by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of Final Fantasy with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Real Warfare: 1242 is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events, inviting you to experience the glorious times of princes, knights and vast battles. The player's goal is to direct Alexander Nevsky through meticulously recreated historic battlegrounds and achieve the greatest of victories by repelling the attacks of Teutonic and Swedish knights, bringing Lithuania to peace and eliminating every single invader in 1242.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog's blistering PS3 exclusive 3rd person action adventure shooter.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ahh, weekend, I'm always glad to see ya. Slept in way late but then had to rush to get our errands done because the wife and I wanted to watch the women's semifinals of the U.S. Open. Of course, we were rooting for Kim Clijsters, who played a great match even though victory came in a somewhat awkward way. Onto the finals!
We also watched "Inkheart" with Brandon Frasier, which turned out the be much better than we anticipated. It's more geared toward the younger crowd but not a bad flick at all.
Also received my latest Gears of War comic books (thanks Dana) so I quickly shredded through those, but I am still amazed at how thin comics are these days, and they're filled to the brim with ads. I used to be an avid X-Men and Sgt. Rock reader 15 years ago, so it seems things have changed quite a bit. It's been a while, so maybe I'll have to dig up my old issues and reminisce.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the original Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games nearly a decade ago, now enhanced for the NDS(i) with updated graphics/sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scooby-Doo! First Frights is an action-adventure game that complements the upcoming Warner Bros. movie and lets you take on the role of young Scooby-Doo and teenage versions of the newly formed Mystery, Inc. crew to solve their very first cases.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Lead the Meerkats you are a young meerkat and you have a lot to accomplish. You have been separated from your pack and the time has come for you to form your own meerkat pack. Are you ready for the challenge?
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Sony Europe's Mike Kebby revealed that two DLCs are planned, Insane Night, as previously revealed on Sept. 17 and Prey In The Darkness on Sept. 24, 2009.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts' has unveiled its newest title, Lucidity, an episodic 2D side scrolling adventure game with puzzles that revolves around a young girl Sophie. While you don't actually control Sophie, she moves around trying to get from point A to B, and it is up to you to facilitate her explorations by solving various puzzles clearing the path. Inspired by the likes of Braid according to LucasArts, Lucidity features 30 story levels, an additional 15 bonus levels and is scheduled for later this month.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It seems that the Guitar Hero 5 debacle is far from over, with Courtney Love actually having a point: Kurt Cobain rapping or singing a Bon Jovi song just doesn't feel right. His former bandmates claim that everybody was under the impression that the likeness would only be used for Nirvana songs, but once the character's been unlocked, you can use Cobain throughout the game, which really makes him look less legendary.
I had to visit the dentist today for a routine check-up and walked away with a clean bill of health, apart from the usual "brush more" comment. For people who know me, these visits are a big deal due to some childhood trauma, which I'll spare you the details of, and they always put a knot in my stomach.
Today is 9/11, the 8th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center and the day that the world as we knew it changed. We remember the lives lost that day and think of the soldiers who have made the greatest sacrifice for our country. As a former military man, I have nothing but respect and admiration for the brave men and women in uniform who were -- and continue to be -- in harm's way and continue to serve our country, regardless of whether you believe that the cause is just.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Valve's Chet Faliszek
confirmed the 10 melee weapons in L4D2 being: Baseball Bat, Cricket Bat, Crowbar, Electric Guitar, Fire Axe, Frying Pan, Katana, Machete, Tonfa (police baton), and the Chainsaw.
by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Garfield Gets Real you not only get to play cartoon favorite Garfield, but you also take the role of the director by using props, lighting, sound effects and camera angles to make the action as entertaining as possible.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Iceberg Interactive is eager to announce the UK Q4 release dates for 6 of their upcoming PC games, including Adam’s Venture The Search for the Lost Garden, Return to Mysterious Island 2, Benoît Sokal Pack (includes Amerzone, Syberia and Syberia 2), Dracula Trilogy (includes Dracula, Dracula 2 The Last Sanctuary and Dracula 3 The Path of The Dragon), Dark Fall: Lost Souls, and Zeno Clash
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beaterator is a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a highly addictive collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced that it will release the v6.00 system software update for PSP in the near future, and while the version # would indicate a major update it is not. For user looking to customize their XMB (XrossMediaBar), a few new colors will be added under the Theme Settings. These new theme colors can be used on PSP models 2000 or after (PSP-2000, 3000 and N1000). Apart from that, a security patch has been added, and [Network Update] has been renamed as [System Update].
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 6:20 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. Riot Games has closed a round of financing with the top venture capital firms, Benchmark Capital and FirstMark Capital, and the Chinese online services company Tencent.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Czech based development studio Centauri Production, known for Memento Mori and Gooka, plans to join IDEA Games, the association of independent development teams located in the Czech Republic, in order to take advantage of services provided such as managing the business development, marketing & PR, etc.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer. The My Live Season service enables subscribers to feel the weekly pulse of football with dynamic updates of real-world information to make the game as close to real life as possible.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aksys Games will be hooking in fishermen and gamers alike when Hooked! Real Motion Fishing is released on the Wii this fall. The Wii Remote and Nunchuk control will allow players to relive all the excitement and tension of fishing, but all in the comfort of their own living room.
by Rainier on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GearGrinder, also known as Clutch, is a bone crashing action/arcade racing game. Take full control of your powerful truck, mounted with the most devastating weapons available, malicious mines and more nifty gadgets, and complete over 45 versatile and thrilling missions, leaving a trail of devastation wherever you go.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 9, 2009 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band will offer a limited number of new hardware offerings modeled after instruments used by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr throughout their career.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as the anti-hero, rage through the wrath of fearless enemies and build the nastiest and most profane army you can think of in this new-style invasion action game.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster. In order to further optimize the game, the Fallen Earth team has pushed the MMO's launch by yet another week.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2009 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain you don’t watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the players actions - not cut scenes - and every action has a consequence.
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2009 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-op gameplay of L4D casts four Survivors in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying Boss Infected mutants. Valve confirmed that the Crash Course DLC is scheduled fro release on Thursday, Sept. 10.