by Rainier on July 27, 2011 @ 10:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2011, THQ reported lower net sales while its net loss increases substantially. THQ President Brian Farrell stated that Red Faction: Armageddon and its licensed kids titles performed below expectations, and in the subsequent investors conference call revealed that it does "not intend to carry forward with that franchise in any meaningful way."
by Rainier on July 27, 2011 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MapleStory Adventures offers the same winning ingredients as the original MapleStory, its colorful anime-style aesthetic, action-oriented gameplay mechanics and engaging plotlines are all present, only simplified for shorter bursts of gaming periods.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WRC 2 packs all the proper real-life drivers and cars, plus has 90 stages, 15 locales and 25 different terrain and weather combinations. There are nine car categories, ranging from vintage 1960s models to modern day cars, 16-player online races and a revamped Career mode.
by Rainier on July 20, 2011 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aliens: Infestation is a sci-fi action-heavy side-scrolling exploration game in which players control a marine squad on a mission to eradicate alien creatures.
by Rainier on June 28, 2011 @ 7:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Black Eyed Peas Experience features fun dance moves as well as hit songs from their multi-platinum selling albums, as well as dance routines arranged by the group’s famed creative director and choreographer, Fatima Robinson.
by Rainier on June 16, 2011 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tour de France: The Official Game focuses on the biggest cycling event: Le Tour de France, where you control a single rider in each of the 21 official stages playable in the game.
Kinect Star Wars brings the Star Wars Universe to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect Star Wars allows fans to physically experience training as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, no controller required.
by Rainier on June 1, 2011 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Otomedius Excellent features classic Gradius-style, shoot-em-up gameplay that is complemented by a dazzling array of stunning visuals, as well as an improved upgrade system, exclusive downloadable content and thrilling local and online multi-player action.
by Rainier on June 1, 2011 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crimson Alliance will mix fast-paced cooperative action combat with the rewarding element of RPG character development, in a battle against the sinister Cult of the Soul Siren.
by Rainier on May 31, 2011 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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London 2012: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will allow gamers to create their own moments of sporting history and fame by experiencing the thrill and adrenaline rush of the events and disciplines that will be a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
by Rainier on May 25, 2011 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching its
Alien Week and
Shogun 2 (33% off),
Deus Ex (75% off)
and Memorial Weekend campaigns, marking down all its alien related titles up to 70%, as well as a bunch of other titles, such as
Bad Company 2, Medal of Honor, Theatre of War 2, Jagged Alliance 2, and a slew of others.
by Rainier on May 23, 2011 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced new multiyear agreements with Take-Two Interactive Software, and Electronic Arts, extending the league’s longstanding relationship with each company to continue to develop, publish, and distribute NBA video games.
by Rainier on May 11, 2011 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching its
1C Company and
Hearts of Iron 3 promotion campaigns, marking down all its
Hearts of Iron 3 titles by 70%, as well as a bunch of 1C Company titles, such as
Adrenalin, Cryostasis, Death to Spies, Pacific Storm, King’s Bounty (and its expansions), and a slew of others.
by Rainier on May 10, 2011 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hitman Absolution follows Agent 47, a cold-blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he once trusted — and now hunted by the police — he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world.
by Rainier on May 5, 2011 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century L.A. drawing players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period.
by Rainier on May 3, 2011 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 revealing a $136 million deficit, in spite of Homefront selling 2.6 million units. THQ CEO Brian Farrell confirmed that the sequel to last year's Metro 2033 is in development at 4A Games and will be titled Metro: Last Light .
by Rainier on May 3, 2011 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching
its Mac and Tomb Raider Week campaigns, marking down a bunch of titles up to 66%, such as
Red Alert 3, Dragon Age 2, EVE Online, Tomb Raider (Underworld, Anniversary and Guardian Of Light), and a slew of others.
by Rainier on April 19, 2011 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching special Hidden Object,
Easter Weekend, and
THQ/ValuSoft campaigns, marking down a bunch of titles up to 75%, such as
Torchlight, Two Worlds 2, Braid, Borderlands,
Patrician IV,
Titan Quest, Metro 2033, and a slew of others.
by Rainier on April 19, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MindJolt announced the acquisitions of social mobile games developer SGN, and Hallpass Media, a free online game network, making it become one of the few multi-platform game developers and publishers with mobile, social and web offerings.
by Rainier on April 12, 2011 @ 11:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching
special Space Battle,
Commandos, and
Trainz campaigns, marking down a bunch of titles up to 75%, such as
Master of Orion, Star Trek Online, Space Ranger, various
Commandos and
Trainz titles, and a slew of others.
by Rainier on April 8, 2011 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Minecraft is a sandbox building game which allows players to build, construct and craft objects in a cubic world. Users have uploaded more than 300,000 videos to YouTube of creations they have made in the game.
by Rainier on April 7, 2011 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced its weekly specials, launching the GameFactory Interactive, marking down a bunch of titles up to 70%, such as
Precursors, White Gold Xenus II, Warfare, Dreamscape, Hearts Of Iron II and III, and a slew of others...
by Rainier on March 16, 2011 @ 8:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate announced their current round of specials for their 5 Year Anniversary Celebration, marking down a bunch of titles up to 75%, such as
Bionic Commando, Deus Ex, Still Life, Disciples, Jagged Alliance, Battle of Britain, and a slew of others...
by Judy on March 3, 2011 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battle: Los Angeles is a fast and frantic first-person shooter that takes players through a single-player campaign that mirrors the feature film. Players assume the role of a Marine fighting against a worldwide alien invasion that has Los Angeles as the major battleground.
by Judy on March 2, 2011 @ 5:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced that Saints Row: The Third, which is being developed by Volition, is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC this holiday season.