by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in the next Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city’s salvation and Spider-Man’s destiny. Fans who pre-order at Best Buy will receive an all-new collectible art book filled with unique art.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, bringing the series back to its core with retro-action platform gameplay and NES-inspired old school graphics. Relive the Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, a host of power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Exit you assume the role of Mr. Esc, a masked individual tasked with rescuing people from buildings under a time limit, avoiding various traps and solving puzzles.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be earlier delayed Moving Pictures album from classic rock band Rush, as well as 6 additional tracks from bands like Bad Religion Sorrow), The Cult (She Sells Sanctuary), Kasabian (Shoot the Runner), Stone Roses (Love Spreads) and a few more ...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3 as Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Bungie confirms title update #2 will be available Sept. 23, adding new campaign/multiplayer achievements, and also fixing various issues, add a new multiplayer ban method, and a per-playlist ranking of player skill.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade features hits from Namco Bandai Games' Xbox LIVE Arcade library including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Pac-Man Championship Edition and Mr. Driller Online, as well as 20 additional newly arranged versions of Dig Dug, Pac-Man and Galaga, and arcade perfect renditions of Motos, Pole Position, Rolling Thunder, and Galaga '88, etc...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
Pandemic Studios' 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.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is the essential piece that bridges the gap between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. Originally released in 2004 for GBA, this full 3D rendition on the PS2 has never been released in North America - this is an entry in the Kingdom Hearts saga that fans of the series can't miss!
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In development for quite a while now, KOF XII is a fresh start with a brand new engine and overhauled sprites. Scheduled for release on Taito's Type X² arcade machine mid 2008, KOF XII is expected to be ported on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2009.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc. If you have the original The Witcher, you can now download patches/upgrades to bring it on par with the Enhanced Edition.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Earlier this month Kaos Studios issued
title update #3, a second
new game mode (Conquer) and now adds yet another 4 new maps, a new vehicle and weapon, all for 800 Microsoft Points.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 7:22 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. 19, 2008 @ 6:32 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. 19, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Luminous Arc 2 is an epic strategy RPG loaded to the brim with content, including a wealth of new characters (and the return of a few favorites), hand drawn graphics, a score from composer Yasunori Mitsuda‘s Procyon Studio, local and online multiplayer support, multiple endings, a redesigned user interface, and plenty more..
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns the franchise to New York with Grand Theft Auto IV, situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. Rockstar and Microsoft are teaming up for a GTA IV Xbox Live Weekend from Sept. 26 through Sept. 28, giving North American and Canadian Gold members a chance to win exclusive prize packages just for playing with friends on Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frictional Games announces that they are hard at work with a new, currently untitled, first person survival horror game. The upcoming project is set in the late 18th century and will take the player on a thrill-ride through the depths of madness, exploring the dark side of the human emotions.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While details are still slim, Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud developer Level 5 is working on an all-new PS3 exclusive fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG, White Knight Story. Currently scheduled for release in Japan late December, it is said to be playable at next month's Tokyo Games Show.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Baldur's Gate series are still considered by many some of the best RPG games around, developed by Bioware, but hasn't been heard of since 2001's Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. At some point Black Isle Studios was said to be working on a 3rd installment until it went belly up, after which several key members went on to form Obsidian Entertainment, who took over the Neverwinter Nights franchise from Bioware.
Rumor has it that a "more than capable" developer is working on BG 3, tentatively scheduled for late 2009, and while Atari declined to comment, it did confirm it holds the license.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 3:27 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. 19, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility!