by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 is based on the last strategic offensive the Germans were able to mount in the east, resulting in a decisive Soviet victory which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 light-hearted humor.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an unforgettable cooperative action game, pitting you and your partner against waves of vicious enemies.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In PixelJunk Shooter, players pilot a subterranean exploration vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turn back the pages of time in this earliest chapter of the Kingdom Hearts saga that explores the origins of the series. Showcasing all-new characters and brand new but instantly recognizable Disney environments from the worlds of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the game boasts exceptional graphics making it one of the most beautiful titles ever to be released for the PSP.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Robocalypse: Beaver Defense will offer madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction in a tower defense-style game. Set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, players will need to create and strategically position static and mobile defenses to stop the waves of enemies that are intent on destroying the player's HQ.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 3 Ambitions allows players to pursue a variety of exciting paths and careers in their Sims’ lives that in turn affect their overall gameplay experience and neighborhood. While on the job, the player has direct control over their Sims’ work and can choose how to spend their days.
by Rainier on May 18, 2010 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few months ago Nexon America launched “The Nexon iNitiative,” a new program that will provide up to $1 million to support the most original, unique and promising indie gaming projects.
by Rainier on May 17, 2010 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MLB Dugout Heroes is a casual online baseball experience with a three-dimensional, cartoon-rendered graphic style and easy to pick up and play mouse-only controls. The game will offer four different modes of play for fans to choose from: tutorial, practice, single player and multi-player.
by Rainier on May 17, 2010 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Korea-based Anipark, known for online baseball game, "MaguMagu," announced it has entered an agreement to license Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for its next two titles - a next-generation online baseball game and new massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) for PC.
by Rainier on May 17, 2010 @ 4:54 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 May 17, 2010 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Black Ops will take players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Blakc Ops is set during the Cold War era featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that will go beyond the single-player story, as well as a two- to four-player co-op mode.
Gamestop is offering fans who pre-order CoD: Black Ops a limited edition two-sided poster featuring artwork from the game, while
Amazon
is offering $20 off a future video game purchase.
by Rainier on May 17, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A happening weekend: some good, some bad, some sad.
The good news is that we're home again, probably a few pounds heavier than when we left, but we'll work on that later this week.
The bad news is that
FlashForward, one of our favorite shows on TV at the moment, got canceled by ABC.
The sad news is that
Ronnie James Dio passed away over the weekend. For people who have no clue who Dio is, he was the lead singer for legendary rock bands such as
Rainbow,
Black Sabbath,
Dio and most recently
Heaven & Hell, a reunited Black Sabbath under an alternate name. Dio, who made the throwing horns \m/ gesture popular among metal fans, passed away at the age of 67 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer.
by Rainier on May 16, 2010 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Disgaea Infinite, an adventure novel-style game, players will use "time traveling" and "possession" to solve mysteries. The game begins by traveling back in time, you will then possess other characters to gather info/clues, and by possessing these characters, you can read their minds and see through their eyes.
by Brian Dumlao on May 16, 2010 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight and his allies as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past.
by Rainier on May 15, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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One BBQ down, one to go. Boy, am I stuffed! It seems that eating is on the agenda for the weekend, as we'll have a nice hot breakfast tomorrow morning and then BBQ for lunch. Someone suggested having even more BBQ for dinner tomorrow. Now, BBQs are my favorite meal and all, but by tomorrow night, I'll be ready for a salad or an apple. I know, sacrilege!
by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.
by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the Transformers characters’ home planet of Cybertron for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.
by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Games Distillery's AQUA is an action-arcade title in a Victorian-era-inspired maritime setting featuring appealing storytelling and gigantic steamships going into battle.
by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 8:43 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 May 14, 2010 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In F1 2010 gamers will take on the full, expanded grid in a variety of game modes including GRAND PRIX, Championship, Time Trial and an extensive, innovative Career mode. F1 2010 will also feature a highly advanced damage model, fully dynamic weather system and extensive competitive multiplayer options.
by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 7:47 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 May 14, 2010 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arc Rise Fantasia is a new turn-based RPG with a beautiful, anime-inspired Japanese art style. Players will jump into the shoes of L’Arc, a calm and composed mercenary, who sets out to defend the Meridian Empire from an impending invasion of ferocious creatures.
by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Heavy is a British-made film directed and created by Marcus Warren - a new British talent in the world of cinema. The film is a political crime thriller about family rivalry and betrayal.