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BioShock® 2

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:50:46 GMT

Step back into the unforgettable world of Rapture in BioShock 2, the next installment in the franchise that has won more than 50 Game of the Year Awards and has sold more than 2.5 million units worldwide. Developed by 2K Marin, 2K Australia, Digital Extremes and 2K China, BioShock 2 provides players with the perfect blend of explosive first person shooter combat, compelling storytelling and intense multiplayer to form one of 2010’s most highly anticipated titles.

Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture. Players step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as they travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and their own survival.

Multiplayer in BioShock 2 will provide a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city of Rapture that was first explored in the original BioShock. Players will need to use all the elements of the BioShock toolset to survive, as the full depth of the BioShock experience is refined and transformed into a unique multiplayer experience that can only be found in Rapture.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope International

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:50:46 GMT

In the aftermath of World War III, humanity turns to the stars in search of a new home. Explore the galaxy, discover allies and enemies, and encounter a threat so great it endangers all of creation!

Hustle Kings™

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:54:54 GMT

Rack 'em up and hustle your way to the top of the leaderboards with Hustle Kings™, the newest and first-ever billiards simulator made exclusively for the PlayStation®3. Set in contemporary and stylish pool bars, Hustle Kings™ allows players of every skill level to immerse themselves in one of the most realistic billiards experiences ever realized through true to life physics and stunning, photo-realistic lighting and graphics. Key Features

Stunning HD Graphics - Photo-realistic, 3D graphics with real physical properties gives players the actual feeling of being in stylish and modern pool bar settings without leaving the comfort of their own home.
Accessible Controls - Using the DualShock3 controller, Hustle Kings™ pick-up-and-play controls allow for immediate fun for both casual and hard-core gamers.
Hustle Mode - Using their Hustle Kings Credits earned while playing in the various game modes, players can hustle others for their credit to spend in the Hustle Kings Shop.
Play Your Favorite Variation of Pool - Supports US 8-Ball, UK 8-Ball (Black-Ball), 9-Ball, Killer, Cut-Throat, 3-Ball, Time Trial, 14.1 Continuous, Trick-Shots, and more.
Local Versus Modes - Supports up to 16 players locally . Players can either battle against the computer or test their skills against a friend.
On-line Versus Modes - On-line Hustle Mode supports rooms of up to 32 players
Personalized Experience with Your Music - Players can access the XMB during gameplay to customize the background music played during games.
YouTube Uploading - Record your game, share your strategy, or just show off your best shots with the rest of the world using Hustle Kings™ YouTube upload functionality.
Online Rankings and Trophy Support - Leaderboards, Stats, and Trophies will motivate players to aspire to both single player and multiplayer high scores!

White Knight Chronicles

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:54:54 GMT

From the critically acclaimed RPG developer of the Dark Cloud series and Rogue Galaxy, Level-5 once again delivers an unparalleled role-playing game experience with the introduction of the first true online-enabled Role-Playing Game (RPG) experience on the PS3. With its highly anticipated North American release, White Knight Chronicles provides RPG fans with visually stunning backdrops, a unique battle system, and robust online gameplay rooted in an unforgettable adventure.

White Knight Chronicles is an epic fantasy tale about two kingdoms in midst of a longstanding war. The King of Balandor, wishing to put an end to the war, invites the duke of Faria to his castle to celebrate his daughter's coming of age. But this celebration is sabotaged by the Magi, a rogue sect seeking to steal the White Knight, an ancient weapon of war sealed beneath Balandor castle, in order to take over the world. During the ensuing chaos, a young man named Leonard accidentally unlocks the power of the White Knight as he attempts to save the princess. With this power, Leonard manages to fend off the Magi attack, but not before they escape with the princess.

With the kingdoms in chaos, Leonard is entrusted with the mission to find the Magi and rescue the princess. With the help of his trusted companions, they travel throughout Balandor and beyond on a quest to save the princess before the Magi unlock the other knights. The journey is fraught with danger, with Magi warriors at every turn, mythical beasts and monsters to battle, and forbidden powers revealed. As Leonard learns more about the power of the Knight, he realizes that unsealing all of them could trigger a calamity that could end the world.

