by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Acquired by Sony in 2007, UK based Evolution Studios (known for the Motorstorm franchise) will be moving in with Sony's Liverpool Studio (known for WipEout HD). The two studios have cooperated in the past by sharing the Motorstorm PS3 game engine, as well as technical support for each other's titles, and
according to Sony Europe's Michael Denny, it only makes sense that the two developers move under the same roof, as they are in the same geographic location.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 5:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Disgaea 3 is a rich and deep Strategic RPG that's not afraid to display a very bizarre sense of humor, a combination that will leave you laughing one minute and fighting cunning enemies the next. Where special attacks can deliver up to 100 million points worth of damage and the power of the PS3 is used to deliver 2D sprites, albeit lots of them!
by Jesse Littlefield on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine players battle through a series fast-paced and intense culinary challenges. Each victory advances players closer to a final showdown that will determine who will reign supreme as the next Iron Chef America.
Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:52 a.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. The X360 edition of L4D has received an update, but instead of adding extra content, it's merely a client-side fix plugging various cheating exploits.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lighthouse Interactive's the next expansion for Kerberos Productions' 4X space strategy game Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows, adding never-before-seen weapons, ships and tactics, but also introducing a new race, The Morrigi.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hasbro Family Game Night features six games including: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the all new, Sorry! Sliders.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an immersive player-driven storyline, a dynamic ecosystem, groundbreaking mass combat mechanics, and lush graphics, The Saga of Ryzom is the answer to the prayers of massively multiplayer gamers seeking a fresh, compelling experience instead of cookie-cutter fantasy settings.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill.
Last year, the Aussie OLFC banned Konami's latest Silent Hill, and,
as predicted, cuts to the game content have resolved that issue, so it's now available.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself. While there have been PS3 and X360 demos in the past few weeks, EA
confirmed there will be no demo for the PC edition.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SF IV features a mix of returning favorites (Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li etc.) along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 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:
- Skate 2 [ALL] - Online Features Trailer
- Commander In Chief [PC] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take 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 Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ziff Davis Media has sold the 1UP Digital Network (1UP.com, MyCheats.com, GameVideos.com and GameTab.com) to UGO Entertainment, while also confirming that the January '09 edition of Electronic Gaming Monthly will be the final printed issue.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Let's Tap is a collection of mini-games by former Sega producer and Sonic Team leader Yuji Naka which will require some sort of tapping device connected to the Wii.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rune Factory 2 is set several years after the original, the evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It's up to player to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo's Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film's story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960s Florida, Cuba and New York.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dementium: The Ward tells a twisted story with gruesome 3D visuals and FPS gameplay. The game's interactive narrative reveals the puzzling nature of a strange hospital frozen-in-time, and introduces a cast of peculiar characters.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed at last year's Tokyo Game Show, Another Code R is the latest point-and-click adventure game by Cing, known for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Little King's Story.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. The PC edition of SR2 is available at retail today, but the Steam version has been delayed due to some issues with the Steam client, which THQ and Valve hope to resolve asap.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Ice Hockey Manager 2009, it’s up to the player to set up the team and the tactics. Success or failure of the team all depends on the manager’s skills. If things aren’t running smoothly send the team to training camp, or increase the playerʼs bonus.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 9:18 a.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 Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Games has reached a waiver and forbearance agreement with the holders of its $75 million principal amount of 7.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, extending their right to require Midway to repurchase the notes until Feb. 19, 2009. Midway is currently also in discussions with the holders of its 6% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 to obtain a similar waiver and forbearance agreement.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 8:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.
