by Dustin Chadwell on Feb. 21, 2009 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Orochi Saga Collection is the most extensive KoF collection ever, containing five complete games, consisting of KOF 94-98. It includes the Orochi Saga trilogy (95-97) and unlockable bonus content materials, while the PSP edition includes an Ad-hoc mode.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. PST | 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:
- The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Hunting Trailer
- Dead Rising: Chop 'Till You Drop [Wii] - Webisode Trailer #1
- MadWorld [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Mass Effect 2 [X360/PC] - Teaser Trailer
- Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment - Trailer
- Trackmania DS [NDS] - Trailers (5)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 3:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator Salvation: The Videogame, developed by GRIN Studios, is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In 2005, the California State Assembly approved legislation to limit the access of extremely violent video games to minors (anyone under 18), which was
signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger but immediately
appealed by the VSDA and ESA, and has now finally been overturned by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which deemed it unconstitutional.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 6:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ready 2 Rumble Revolution retains all the knockout features of best-sellers Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 1 and Round 2, while delivering a knockout punch of style and attitude. Tailored to take advantage of the motion-controlled realism of Wii, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution makes landing a punch more fun than ever.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 6:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.
by Brian Dumlao on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Coin-op classics R-Type and R-Type II come together as R-Type Dimensions, with original 2D and new, fully-enhanced 3D graphics. The classic game play remains untouched, while the all-new “Infinite” game mode allows even novice pilots the chance to complete both games in either solo or co-op play via Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2009 @ 12:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Harmonix and MTV Games are making a generous minimum $50,000 gift to Starlight Children’s Foundation to bring the power of music to children facing chronic and life-threatening illnesses. In addition, more than 650 Rock Band bundles have been provided to Starlight’s seriously ill children at its Great Escape family events and to hospitals around the country.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 5:50 p.m. PST | 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:
- Aion: The Tower of Eternity [PC] - Altgard Flythrough Trailer
- Arma II [X360/PC] - Chernarussian Defense Forces Trailer
- CnC: Red Alert 3 [ALL] - The Fiction Behind Red Alert 3 Trailer
- The Godfather II [ALL] - Crime Rings Trailer
- Halo Wars [X360] - Vid Doc Trailer #4
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Epilogue DLC Trailer
- Sonic and the Black Knight [Wii] - Percival Trailer
- Still Life 2 [PC] - Trailer #4
- World in Conflict: Soviet Assault [ALL] - Aerial Assault Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Noby Noby Boy ($4.99), Zuma ($9.99), DLCs for LittleBigPlanet ($2.99), High Velocity Bowling (free), Street Fighter IV ($3.99), Skate 2 ($4.99), NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM (free), Mirror’s Edge ($9.99), Burnout Paradise, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band, Afro Samurai and Zuma demos, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bonfire Studios, the
second company to emerge from the former Ensemble Studios, is a 35-person studio currently working on an original IP to be announced in the coming months.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 2:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PAX 2009 pre-registration for the 6th annual gaming festival to be held Sept. 4 - 6 at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle is now open.
Pre-registration pricing will be available until Sept. 3, allowing purchase of a three-day attendee badge for $50, a 10% discount on the day-of rate.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Test them out the new Wireless SingStar Microphones with the upcoming SingStar Pop Edition, with brand-new voice control feature. Unleash some attitude with P!nk’s So What? Then grab your best mate for a pop duet with Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown’s No Air , rock out with Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer or perform a sexy solo with Sam Sparro’s Black and Gold.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vision Engine developers Trinigy announced its Entertainment Stimulus Package (ESP) program which will be made available to qualifying professional game developers. Under the ESP program, promising developers will be given access to the latest Vision 7.5 engine for a period of 3 months instead of the usual 30 days, to help them build a prototype and secure a publishing deal.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts 2009 completely rebuilds it’s Wii Remote throwing method, comes with greatly improved graphics, includes new game modes, and new champions to challenge.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2009 @ 3:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SBK09 Superbike World Championship offers the ultimate experience of the championship. Tracks, teams, riders, it’s all there unaltered to make the player feel the adrenaline rush of real motorbike competition.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 7:49 p.m. PST | 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:
- Sacred 2 [PS3/X360] - Making Of Trailer #2
- Avalon Code [NDS] - Trailer
- Puzzle Quest: Galactrix [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- WH40K: Dawn of War II [PC] - The Eldar Faction Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously. This 3rd MGO expansion pack features a vast amount of new content - including new maps, special characters, new gear and more.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Dead to Rights: Retribution is a ground-up reinvention of its crime action series, thrusting players into a mature neo-noir crime drama as a vice cop Jack Slate and his canine companion Shadow. The game introduces new gameplay elements that unify the third person shooting and brawling genres for a brutal and relentless new action-driven experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Epic Games announced the winners of the second phase in the $1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest, a competition that rewards aspiring game developers for making exceptional game modifications (mods) for Unreal Tournament 3.
