by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2009 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Colin McRae: DiRT 2 benefits from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, a new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original, as well as a roster of off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.
by Rainier on Sept. 23, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga. Out of more than 4,400 entries Liz Johnston of British Columbia, Canada is the winner of the Tales of Monkey Island “Designer for the Day” contest.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience. Need for Speed is posting five daily Twitter missions challenging followers to complete various challenges to win the BMW M3 as well as other great prizes.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mytheon is an online micro transaction game that uniquely combines the best elements of action, strategy and RPG game-play with an emphasis on collectability and combat, set within a fantasy universe steeped in mythologies from across the globe.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 8:01 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 Aug. 31, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company is a naval strategy game where players are tasked to build the world's most powerful trading empire and engage in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes. The Pirate Bay Contest calls on players to challenge themselves to gain as many points as possible in the Pirate Bay campaig, with the top 3 to win a $100 dollar GamersGate certificate.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Doritos will once again offer the creative opportunity to video game lovers with the chance to design a new Xbox Live Arcade game as its "Unlock Xbox," design contest returns putting the creative control to design an Xbox Live Arcade game in consumers' hands.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2009 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to become the No. 1 assassin once again.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2009 @ 7:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pause your game, put down your controller, and get to the nearest Jack in the Box to play Jack’s Big Rip-Off, a new peel & reveal game featuring super cool gaming prizes, including a chance to win one of five Ultimate Game Rooms!
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy title, an improved and expanded sequel to WW2: Road to Victory, that puts the player in charge of the political, economic and military decisions of one or more Axis or Allied nations, including minor nations.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games announced the winners of the third 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.
by Rainier on July 30, 2009 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive's Killing Floor is a first-person co-op survival horror, set in and around London after a mad scientist’s “specimens” have broken loose and gone on the rampage.
by Rainier on July 27, 2009 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice. After receiving a storm of negative feedback for its booth babe picture-taking contest, which offered a "sinful night with two hot girls" as well as dinner, booty and more,
EA apologized for "any confusion and offense," basically claiming it was a joke.
by Rainier on July 26, 2009 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. EA is running a new contest,
asking the community for sub-title recommendations, granting the top 10 submissions beta access.
by Rainier on July 25, 2009 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | 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 July 24, 2009 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice. EA is at it again, after causing controversy with a staged protest at E3, the publisher is now offering the winner of its
booth babe picture taking contest "a sinful night with two hot girls" as well as dinner, booty and more.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Band Hero, you can come together with family and friends to ascend the virtual stage and rise to fame, bringing you a new genre of music focused on today’s hottest top-40 hits and classic anthems that everyone will know.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
by Rainier on July 18, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.
by Rainier on July 15, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers. The Serious Tweet Contest gives gamers a chance to write their very own clever one-liner or hilarious wisecrack for Sam 'Serious' Stone.
by Rainier on July 14, 2009 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga. Telltale is giving fans the unique chance to put their words into the mouths of pirates in an upcoming episode with the Tales of Monkey Island dialogue contest that begins today.
by Rainier on July 6, 2009 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
by Rainier on July 2, 2009 @ 2:55 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 July 1, 2009 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.