by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Due to the better-than-expected performance of its titles at retail, Activision announced that its March quarter revenues ($860 million) are tracking ahead of its prior outlook ($550 million), driven by Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. Already revealed a few days ago, MTV Games confirmed the Limited Edition contents and the European bundle price.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting April 19, Target will roll out a new reservation program that offers customers a chance to reserve top video game titles for $1, and when they come pick up their game they'll receive a $5 Target GiftCard to put toward a future purchase.
by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Precursors, developed by Boiling Point's Deep Shadow, is a sci-fi action game that leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Bane Trailer
- Battlestations: Pacific [ALL] - Multiplayer Modes Trailer
- Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled [NDS] - Characters Trailer (2)
- Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Cops & Robbers Trailer
- Making History II: The War of the World [PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Virtua Tennis 2009 [ALL] - Reality vs. Game Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.
SCEA wants your input with what you think should be in the Collector's Edition.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCSoft announced a great reason for fans to celebrate the five year anniversary of Lineage II. Gracia Final, the upcoming free expansion to the legendary Lineage II franchise, will be bringing players a brand new continent, refined PvP combat and arenas, expanded clan features, territory wars, and more.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer, a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served. Bionic Commando will launch on Xbox Live in the coming weeks, featuring “Vertigo,” one of the game's 16 multiplayer maps where 8 players will go head to head in an all out Deathmatch.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NecroVisioN is a first-person horror shooter, which sees players taking on the role of American soldier Simon Bukner, who must fight his way through the bleak trenches of World War One and into the very jaws of Hell. Australia's rating board has
refused NecroVision a classification for excessive violence, blood spray, dismemberment and decapitation.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.
Amazon
is offering a Slimer Edition which includes the game, a Slimer bust, minimates, gamer graffix console skins, and an Ecto 1 key chain.
by Rainier on April 15, 2009 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. Gamestop's Limited Edition Bundle ($249.99) includes the game, a Höfner Bass controller, The Beatles branded Rock Band drums, microphone and stand, and additional special content.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 7:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Trine [PS3/PC] - Trailer
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine [ALL] - Gambit Trailer
- Bayonetta [PS3/X360] - Story Trailer
- Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- Major League Baseball 2K9 [Wii] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scratch DJ Game has filed legal action against Activision and 7 Studios and its CEO Lewis Peterson, alleging that Activision has engaged in intentional interference with contract, breach of contract, conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets obtained from Genius to purchase 7 Studios, developer of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 2009 will again allow you to take on the world's top tennis players in some of the most realistic courts to be found on gaming consoles. Take on the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, or play as Maria Sharapova against Venus Williams to recreate some classic court battles.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City of Heroes is a superhero themed online RPG that offers a host of gameplay features. Players create their own heroes, and then band together with other players to fight evil, build their own secret HQs and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city. Having picked up where Cryptic studios left off, NCSoft NorCal has renamed into Paragon Studios.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii MotionPlus redefines game control by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Champions Online is an MMORPG based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Free Realms [PS3/PC] - Trailer (2)
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Tools of Destruction Trailer (2)
- Terminator Salvation: The Videogame [ALL] - Trailer #6
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestations: Pacific features a massive U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on huge open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on April 13, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.