by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first five MODs to ship on steam will be Age of Chivalry, D.I.P.R.I.P., Insurgency, Synergy, and Zombie Panic. As always, owners of any Source game will be able to download and play all of these MODs for free." Mods hosted on Steam will also use Steamworks for stat tracking an other community integration. Once installed, these MODs will appear in your "My Games" list and will receive automatic updates just like other games on Steam.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War, using the Call of Duty 4 engine, 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 (thanks shooterplanet).
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. While declared gold earlier this week, Microsoft
revealed that the retail version of the game will not have online co-op included, but that a few days after launch a patch will be released to enabled it.
by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles, including tweaks like a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Like traditional vertically-scrolling shooters, Star Soldier R features a top-down perspective and players fly from the bottom of the screen towards the top, shooting at any ship or structure that obstructs their path.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 12:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals' designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the ninja's unique skills and powers.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 10:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the
Nikkei business, Nintendo is working on a new version of its popular NDS handheld, one that lets users snap photos (and possibly let those be used in-game) and play music, allowing it to compete with the iPod or cell phones. According to the report, the new DS will retail for about 20,000 yen ($189) in Japan by the end of the year and come equipped with advanced wireless communication functions.
by Richard Poskozim on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise players will inherit a neglected garden on Piñata Island and turn it into a piñata paradise by tending to all aspects of cleaning the garden, growing and maintaining vegetation, caring for and breeding piñatas, as well as attracting new piñata species.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | 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 Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CrunchTime Games' Shred Nebula is a top-down free-roaming space shooter with unparalleled action and depth, featuring ship based space combat, intergalactic exploration and multiplayer dog-fighting.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Cooking Mama 2: World Kitchen, featuring hot new recipes and all-new 3D graphics, players use the motion-sensitive Wii Remote to cook a variety of recipes by simulating the actions of a real-life chef.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Monopoly has you jet set across the globe and buy and sell property in the most desirable cities in the world. Play alone or with up to 3 people using one of three sets of rules or make the game more challenging by customizing your own game.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS that puts you in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions and leadership will bring forth changes sought by all who step Beyond Protocol. Fans interested in participating in the open beta can
sign up here ...
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally scheduled in 2000 as a DreamCast title, Thunder Force VI is a side scrolling shooter game in development for the PS2, directed by SEGA's Tetsu Okano, known for Segagaga, Astro Boy: Omega Factor and Gunstar Super Heroes.
by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cars Mater-National offers a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs, featuring all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 8:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles. SEGA will release a demo coming to the Oct. 9 issue of SCEA's online magazine QORE, which costs $2.99/episode.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enter the challenging and luxurious tourism industry and have a lot of fun by building, designing, marketing and managing the most fabulous hotels in the world! Take good care of your customers, to become rich, observant and all-mighty!
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [NDS] - Tails & Amy Trailer
- Midnight Club: Los Angeles [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
- Mirror's Edge [ALL] - Faith City Trailer
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [PS3/X360/PC] - Voice Command Briefing
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Over the course of the five-week Summer of Arcade program there was a 58% increase in unique members purchasing titles, and August broke the monthly revenue high by 67%, driven by titles like Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, Galaga Legions, and Braid.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The Dragon Age Toolset provides players with developer-grade tools that will allow them to produce their own epic stories and fate-defining conversations.