by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 5:29 a.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 Jan. 13, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The National Association for Music Education will help teachers in 51 cities across the U.S. integrate Wii Music into their curricula, making use of the game's 60-plus instruments and fun array of tutorial exercises in rhythm, tempo and song structure.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original, Fable 2 offers 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 Jan. 13, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the famous YS series originally developed by Falcom, CJ Internet Game Studio and Nihon Falcom have teamed up to convert the famous YS series to an online game.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vir2L Studios' Wii exclusive Medieval Games allows you to experience the excitement of days of old with up to three of your friends, from battling dragons and storming the castle, to catapulting and archery contests.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/RPG that's set in ancient Greece. Embark on an epic quest and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:32 a.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 Matt Olsen on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Benoît Sokal's 3D adventure game Syberia is coming to NDS. Kate Walker, a young and brilliant lawyer from New York, has come to Europe to negotiate the purchase a famous Robot/Toy factory, but will soon have her future completely turned upside-down ....
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pure Pinball 2.0 REDUX offers the most thrilling virtual pinball experience ever, with three unique 3D tables with varying themes (Racing, War and Trains), each with multiple flippers and special game modes, for just $5.99 (DRM-free of course).
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA, Electronic Arts and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced that Alfonso Ramos, the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008 Champion, has received his official winner’s trophy at the FIFA World Player Gala in Zurich.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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We Ski and Snowboard, known in Europe as Family Ski and Snowboard, adds high-performance snowboarding, as well as developed skiing functionality, two new mountains, and a complete snow park with fun boxes, rails and a half-pipe, where both skiers and snowboarders alike can grab huge air and over-the-top aerial tricks.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. While
last week the X360 edition of L4D received a client-side fix plugging various cheating exploits, Valve
confirmed that it is working on a patch for the PC version, which has been in the works for a while and turned out to be bigger than anticipated. While no details were revealed as to what exactly it will address, it is expected to be released this week.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 2:54 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 Jan. 13, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTR 2 takes the franchise to new heights with a monumental 140+ accurately modeled cars from two full FIA GT seasons and a higher level of painstaking detail than ever seen before.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | 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. All fans who register the MOG retail version will automatically win 5,000 reward points and the MGO Codec Pack (until Feb. 16, 2009)
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 1:07 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:
- Fallen Earth - Factions Trailer
- inFamous [PS3] - 2009 CES Trailer #3
- F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [PS3/X360/PC] - EPA Trailer
- The Godfather II [ALL] - The Crew Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). To celebrate his upcoming "Working On A Dream" album Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen is going to offer two tracks (My Lucky Day and Born To Run) for free between Jan. 27 and Feb. 4, after which they'll be available as singles on XBL, PSN and the Wii Shop.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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More than 20 years ago when a game was born that still is a synonym for a whole gaming genre, The Great Giana Sisters made Jump’n’Run gaming available for home computer users all over the world.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nostale is a free-to-play casual MMORPG which takes gamers through seventy exciting levels of the wonderful world of East Mile. Gamers can choose from one of four character classes, each with unique powers and features. The ultimate goal is to fight Dark Horn and his legion of demons in the land of death.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The newest Edge issue
reveals that Avalanche is not only working on a sequel to Just Cause, but also another open world title what it describes as a mix of "WWI dogfighter pilots, Samurai and medieval knights." Already in development for two years, AionGuard will have you control armies of thousands, and pilot-able dragons as you wage war against the Nazurbaal, who are harvesting the world's magical powers. As you progress through regions, each one will have an enemy stronghold, so you can disrupt supply lines, capture power sources, and befriend local tribes to make your battles easier.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games (40 in the NDS version) to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world.
Last week, Eidos revealed Tomb Raider: Underworld fell short of internal expectations, making the company's stock drop 25%, followed by the inevitable layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. One of the 30 victims was creative director Eric Lindstrom,
who said he wished they could have spent more time polishing Underworld.