by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2009 @ 1:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft's Guild Wars 2, developed by ArenaNet, draws from the original game's mechanics and adds a fully persistent world. Like its predecessors, it will have no subscription feee. NCSoft's recent
financial results revealed that GW2 isn't expected until 2010-2011 (
thanks VE3D).
by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 15, 2009 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2009 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.
by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 15, 2009 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far from a hardcore driving simulation, TrackMania is based on the fun and the spectacular aspects of racing. In TrackMania DS, you will drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Marble Saga: Kororinpa is a skill-based action title where the player helps an Ant called Anthony save his colony via a series of physical tests, featuring new levels, 4-person multiplayer, tons of customization, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 6:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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'For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 6:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the Syphon Filter franchise you assume the identity of Gabe Logan, a highly-trained Precision Strike Operative, commanding a black box United States Agency that legally doesn’t exist. Revealed through PCB Productions, a digital audio recording firm
claiming to be doing facial motion capture, Syphon Filter 5 is rumored to be in development at Sony Bend Studios, known for previous installments in the series and most recently Resistance Retribution.
by Sanford May on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Playing the role of Po, Tigress, Monkey or Shifu, gamers must battle Tai Lung who is setting out to capture the Furious Five to harness their chi energy. The game lets players unleash acrobatic kung fu moves using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to chop, kick and punch through hordes of opponents in an epic battle.
by Brian Dumlao on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SingStar Country delivers 30 hit songs from today's newest and hottest country artists including, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill and more...
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu is a highly unique political and economic RPG designed to simulate reality. Players will choose their profession and rise through the ranks of society, eventually becoming a leader of the community, a Goonzu.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Study results to be published in the April 4, 2009 edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society are the first to show definitively that computerized brain exercises can improve memory and attention in older adults.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of GTA IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When Renegade Kid shipped its horror game Dementium: The Ward and was wrapping up its sci it shooter Moon, it revealed that it was already working on a new, unannounced, title inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula. Shortly thereafter its publisher GameCock was bought up by Southpeak and the Dracula title hadn't been heard of since. Renegade Kid has
issued an update saying that the official name for the title was Son Of The Dragon, but that development has been halted in favor of another new project, but that it hopes to revisit the canned title in the future.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:30 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:
- Arma II [X360/PC] - Chernarussian Movement Of The Red Star
- Halo Wars [X360] - Vid Doc Trailer #3
- Resident Evil 5 [ALL] - Trailer #15
- SuperCar Challenge [PS3] - Trailer
- Wanted: Weapons of Fate [ALL] - Beyond the Film Trailer
- World in Conflict: Soviet Assault [PS3/X360/PC] - Berlin 1989 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 13, 2009 @ 6:04 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. While future DLCs have been delayed a month, the latest issue of OXM has the first details on The Pitt. While Pittsburgh wasn't hit by a nuke, water radiation has contaminated the area, and people started to change. Accessible by underground railroad The Pitt has you take on the persona of a slave and investigate a possible cure for the mutation, discovered by the Raiders boss. Amongst other things a new Auto Axe weapon will be introduced.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 4:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Boy, to play, stretch and interact with a variety of objects and characters in an all new gaming experience! Girl, who lives in space will grow as Boy stretches, will continue to grow and connect to the planets in the Solar System with the help of all the Boys in the world!
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When Microsoft dropped the bomb that it would be
shutting down Ensemble Studios, its co-founder Tony Goodman revealed he would be setting up
a new studio, and bring along several of his colleagues. Age of Empires creator Bruce Shelley, co-founder of ES, said he would not be joining
the new outfit but believes the "spirit and mission will be carried forward in this new company." Robot Entertainment are currently not hiring, nor are there any details know on any of their projects.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict: Complete Edition, the retail version of the much awaited add-on to the critically acclaimed strategy game will include the entire original World in Conflict title, as well as the Soviet Assault add-on and other exciting all-new features.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 2:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced that National League Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for next year's highly anticipated baseball video game, MLB 2K9.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:34 p.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. If you stuill haven't picked up Left 4 Dead yet, there is no excuse left, as Steam is offering the zombie shooter 50% off, this weekend only.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2009 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world’s top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.