by Reggie Carolipio on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Chronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual (formerly "Testament of Sin"), players' detective skills will be pushed to their limits as they travel the world in an attempt to unravel an ancient mystery and save a fellow archaeologist before it's too late.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim will focus on reinventing many aspects of the original game, updating the franchise for the 21st Century. A key element that will permeate the game is the charm and humor of the original Majesty.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde.
Early February an expired digital certification problem rendered the PC edition of Gears of War unplayable, and Epic has now released a patch to resolve the issue.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Dead to Rights series marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow, set in the the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal. According to the March issue of OPM, Namco Bandai is bringing the crime-fighting duo back in Q4 2009.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In June of last year, Anthony Puzo, son of The Godfather author Mario Puzo, sued Paramount Pictures for $1 million in damages for breach of contract over unpaid revenue from EA's video game adaptation of the movie trilogy.
Reports have it that Paramount has now settled the case out of court with the plaintiff, although no terms were revealed.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 12:33 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. The next Far Cry 2 patch is
reportedly going to rebalance all weapons throughout the game as well as add a new Hardcore Mode that will increase the damage model for all weapons and removing enemy names after the spawning invincibility period etc.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 2:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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inFamous is an open-ended, free-roaming game puts you in the shoes of Cole, an everyday guy and urban explorer, in the aftermath of a huge disaster that destroys his hometown of Empire City. As Cole, you must first learn to use new found powers and then decide how you will use them.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor invigorates the series with an unprecedented RPG/SRPG combat system and more character customization options than ever before, all wrapped within a compelling, branching narrative.
by Arkalem on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Political Machine 2008 is a strategy game that lets gamers take a shot at running for President, allowing you to design a candidate or choose a pre-existing one and campaign across the country against either a human opponent or a computer controlled opponent.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 2:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Unbound Saga is an arcade style brawler game that follows the adventures of comic book tough guy Rick Ajax. Trapped in a comic book world that is always in need of saving, Rick is not only at odds with the constant threats against his world, but also with the ubiquitous entity known as ‘The Maker’ who constantly ‘draws’ new dangers to put in Rick’s path.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2009 @ 2:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameROCKERS is Power Chord Academy's exclusive 3-day cutting edge game-musician program for the new age of musicians who play Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Loaded with competitions and prizes, students play in bands, write songs, record songs, and play a final concert and Battle of the Bands!
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 7:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 7:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The 1979 classic action movie "The Warriors" was made into a video game in 2005 by Rockstar, and now 30 years after its debut it seems CTXM, known for Heavy Weapon and Feeding Frenzy, are going to adapt the movie into a classic brawler/beat 'em up game. Scheduled to hit this summer according to
MTV Games, The Warriors will once again roam the streets of New York including the other gangs, such as the Baseball Furies.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 6:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | 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. The Pitt and Broken Steel DLCs have both been delayed, now expected March and April respectively.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gearbox Software, known for the Brothers in Arms series, is searching high and low for more passionate gamers to help focus test one of its upcoming titles. Visit the Gearbox studio, play an unreleased title, and give feedback that will directly impact development. Applicants should visit
the official focus testing page and meet the guidelines (be 18 or older, get to the offices in Plano, TX, by yourself, and be available Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm).
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 1:54 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 6, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives you license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will have expanded online features, and community-driven content. Without giving details, Criterion confirmed that after the Legendary Cars, Toy Cars and Boost Specials, comes the Cops and Robbers premium pack.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.