by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 7:23 a.m. PST | 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 Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally announced in 2006, 4A-Games' Metro 2033, based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's novel of the same name, is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game. According to the
Steam product page, Metro 2033 is scheduled for March 16, 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Worms 2: Armageddon is a 2D turn-based strategy game in which players control worms in a battle to be the last man (worm) standing. Players take turns positioning their worms around fantastical landscapes and use a variety of over-the-top weapons (bazookas, grenades, uzis, exploding sheep, etc.) to defeat opponents' worms.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | 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 Nov. 19, 2009 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 7:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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New research revealed the market forecast for PC gaming hardware, and the results are better than previously expected. The worldwide PC gaming hardware market (systems, accessories, and upgrades) is forecasted to gain $1.2 billion for 2009, which is a 5.9% increase versus 2008 (from $20.07 to $21.26 billion).
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 6:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TV game show 1 vs. 100 puts one member against 100 others from around the world, where you eliminate the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game, so you can win great prizes.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive is bringing multiplayer and matchmaking support to its games via GameRanger, the free multiplayer online gaming service for more than 600 games on PC and Mac.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe further expanded its PlayStation entertainment experience with the launch of the video delivery service for Europe. Now available in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, with other countries to follow in 2010, the service allows film fans to download hundreds of movies, including the latest releases, straight to their PS3 and PSP.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2009 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With three overall medals, TEAM USA placed eighth at the World Cyber Games 2009 Grand Final in Chengdu, China. As over 82,000 spectators from around the globe cheered and watched the excitement, TEAM USA took silver and bronze medals in Guitar Hero: World Tour while taking the bronze in Red Stone.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2009 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | 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 Nov. 18, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade. The Tales of the Damned expansion will bring new content including dungeons, guild-wars, pets and much more.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2009 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Wiiwaa you take care of a cute little creatures and explore a lush game universe, plays various minigames and unravels a fantastic adventure story. Wiiwaa ships with a special plush toy puppet that is connected to the Wiimote and movements the player applies to the puppet are reflected by the character in the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2009 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.10 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates
Facebook so you have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2009 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Rogue Warrior, inspired by Marcinko’s bestselling novels and based loosely on his own military experiences, you play as “Demo Dick” Marcinko, where you are sent on a clandestine operation to disrupt a suspected North Korean ballistic missile program.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SNK is preparing yet another installment in the long running frantic, fast-paced 2-D military arcade shooter series, this time a remake of PSOne game Metal Slug X released in 2001, but with added vehicles, over 70 missions, and ad-hoc co-op support.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.10 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates
Facebook so you have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity. This update also enables developers to set specific criteria in their titles to publish additional game information to your News Feed. You can then check out your updates, and those of your friends, on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media favorites.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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1C Company and Battlefront.com's new expansion pack for their tactical WWII strategy title Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 is dedicated to the 131st Armored Division Centauro and the battles it took part in North Africa starting from December 1942 till mid-May 1943.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | 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. Originally scheduled for Nov. 24, SCEA has pushed the release into 2010 in order to give the marketing team more time.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lineage II, popular with player-versus-player fans, provides gamers with a sprawling, visually-stunning, fantasy world. Lineage II allows players to take on solo adventures or join with gamers from around the world to battle fierce dragons, take part in heroic struggles and lay siege to majestic castles.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2009 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MechWarrior marks an epic struggle to reclaim your birthright as you command an awesomely armed 40-foot tall, 80-ton, 90-mile per hour war machine across the remote battlefields of a hostile world. MekTek revealed that a recent meeting green lighting the release of MechWarrior 4 did not yield any results, but with the free release is ready, and awaiting approval, which could happen as early as Thanks Giving (Nov. 26).
by Brian Dumlao on Nov. 15, 2009 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | 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 Nov. 15, 2009 @ 7:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience delivering the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. With the original Dead Space released last year, the Wii sequel not selling too well, Visceral wrapping up Dante's Inferno, it is no surprise work on a sequel is proceeding. Not officially announced yet, but
hinted at multiple times already, rumors about the inclusion of multiplayer
surfaced in a survey earlier this year, with a new
help wanted page confirming it further (
thanks Joystiq).