by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 3:37 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. During his keynote speech at GDC Austin, SOE president John Smedley
revealed that Free Realms now has 5 million subscribers, and that the PS3 version is tentatively scheduled for mid 2010, and that the developers are looking into implementing EyeToy support.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fast, frantic and mega-bloodbath first-person shooter, Dreamkiller takes gamers inside the dark and twisted nightmares of tortured souls possessed by unknown forces.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week LucasArts revealed that it would be re-releasing its classic Jedi Knight titles as digital downloads, and today both Steam and Direct2Drive are offering bundles. Over at Steam you can get
Mysteries of the Sith,
Dark Forces,
Dark Forces II,
Jedi Academy, and
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast separately, or
bundled for
$19.99 total. Direct2Drive is offering Dark Forces, Jedi Academy and Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
for $14.95 total.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition combines the original Star Wars The Force Unleashed videogame with three new levels set in iconic Star Wars locales and a host of new costumes and character models. This special edition of the game will show players the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 lets you join forces with like-minded players to tackle an adventure of realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In celebration of UT's 10th anniversary, Epic Games invites everyone to check out Unreal Tournament 3 Black on Steam, completely free of charge starting tomorrow.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | 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. We already
hinted at it a few months back, and
earlier this week, but today Square Enix officially confirmed that SO4 is coming to the PS3, with added goodies.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CustomPlay Golf 2010 adds to the golfing experience with a game packed with features that takes the player to a whole new level of both realism and game play. All new graphical effects including enhanced lighting and shadow systems for objects and terrain, normal map, detail map, mega-texture and more!
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spore Creature Creator 2-D is a new Flash application where players experience an all new take on the variety and creative fun offered by the original 3-D
Spore Creature Creator. Now
available for free, players can create a creature from scratch or import a creature from the Sporepedia.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo 3: ODST is a new game in the Halo saga that lets people experience events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, as they search for clues leading to the whereabouts of their scattered squad and the motivations behind the Covenant's invasion of New Mombasa.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having created the Lara Croft character in 1996, Toby Gard left then-developer Core Design a year later to go his own way and released Galleon: Islands of Mystery in 2004. After that, he
came to Crystal Dynamics as one of the senior designers on the Tomb Raider team, where he would complement the existing team and create Tomb Raider: Legend. Earlier this year, Gard became lead designer on an unannounced Tomb Raider project, and while he refused to comment as to the real reason, Gard insists the
split was amicable. Gard is currently a freelance consultant, with a focus on animation, story and cinematic design, character design, game design and balancing.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2010 will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements and major gameplay additions. With the FIFA 10 demo coming later this week, Konami has now also revealed the system requirements ...
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As summer draws to a close, the air begins to chill and people begin to turn their thoughts to holiday gift lists. Whether the people on your list have been playing since the 1980s or only since last week, Nintendo has you covered. The Wii, NDS and NDSi systems have a huge selection of games for everyone on your list, including many that you won’t find anywhere else.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Galaxies immerses players in the rich Star Wars universe featuring dynamic adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe and offering a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Romanian-based AMC Pixel Factory, developer of graphic content and interactive entertainment software and technology, has opened a new office in Los Angeles, CA, to expand its development capabilities and give clients enhanced services. The new office is headed by former Electronic Arts Development Director Rick Viscariello, who adds vital developer experience to an already talented and accomplished team.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, known in Europe as Safar'Wii, players take on the role of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse wildlife of Animal Island.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | 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. We
hinted at it a few months back, but ads have surfaced that confirm Star Ocean 4 is coming to the PS3, currently scheduled for release in Japan on Feb. 4, 2010.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alganon is an upcoming fantasy-based MMORPG that allows thousands of people to play together in a virtual world that features a rich history dominated by commanding deities, powerful weapons and armor, deadly magic, epic quests, ancient places to discover, the utilization of detailed trade skills, and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In case you had not heard the news, Patrick Swayze, star of movies such as "Dirty Dancing," "Road House," "Point Break" and the recent A&E series, "The Beast," has succumbed to pancreatic cancer. He was a Hollywood icon and will be greatly missed ....
Not much else was going on today. The wife had the day off, so it was spent working, catching up on a few TV series ("Supernatural" and "Entourage"), and playing some more CrimeCraft (which, btw, is
getting new content soon).
We have a few press trips lined up in the next week or two as we ramp up coverage for the holiday season, so be on the lookout for previews and interviews near the end of the month.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 2:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Wii console’s Nintendo Channel is getting a makeover, as today the channel, which provides users with videos and information about current and upcoming Nintendo products, re-launches with a new look and feel. Some of the upgrades include higher-quality streaming videos, lists of top games that other viewers recommend and a new ability to rate and recommend NDS games.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is based on the original Carrier Command released in 1988, fully licensed and endorsed by its creators, and strives to deliver innovative and intense gameplay in a truly next-gen rendition.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tron Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world where Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his fathers disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. At Disney's D23 Expo movie producer Steven Lisberger
confirmed that yes, there IS a video game in the works by Disney Interactive.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Endless Ocean 2 explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures, and features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend, but beware of the predatorial animals added to the mix.