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VGA 2009 to reveal mysterious 2K Games shooter next month

Posted Nov 20th 2009 7:00PM by John Callaham
Filed under: FPS, Video

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The folks at Spike have been hyping up the fact that their 2009 Video Game Awards will also be a mini-E3 event in that a number of major games will be revealed for the first time on the December 12 telecast. Today they have put up a brief teaser trailer to one of those reveals which is an upcoming shooter title from publisher 2K Games.

The trailer shows what looks like a massive sandstorm devastating the newly created skyscrapers in the Middle Easter city of Dubai. Some are speculating that this could be the next project from Ken Levine's 2K Boston team. Or it could be something totally different. We have less than a month to find out.

[Via Kotaku]

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BioShock 2 multiplayer video unleashes some major carnage

Posted Nov 20th 2009 11:30AM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, FPS, Multiplayer, Trailers, Video, BioShock 2

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This short but sweet gameplay video, captured in a BioShock 2 competitive multiplayer session, reveals many of the weapons and abilities players can look forward to using. Besides the freeze power, there also appears to be the teleportation power that was removed from the first game before it released due to game balance issues. It looks like those issues got worked out in the sequel.

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Battlefield Bad Company 2 dashes into more big gameplay moments

Posted Nov 19th 2009 1:30PM by Steven Wong
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Now that Modern Warfare 2 has released, it's time for Battlefield Bad Company 2 to really step up and show off what it's got. This multiplayer gameplay video, highlighting some spectacular and often gory moments, should serve that need for a little while. Bad Company 2 is expected to release in 2010.

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Supreme Commander 2 walkthrough video provides an early look at gameplay

Posted Nov 18th 2009 7:30PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, RTS, Video, Supreme Commander 2

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Gas Powered Games and publisher Square Enix have been pretty quiet these past few months about the progress of Supreme Commander 2's development. This developer walkthrough video, narrated by Chris Taylor himself, proves to be very illuminating and runs down some of the major features and new units players can expect from the the game, which includes a revised user interface and optimizations for a wider variety of computer systems. The game looks like it's shaping up to capture the epic gameplay of its predecessor, and at the same time, it's taking on a bit of an RPG theme. Players will need to accumulate points through combat and spend them in research to unlock special units.

Supreme Commander 2 is still in early alpha phase of development, but is expected to release in the early half of 2010.

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Avatar developer diary chooses sides

Posted Nov 18th 2009 6:30PM by Steven Wong
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The newest developer diary for James Cameron's Avatar presents players with the choices they have to make in the course of playing the game, which is mainly comes down to what faction suits the player best. Since there's no "good" or "evil" faction, just humans representing Earth's interest and the Na'vi looking to defend their native world, any sense or morality associated with choosing sides will probably be indirect. However, the play style will be considerably different, since humans will stick using high technology and heavy firepower to get what they want, while the Na'vi rely more on speed and melee.

The Avatar: The Game is scheduled to release on December 1st and the movie hits theaters on December 18th. A playable demo can be downloaded here.

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Star Trek Online dev video readies battle stations

Posted Nov 18th 2009 9:30AM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, MMO, RPG, Video, Star Trek Online

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The universe is a hostile place, and sometimes diplomacy can only go so far, as any experienced star ship captain can attest to. However, new captains don't need to be caught unaware. In this developer video, members of the Cryptic Studios team working on Star Trek Online explain the fundamentals of gameplay in regarding ship-to-ship combat tactics. For starters, players can use phasers to wear down a specific section of the enemy's shields before using photon torpedoes to finish off the job. Yet, there's plenty more covered in this video. Star Trek Online is expected to release in 2010.

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Assassin's Creed 2 video runs down the features to look forward to

Posted Nov 16th 2009 7:30PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, Action, Video, Assassin's Creed 2

Jan Sanghera, Brand Manager for Assassin's Creed 2 speaks from the Ubisoft Winter Showcase 2009 to discuss some of the major features will be included in the upcoming free-running Italian Renaissance era assassination game. She doesn't reveal much that fans probably don't already know about, but it's nice reminder that the game releases for consoles tomorrow and for the PC in 2010.

