Based on the popular cartoon series of the 1960s, Rocky and Bullwinkle on Xbox Live Arcade is a fast and fun party experience packed with more than 100 micro games. Eight playable characters from Frostbite Falls are back in the living room, including Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha, Dudley Do-Right and many more.
by Rainier on May 12, 2008 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Even though the original SingStar allows gamers to expand their tracklist through the constantly updated Singstore, Vol. 2 not only add 30 new tracks, but also a new Harmony Duet mode, and browsing of the Singstore via PSP.
by Rainier on May 12, 2008 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles as their growing fan base will cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. Last PGR4 content was back in February and
according to Bizarre Creations, who got
acquired by Activision, we shouldn't expect any more DLCs from them, as they have handed over the reigns to Microsoft, and currently there are no plans from their side.
by Rainier on May 12, 2008 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. The new v2.4.2 adds new Onslaught gamemode, new map, new announcer sounds/voices, lag and crash fixes, team message binds, new server tools, etc...
by Rainier on May 11, 2008 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique flora & fauna according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities. Spellbound is listening to fan feedback and have implemented requests such as mountable animals.
by Lee Berlik on May 11, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and even more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience.
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Brad Hilderbrand on May 10, 2008 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games' NBA Ballers: Chosen One marks the return if fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action as players can select from more than 65 NBA superstars to be the next "Chosen One".
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 a.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:
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Assault Gameplay Trailer
- Emergency Heroes [Wii] - Trailer #2
- Baja [ALL] - Physics Developer Diary
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dinosaur King, developed by Climax Entertainment, brings exciting new twists to the traditional role playing game genre, with 3D battling systems and multiplayer fighting action via Wi-Fi.
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A recent SEC filing reveals that Electronic Arts has arranged an agreement with Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, The Bank of Nova Scotia and KeyBank National Association for a whopping $1 billion in case it needs the funds to acquire Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two. EA initially made a $2 billion offer, which Take Two turned down, so these funds may be used to raise the offer now that GTA's $500 million first-week revenue has surely increased the company's overall value. The multibank agreement gives EA access to the funds until Jan. 9, 2009.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet: Colonies adds an 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, four new multiplayer maps, four new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than seven new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting and Akrid Egg.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 6:46 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Welcome to 'B' Company Trailer
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - PlayStation Day 08 Trailer
- Motorstorm Pacific Rift [PS3] - Pre-Alpha Tech Trailer
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 [PSP] - Trailer #4
- SpongeBob SquarePants Drawn to Life [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment announced that since its racing and car-life simulator Gran Turismo launched over 10 years ago in December 1997, the cumulative worldwide shipment of the franchise has exceeded 50 million units.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest old-school 2D side-scroller action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. when Midway made the announcement of its Teen-rated fighting game fans were up in arms of the lack of fatalities, but
in a recent interview Ed Boon stated that the game will include modified finishers, just not "the same kinds of outrageous moves, like tearing someone's head off and the spine being attached to it."
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you are local, or willing to relocate, Houston, Texas based Pi Studios
is currently recruiting full time (but temporary) video game testers for positions in its Quality Assurance Department. Pi Studios is known for various Call of Duty expansion/map packs, Rock Band (PS2 & Wii) and currently working on Mercenaries 2: World In Flames (PS2), Quake Arena Arcade (Xbox 360 Live!) as well as a yet unannounced project.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
Announced earlier today, Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Earlier this week Bioware producer Derek French
caused quite a stir when he revealed the Mass Effect (as well as Spore) copy protection activated a validation check every 10 days. EA/Bioware have
changed their position, and now both games will only initiate a check when downloading a patch or extra content.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.