by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King's Bounty is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and RPG elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world. Katauri Interactive is already working on the first expansion, King's Bounty: Armored Princess, adding new races, classes, bosses, arenas to fight in, improved interface, bonuses for awarded medals, and the ability to play as a female character, Princess Amelie.
Atlus U.S.A.'s Dokapon Kingdom is an addictive multiplayer RPG where the King of Dokapon has offered you his throne; all he asks for in return is that you dispose of an invading horde of thieving monsters. Trouble is - you’re not the only one he asked.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative “direct-fire” feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.
by Dustin Chadwell on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SpongeBob and Patrick stumble upon a magical pencil that brings whatever it draws to life. Unfortunately, the evil SpongeBob drawing ‘DoodleBob’ gets a magic pencil of his own which he uses to cause havoc all over Bikini Bottom.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Audiball is a quirky rhythm-action-puzzle-based community game in which you use your guitar controller in a new and interesting way as you trigger sounds to guide the audiballs through each track, producing music as you go. Go slow or go fast. Steer audiballs away from obstacles or use them to your advantage.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jutland is Storm Eagle Studios 2nd installment utilizing its Distant Guns 3D Combat Engine! Set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, Jutland delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC wargaming!
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When the New Xbox Experience launches on Nov. 19, four existing Xbox Live Arcade games will be updated to include Avatar functionality to make your gaming even more personal. Join your friends and play UNO!, Bomberman Live, Hardwood Hearts and Hardwood Spades and watch your Avatar come to life with custom animations throughout game menus and lobbies. On top of that, a new Xbox Live Arcade title will also launch with the first fully playable in-game Avatars, while the recently released Scene It? Box Office Smash will get a title update that will allow you to use your new Avatar.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.
by Dustin Chadwell on Nov. 2, 2008 @ 2:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As a new Tamer, players must utilize a variety of hunting gear to explore and hunt over 200 wild Digimon in their natural habitats. Epic battles are only part of the action as players prepare their powerful Digimon to fight for special titles, money, and above all the glory of becoming the ultimate Digimon Champion!
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | 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. 1, 2008 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: The Broken Bond features Naruto, who has now evolved into a well-respected Ninja, but his new status and abilities trigger the envy of his best friend and Ninja teammate, Sasuke. The enemy of the village, Orochimaru, takes advantage of the situation and convinces Sasuke to leave his friends and village in order to join his evil clan and become more powerful.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix and MTV Games announced the release of AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, giving music fans a whole new way to experience rock’s hardest hitting act with access to 18 live recordings from AC/DC’s epic, live performance at Castle Donington.
DanceDanceRevolution X celebrates the franchise's 10th anniversary, offering fans new characters, an original soundtrack, enhanced graphics, interactive gameplay, and innovative new game modes such as the brand new 8-player LAN Battle Mode
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 1:09 a.m. PDT | 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. Script writer Mario Galardo and creative director Trent Ward answer some pre-canned questions...
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pipe Mania you must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 8:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ar tonelico 2 is an RPG that seamlessly combines simulation with role-playing, allowing gamers to not only customize weapons and items, but now design their character’s personalities, skills, and appearance through virtual interaction. Originally scheduled for Dec. 2008, NIS has pushed Ar tonelico 2 back until Jan. 2009.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 7:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In PopCap's Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief you play as a world-famous private investigator, you're called upon to take a case where priceless paintings have vanished from the private collection of Kensington...
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 7:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. This v1.02 patch corrects aggressive patch checks that could result in main menu sluggishnes
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 6:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party features an all-new island with new games, improved visuals, new game modes, and more! Grab your friends and dive into 12 distinct games: Bocce Ball, Archery, Basketball, Football Toss, Mini-Golf, Shuffleboard and more! The cool island breeze is calling your name!
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway acknowledges that there is an issue with its extreme wrestling title TNA iMPACT! on the Xbox 360 Arcade. When loading a created wrestler into Exhibition mode or Story mode, the system may freeze at the loading screen. On Nov. 6, 2008 fan will be able to download the Maple Leaf Muscle Petey Williams and the Hot and Spicy Curry Man on XBL (100 Microsoft Point), while TNA announcer Mike Tenay is included free of charge.