by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. The PS3/X360 versions are scheduled for Nov. 11, with a demo coming before launch, while the PC edition is scheduled for later "this winter."
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11." While the previous installment has
yet to be released in North America, Europe is already gearing up to burn more rubber.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C Company has signed a distribution agreement giving it the rights to distribute EA titles for PC and consoles in Russia and CIS countries, starting with economy jewel packs for Crysis Warhead, C&C Red Alert 3, and NHL 09.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Culdcept combines the best elements of a fantasy card battling game with a tabletop tactical board game, to create a unique gaming experience. To celebrate the series 10th anniversary, Culdcept is coming to the DS with multiplayer up to 4 people, and thw ability to exchange cars with other players.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Criterion's Bikes Pack adds bikes, new modes, challenges, locations, as well as a night-time setting.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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So Blonde, written by Broken Sword's Steve Ince, is an adventure game based around beautiful (anti-)heroine Sunny Blonde, featuring jet black humor that goes far beyond trite clichés, gorgeous cartoon graphics, puzzling riddles and a ton of gameplay surprises.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 18, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair-play is for sissies.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Football Mogul 2009 is the football game for fans who want their success on the field determined by their strategy, not their reflexes. You call the shots with full control over rosters, trades, draft picks, contract negotiations and playbooks.
Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a false start yesterday, Sony has rolled out Life with PlayStation, a new lifestyle service that offers users a new visual and interactive way to use their PS3 to access news and information from around the world.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Sing It is the new karaoke video game that allows fans to perform more than 35 songs from Camp Rock, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher: Versus is a free-of-charge web-browser game, based on the RPG The Witcher, that centers around battles between two players digitally incarnated as one of three completely different character classes. The Witcher: Versus will get premium content later this year, but cash-strapped gamers need not fear, those who indulge in premium content will not gain an advantage within the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' MLB Superstars takes America's favorite pastime into a totally new realm by bringing fans’ favorite players and teams out of their natural environments and showcasing them in over half a dozen different mini games that speak to the kid in all of us.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Saints Row 2 will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. THQ and WorthPlaying are bringing one lucky winner to the WORLD PREMIERE Saints Row 2 Multiplayer Event. The winner will receive free roundtrip airfare to San Francisco and one night's hotel stay. Interested?
Try your luck now!UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming amount of submissions, we've decided to expand the contest and not send one but THREE people to the event. If you haven't entered yet, now is the time.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Telltale Games is bring the first season of its Sam & Max series to the Wii letting players guide the Freelance Police through a series of bizarre—and often sidesplitting—mysteries.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:01 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] - Trailer (2)
- Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows - Trailer
- Saints Row 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Voice Over Talent Trailer
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [ALL] - Hyborian Insider #4
- The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft [Wii/PC] - Trailer
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Guns Trailer
- Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Co-op Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no load times, no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure. When you pre-order at
Gamestop or
Gamecrazy you get a Sonic Chronicles 3-pack stylus, while
Circuit City gives you a Sonic Chronicles DS skin.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero our two main heroes find themselves transported into a mysterious realm by a magical bus created by Kai’s inventor Father. As they get used to their surroundings, the pair must use all their skills to gather the Elebits they will need to assist their progression.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Political Machine 2008 is a strategy game that lets gamers take a shot at running for President, allowing you to design a candidate or choose a pre-existing one and campaign across the country against either a human opponent or a computer controlled opponent.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision CEO Mike Griffith
recently revealed that multiple other titles in the franchise are coming up. In an
interview with Rolling Stone , former Guns'n' Roses shredder Slash may have revealed another installment in the franchise based on legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix saying "having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool ’cause Aerosmith’s one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica’s doing it, that’s great. And they’re doing a Hendrix one, which is great."
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.