by Rainier on March 3, 2010 @ 7:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Boom Blox the destructive fun reaches new heights with richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond! EALA's Jeff Dixon's
LinkedIn profile reveals that the 14 members of the Boom Blox team have been laid off, even though they were working on a new Natal title (thanks
Blues).
by Rainier on March 3, 2010 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rage of the Gladiator is a first person fantasy fighting game where you control a gladiator, fighting for your life in an arena. Armed with your magical warhammer and a trusty shield, you must defeat fantastic bosses including a Chimera, Beholder, and a Dragon.
The grandfather of the rogue-like RPG, the legendary Shiren series (also known as Mystery Dungeon) is all about tough-as-nails battles, thrilling exploration, finding tons of items, growing in strength, and most important of all: staying alive!
by Rainier on March 2, 2010 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TrackMania is a hybrid 3D /racing game filled with progressively difficult tracks, a variety of fascinating competitive modes, and the ability to create your own tracks using building blocks (tunnels, land transitions, signs, turbos) and share them with other users.
by Rainier on March 2, 2010 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, players will explore a dark and abandoned world with the aid of their Wii Remote that functions as a flashlight and also a proximity sensor to track invisible ghosts.
by Rainier on March 2, 2010 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Experience the thrill and adrenaline of free soloing some of the most amazing rock walls in the world with vertigo-inspiring graphics, a pulse-pounding soundtrack, and dizzyingly realistic climbing action.
The year is 20XX and a suspicious outbreak of Roboenza, a Robot Flu, has broken out. It spreads through the world like wildfire bringing down robots everywhere. Infected robots have rampaged out of control, destroying the city and holding it hostage! Who’s behind this mess? It’s up to Mega Man to take on this sinister threat and get to the bottom of this viral mystery.
by Rainier on March 1, 2010 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gods vs. Humans a strategy game taking place in a universe mixing goofy characters and the greatest mythologies. Starting with the Norse mythology, the player will be able to embody Odin, Thor and many more Divinities later on. Humans were bold enough to challenge the Gods and it’s up to the player to teach them a lesson!
by Rainier on March 1, 2010 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.
by Rainier on March 1, 2010 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added four NDSi, three WiiWare, and one Virtual Console title to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Mega Man 10, Dart Rage and Happy Hammerin’ (Wiiware), and Let’s Golf, Faceez, Globulos Party, Flips: Terror in Cubicle Four and VT Tennis (NDSiWare), and Fatal Fury Special (VC).
by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 27, 2010 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Endless Ocean 2 explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures, and features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend, but beware of the predatorial animals added to the mix.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2010 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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All Star Karate will challenge players to punch, kick and chop their way through the game with play features based on real karate moves.The game offers a true full-body experience by allowing you to experience the life of a karate trainee who is under the guidance of a wise, but humorous sensei, and is on the path toward attaining a black belt.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2010 @ 12:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Arc Rise Fantasia is a new turn-based RPG with a beautiful, anime-inspired Japanese art style. Players will jump into the shoes of L’Arc, a calm and composed mercenary, who sets out to defend the Meridian Empire from an impending invasion of ferocious creatures.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2010 @ 12:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tetris Party Deluxe builds on the previously released Tetris Party for WiiWare by adding new modes and features to enrich the overall game play experience for both Wii and NDS.
by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 26, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Squeeballs are 12 small, cuddly toy characters that are manufactured on a remote and secret island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Before they can be sold to children around the world, Squeeballs must be fully put to the test, to the point of destruction! You can blow up, cook, slice, bat, bowl, shoot and skim the Squeeballs through over 170 mini-game challenges.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Treasure Co.'s Sin and Punishment 2 is the sequel to its 2000 N64 railshooter, which was finally released outside of Asia last year on Wii's Virtual Console. In Sin and Punishment 2 it's your job is to aim and fire at enemies, sidestep, roll, jump, or double-jump to avoid attacks and obstacles.
by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Metroid: Other M looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past.
by Adam Pavlacka on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Metroid: Other M looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past.
by Brian Dumlao on Feb. 25, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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It's time for an all-action helicopter game that puts you in the cockpit for high-speed aerial combat over volatile action in the Pactific. In Pacific Liberator, you’ll be thrown into high-flying warfare besting the forces of El Presidente, the ultimate enemy.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Video games developer/publisher Teyon unveiled a part of Nintendo DSiWare and WiiWare lineup for this year with no less than seven titles currently in development such as Heavy Fire: Special Operations (Wii), 101 MiniGolf World (NDS), Battle Rage: Reflex (NDS) and several others...
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 includes the amazing gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario can pair up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi and use his tongue to grab items and spit them back at enemies.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guilty Party tells the thrilling tale of the Dickens Detective Agency as they solve crimes set in motion by the master criminal known as Mr. Valentine. Up to four players can solve crimes in a variety of locations all over the world to unlock the secrets of Mr. Valentine’s grand scheme.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Treasure Co.'s Sin and Punishment 2 is the sequel to its 2000 N64 railshooter, which was finally released outside of Asia last year on Wii's Virtual Console. In Sin and Punishment 2 it's your job is to aim and fire at enemies, sidestep, roll, jump, or double-jump to avoid attacks and obstacles.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Grease will allow players to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. The game will take full advantage of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls and microphone, and the DS’s touch screen to create exciting gameplay for casual and family gamers eager to experience Grease in a new medium.