by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The ultimate two-man private military team of Salem and Rios return in Army of Two: The 40th Day, where they must survive and prevail in a city under siege, offering a fresh, innovative and fluid co-op experience with a deep arsenal of customizable weapons so players can team up with their friends online for the fight of their lives.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boasting a wholly unique look and feel, Need for Speed Nitro delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, as you battle through the mayhem of aggressive cops, take corners at 150 mph, and own the competition on extreme tracks.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced years ago, 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 Aug. 13, 2009 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Detroit based developer P15 Studios is creating a new genre in entertainment, RPTV, or Role Play TV, a reality-based TV in which gamers use video game play to determine the show storyline.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 5:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of EveryQuest, SOE plans to release the 16th expansion for its MMORPG, adding an all-new underground zone. In anticipation of this milestone, SOE is also kicking off the first of three “Road to Underfoot” in-game events.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. Valve is prepping a classless update, day two revealing a new King of The Hill Mode, with one brand new, and two adapted maps.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The
closure rumor from earlier this week turns out to be true as GRIN just issued a statement. "It is with a heavy heart we announce today that GRIN has been forced to close its doors. This as too many publishers have been delaying their payments, causing an unbearable cashflow situation." A group of 25 former employees have already split off as started
Outbreak Studios.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography. While Abbey Road was already known as post launch DLC, a 9 page article in the New York Times reveals that the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Rubber Soul albums will also be offered as downloads at some point.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 11:56 a.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.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss adds a newly-playable Gargoyle race, never-before seen spells, powerful new weapons and armor, an expansive and dangerous dungeon, and a variety of new, tough-as-nails monsters.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Voltage Software announced a long-term partnership agreement with Terminal Reality, purchasing a lifetime license to use the Infernal Engine.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spyborgs is a team-based action-adventure game set in a stylish world where you take on the role of a diverse team of five bionic superspies in a fight to save the world from a group of dastardly villains.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East allows players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of WWII. This Hotfix corrects a couple of bitmap files in the game.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's God Eater looks like an attempt to piggyback on the success of Capcom's Monster Hunter in Japan, as the action rpg has replaced dinosaurs with gods and demons sent down to purify Earth. Featuring plenty of customization options and not only includes a solo mode but also 4 player co-op.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare's return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Topatoi is a refreshing blend of platformer and puzzle genres, combining the old school impact of the legendary titles like Bubba 'N Stix or The Lost Vikings with original and inventive gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While a fifth installment in the Hitman franchise is not really much of a surprise, Eidos has yet to officially announce its existence. With last year's movie having done quite well and rumors of a second one in the planning stages, CEO Ian Livingstone revealed
a few months ago that IO Interactive would be in charge of Hitman 5, but according to
actor Mark Sloan's resume, he has done mocap work for UK-based Rocksteady Studios, which is currently finishing up Batman: Arkham Asylum.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Family Fun Football is a fun, arcade-style casual sports game for everyone to enjoy, where you can play against friends and family in vibrant themed football stadiums, or perhaps even in space!
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nielsen Research data released this week shows that gamers are playing more this summer than last. June 2009's total video game console usage minutes went up 21% from the previous June with the average gamer logging 768 minutes, led by Microsoft's X360.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. Valve is prepping a Classless Update adding 18 new hats for the various classes as well as a new community map.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prison Break was
originally announced by Brash, but after
its demise, the status was unknown, although
Zootfly confirmed the game was still in development. Koch Media has signed a license agreement with 20th Century Fox regarding the worldwide publication rights to a video game based on the TV series Prison Break.