by Rainier on July 19, 2010 @ 4:15 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.
by Rainier on July 19, 2010 @ 12:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In R.U.S.E. players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the gameplay. Due to some technical issues, the free multiplayer weekend, which was supposed to end at midnight will be extended until Wednesday July 21.
by Rainier on July 19, 2010 @ 12:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D - The Naked Sample features different scenes from the original game. It's most likely a 3D port.
by Rainier on July 17, 2010 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally announced in 2005, Alien Swarm is an action strategy game, using Valve's Source engine, featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad level tactics all in an overhead view. With your friends, form a squad of four distinct IAF Marine classes. Plan your attack using an unlockable arsenal of weapons with countless loadout configurations against a wide variety of aliens.
by Rainier on July 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Our weekend started off on a low point. We were supposed to hang out with some friends, but they had apparently forgotten that we had made plans to hang out at all, so that didn't work out. Makes you feel special, doesn't it?
If nothing else happens, maybe I'll finally get around to installing my
HD PVR or rebuild my gaming computer with the
new case I purchased a few months ago so my GeForce 290 will stop overheating and resetting itself. So many projects, so little time ....
by Rainier on July 16, 2010 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In 2004, EA shook up the industry by buying nearly 20% of Ubisoft shares, sparking speculation it was attempting a hostile takeover, but Ubisoft accelerated its expansion plans and claimed it had the means to remain independent. Now
Wall Street Journal reports that a Ubisoft spokesman said EA was selling an unspecified stake in the French company, while another source close to Ubisoft said EA had given investment bank UBS a mandate to sell the entire stake.
by Rainier on July 16, 2010 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mafia II immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late 1940s-early 1950s scenario by fusing high-octane gunplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative. Players will easily become engaged in the game's cinematic Hollywood movie experience with strong, believable characters in a living, breathing city.
by Rainier on July 16, 2010 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Breach is a first-person multiplayer shooter that literally blows the floor out from under conventional military shooters, introducing new kinds of destruction that haven't been seen in any other game.
by Rainier on July 16, 2010 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trapped Dead is a tactical real time strategy game where you and your friends control your characters in a 3rd person isometric view through a mature Zombie survival scenario inspired by the successful Horror movies of the early 80s.
Based on the first four Harry Potter books and movies that tell the story of Harry's first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 offers an engaging mix of magical gameplay and lighthearted humor.
by Rainier on July 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Happy Friday!
We have some plans this weekend, but to be honest, I have no idea what they are. Next weekend is concert time again, with Queensrÿche! Yesterday we were supposed to meet up with Adam to check out 2K's Mafia II, but an unforeseen trip to the hospital ruined that plan.
Last night, we watched some Caprica, and just as we're about to give up on the series, we see a faint glimmer of a plot. Guess we'll watch the next episode and decide ....
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 6:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enlist the elite special forces unit in a new on-rail shooter for WiiWare. Grab your Wii Remote or Wii Zapper and take out enemies in a single-player mode or use the additional firepower of your friend in a multi-player.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Living rooms will transform into nightclubs letting budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends party together by firing up two turntable controllers and a microphone to experience their favorite music as they’ve never heard it before in DJ Hero 2.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever Dragon Ball Z fans can enter into high-impact two vs. two combat in Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team. Play solo or team up via Ad Hoc mode to tackle memorable battles in a variety of single player and multiplayer modes, including Dragon Walker, Battle 100, and Survival Mode.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PlayStation Move offers a new and innovative gaming experience for the PlayStation 3 by fusing realistic, high-definition gaming along with accurate, intuitive control.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Sports NBA Jam revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA Jam gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA SPORTS NBA JAM mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation.
by Rainier on July 15, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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By now, you all are aware we love TV series and movies, so we hope you guys enjoyed yesterday's "
The Sorcerer's Apprentice" movie review (as well as the
interview with Nicolas Cage), which opens this weekend. We have been doing a few of these lately (be sure to also check
Toy Story 3 and
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), and you can expect more of this type of content in the near future.
This weekend,
Inception opens, and while we are not very big DiCaprio fans, the movie looks quite intriguing, so we might see it.
by Rainier on July 14, 2010 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, receive a confounding letter — from Luke 10 years in the future. But the message inside is even more troubling: London of the future is in disarray, and the only person who can help set things right is Professor Layton.
by Rainier on July 14, 2010 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set during a tumultuous period of Japanese history, Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes follows players as they fight their way to the dramatic battle of Sekigahara. Players will take up the swords and spears of more than a dozen fierce samurai warriors in huge battles against hundreds of opponents in many exciting stages that lead up to the main event.
by Rainier on July 14, 2010 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enter the Haunted House, if you dare. Atari’s classic game has returned with more chills, cool new unlockables and plenty of spooky new enemies. The terrifying fun that lies within Graves Mansion is back, re-imagined for a new generation of gamers in celebration of the title’s 30th anniversary.
by Rainier on July 14, 2010 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Horizon is going to captivate adventure fans with its classic 1930s setting, fascinating locations including Hong Kong, Tibet, and Morocco, and the eventful search for one of the greatest secrets of humankind.
by Rainier on July 14, 2010 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TERA: The Exiled Realm of Arborea is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you battle epic wars and protect your kingdom from demise. TERA is developed to bring you thrills never experienced before in traditional MMOs with its action-filled gameplay and riveting visuals.