by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 3:19 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. During yesterday's investors conf. call, THQ revealed that it plans to release a RFG multiplayer demo later this month.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 5:20 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:
- Fairytale Fights [PS3/X360/PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Risen [X360/PC] - Mood Trailer #4
- Safar'Wii [Wii] - Trailer
- Red Steel 2 [Wii] - Debut Trailer
- Fight Night Round 4 [PS3/X360] - Styles Doc Trailer
- Red Dead Redemption [PS3/X360] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Exploration: Serpens Sector is a RPG based on classics like Starflight and Star Control. You are tasked with exploring the mysterious Serpens Sector after a long period of human absence. Each game has a different map and a different set of encounters, drawn from a large list.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games will unleash the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, a value-packed compilation that combines all previous Gears of War 2 Game Add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content.
by Rainier on May 6, 2009 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 6:35 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 May 5, 2009 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 3:53 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:
- Rocket Riot [XBLA] - Trailer
- Wolfenstein [ALL] - Particle Cannon Trailer
- SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny [PSP] - Trailer
- Terminator Salvation [ALL] - Ground Enemies Trailer
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Convoy Trailer
- Scribblenauts [NDS] - Trailer #2
- Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball [Wii] - Trailer
- Velvet Assassin [X360/PC] - KillReel Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA released its preliminary financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2009. While sales were up 15% over the past year, its losses nearly doubled to a little over $1 billion. Franchises like FIFA 09, Madden NFL 09 and Need for Speed Undercover sold over 5 million copies, Spore surpassed 2 million units sold while its Q4 sales were driven by Skate 2, Rock Band 2, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, Left 4 Dead, etc. During the investors conference call, EA CEO John Riccitiello stated that he expects the current hardware cycle to be extended, as indications are that there is no "rush" to develop new hardware.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Splosion Man is a 2.5D action/platformer based around the simple concept of 'splosions and the ridiculousness that ensues, featuring up to 4 player co-op multiplayer, local and online, a story mode chock full of hilarious cinemas seamlessly integrated into gameplay, epic boss battles, and it's coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The complete Civilization IV experience contains the classic Sid Meier's Civilization IV as well as the Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, and Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization expansions. Best of all, the entire package is value-priced at $39.99, will be available at retail outlets across North America starting May 12, 2009, and is entirely DRM-free.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 10:09 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.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Released late March, CoD: WaW Map Pack 1 has so far been downloaded more than two million times.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and WorthPlaying are looking for three worthy recruits to join the ranks of the Red Faction at the World Premiere Red Faction: Guerrilla Multiplayer Event. Scheduled for the evening of May 12th at an undisclosed, underground location in San Francisco, CA, the winners will receive free roundtrip airfare and one night's hotel stay. Interested?
Try your luck now!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.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 4:21 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 May 5, 2009 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The 1979 classic action movie "The Warriors" was made into a video game in 2005 by Rockstar, and now 30 years after its debut it seems CTXM, known for Heavy Weapon and Feeding Frenzy, are going to adapt the movie into a classic brawler/beat 'em up game.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Maxis, Will Wright's former studio, known for The Sims franchise and spin-offs, wants to branch out by changing to the online multiplayer genre and tackling action as well. A new job listing (
thanks superannuation) reveals that Maxis is looking for
an experienced lead designer to help develop a fast-paced multiplayer action game focused on heavy customizability. Experience in the RPG, combat, or card collection game design genre is a plus.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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3D game engine developers Trinigy and inventors of the Digital Molecular Matter technology Pixelux Entertainment announced Pixelux’ inclusion into Trinigy’s Partners Program, making it so that upcoming versions of the Vision Engine will include DMM.
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 6:30 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:
- Fallout 3: Broken Steel [X360/PC] - Trailer
- Sacred 2: Fallen Angel [PS3/X360] - Co-op Trailer
- The Grudge [Wii] - Trailer [JAP]
- Star Trek: D.A.C. [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that its EA Redwood Shores Studio, currently working on Dante's Inferno and Dead Space: Extraction, and two other unannounced titles, has been renamed and rebranded Visceral Games to better reflect the studio's culture, identity and focus on creating intense action-oriented games.
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a dark fantasy world burning with strife and unrest, Shadowbane combines immersive role-playing with deep strategic elements such as city management, army creation, siege warfare and economic development. Scheduled to go down on May 1, Shadowbane got an reprieve until July 1, 2009, and while Ubisoft is trying to get rid of the MMORPG, AeriaGames is interested in taking over and currently checking the viability of the game.
by Thomas Wilde on May 4, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 4, 2009 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Championship Games, known in Europe as International Athletics, is the most realistic athletics simulation available on handhelds. Featuring 14 varied track and field events playable in jaw-dropping international stadiums, the game delivers online and wireless multiplayer fun for up to four players via the Wi-Fi channel and local LAN.
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 2:46 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. Since its launch in late 2008, fans have made 100 million creations with the Spore editor.