by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sports Interactive's long running sports simulation franchise is getting a new installment with Football Manager 2009, known in North America as Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009, which is finally making the move to 3D with a new match engine.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 12:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NIS America announced Mana Khemia: Student Alliance, a port of the PS2 game but with an all new multi‐player mode so players can now team up and hunt down monsters to get rare items. Also new to the PSP version is a data installment feature which installs part of the game onto the memory stick to make the game load quicker.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 12:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Aside from its fast paced shooting action and easy to play, hard to master style of gameplay, Deer Drive also features over 33 stages and over a dozen animals, not to mention it is the first hunting game on Wii to feature multiplayer hunting action.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While the sequel is already available, Harmonix, MTV Games, and EA announced that the original Rock Band Special Edition Bundle (includes game, guitar, mic and drum kit) is dropping in price. While previously available for an average of $169, the PS2 and Wii bundles currently cost $99.99, while the X360 and PS3 versions now retail for $139.99.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Puzzlegeddon features a clever mix of puzzle, action and strategy. Select your island of choice and puzzle for resources to defend yourself and to defeat opponents throughout the many galaxies, game modes and challenges in the world of Puzzlegeddon.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three multiplayer modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. Crytek is already working on the new v1.2 patch which will see plenty of game balancing issues fixed and several other issues getting resolved, which will be released in the near future.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Geon is a fast paced arcade sports/collect ‘em up played in a world that consists of a semi transparent geometric grid covered with hundreds of small spherical pellets of energy.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kalypso announced that it will partner with Gamersgate to make its back catalogue, current titles and future titles available for download, starting with Imperium Romanum, Imperium Romanum 2, Hollywood Pictures, AGON Lost Sword of Toledo, Star Assault, Ceville, Winter Challenge, Campus and Theatre of War.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Rabbids have taken over almost every channel you can imagine, from music to movies – even TV ads! Help the Rabbids destroy all our daily viewing and drive Rayman crazy.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 7:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 6:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games will publish Load Inc's latest game Things On Wheels, an accessible, pure arcade racing title placing players at the helm of radio-controlled vehicles as they compete on tracks set within a gigantic house.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft unveiled significant updates to its Games for Windows Live service, allowing gamers to connect and play with their friends for free, including features such as Achievements, TrueSkill matchmaking, voice and text chat, and a single identity (Gamertag) that works across both PC and X360.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 6:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Evasive Space you pilot your rocket ship on a wildly dangerous interplanetary mission to save the stars. You’ll be guiding Konki on timed and collection-based missions through 20 stages of mazes and obstacles in five different environments spanning treacherous terrain including asteroid belts, planetary rings, astro-caves, and large space stations.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 6:04 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 Nov. 13, 2008 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring five new original cases craft by the writers of the TV show, CSI: NY will allow you to, for the first time in the CSI series, play as actual characters from the hit TV show. Actors from the TV show will lend their voices and likenesses to the all-new video game.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Do you find there are too few hours in the day to run a household, hold down a job and fit in a workout? Or, are you just getting bored of the same old fitness routine? EA Sports Active is a new customizable and personalized fitness product that will get you motivated to move in the comfort of your home.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 4:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Being a common citizen, there is a probability of one in a million of receiving the back mark, a device implanted in your body that emits a signal which can be followed. If you are marked, you have become the main star of The Hunt, the degeneration into a TV show of the governmental cleaning action.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:51 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).
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.
by Mark Melnychuk on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Flowers and fireworks usually don't mix, but Flowerworks turns nature on its head in this accessible and original title. Flowerworks combines puzzle, exploration and action elements in an addictive, explosive adventure.