by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. After the demise of Flagship Studios, Namco Bandai confirmed it will continue to support Hellgate: London player with online server support and play through Jan. 31, 2009 after which it will shut down.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TV Show King Party lets players test their smarts in an entertaining TV show game atmosphere, delivering innovative fun for players of all ages and families by featuring thousands of trivia questions in eight categories ranging from Music and Movies to History, Sports and Science.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has closed a deal with Universal Pictures to bring Army of Two to the big screen, to be produced by Scott Stuber and written by The Bourne Ultimatum co-scribe Scott Z. Burns. Universal Pictures, Stuber Productions and EA are planning to begin production of the film in 2009.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set across six classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a third-person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, and possessing that ‘one-more-go’ addictiveness which define all of the great shooters.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals' designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the ninja's unique skills and powers.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Iin response to huge demand for Bethesda’s Fallout 3, there will be midnight openings at Best Buy stores across the country the evening of Oct. 27, 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Rock Tour is a fun-filled, music simulation game that lets players experience the blood-pumping exhilaration of stardom by playing guitar and drum instruments, to world famous tunes.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | 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 Jesse Littlefield on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Baja: Edge of Control is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bleach: Dark Souls will feature a multitude of enhancements to last year’s Bleach: The Blade of Fate including multiplayer games with expanded personalization features, brand new special Bankai moves, 30 new Spirit Cards, power-enhancing crystals, as well as seven new gameplay modes.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:57 a.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.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PopStar Guitar features songs from top pop music stars including 3 Doors Down, Simple Plan, Blink 182 and many more, allowing players to unlock their inner pop celebrity and star as the lead guitarist in their very own band.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Urban Extreme: Street Rage is set in Fortune City. As an experienced Street driver you are forced by the Underworld into a series of extreme and sometimes lethal urban races. Competing in these contests is a dirty business and could cost you your car, and even your life..
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11." While the previous installment has
yet to be released in North America, Europe is already gearing up to burn more rubber.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Audiball is a quirky rhythm-action-puzzle-based Xbox Live community game in which you use your guitar controller in a new and interesting way as you trigger sounds to guide the audiballs through each track, producing music as you go. Go slow or go fast. Steer audiballs away from obstacles or use them to your advantage.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:40 a.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 Oct. 23, 2008 @ 10:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Citing multiple sources,
Variety claims that film financier Legendary Pictures is in negotiations to acquire Gears of War developer Epic Games, which would make it the first of its kind to get into video games. It is no stranger to the medium, though, as Legendary CEO Thomas Tull was, up until recently, on the board of Brash Entertainment, but resigned a few weeks ago because of the publisher's disappointing performance. Legendary Pictures is known for co-producing 300 and The Dark Knight, and is, interestingly enough, also involved in the Gears of War movie adaptation, as well as a World of Warcraft movie.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 6:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Citing engine compatibility issues, Gamecock
confirmed the PS3 edition has been canned.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 6:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Evil Under the Sun, famous detective Hercule Poirot is back in typical style, turning up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns the franchise to New York with Grand Theft Auto IV, situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. There is a virus sweeping through Grand Theft Auto IV turning many unsuspecting players into Zombies.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Tales of Hearts is a new 2D installment in the Tales franchise adding an Emotional Gauge to the battle system, which allows the player to perform special attacks based on the characters emotions. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, in 2 versions, same game, but with either CG or anime style cut scenes.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Penny Arcade Adventures Ep. 1 ($14.99), Prince of Persia Classic ($9.99), DLCs for BUZZ! Quiz TV ($5.99), High Velocity Bowling ($0.99), Soul Calibur IV Yoda ($4.99), Mega Man 9 ($0.99), Civilization Revolution ($1.25), tracks for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as demos for Valkyria Chronicles and LEGO Batman. If none of that is your bag, there are always the usual game & movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Empires: Mythologies allows players to strategize as legendary heroes, commanding massive armies and shaping the destinies of three unique cultures in both single and multi-player campaigns.