Category: Previews
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Hands-On Preview: UFC Undisputed 2009
It’s been nearly five years since the last UFC game, UFC: Sudden Impact. I remember trying to find the game at different game stores, and at the time none of the employees knew what I was talking about or what UFC even was. It’s amazing how time can change things: over the last five years…
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Preview: Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman! (Sony PSP)
Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Publisher: NIS America, Inc. Genre: Strategy Release Date: July 2009
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Preview: The Chronicles of Spellborn (PC)
On the surface, The Chronicles of Spellborn looks like any other standard fantasy grindfest swarming the Internet, however, its creators have gone to great lengths to build a better MMO and based on closed beta player reactions, Acclaim may have reeled in a winner from across the Atlantic.
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Preview: Puchi Puchi Virus (Nintendo DS)
Players can always count on NIS America to port over some of Japan’s most beloved RPG titles (such as Mana Khemia: Student Alliance), but the company looked to break the mold and delve into a more casual crowd with the announcement of Puchi Puchi Virus for the Nintendo DS.
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Preview: The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (Sony PS3)
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena. Developer: Starbreeze Publisher: Atari Genre: First Person Shooter Release Date: 04/07/2009
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Preview: Lux Pain (Nintendo DS)
Lux Pain is a game I’ve had my eye on for a while. From watching gameplay videos, it appeared to be a cross between Trauma Center and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. I showed the game a while back to Mark B. and his reaction was the same as mine: “This is either going to…
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Majesty 2 Hands On Preview (PC)
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Publisher: Paradox Interactive Developer: 1C:Ino-Co Genre: Real Time Strategy Release Date: Q2 2009
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Preview: Black Mirror 2 (PC)
Black Mirror 2 is a sequel to the original The Black Mirror released in late 2003 by Development team Future Games and published by The Adventure Company. This time Cranberry Productions is picking up the development reigns while dtp Entertainment brings the game to both the US and Europe. I remember the first Black Mirror…
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Preview: Memento Mori (PC)
“Memento Mori” is a Latin phrase meaning, “Be mindful of death” or, “Remember that you will die.” In this game however, “Memento Mori” refers to a secret brotherhood knows as “Ikuinen Nukkuja,” or “The Eternal Sleeper” in English. Their objective? To hide artwork away from the general public.
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Resident Evil 5 (Sony PS3) Demo Impressions
Last week A.J. gave you his thoughts on the Xbox 360 Resident Evil 5 demo. This week, the PS3 version of the demo came out, and I thought I’d share my opinions on it after giving it a go.
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Preview: Grey Matter (PC)
Jane Jensen is probably best known to gamers for the Gabriel Knight series. Now however she’s turned her attention to a new project called Grey Matter. Grey Matter is a Horror Adventure game being published by dtp Entertainment and developed by Wizarbox.
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Resident Evil 5 – Demo First Impressions
With each passing day, we get closer and closer to one of the most anticipated gaming titles of this generation of consoles, let alone 2009. Resident Evil 5 is coming, bringing with it a horde of chainsaw wielding maniacs, zombies, villagers, and zombie villagers. Capcom was nice enough to give the 360 owners a demo…
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Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? Hands-On Preview
Generally when we think of the Disgaea series, we think of 100 hour long tactical RPG’s with characters that go up to level 9,999, comical storylines, and some memorable characters. For the first time though, Nippon Ichi steps out of the RPG niche and gives us a platformer featuring the Prinnies, demonic little penguins with…
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Preview: Elven Legacy (PC)
Elven Legacy Developer: 1C Company Publisher: Paradox Interactive Genre: Turn Based Strategy Release Date: Q1 2009
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Preview: City of Heroes (Mac)
City of Heroes Genre: MMORPG Developer: Cryptic Studios, NCsoft NorCal Publisher: NCsoft Release Date: Currentlly in Beta as of 12/16/08
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Preview: Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS2)
Preview: Dynasty Warriors 6 Developer: Omega Force/KOEI Publisher:KOEI Genre: Action Release Date: 11/18/08
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Preview: Jumble Madness (Nintendo DS)
Preview: Jumble Madness (NDS) Publisher: Destineer Developer: Anino Platforms: Nintendo DS Genre: Puzzle Release Date: TBA For over 60 years Jumble has been one of the most popular word games in the world. Both in print puzzle and new online, Jumble has entertained millions with its simple mechanics and brain-teasing anagrams. Jumble Madness is the…
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Preview: USA Today Puzzle Craze (Nintendo DS)
Preview: USA Today Puzzle Craze (NDS) Publisher: Destineer Developer: Magellan Interactive Platforms: Nintendo DS Genre: Puzzle Release Date: TBA USA Today Puzzle Craze is the ultimate game for puzzle lovers. Choose from Quick-Cross, Word Roundup, Up and Down Words and Hidato, all provided by official USA TODAY Puzzle Crafters. Use the Nintendo DS stylus to…
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Preview: Indianapolis 500 (Microsoft Xbox 360)
Preview: Indianapolis 500 (360) Publisher: Destineer Developer: Brain in a Jar Genre: Racing Release Date: TBA Rewrite history by crafting the decisive 1960’s open-wheel Indy racer and defeating legendary drivers as part of the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Hand-tweak your Indy speed rocket by carefully balancing engines, suspensions, and chassis. Reign supreme by pushing…
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Preview: Cate West: The Vanishing Files (Nintendo DS)
Preview: Cate West: The Vanishing Files (NDS) Publisher: Destineer Developer: Magellan Interactive Genre: Puzzle Release Date: TBA A series of unsolvable crimes dubbed “The Vanishing Files” have paralyzed the city. The police turn to novelist Cate West, whose psychic visions just might be the key to solving the mystery. Help Cate find clues, compile evidence,…