Key Features

Become the White Knight - During battle, transform into the giant White Knight, gaining the ability to challenge large enemies as well as troops of soldiers throughout the adventure.
Full Character Customization - Using a wide array of sliders and customization options, create a unique character in White Knight Chronicles. This customized character will also represent you in your online experiences in the game.
Combo Battle System - Engage in an easily accessible, active turn-based battle system that caters to players of all levels. Execute straightforward attacks or utilize the deeper combo system that allows players to customize their attacks.
A True Online-Enabled RPG - Experience the first true RPG action game on PS3 that incorporates a variety of online gameplay elements and the GeoNet, where players have the ability to write their own blogs and communicate with other players.

MAG™

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:15:58 GMT

Are you SVER, Raven, or Valor? Find out which MAG PMC you should enlist with at www.jointheshadowwar.com

MAG is a massive action First Person Shooter in an ever-changing global war. Climb the ranks and gain the experience needed to own the battlefield.

256 player online battles managed by an intuitive Command and Control system. Conquer objectives by working together.

Personalize your career as a Commando, Sniper, Field Support & more. Earn the respect of your peers & become a Squad Leader, Platoon Leader or Officer in Charge.

Achieve in-game performance rewards for you & your entire Military Corporation. Widen your arsenal & enhance your stats.

Preorder Today

GameStop
Hazard is our way of life. S.V.E.R. operatives live for the chance to achieve the honor we deserve. The Hazard design is ideal for instilling the fear we are so used to administering on the battlefield. Preorder at GameStop to customize your S.V.E.R. operative with the Hazard design.

Amazon
Think you have what it takes to be part of the most aggressive private military corporation in MAG? Then show your true colors and get the S.V.E.R. HOME space when you pre-order from Amazon.com.
Custom-made with an unconventional look, focusing on beige and earth-toned gear- perfect for those guerrilla-style fighters. Live by our creed, and join S.V.E.R “The fire within fuels the true warrior."

GameCrazy
Stealthy yet defensive, Spyder defense materials are designed by Raven Industries top field weapons researchers. Our materials increase our operatives’ ability to dominate against lesser-equipped foes. Preorder at GameCrazy to deck out your Raven operative with the Spyder defense equipment.

Best Buy
For a Valor Company operative, donning the battle tested Bulldog uniform communicates a level of preparedness and induces intimidation in the enemy. Preorder at BestBuy and BestBuy.com to equip your Valor operative with the Bulldog uniform.

BUZZ!™ Quiz World

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:16:33 GMT

The portable quiz show experience without boundaries!

Take a huge variety of trivia options on the go with you in the new BUZZ! Quiz World for PSP. All new single and multi player modes will keep you and your friends challenged for hours. If you think you’ve mastered it all, jump online to try quizzes created by other fans or download additional quizzes on your favorite subjects through the PlayStation®Network. Take your trivia party to go!

Features

New single player mode – challenge the 4 quiz boards to show you’re a quiz master, earn new trophies, and unlock characters
‘Pass Around’ quizzing lets 6 people play together on just one PSP to get the party buzzing!
New online mode lets 4 players take on other quiz fans or share your game with up to 4 other PSP owners with Game Sharing
Answer 4500 new general knowledge questions including hundreds of pictures and videos
New MyBUZZ!! support – download and play MyBUZZ!! user-created quizzes directly on your PSP. Wherever you are, you will have plenty of new quizzes to choose from!
Download additional premium quiz packs exclusively from PlayStation®Network and extend your quiz experience

PixelJunk™ Shooter

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:16:33 GMT

In PixelJunk™ Shooter, players pilot a subterranean exploration vehicle to explore the interior of diverse cave-like complexes. The player must affect the surrounding and dynamic terrain to progress. The goal is to safely navigate through each vivid stage and rescue survivors scattered about the cavernous environment. Each stage is in-effect a flow simulation whereby the player attempts to control various types of liquid (water, magma, etc) and solid matter (rock, earth) either by destroying it, manipulating it or moving it. These dynamic fluid effects are at the heart of the game’s visuals.

