by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:16 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 Jesse Littlefield on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battle Fantasia, developed by Arc System Works of Guilty Gear fame, is a 2.5D arcade fighting game like no other on consoles, thanks to its unique cast of fantasy-inspired characters, alongside a storyline and script that stays true to its Japanese heritage and manga roots.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ten Pin Alley 2 allows players to turn their living room into a bowling alley party. With the engaging interactive play of the Wii Remote, players can simulate the bowling experience without ever having to lift a bowling ball.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. Nominated Best Original Video Game Score by the Hollywood Music Awards, the game's soundtrack is now available.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Overgrowth takes place in the savage world of Lugaru where rabbits, wolves and other animals are forced to use paws, claws and medieval weaponry to engage each other in battle. Using Wolfire's brand new Phoenix Engine, Overgrowth combines third-person adventure platforming with intricate melee combat.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Traditionally, retailers around the country kick off their holiday sales the day after Thanksgiving (AKA Black Friday). Since Shrapnel Games is not a traditional retailer, though, we're doing things differently. Why wait until the day after Thanksgiving? Why not start it before Thanksgiving? This is exactly why the Shrapnel Games holiday sale begins on Tuesday, Nov. 25 this year.
by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2008 @ 12:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. This first patch adds features to re-map the layout of the keyboard and joystick(s).
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 6:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Command & Conquer The First Decade celebrates the 10th anniversary of this innovative franchise and includes a dozen of your favorite C&C games spanning over the last ten years. This patch fixes many different bugs and adds a number of fixes to the game, online play has been added to all of the classic titles such as Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert!
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has introduced its very own PlayStation credit card to offer fans a new way to show off their PlayStation pride and earn reward points toward the purchase of PlayStation and Sony products. Starting today until Dec. 31, 2008, you can get an immediate $150 credit when you purchase a PS3, all you have to do is
sign up here, get instantly approved and off you go ....
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomorrow Microsoft will debut a series of eight comedic short films from some of the world’s most renowned horror directors including James Wan (Saw), David Slade (30 Days of Night) and James Gunn (Slither), as well as Season 2 of the The Guild, a web sitcom about a group of online gamers and how they interact online and offline.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ultimate Band is an all new music experience giving gamers and music lovers of all ages the chance to realize their dream of becoming a rock legend when they build their own band or jam alone, fueled by the power of the Wiimote and the DS stylus.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 3:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Invaders Get Even is an upcoming video game by Taito originally intended as a retail release, but will now be released as a downloadable WiiWare game. Space Invaders Get Even puts a twist on the formula by letting the player control the space invaders themselves.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. The Fortune's Pack new vehicles and new weapons (for both the single-player & multiplayer) will cost you 800 MS Points ($10).
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Animal Village is a peaceful backwater where tigers and gazelles, cats and dogs, elephants and mice live in peaceful harmony. That is, until the new boxing gym returns Mother Nature to her senses and the crazy fist fighting begins to see who the King of the Animal Kingdom really is.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of the original, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 12:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including “Curving Bullets” and “Bullet Explosion,” as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers. Originally scheduled for end of the year, it is now slated for Q1 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent online game development studio Red 5 Studios, made up of key talent behind Blizzard's World of Warcraft, announced today that Mark Kern has moved into a new role as Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, where he will lead the technical and design efforts for the studio’s titles.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2008 @ 10:02 a.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 Nov. 24, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Humans is a puzzle game in which the player must take control of the Humans and steer the bumbling buffoons along the paths of evolution and guide them to safety while aiming to discover some of mankind's greatest inventions along the way.