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.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. While an earlier rumor by German Heise Online that the game would be a PS3 timed exclusive was quickly debunked, Sony confirmed that PS3 owners will be able to download exclusive content through the PlayStation Network, although details nor a release date were revealed.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First has launched a Take No Prisoners 20 pack promo campaign offering twenty of its games for the low price of $69.99. This limited offer includes titles from the Jagged Alliance Series, Disciples Series, Combat Mission Series, and Space Empires Series, and offers you a saving of $185 if you order now.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legacy Interactive has signed an agreement with Encore to distribute Microïds adventure video games as digital downloads in North America, including Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon, and Benoit Sokal's Sinking Island.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade. From today on, fans who pre-ordered the game from the
EA Store can pre-load the game, and be ready for launch.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2008 @ 6:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Showcasing high definition graphics along with new, more accurate golf physics, Hot Shots Golf 5 offers up a new level of immersion to the franchise’s signature over-the-top visuals and pick up and play action. The one and only God of War, Kratos, is making his way to Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds on Thursday… and he’s looking to claim his rightful seat as the God of Golf!
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as you are given license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Burnout Paradise will be available to download from the US PlayStation Network via the PlayStation Store for $29.99 this Fall.
by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At Gamefest 2008 Microsoft announced that its online multiplayer gaming service Games for Windows Live becomes completely free, even for cross-platform gameplay with X360 users. This fall Microsoft will also launch a new Marketplace for Games for Windows Live, where gamers will be able to download free/new content for existing games, demos, trailers and more.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Released in early 2005, Jade Empire is set in a new fantastical world based on mythical China, where sinister events have upset the peaceful harmony of an isolated martial arts school. Bioware's RPG is now available as a 6.2 GB download on Xbox Marketplace for 1,200 Microsoft Points ($15).
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots, and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network. SCEE's David Reeves
revealed that LBP will have free user content at launch, but eventually will give 'approved' gamers the chance to charge for their creations by launching an iTunes meets Ebay service.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital download portal GamersGate announced that renowned games publisher and producer Microïds has made its current catalog including upcoming games, available for digital download on the platform.
by Rainier on July 4, 2008 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A King will detail the events after the original Crystal Chronicles, and will follow The Young King Leo as he rebuilds his kingdom after it was destroyed by the Miasme. New dugeons, a library building and fresh outfits among highlights of latest downloadable content.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online features characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4, with additional environments, game modes and team-based multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, MGO will get new characters (Meryl/Johnny Akiba), ability to make female characters, a new "survival" mode, and 3 new maps (Shadow Moses, Metal Gear Solid helipad, and Mei Ling's boat). No word yet on when this DLC will come to Europe/North America.
by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital download portal GamersGate announced a partnership with Vivendi Games for the digital distribution of several PC titles including Sierra Entertainment's Caesar IV, Empire Earth II Gold, Empire Earth III and World in Conflict.
by Rainier on June 26, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a press briefing earlier today, Sony's Kazuo Hirai said that it will strengthen its network services, further cut costs to achieve profitability in the current fiscal year. He also announced that by this summer, North American PS3 owners will be able to download and watch movies through their consoles, while the service will be offered in Japan and Europe at later dates. More details to be unveiled at E3.
by Rainier on June 14, 2008 @ 7:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haemimont's Imperium Romanum is a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. A few weeks after the first Kalypso Media will released a second Value Pack next week which includes 4 new missions, many new tablets, and an improved art- and gamedesign.