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Archive for November, 2009
Dark Void – Xbox 360 (T)
Nov 30th
Dark Void is a new sci-fi action-adventure game that combines an adrenaline-fuelled blend of aerial and on-foot combat set in a parallel universe called “The Void.”
Players will take on the role of Will, a pilot dropped into incredible circumstances while on a routine air cargo flight crashes in the Bermuda triangle leading him to be trapped in the Void. This unlikely hero soon finds himself swept into a desperate struggle for survival at the head of a group called The Survivors. Trapped in the Void, these resistance fighters are battling to hold off a mysterious alien race that plans to threaten Earth.
Dark Void“s unique combination of in-air and on-ground combat creates a thrilling new gameplay dynamic to the third-person shooter experience. Taking 3D action to a whole new level, Dark Void“s vertical combat system allows players to dangle from thousand foot drops as they take cover and drop enemies from above and below, bringing a whole new sense of vulnerability and thrill to the player. Defying gravity in vertical combat is only half the battle as, over time, Will is upgraded to a powerful rocket pack which allows for fierce in-air combat as gamers are able to fly through More >
Vancouver 2010 – PS3 (E)
Nov 30th
The world���s best athletes are back to defy the odds with heart-stopping feats of athletic greatness in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In 14 of the fastest, most spectacular Olympic Games events, up to four players compete to reach the pinnacle of their sport and claim a gold medal for their country. On ultra-realistic courses modeled after Vancouver 2010 Olympic venues, players experience the competitive thrill first-hand with jostling controls, a first-person view helmet-cam and changing weather conditions.
- A THRILLING FIRST-PERSON EXPERIENCE—Players feel the speed and adrenaline of the athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games first-hand as they hurtle down mountains, fly over jumps and speed around ice rinks.
- FOURTEEN PREMIUM EVENTS IN WHICH TO CLAIM GOLD—Every event contains speed and danger, including the giant slalom, snowboard cross, downhill and bobsleigh events.
- ALL-NEW CHALLENGE MODES—Never before seen in an official Olympic-themed title, solo players will enjoy several brand new modes, including ���Outrun the Avalanche��� and ���Beat the Blizzard.���
- WORLDWIDE ONLINE COMPETITION—As records are set the world���s best compete to maintain their spot at the top of the leaderboards.
- FUN, FAST MULTIPLAYER COMPETITION—Players earn ultimate bragging rights in four-player split-screen action, or in online head-to-head competition.
Release Date:Tue, 12 Jan 2010
More >Vancouver 2010 – Xbox 360 (E)
Nov 30th
The world���s best athletes are back to defy the odds with heart-stopping feats of athletic greatness in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In 14 of the fastest, most spectacular Olympic Games events, up to four players compete to reach the pinnacle of their sport and claim a gold medal for their country. On ultra-realistic courses modeled after Vancouver 2010 Olympic venues, players experience the competitive thrill first-hand with jostling controls, a first-person view helmet-cam and changing weather conditions.
- A THRILLING FIRST-PERSON EXPERIENCE—Players feel the speed and adrenaline of the athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games first-hand as they hurtle down mountains, fly over jumps and speed around ice rinks.
- FOURTEEN PREMIUM EVENTS IN WHICH TO CLAIM GOLD—Every event contains speed and danger, including the giant slalom, snowboard cross, downhill and bobsleigh events.
- ALL-NEW CHALLENGE MODES—Never before seen in an official Olympic-themed title, solo players will enjoy several brand new modes, including ���Outrun the Avalanche��� and ���Beat the Blizzard.���
- WORLDWIDE ONLINE COMPETITION—As records are set the world���s best compete to maintain their spot at the top of the leaderboards.
- FUN, FAST MULTIPLAYER COMPETITION—Players earn ultimate bragging rights in four-player split-screen action, or in online head-to-head competition.
Release Date:Tue, 12 Jan 2010
More >Sands of Destruction – DS (T)
Nov 30th
Master storyteller Masato Kato of Chrono Cross fame and renowned composer Yasunori Mitsuda of the epic Chrono and Xeno franchises brings a new “classic” role-playing adventure to the Nintendo DS. In a world surrounded by a sea of sand, the fate of the world lies in the hands of a small band of warriors known as the World Annihilation Front. Play as Kyrie and venture through oceans of sand with Morte, a mysterious girl crusading for the World Annihilation Front on a rebellious mission with her troop of recruits. Fight colossal monsters, battle tyrannical beastmen, and ultimately… discover that Kyrie holds the key to world destruction. The future of the world now lies in your hands.
- Dynamic Dual Screen Battles: Confront colossal bosses that span across both screens on the Nintendo DS, battling with both aerial and ground attacks.
- Unconventional Storyline: Written by master storyteller Masato Kato, immerse yourself in a dramatic storyline taking you into an atmospheric fantasy world where you must “destroy the world” to save the future.
- Rallying Cries: Characters can shout unique “quips” or commands to enhance abilities and boost attributes.
- Unique Customization: Customize each character and their weapons individually using a unique points system.