Strategy is paramount in PixelJunk™ Shooter. The piloted craft is susceptible to extremes of heat, so the player must be careful about the craft’s proximity to magma. If the craft becomes too hot, the player can regain a comfortable temperature by plunging into the nearest water source. Additionally, each stage presents a puzzle scenario for the player to solve in order to safely rescue as many survivors as possible. Both environmental elements and enemies, including Bosses, will attempt to hamper the player’s progress.

PixelJunk™ Shooter is the fourth game in Q-Games’ PixelJunk series, which blends simple, addictive gameplay with crisp and attractive graphics designed for optimal viewing in full 1080p High Definition.

KEY FEATURES

Distinctive Visuals and Music – Features several unique stages with stylishly designed graphics and original music.
Fluid Dynamics and Effects – The dynamic rendition of water, magma and other substances is the visual centerpiece in PixelJunk™ Shooter
Stages as Puzzles - Players attempt to change the terrain and environment around them to progress. It often takes strategy, planning and old-fashioned trial and error to succeed.
Online Rankings and YouTube Uploading – Share your scores and game footage with the world.
Rumble Support – Feel the effects when the craft bumps into the cavern’s wall.
Remote Play – Supports Remote Play for PSP® system.
Trophy Support – PixelJunk™ Shooter will fully support PlayStation Trophies.

Vancouver 2010™ - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:56:08 GMT

LOTS OF GUTS. LOADS OF GLORY. MAY THE BEST OLYMPIAN WIN!

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.

Bayonetta

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:47:29 GMT

Bayonetta is a cinematic, stylized action game from the creative mind of renowned game developer, Hideki Kamiya (creator of the Devil May Cry series) featuring a stylish and sexy heroine poised to become the next video game icon.

In this epic battle, players effortlessly control Bayonetta as she faces off against countless angelic enemies ranging in size from small minions to gigantic behemoths bringing to life a game of 100% pure action.

Dante's Inferno™ Divine Edition

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:47:29 GMT

GO TO HELL!
Dante’s Inferno™ "Divine Edition" exclusive for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. In addition to the game, all those who purchase Dante’s Inferno on the PlayStation 3 will receive this special edition which includes developer commentaries, a Wayne Barlowe digital art book, the soundtrack to the game and a digital version of the complete Longfellow translation of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno all for the standard retail price of $59.99.

An abducted soul. A lifetime of sins. A journey to the depths of despair. Based on the immensely influential classic poem, Dante’s Inferno takes you on an epic quest of vengeance and redemption through the Nine Circles of Hell. You are Dante, a veteran of the Crusades who must chase Beatrice’s soul and challenge the seductive Satan for her love. As your pursuit takes you deeper into the pits of Hell, will you adopt the path of righteousness and redeem your sins, or will you fight evil with evil and damn yourself for all eternity? The choice is yours.

Take Dante through a harrowing, action-filled adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s masterpiece.
Descend into the Nine Circles of Hell: Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Anger, Heresy, Violence, Fraud, and Treachery, each one a horrifying realm befitting the sins of its cursed inhabitants.
Tame infernal beasts to defeat the unrelenting horde of Hell’s minions.
Wield the power of Death’s soul-reaping Scythe, Beatrice’s Holy Cross, and more.
Punish the damned or absolve them—your choices affect your character's abilities.

Dark Void ™

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:14:21 GMT

Dark Void is a sci-fi action-adventure game that combines an adrenaline-fuelled blend of aerial and ground-pounding combat. Set in a parallel universe called “The Void,” players take on the role of Will, a pilot dropped into incredible circumstances within the mysterious Void. This unlikely hero soon finds himself swept into a desperate struggle for survival, joining forces with a rebel human 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 jetpack-booster aerial dog fighting and third-person combat creates a thrilling new gameplay dynamic to the third-person shooter experience. Taking 3D action to a whole new level, Dark Void’s unique vertical combat system allows players to dangle from thousand foot drops as they take cover and hurl enemies to their doom, bringing a whole new sense of tension and thrill to the player. Will is also equipped with a powerful rocket pack which allows for fierce in-air combat, hurtling through the Void at blistering speeds while shooting down anything that gets in his path. Key Features