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Developer diary lays out what to expect from Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising

Posted Nov 16th 2009 2:30PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, RTS, Video, Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War II

It doesn't seem right that the Chaos Space Marines, the corrupt demon-worshiping archenemies of the Space Marines, never made it into the original Dawn of War 2 campaign. However, the upcoming expansion, Chaos Rising, will fix that oversight. Picking up one year after the Dawn of War 2's conclusion, players are taken a whole new world, one that's completely frozen over, to battle against their old nemesis. Along the way, players will jump aboard a derelict space hulk to uncover its secrets. The expansion brings new characters and abilities and all-new corruption system that adds a different style of gameplay and multiple endings as players choose whether or not to become evil.

Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising is expected to release in March, 2010.

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The Sims 3 World Adventures video rocks out

Posted Nov 16th 2009 12:30PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, Sandbox, Trailers, Video

Releasing tomorrow, The Sims 3 Wold Adventures expansion will allow sims to travel to exotic locations, to explore, sight see, and maybe pick up a few treasures. Also interesting is the music, which is performed by popular artists like Nelly Furtado, Pixie Lott, Evan Toubenfeld and more - all sung in Simlish, the official language of The Sims. Continue after the jump to see The Sims 3 World Adventures launch trailer.

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Download: Assassin's Creed: Lineage Full Movie

Posted Nov 13th 2009 7:30PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, Action, Video, Assassin's Creed 2

Assassin's Creed: Lineage is a live action film that sets the back story for Assassin's Creed 2. Originally presented as a series of short films, they've been compiled into a single feature and can be viewed or downloaded here. Altogether, the film is just over 30 minutes long.

"Developed by Ubisoft's Hybride Technologies, the visual effects studio behind 300 and Sin City, Assassin's Creed: Lineage combines live action and computer generated imagery (CGI) to explore the events that happen just before the Assassin's Creed II game starts. The short films revolve around Ezio's father, Giovanni Auditore da Firenze, and give insight on the game's back story and universe."

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Avatar gameplay video sees the world through the eyes of the Na'vi

Posted Nov 13th 2009 10:45AM by Steven Wong
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The Na'vi, native inhabitants of the paradise world of Pandora, don't really take well to humans moving in to exploit the planet. So, they must take up arms and fend them off. This gameplay video for James Cameron's Avatar showcases what the alien race is capable of. The game is scheduled to release on December 1st.

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Star Trek: D-A-C gameplay video boldly heads to the PC

Posted Nov 12th 2009 1:30PM by Steven Wong
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Star Trek: D-A-C , the game based on the blockbuster movie, releases today for he PC and PlayStation 3. This video highlights the enhancements that have been added on to the Assault and Conquest gameplay modes. The game is available through Steam and retails for $9.99.

"Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter inspired by the new motion picture. This pick-up and play game allows you and your friends to choose from five classes of starships (including the all-new U.S.S. Enterprise flagship class) and battle it out online! Command the large and durable Flagship, the nimble Fighter, the devastating Bomber, the indispensable Support Frigate, or obliterate hostiles with the powerful Missile Cruiser. Each ship class has their own unique strengths and capabilities."

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Just Cause 2 dev video discovers dozens of uses for a grappling hook

Posted Nov 11th 2009 11:30AM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, Action, Video

At first glance, the grappling hook feature in Just Cause 2 looks suspiciously similar to the one in Bionic Commando. It can be used as a kind of offensive weapon, a means of transportation by swinging from place to place, or a means of making a quick escape by grappling onto a wall and zipping away. However, what makes it unique in this game is that players have the option of using the line to tether things, such as people, onto other objects like lamp posts, cars or aircraft. It may sound like a small enhancement at first, but as you can see, it opens a world of possibilities. Just Cause 2 is expected to release in the spring of 2010.

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Dragon Age: Origins dev diary brings forth gruesome combat

Posted Nov 10th 2009 7:30PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, RPG, Video, Dragon Age: Origins

BioWare goes in-depth on the combat system of Dragon Age: Origins. Not only does it offer the breadth of control players need to tactically position and use their characters. Combat also works to help define the game as a visceral, dark and mature fantasy role-playing game.

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Fairytale Fights dev diary explains what it takes to create mass carnage

Posted Nov 6th 2009 1:35PM by Steven Wong
Filed under: Downloads, Action, Video

In this developer video, the team at Playlogic go into detail about some of the game features found in Fairytale Fights, a hack-and-slash action game where players use fairytale characters to cut a bloody path through hordes of enemies. Players have access to a variety of different weapons and items which work using Real Time Dynamic Slicing, a system that adds special directional effects to the bloodshed.

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