by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2011 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lots of movement going on in the C&C universe these days, earlier this month a new community manager was appointed, Aaron "Apoc" Kaufman has been replaced by Eric "CIRE". Victory Games was formed to be the focal point for the creation of strategy games at EA, with its current focus on making a AAA Command & Conquer PC game. Victory Games is led by Jon Van Caneghem, known for the
Heroes of Might & Magic franchise
, and comprised of former C&C talent as well as industry veterans, spread over studios in Los Angeles, CA; Austin, TX; and Shanghai, China.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2011 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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East Carolina University’s Psychophysiology Lab and Biofeedback Clinic revealed the results of a year-long randomized, controlled clinical study that measured the efficacy of so-called “casual” video games (CVGs) in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety as a co-morbid condition.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2011 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Duke Nukem will bring his signature brand of babe-lovin’, cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he once again saves the Earth and our babes from hordes of invading aliens.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2011 @ 5:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ’s games will build on the epic adventure that blazed onto television screens in 1984 as Voltron: Defender of the Universe, in which five robotic lions, piloted by a team of brave space explorers, combine to form the mighty robot hero, Voltron.
by Rainier on Jan. 27, 2011 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Five theme-park style alleyways -- from Coaster Corner to Whirligig Way -- set the stage for gamers to swing away in the batting cage, avoid twisting tornadoes in the Hot Air Balloon Race, take a galactic journey to the red planet in Rocket to Mars and much more.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2011 @ 6:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Resistance 3, humans are hunted by Chimeran death squads, but various groups have figured out different ways to survive across the destroyed country.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In addition to the Xbox LIVE experiences unveiled during Steve Ballmer’s keynote, Microsoft is revealing new downloadable games and LIVE experiences for the Xbox 360 console, Windows PC and Windows Phone 7 onsite at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2011 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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UTV True Games announced that it has strengthened its management team and its international business development outreach with the appointment of Sean Lim as the new International Business Development Director for the company.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2011 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA
announced that servers for the games listed below will be shut down on the indicated dates, just like it has the
past few years. Fans may continue to play the games online up until these dates, but certain community programs may begin to close down prior to the shutdown dates.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2011 @ 4:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.
by Rainier on Dec. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legendary female Japanese composer Kinuyo Yamashita will be performing her original music from Castlevania along with the New Jersey Symphony this Wednesday, December 29th and Thursday, December 30th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2010 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that the worldwide touring music show Video Games Live will feature a Might & Magic segment consisting of 5 themes taken from the franchise including the “Haven Theme” from the upcoming Might & Magic Heroes VI.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2010 @ 7:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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This holiday season A World of Keflings will kick off Microsoft's "Games for the Holidays" for Xbox Live Arcade when it releases Dec. 22, 2010, for 800 Microsoft Points.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2010 @ 5:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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WoW: Cataclysm brings sweeping changes to the world of Azeroth, with two new playable races, new levels of power, challenging quests, dungeons in all-new zones, and dramatic changes to familiar aspects of the game in the wake of a world-shattering disaster.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2010 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Doctor Who: The Adventure Games are four downloadable new 'interactive episodes' in which players assume control of the Doctor and Amy as they embark on new adventures which complement the new TV series.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For years, countless people recognized the entertainment benefits of video games. It’s no question that once that controller hits the tips of your fingers, you are transported into a world of challenge and excitement – and that can be addicting. Well this holiday season, it’s OK to be a little transfixed.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 11:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This week, until Monday Dec. 6, 2010, Xbox Live Gold members can get the following Xbox Live Arcade titles for 50% off their normal price, Worms 2: Armageddon (now 400 Points), Band of Bugs (now 400 Points), Earthworm Jim HD (now 400 Points) and Centipede & Millipede (now 200 Points)
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2010 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 10:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alan Wake, the game's protagonist, is a bestselling horror writer, who writes a novel about his darkest nightmares. In the game, those nightmares come true.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2010 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Generations games will reinvent favorite Namco franchises with high-definition graphics, enhanced gameplay features, and regularly updated community news.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2010 @ 12:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Walmart is announcing more big holiday savings today with free shipping to home on nearly 60,000 holiday items1 — with no minimum purchase requirement or subscription fees — now through December 20 at Walmart.com.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America and the National Hockey League announced that NHL GameCenter LIVE is available now on the PS3, making it the first and only gaming console to stream live hockey games in High Definition.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 4:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Side-Kick is focused on producing multiple human gesture based games on multiple platforms, developed by a team of industry veterans that has more than two decades of combined experience creating motion control games.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2010 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America and video game retail outlet GameStop today unveiled their partnership to sell select downloadable content (DLC) offerings for the PS3 in-store and online.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2010 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Okamiden is a picturesque action adventure game for the Nintendo DS. Taking place a few months after the events of Okami, Okamiden follows the adventures of Chibiterasu, a young sun god who is summoned to protect the land.