by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2012 @ 8:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A-men, known in Asia as Assault Armies, is not a game for everyone. You can define it as a platform logic game, which is held in a specific, sort of old school, climate.
After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2011 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld and downloadable titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2011.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2011 @ 1:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 30, 2011 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Normally when one hears of "always-on" DRM the discussion is in context of PC gaming. Ubisoft has been particularly notable (or notorious, depending on your point of view) here, implementing the "Internet required" DRM scheme on a number of its titles.
by Brian Dumlao on Sept. 6, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crazy Machines tradition, players must create wacky chain reactions using different parts and accomplish the tasks set out in their mission, from knocking over vases to blowing out candles.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 3, 2011 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pac-Man and Galaga enter a new dimension of fun with two brand new titles, each taking advantage of the 3DS system's unique and innovative technology.
by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2011 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pac-Man and Galaga enter a new dimension of fun with two brand new titles, each taking advantage of the 3DS system’s unique and innovative technology.
by Rainier on July 22, 2011 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures.
by Rainier on June 17, 2011 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA is building a new product development team based in the West Midlands area of the UK, its 3rd UK based development group and is set up to focus its production resources exclusively for next generation platforms, starting with a new project due for release late 2012 which is a unique action adventure experience.
by Rainier on April 21, 2011 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wargaming.net, known for Massive Assault series, Order of War, and World of Tanks, has signed a exclusive strategic partnership and signing of a long-term co-development agreement with Russian based developer Lesta, known for Elements of War, Pacific Storm, and Aggression: Reign over Europe.
by Adam Pavlacka on April 4, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men: The Arcade Game is the first ever home version of the popular 1992 cabinet arcade classic, and allows players to join their favorite X-Men characters in what is widely considered as their first great video game appearance.
by Rainier on March 31, 2011 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny, making your actions echo throughout the game world.
by Rainier on March 21, 2011 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution adds a multiple-race single player campaign, new multiplayer units, maps and an entire new playable faction.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2011 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A militant revolutionary has unexpectedly seized control in an important South Asian country. As the Ops Com, your mission is to command an elite five-man squad charged with stopping his aggressive agenda before it’s too late.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2011 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Starbreeze, known for The Chronicles of Riddick series and The Darkness, announced it has entered into a multi-year, studio-wide license agreement to develop projects using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for the engine's supported platforms.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2011 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny, making your actions echo throughout the game world.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2011 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision announced that wholly owned development studio Beenox has been named the primary developer on upcoming titles featuring Marvel’s famous web-slinger, Spider-Man.
After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2010 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld and downloadable titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2010.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2010 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with
Prototype full game/trial, DC Universe Online Beta (Plus members only),
LittleBigPlanet: Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves,
X-Men,
Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within HD,
Marvel Pinball, DLCs for
EyePet,
ModNation Racers,
DJ Hero 2,
Assassin’s Creed Broterhood,
nail’d,
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II,
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light,
Fist of the North,
Magic: The Gathering Duels of the Planewalkers,
Tron: Evolution, song packs for
Rock Band, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (
I Must Run!).
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2010 @ 9:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NIS America announced it has signed a partnership with Imageepoch, known for the JRPG series Luminous Arc, to bring future titles to North America
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2010 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players behind enemy lines in an entirely new chapter in the first-person action series. Black Ops is set during the Cold War era featuring at least two main characters, multiplayer that will go beyond the single-player story, as well as a two- to four-player co-op mode.
by Rainier on July 14, 2010 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin (APB) is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game. Players must decide which side of the law to abide by, as Enforcers, who take on the challenge of supporting and safeguarding justice, or as Criminals, who operate against the law and any opposing groups by any means necessary.
by Rainier on April 30, 2010 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin (APB) takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world multiplayer setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2010 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. announced two multi-year licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on Sony Pictures Television’s popular game show properties, “JEOPARDY!” and “Wheel of Fortune”.
After a few weeks of deliberation and voting, our top games of 2009 are finally being unveiled! We're starting with titles that garnered honorable mentions; these nominees received a significant amount of votes but fell just short of making the cut. Come back tomorrow for the top handheld and downloadable titles, which will then be followed by the top console/PC offerings. Once that's out of the way, we'll start the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2009.