by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
Delayed last week, Bioware confirmed that the Return to Ostagar DLC is now avaialble for X360, later today for PC, and in the "near future" for PS3.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2010 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers. SCEI has confirmed that it will not make the March launch date on time, and could not provide a new date, while Sony Europe stated that while the European version has yet to be given a fixed date, it does not affect its schedule.
Karaoke Revolution lets karaoke fans sing and compete against friends with expanded multiplayer modes, 50 all-new hit songs from master recordings, as well as an endless amount of customizable venue options and newly enhanced customizable characters, including dramatic facial and body morphing.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2010 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Singularity pits shooter and sci-fi fans against a devastating fracture in time. As players attempt to unravel a conspiracy, they must fight their way through ever-shifting epic sci-fi environments, occupied by Russian soldiers and time-ravaged creatures, while sudden time waves hurl them back and forth between 1950 and the present day. While officially there has never been a fixed date it was
initially scheduled for fall 2009,
pushed to early 2010, then
further delayed, and now
Gamestop has a June 1, 2010, semi confirmed by the spring release date on
the official website (thanks
Blues).
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2010 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2010 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Start your career as a World of Outlaws rookie and make your way to the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Race against the fiercest competitors in the World of Outlaws series.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2010 @ 2:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.
by Reggie Carolipio on Jan. 9, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by Hideki Kamiya. A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 10:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MAG may be massive but it is an action shooter at its core. You can run around and shoot enemies, throw grenades, and drive vehicles just like any other shooter except with MAG you’ll do it with up to 256 players.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2010 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence. Sony Europe and North America both confirm mid-February release dates for Heavy Rain.
MotoGP 09/10 will not only deliver all the bikes, riders and tracks from the 2009 championship, but brand new gameplay modes that offer rewards for not only winning but also driving style, plus the ability to update the game with accurate content from the 2010 championship, as the season unfolds at no extra cost.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nothing is as it seems in Nier, an action adventure game set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus.
by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 9:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blue Toad Murder Files is set in the quintessentially English village of Little Riddle where murder is in the air. As one of the famous Blue Toad detectives you solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, use your powers of observation and investigate clues to uncover the strange goings on in this quaint and sleepy village.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced that the holiday season retail sales of PS3 during the five weeks following the last week of November 2009 exceeded 3.8 million units worldwide, a 76% increase in hardware sales compared to the same period in the previous year, the highest record sales for PS3 for a holiday period.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Magic Orbz takes a very simple idea - a ball, a paddle and a pile of bricks - and turns the player loose in a dynamic 3D environment of destructible pirates, dragons and more.
by Adam Pavlacka on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Darksiders is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more. The German rating board USK has
a new listing revealing that Activision is planning on releasing a Blur multiplayer demo at some point.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Science fiction and fantasy meld in this continuation of tri-Ace Inc.'s RPG franchise. The refined gameplay features team-oriented combat, while improving upon the innovative real-time battle system that has become a trademark of the Star Ocean franchise.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MAG may be massive but it is an action shooter at its core. You can run around and shoot enemies, throw grenades, and drive vehicles just like any other shooter except with MAG you’ll do it with up to 256 players.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe. SEGA's Constantin Hantzopoulos
revealed that people on the dev team are already coming up with some concepts for, eventually, AP2, and that ideas that didn't make it in the original are putting on the drawing board for the sequel.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2010 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a 2D fighter featuring twelve, extraordinarily detailed, hand-drawn characters in true HD glory, each with unique “Drive” attacks that can turn the tide of battle instantly.