by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2011 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Steel Battalion is a battle-mech simulator that lets you seat inside the cockpit of a mechanized VT (Vertical Tank) and enter into futuristic military warfare, where you pilot 20 different mechs in a multinational task force operation in an effort to overthrow the government.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another weekend has passed, and so did another PAX Prime, However, we spent most of our time doing errands, watching Green Lantern cartoon (starring
Nathan Fillion as the voice of
Hal Jordan), and of course some APB Reloaded as well as Deus Ex.
Next weekend is Labor Day, so we're having the in-laws over, and then the weekend after that we're going on a little trip to New York, sight-seeing, visiting some friends, going to the US Open tennis finale, that sort of stuff. Should be fun, especially now that Hurricane Irene has left the building.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2011 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising 2: Off the Record sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising’s Willamette incident, Frank West take center stage as players experience a re-imagining of the Fortune City outbreak. Forget what you know about Dead Rising 2, ”Frank West is back in the game!”
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Friday, we saw
The Change-Up, and I can't figure out why it got somewhat of a bad rap when it came out. Granted, it wasn't on our must-see ASAP list, and the only reason we watched it was because we had free tickets for an older movie, but it was quite entertaining. There were some cheap laughs and funny situations. The meaning of life was not imparted, and the outcome was predictable, but the journey was laugh-out-loud satisfying.
No other movies on our radar at the moment, but later this week, we'll go to an advance screening of
Warrior, and then we're looking forward to
Real Steel.
Until then, more
Deus Ex!
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 4 will bring together genre-defining, controller-based racing, the power and freedom of Kinect, and content from leading brands like “Top Gear” to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a remastered version of the original Halo campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the franchise, featuring a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox Live, a bundle of multiplayer maps reimagined for Xbox Live, new challenges and a new story.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that concludes the current story arc for Gears of War. With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With six new sports to jump into and enjoy, Kinect Sports: Season Two pulls the whole family off the couch and turns your living room into a sports arena where intuitive, full-body gameplay and friendly competition reign supreme.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive allows games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Deus Ex: Human Revolution started off a bit slow, guiding you through the mechanics and story at first, but once you are let loose into the city to wander, things pick up. Lots of talking to people, hacking doors and computers, uncovering conspiracies and so forth. Good stuff.
To celebrate this week's release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, we'll be giving away a few copies on our
official Twitter feed, so if you haven't picked up your copy yet (be aware,
Gamestop will rob you of your OnLive code) then here's your chance.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2011 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 4 will bring together genre-defining, controller-based racing, the power and freedom of Kinect, and content from leading brands like “Top Gear” to create an automotive experience unlike anything before it.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2011 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Creatures 4 is a life simulation game featuring the most adorable creatures: the Norns. Thanks to its one of a kind Artificial Intelligence, they come with their own fully complete DNA, making them unique and allowing them to evolve, learn, interact and even reproduce!
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2011 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quantum Conundrum, developed by Portal designer Kim Swift, is a multi dimensional puzzle game where you manipulate your surroundings with the Interdimensional Shift Device (a glove) in order to find your uncle, an inventor who is lost in another dimension.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2011 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With four factions battling for control, players step into the combat boots of a twisted disciple in a high octane, highly destructible world. Players fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by the stylishly evil Calypso, the mastermind behind the Twisted Metal tournament.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2011 @ 2:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rune Factory combines the addictive and rewarding gameplay of Harvest Moon with the thrill and pacing of an action-RPG, providing RPG lovers and Harvest Moon fans with an exciting combination of both worlds.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2011 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2011 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty fans, prepare to engage: Activision takes the franchise’s intensity to new heights with Call of Duty XP 2011, the first-ever celebration for the Call of Duty community, packed with Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer reveal, $1 million tournament, live events, and celebrities.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land is a side-scrolling adventure game where you can play on your own or with up to three of your friends. Kirby, in his many guises, is in control of the infamous foursome - help him use his powerful Copy Ability to inhale, spit or transform as enemies rise to the challenge.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games launched the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The tried and true battle system will return once again with a completely revamped graphic engine! The all-new story, characters, and exclusive features including user-generated content, will blow Disgaea series fans away.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Previously an Unreal Development Kit project, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2011 @ 1:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DotA 2 promises to take the unique blend of online RTS and RPG action that has made DotA popular with tens of millions of gamers and expand upon it in every way.
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 22, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
Dead Island combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of a couple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie-infested island.
by Brian Dumlao on Aug. 20, 2011 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Dead Block is an engaging, campy and humor-filled title that mixes zombie killing with tactical defense strategies, letting players defend their territory by discovering new weapons to strategically rock 'n' trap the invading zombie horde!