terrorists and it’s up to the player to recover the bomb and punish some heavy armed dusky beardies.
by Sanford May on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ensuring that the fun never ends even if it’s cold, rainy, or dark outside, THQ's Neighborhood Games features 24 twists on popular neighborhood games that are fun for all ages and encourage both competitive and cooperative play.
by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tropix is the ultimate gaming vacation with eleven games in one, including match-3, word, Mahjong, Sudoku, bowling, Solitaire, and more! Earn sand dollars to buy food, fun and creature comforts to decorate your island and purchase other exotic islands to chart new games.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library. SEGA Australia is selling 3,500 Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack
on eBay, each record individually numbered, with the proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Australia.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In A-Train 8 you are manager of a railroad company, elected as mayor of your city, you will have your time engaged with many motivating tasks. The aim is to create the best public transport systems possible, manage them and adapt fares to successfully improve your city though the year, taking into account the different seasons and the effect they could have on the system you create!
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East allows players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of WWII.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SC2: Weapons and Warfare incorporates many fan requested new features, including a bigger world map, new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, the simulation of roads and railways and am extended editor.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The PC Gaming Alliance, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to driving the worldwide growth of PC gaming, announced the addition of representatives from Capcom and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to their Board of Directors.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Zen Studios announced The Punisher: No Mercy coming exclusively to PlayStation Network. For the first time on consoles, you’ll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A little while back Good Old Games signed an agreement with FireFly Studios to add its historic RTS series, starting with
Stronghold and now it has also added
Stronghold: Crusader. Also added is JoWood's third-person role-playing game Gothic 2 Gold.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World of Cars Online is a 3D online world based on the hit movie CARS. Players will be able to take an amazing ride into a wacky world full of fun and adventure by designing their own car, becoming a racing legend, making new friends, and playing mini-games with Lightning McQueen and the rest of the cast.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:12 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA's Q3 2008 financial results reveal a slight increase in revenue, but higher than expected expenses and losses on investments resulted in a $641 million net loss, compared to 2007's $33 million. In addition to the previously announced
The Sims 3 and
Dragon Age: Origins delays, EA is also pushing back The Godfather II until fiscal 2010 (April 1 - June 30). EA had
already announced it would close nine studios and lay off 10% of its employees, but in light of the actual results it will now close 3 additional locations and dismiss 11% of its staff. In the follow up conference call, EA CEO John Riccitiello revealed that Dead Space is coming to the Wii, while early next year we can expect Bad Company 2 (X360/PS3) and Mass Effect 2 (X360/PC).