by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Realtime Worlds announced that it is attending next week's Game Developer Conference in San Francisco to look for more than 40 additional staff to fill current vacancies.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf brings the unrivaled RPG experience to X360 and PS3 with a brand new combat system for thrilling dynamic action, and a new engine delivering matchless state-of-the-art visuals.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Quest IX, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring Wi-Fi support for four players in co-op.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat. Starbreeze was kind enough to answer a few quick questions for us ...
WWE Legends of WrestleMania is poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the '80s and '90s.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games is launching its Friday weekend promotion. This weekend, you can grab Interplay action titles with a 25% discount. This includes classics like Earthworm Jim 1+2, MDK, MDK 2, Shattered Steel, Earthworm Jim 3D, Die by the Sword and Messiah, all XP and Vista compatible and DRM-free.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tycoon Online is a family-friendly, competitive, be-your-own entrepreneur-based MMO. It is free-to-play, browser-based and does not require any downloads or installs. Players compete by building successful businesses and attempt to out-do each other by achieving the highest company value.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes is back with probably the series’ most terrifying investigation. The player will launch into the hunt for the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history: Jack the Ripper.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A joint venture between Tokyo media company Interchannel and Nordic Nintendo distributor Bergsala, Gamebridge announces its first European lineup and confirms two further products for 2009, Happy Bakery, Moon and Happy Party with Hello Kitty & Friends.
by Reggie Carolipio on March 20, 2009 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War will maintain the Total War series' 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing not only 3D naval combat into the franchise, but also a 1vs1 multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Dark Eye: Demonicon is an RPG featuring a strong story and dynamic battles, based on the original set of rules and the game world of The Dark Eye. An epic story, cinematically presented, as well as highly detailed characters and exciting, gripping quests are the results of the elaborate production done by TGCs in-house development department.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Metallica features an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play as a band member in single instrument or band career game modes, a total of 28 Metallica tracks, as well as 21 other artists.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Parabellum is a free-to-play strategic FPS focused on urban warfare. A whole city is waiting to be conquered in a giant multiplayer campaign. Parabellum offers intense round-based action with tactical and strategic depth.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | 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 March 20, 2009 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Leisure Suit Larry Box Office Bust, a 3rd person adventure game, Larry takes a summer job working on his uncle Larry's movie lot doing odd jobs and trying to uncover a mole from another studio who threatens to air the studio's dirty laundry in the tabloids.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay, allowing you to play the game in a variety of ways and complete many activities. The game features unified gameplay profiles so that upgrades, ships, equipment, money, you earn in the game can be used in both the single and multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Return to Mysterious Island 2 offers the player an experience comparable to that of Robinson Crusoe or one of Verne's characters, but in this new installment, survival is not all, you will also have to save the island from an environmental disaster.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Help Cate West unravel a citywide mystery that has paralyzed the community. The answers are in the palm of your hands as you seek, search and discover with the Wiimote. Help Cate compile evidence, track down hideouts, and discover the link between these crimes and an unsolved mystery from her past!
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This v1.82 patch includes some minor bug fixes, improved AI during sieges, some balance changes, and additionally, realistic mode now has 25% reduced supply.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SwitchGames.com announced a program that gives members who buy or sell will be able to direct a percentage of their used game transaction proceeds to a game's publisher and developer. Until now, developers haven't had a mechanism or claim to proceeds from used games sales.