by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies. Deep Silver confirmed the new release date is set for Sept. 15, after it was delayed earlier due to a manufacturing hiccup (retail boxes were missing cd key).
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FusionFall is set in a re-imagined Cartoon Network universe where, as a kid, you will team up with other players and Cartoon Network characters to defend it from an alien invasion of epic proportions.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RocketBowl is a fresh twist on a classic sport, or hone you sword-fighting skills and claim your glory in Samurai Showdown 2. If neither of those are your thing, you can try Shotest Shogi, a new spin on the classic chess board game. All three of these titles, as well as level packs for Buku Sudoku and N+, will be available Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cities XL will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, unlockable content and authentic rock venues. In case you missed
last week's 11 bonus track Best Buy offer, you will be able to download the entire album on Sept. 12. which will also include two exclusive renditions of “Suicide & Redemption” with extended solos by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on a persistent manga-style universe, Street Gears is a massively multiplayer roller game where players can challenge each others in races or tricks contests. Street Gears will be opened in its closed beta for a limited amount of players, from Sept. 10th to Sept. 19th, after which the open beta will be initiated.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck.
by Redmond Carolipio on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added two classics and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Groovin' Blocks (Wiiware), Final Soldier (VC) and Cho Aniki (VC).
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
As we revealed last month, EA confirmed that the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been pushed until July 2009 to coincide with the movie's release.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Knowledge Adventure and inspired by the original hit PC game, Math Blaster makes learning fun by combining a variety of adventure-based learning games with challenging mathematic puzzles and the unique capabilities of NDS.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher will bring its classic PSP titles to gamers for download via the PlayStation Store in North America beginning this September. PSP system owners will no longer need a UMD to play titles such as mini-game collection WTF: work time fun, the original Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, and third person-action game Dead Head Fred.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 4:34 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. 8, 2008 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs brings farmyard fun to the Wii with eight Olympig events which are divided into four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill. Game modes include a marathon challenge, party modes themed around event styles, single event fun and some hilarious bonus games.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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. At NVISION 08 Pixelux Entertainment's COO Vik Sohal, the company that developed The Force Unleashed's DMM physics tech,
revealed has a PC version as well.
UPDATE: LucasArts sent us a short statement saying that there is NO PC version planned.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix and EA announced a European price cut for the Rock Band Instrument Edition on the X360, which will now retail for €139.99/£109.99, which will also be the base price for the PS3, PS2 and Wii editions, scheduled to ship later this month.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. While the PC version was released in 2007, eastasiasoft revealed next month's PS3 edition will get audio and visual improvements, updated game play, trophies and much more.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally created as a dream match for players to pit their favorite KOF characters against each other, KOF '98 UM takes that one step further by introducing new characters, game systems, game modes, stages, and a soundtrack not seen in the original. Previously scheduled for Q4 2008, the Ultimate Match has been delayed until January 2009 (and no mention of
the XBLA edition).
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames announces the formation of a new in-house game development studio based out of London, with focus on innovating and developing mass-market consumer games and services for online-enabled devices including PC and consoles.
by Alan Butterworth on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 1:29 a.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. 8, 2008 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.
by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue them.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Maw is a 3D action adventure in which you take control of Frank, a simple alien that must partner up with The Maw, a cute little blob with an insatiable hunger that makes him the most dangerous creature in the galaxy, in order to find your way home.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2008 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spore is an epic journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the development of civilization and technology and eventually all the way into the deepest reaches of outer space. Fans interested in trying out a demo can obtain it through the NDS' download feature.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everyone's favorite hedgehog will be breaking new ground yet maintaining his roots, in the upcoming title, Sonic Unleashed, taking players on an unforgettable high-speed journey around the globe in a way never before experienced in the world of Sonic.