by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 12:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision's Guitar Hero is a lead sponsor of YouTube Live, YouTube's first ever official live community celebration. A surprise real-live guitar legend will perform on stage alongside Guitar Hero expert and YouTube star Freddie Wong. Guitar Hero World Tour kiosks will also be available throughout the event.
by Dustin Chadwell on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Bratz Super Babyz, players will save the day as all four Bratz Babyz, Cloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin, as they try to recover the “Matter Exchanger” that has transformed the Bratz Babyz into super heroes.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Encompassing a variety of different characters while exploring many exotic locations and cultures across the game's universe of parallel worlds, Suikoden: Tierkreis will expand the bounds of the handheld RPG.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 7:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft had its Achievements since the X360's launch, and Sony has been playing catch-up ever since, giving developers the possibility of adding Trophies, but only recently are they getting implemented in PS3 titles. That is all about to change, as SCEA confirmed rumors from
earlier today that starting Jan. 1, 2009, games submitted for certification will require Trophies.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 3:56 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:
- Fishing Master World Tour [Wii] - Trailer #2
- Football Director DS [NDS] - Trailer
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Dev. Diary Trailer #4
- Puzzlegeddon [PC] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with LittleBigPlanet costumes (free/$2.99), BioShock PS3 Challenge Rooms ($9.99), a dozen or so Dead Space packs ($2.99/$3.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 and Rock Band, a MotoGP 08 Demo, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 3:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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7-Eleven is ready to take the proverbial plunge into video game sales after dabbling in it over the past years with successful Slurpee beverage promotions aimed at top-selling game franchises like Microsoft’s Halo and EA Sport’s Madden.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Lips is a music and singing game that includes 30 songs, 2 wireless interactive microphones (with motion sensors that allow you to dance, move or swing to score points), the ability to use and sing your own music or download songs from an online service.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Canadian indie developer A2M has acquired Chile based Wanako Games from Activision Blizzard. Known for Xbox Live Arcade such as Assault Heroes and 3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures, Wanako Games was acquired by Sierra
back in 2007 but was put up for sale after Vivendi merged with Activision
earlier this year, and is currently working on 3D Ultra Mini Golf 2.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Your favorite colorful candy characters are back in their first free-roaming adventure! It's the end of the day at the M&M's Candy Factory, but one packet of candy is missing from the delivery truck! It's your mission to explore each sector of the factory and discover all of the scattered hidden candies in order to make the delivery on time.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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For once it's not Atari, as today Midway received notification from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it has fallen below the standard for continued listing of its common stock on the NYSE that requires a minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over 30 consecutive trading days. Midway plans to notify the NYSE that it will seek to cure the deficiency, but if not, its stock faces being delisted.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | 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 Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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All Aspect Warfare chronicles the adventures, mishaps and all around tomfoolery of an “elite” team of combat marines who crash landed on the enemy planet they were sent to completely destroy. Stranded and left for dead on a planet with a deployed thermo-nuclear weapon ticking somewhere, their only chance of escape lies deep within hostile territory.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:18 p.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 Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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UCCE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco's Powerbike, developed by Tornado Studios, is an intense motorcycle racer that features death-defying stunts, intense police chases and competitive multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From The Abyss is an action RPG where players will be able to explore the vast world of Rubenhaut through a unique world creation engine specifically created for From The Abyss. The game also features an intuitive control scheme, lavish artwork, and an engaging 2 player co-op battle system.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series. Only available as pre-order, the Collector's Ed. comes encased in an exclusive collector’s slipcase and is includes an exclusive graphic novel.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GTA IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars Galaxies immerses players in the rich Star Wars universe featuring dynamic adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe and offering a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. The latest addition to SWG, Chapter 11: The Battle of Echo Base, brings the epic action and excitement from one of the most gripping fights in Star Wars history to the game.
by Alicia on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Zombies across America will meet their match when D3Publisher brings the popular bikini-clad samurai sisters Aya and Saki to our shores in Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers on the Wii, while the Xbox 360 iteration goes by Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad featuring the same two protagonists.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 7:15 a.m. PST | 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.