by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 promising to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Since its Jan. 26th release, more than 1.3 million Xbox Live members downloaded the demo in just the first three days, and 1.8 million in its first week, a new record.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2009 @ 7:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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YUKE’S Company of America launched Akinai Games, a new division that will focus on developing games for Nintendo’s WiiWare channel, Microsoft's Xbox Live, and Sony's PlayStation Network, while plans for PC and mobile device distribution are under consideration.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies. A demo for Arkedo Studio’s Big Bang Mini is now available as a free download via Nintendo Channel on Wii.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in the arcades is shaking its way onto the Wii! Keeping the beat with over 40 songs, players shake the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like maracas and compete with friends to see who has the best moves.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | 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. Head on over to XBL if you want to get the Glam Pack (400 MS Points/$5) and don out your character with new pants, boards and jackets.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army, delivering intense warfare with lifelike character animations, detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of AI. After yesterday's
pre-order incentive (exclusive demo prior to launch), Gamestop now also confirmed that Killzone 2 will be getting
downloadable content, although no specific were revealed.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2009 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe. Amazon is offering fans who
pre-order before Jan. 12, 2009 will receive a download code for the demo before its Feb. 24 launch.
by Rainier on Dec. 31, 2008 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday we revealed the
honorable mentions, and today we're announcing the top handheld and downloadable titles. Check us out later for the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the results!
by Adam Pavlacka on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in Capcom's survival/horror series, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Last week, Capcom Japan released
a RE5 demo, and handy gamers could easily download it by signing into a Japanese XBL account. But a week after its release, non-Japanese gamertags were suddenly forced out of XBL when running the demo, and then upon return, the demo magically became corrupted.
by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2008 @ 12:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Final Fantasy XI you embark on numerous adventures through vast environments in Vana'diel: a persistent world with over a hundred areas to explore, ranging from mountains, forests, to oceans, castles, and dungeons.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. The Fortune’s Pack DLC adds new vehicles and new weapons to both the single-player and the multiplayer game.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Celebrating the imminent release of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, the “Season of Street Fighter” will feature an assortment of Street Fighter-themed downloadable content packs, music inspired by Street Fighter, and newly revamped digital destination points for both the Xbox Live online games and entertainment network and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Ubisoft's Ben Mattes
revealed that the development team plans to release "downloadable content that adds significant value," not in the form of a new skin, weapons or armor, but rather something like a new story, a new experience, maybe a prequel, maybe a sequel.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2008 @ 12:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2008 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kalypso announced that it will partner with Gamersgate to make its back catalogue, current titles and future titles available for download, starting with Imperium Romanum, Imperium Romanum 2, Hollywood Pictures, AGON Lost Sword of Toledo, Star Assault, Ceville, Winter Challenge, Campus and Theatre of War.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | 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 delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. EA will release premium upgrade packs with the ultimate Necromorph-dismembering equipment.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the unending quest to see its Postal games in the hands of gamers the world over, Running With Scissors has signed an agreement with GamersGate, to offer its portfolio (Postal, Postal 2 and Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, to consumers via a digital download
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. F.E.A.R. 2 will be available for digital download through Direct2Drive and Steam in conjunction with the day and date retail release.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2008 @ 7:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Relive the original 2D classic Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses. Mega Man 9 is getting five DLC packages next month, Hero and Superhero difficulty settings, a playable Proto Man, Endless Attack mode and a Time Attack stage (thanks
Wii Fanboy).
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes you to locations over 3 continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new, classic, circuit and drift - you will compete in urban street races, official racetracks and championships. The premium 8 Ball pack is set to feature eight thrilling new cars to race and two new online events to compete in.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2008 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BitRaider launched its new intelligent streaming technology at the Austin Game Developer Conference that lets players begin playing games when only 10% of the installation is complete.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2008 @ 10:59 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. LucasArts happily let us know that last week's demo was downloaded no less than 2.3 million times.
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 @ 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.