Sci-Fi action/adventure combines aerial and on-foot combat for a totally unique third-person shooter experience
Will’s jetpack delivers total freedom of movement allowing players to race against UFOs in high-speed chases and rain death from above onto unsuspecting otherworldly foes
Speed and scale unmatched by any other action title: send Will zipping through tight corridors and then out into immense canyons and futuristic geoscapes
Gravity-defying vertical combat system, where moving up is the only way to bring your enemies down
Seemless transition between jetpack flight, ship-to-ship dog fighting and third-person shoot-‘em-up action all exists within the same level – not broken up into different “areas”
Unique grip system that allows the players to scale walls by jumping from surface to surface and hijack UFO’s while in mid-air
Huge bosses that require fast reflexes and aerial barnstorming manoeuvres to defeat
Developed by Airtight Studios, a new group featuring team members from the Crimson Skies series of video games

Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign™

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:42:45 GMT

Protect your mining colony from vicious hordes of invaders- use strategy, skill and very big guns!

This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations in order to fend off wave after wave of increasingly tough attackers. Then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in the PlayStation®Portable system iteration of Savage Moon: The Hera Cluster.

Key Features

Test your skills over 20 action packed levels. Utilize new towers and upgrades to annihilate unrelenting waves of insectoctyes.
Be Strategic - Manage funds and resources to build, upgrade, and research new weapon technologies to bolster your defenses.
Unlock all new game modes including VENGEANCE challenges.

Darksiders

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:53:01 GMT

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Brought before the sacred Charred Council, War is indicted for his crimes and stripped of his powers. Dishonored and facing his own death, War is given the opportunity to return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible.

Hunted by a vengeful group of Angels, War must take on the forces of Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vengeance and vindication.

KURULIN FUSION™

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:53:53 GMT

Welcome to Kurulin Fusion, an hypnotic blend of color, geometry, intuitive puzzle action and a driving techno soundtrack featuring renowned Final Fantasy music composer Nobuo Uematsu's reimagining of the works of J.S. Bach. The elegant game play is both addictive and easy to grasp but infused with the explosive potential to challenge your control skills (in Arcade mode) and your strategic planning (in Mission mode.) At the game's core are Fusion Blocks and Energy Orbs, which annihilate each other with a burst of energy if matching colors touch. Strategically combining Fusion Blocks into massive structures then linking the blocks to a string of like-colored Energy Orbs will ignite a chain reaction of nuclear proportions and super scores. The fusion of energy, music and compelling game play are sure to keep puzzle players plugged into Kurulin Fusion for hours on end.

Compelling puzzle/action game play.
More than 40 minutes of innovative music combining the genius of Nobuo Uematsu and J.S. Bach.
Arcade Mode--100 levels of difficulty and endless game play.
Mission Mode--30 missions; complete them all to unlock a surprise!
Multiplayer Mode--challenge a friend locally.
Score Attack Mode--you have a limited time to earn your highest score.

Army of Two™: The 40th Day

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:57:48 GMT

When a man-made disaster of epic proportions strikes Shanghai, China, Rios and Salem find themselves right in the middle of it all. Fortunately for you, you’ve got a bigger playbook of features and a new arsenal of co-op moves that either player can perform at any time, opening up fresh strategies and choices for both players. You’ve also got the tools you need to help the Army of Two fight and prevail with an incredibly deep, advanced weapon customization and upgrade system. The game’s multiplayer has also been rebuilt from the ground up using proven client-server technology for the best experience possible. The Army of Two is back and better than ever! The Evolution of Co-Op ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY has been built from the ground up with a focus on an incredible cooperative experience. The result is a bigger, better, more organic and immersive co-op experience that lets you put your best two-man tactics to use whenever and wherever you want. Survive the Disaster A carefully orchestrated series of mysterious catastrophes is dragging Shanghai, China to the brink of ruin, and now the Army of Two must fight their way through ravaged city districts as they try to beat the odds and uncover the secret of the 40th Day