by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2009 @ 7:28 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 Dec. 4, 2009 @ 11:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2009 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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White Knight Chronicles provides RPG fans with a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an epic adventure. Throughout the game you'll have the opportunity to explore the massive world, experiencing a medieval-like fantasy where the hero is able to engage in combat as the larger-than-life White Knight.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2009 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2009 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Chime is a unique block puzzle game fused with music creation elements and contributions from a number of famous musicians.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2009 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Team17 's Alien Breed Evolution, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an action packed, tense single player adventure and an absolute blast of a co-op game, a “retro-modern” remake of the 1991 original that helped the now indie dev/publisher burst onto the Amiga scene 18 years ago.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Now that the new power supply arrived, my big project of the day, apart from working, was getting my new
GeForce GTX 275 into my gaming computer. I bought a
Corsair TX 750W and apparently overestimated my needs a little bit since it has like 20 connectors for SATA, floppy, PCI-E and power, while I needed a mere 6. The problem is that my gaming machine is in a standard case, so it's quite small and the PSU's wires are huge, on top of the fact that the GTX 275 is twice as big as my previous
9600 GT card. It was no easy task cramming all of it in there, and I'm sure airflow isn't optimal, so the next purchase will have to be a bigger case. Maybe Santa will bring me something I can use ....
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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History Great Battles Medieval is set against the background of the historic Hundred Years' War, spanning various conflicts between England and France in the 14th and 15th centuries. History Great Battles Medieval allows players to assume complete control of huge armies with more than 40 different units.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced that it has selected Montreal, Quebec, as the location for a new development studio which it expects to become the largest facility in its global studio system, creating in excess of 400 new jobs over the next five years.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts has made it easier for gamers to buy their favorite EA Sports titles with the launch of the EA Sports branded prepaid debit card, allowing users to receive a percent back from every purchase to redeem points that can be used to purchase select EA Sports game titles.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Easy Tiger, a new digital download-only publisher has been launched by Kuju Entertainment industry veteran Joel Benton to successfully bring games to market on all digital platforms - XBLA, PSN, PC, iPhone, WiiWare, DSi and PSP, allowing developers to keep their own IP.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | 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 Brad Hilderbrand on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat and more.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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My new power supply arrived today, so tomorrow I'll open up my gaming rig and install the new PSU and check out my spiffy new Geforce GTX 275 card. It looks a little bit daunting, though. The PSU has a ton of wires, way more than I need, so hopefully everything will go smoothly.
For the past two days, we've had a sick person in the house, so quite a bit of time has been spent in front of the TV, bundled in blankies, watching The Good Wife, Sons of Anarchy, Young Guns, and a little CrimeCraft here and there.
Luckily, my office has remained a germ-free zone for now, so you'd better check those nasty viruses at the door!
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Homefront is set ten years after the economic collapse of the United States and follows the American Civilian Resistance as they fight to reclaim their homeland from an oppressive North Korean occupation, featuring a personal, story-driven single player campaign and a full suite of multiplayer options. Speaking at the FBR Capital Markets 2009 Fall Investor Conference, THQ executive vice president Bilson revealed that it plans to support Homefront with single/multiplayer DLCs, expanding the story further linking it to Homefront 2.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 4:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Channel Intelligence compared Cyber Monday sales data from its base of retailer customers to 2008, revealing its customers on average enjoyed an 83% increase in sales on Cyber Monday.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 12:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Packed with new features, for the first time ever SingStar lets you personalize your play lists by downloading the songs of your choice – so you can sing along to what you want, when you want it.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lionheart: Kings' Crusade is a real-time strategy that places players between the years of 1189-1192, calling upon warriors to enter the heart of the battle in one of the most vicious wars of all time.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 7:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Glory of Heracles features the eponymous Greek hero in a pick-up-and-play role-playing game that has a rich storyline in a Greek motif and a deep battle system. The game uses ancient Greece as its backdrop, and players can visit cities like Sparta and Athens on their travels.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 7:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and DreamWorks announced that they have entered into multi-year, multi-property licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated feature films.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2009 @ 4:10 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2009 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2009 @ 1:06 p.m. PST | 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.