- Gorgeous Movie Graphics: Over 300 high-quality More >
Army of Two: The 40th Day – PSP (M)
Nov 30th
Army of Two: The 40th Day for PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a top-down shooter based in cooperative gameplay. The first Army of Two game for PSP, it features series heroes, Rios and Salem, and and arsenal of co-op moves designed to open up strategies in the face of overwhelming odds. In addition, the game features weapon customization and upgrade systems, as well as online two-player cooperative play.
- Weapons customization allows players to change their weapon in the heat of battle and adapt your firepower to the situation.
Release Date:Tue, 12 Jan More >
General: Blade & Soul: Full G-Star ‘09 Trailer
Nov 30th
Blade & Soul, NCSoft’s next hotly anticipated title was finally and fully revealed at this year’s G-Star exhibition in Korea. Not satisfied with the epic nine minute length of their "Vision" trailer for Aion, Blade & Soul’s reveal trailer clocks in at a full 11 minutes in length and shows off the game in all its glory. The trailer reveals four new classes, the Destroyer, the Force Master, the Blade Master, and the Kung Fu Master, as well as four new races, the Gon, the Jin, the Kun, and the Lyn.
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars – Wii (T)
Nov 30th
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars airs well-known characters from Capcom”s roster of games with some of Japan”s most beloved characters from anime powerhouse Tatsunoko Production. From Capcom”s 30-year history comes characters like Ryu and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter series, Morrigan from Darkstalkers and company mascot Mega Man Volnutt from Mega Man Legends. Tatsunoko”s near half-century of Japanese animation excellence is represented by the likes of Ken the Eagle and Jun the Swan from the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman anime (known in North America as Battle of the Planets or G-Force), cybernetic warrior Casshan and comedic action hero Yatterman No. 1. All together, there are more than 20 colorful combatants to choose from in order to form the ultimate tag team combination.
- More than 20 fighters to choose from: Capcom—Ryu, Chun-Li (Street Fighter), Batsu (Rival Schools), Alex (Street Fighter III), Morrigan (Darkstalkers), Soki (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams), Mega Man Volnutt (Mega Man Legends), Roll (Mega Man), Saki (Quiz Nanairo Dreams), Viewtiful Joe, PTX-40A (Lost Planet). Tatsunoko—Ken the Eagle, Jun the Swan (Science Ninja Team Gatchaman), Yatterman, Doronjo (Yatterman), Casshan, Tekkaman, Polymar, Karas, Ippatsuman and Gold Lightan, plus others to be revealed.
- Two-man tag team action: Players build their own perfect team and More >
Two Worlds: The Temptation – Xbox 360 (RP)
Nov 30th
Taking place shortly after the events portrayed in the first Two Worlds, The Temptation takes place in Eastern Antaloor, in the regions surrounding Oswaroh and the Drak”ar Desert. Featuring as much content as the original, Two Worlds: The Temptation will feature more intricate missions, improved voice-overs and animations, retooled horseback riding, completely revamped combat, and a new game engine that delivers visuals that have to be seen to be believed.
Release Date:Sun, 31 Jan 2010
Shadow of Destiny – PSP (T)
Nov 30th
Imagine you are ambling down the street late one night when suddenly you are attacked and stabbed to death in the back. You wake up in a dark room where an unfamiliar face offers to ���help you change your fate��� and gives you a time-travel device. The next thing you know, you are in a café exactly 30 minutes before you were murdered with an imagination full of questions. This is the story of Ike ��� the main character in Shadow of Destiny. Assume the role of Ike using the special time travel device and embark on a quest to solve the most important mystery ever; your own! SOD will offer fun and brain stretching experience as they travel through time, collect clue, unlock new scenarios along the way to finding your killer and the motive.
- A Truly Unique PSP Experience ��� Shadow of Destiny is a game unlike any other PSP game available where players can embark on a unique murder mystery, they���re own! The setting within the game will span over 500 years deep into the past to secure the details of why and how they were murdered. What you do in the past will affect the present. More >
Mass Effect 2 – Xbox 360 (RP)
Nov 30th
The second chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy takes you to the darkest reaches of space, where you must uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of humans across many worlds. Prepare yourself for a suicide mission to save mankind. Travel the galaxy to assemble a team of soldiers and combat specialists, and launch an all-out assault on the heart of enemy territory.
- The second act of BioWare���s epic sci-fi trilogy continues the story of Commander Shepard and humanity���s first steps onto the galactic stage.
- Success—or failure—depends heavily on the crew you assemble and their loyalty to you and the mission.
- Stunning graphics and a refined dialog system will draw you into the story like never before.
- Numerous improvements to the intense, third-person shooter combat.
- Deep character customization options let you create your own vision of Commander Shepard.
Pre-order Mass Effect 2 and receive the Inferno Assault Armor.
Used by officers to monitor battlefield conditions the suit is able to recognize elevated heart rates and pupil movement in people close by, almost acting like a lie detector. This same array also monitors the officer and regulates sub-systems with extreme efficiency to allow for greater response times.
Release Date:Tue, 26 Jan 2010
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