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X-Play Web Exclusive: Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg

Video Game Reviews - Fwicki - Sat, 02/14/2009 - 10:45
In this X-Play Web Exclusive, Microsoft's Director of Product Management Aaron Greenberg talks about Microsoft's role in the marketplace, primarily their success with downloaded content, plus a few surprises.

The House of the Dead: Overkill Review [Wii]

Video Game Reviews - Fwicki - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 18:40
Even though it suffers from technical flaws, The House of the Dead: Overkill offers tons of entertainment with plenty of style.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Review [DS]

Video Game Reviews - Fwicki - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 18:02
Dragon Quest V?s compelling North American debut offers a gripping story and enthralling gameplay.

Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Review [Xbox 360]

Video Game Reviews - Fwicki - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 17:45
How can a gory action game with women in bikinis fighting zombies go so wrong?

Renegade Kid stakes Son of the Dragon

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 17:00
Dementium creator says development has halted on Dracula-inspired title that was to be published by Gamecock; new secret project in the works.
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Report: Activision, EA feuding over Brutal Legend

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 16:52
Variety says Call of Duty publisher threatening to sue if Madden makers don't fork over money for Double Fine's upcoming action game.
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Ensemble alums assemble Robot Entertainment

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 15:33
Tony Goodman and other veterans of Age of Empires studio launch placeholder Web site for new development house.
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Sega serving up Virtua Tennis 2009

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 14:51
Long-running sim series set to make a Wii debut in May; versions also planned for PS3, 360, and PC.
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Halo Wars demo goes double platinum

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 14:46
Free trial for Ensemble Studios' Xbox 360-exclusive RTS logs 2 million downloads in its first five days; now available to all Xbox Live members.
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House of the Dead: Overkill Review

Video Game Reviews - Fwicki - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 13:30
In this X-Play Review, Adam takes a look at grindhouse-inspired rail shooter 'House of the Dead: Overkill' for the Nintendo Wii. Does it carry on the House of the Dead legacy? Find out!

Metreon PlayStation store closing

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 12:14
Onetime Sony-owned shopping complex in San Francisco will part ways with electronics company's only gaming-focused retail outlet this summer.
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Microsoft opening retail chain

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 11:33
Software giant taps Wal-Mart veteran to spearhead effort "to create a better PC and Microsoft retail purchase experience."
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NCsoft full-year revs rise 5%

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 10:43
Guild Wars publisher sees growing sales during 2008, profits drop 40% on marketing spend; Aion exceeds expectations in Korea.
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PSP shipments hit 50 million

GameSpot News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 10:27
Sony handheld surpasses major milestone in four years, three hardware iterations; more than 200 million games shipped.
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Black Friday - Learn the meaning of Fear - ShellShock 2, tombs and curses - X Blades, wash the color black with - Loco Roco 2 (US vers.), paint it pink - Sakura Hime & more!

Play-Asia News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 09:54
From the publisher: ShellShock 2: Blood Trails is a violent, first-person, survival horror game set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

Gameplay centers on the use of psychological horror and fear, relying on the power of suggestion, mood, tension and foreshadowing - implying the notion of danger, potential danger, imminent danger, and horrifying acts that have or are implied to have occurred or will come to pass.

Game Features:

Gameplay simulates the perceptual effects of fear, drugs and your shell-shocked state due to combat. Experience the true chaos, horror and disorientation of the Vietnam War Every shot counts, and every bullet is precious. Fight off fear and push forward not knowing what unspeakable horror could be waiting to claim your life Fight a cunning and elusive enemy that takes every advantage of everything at their disposal. Napalm attacks, intricate tunnel systems and vicious homemade traps - cruel, violent and unfiltered war Fight the victims of WhiteknIght - an enemy that has no side, one who is brutal, insane and ready to rip you to shreds Learn the true meaning of fear in ShellShock ...[more]
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Weekly Movie/Music update: Around 240 new J-Pop, Anime, Soundtrack & Movie releases - Ip Man (DVD, Blu-ray disc), One Drop Kat-Tun (single) & more!

Play-Asia News - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 09:54
Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 110 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.

One of the hottest movie releases this week is Ip Man, a story of a martial arts master. As the Kungfu master of Bruce Lee and the first to start teaching Wing Chun openly in the occupation period, Ip Man lived a turbulent life.

Respected as a patriot and a martial artist, he has fought Japanese officials under unfair circumstances and won. Playing the leading role is Donnie Yan the action star and produced under the critical eye of Ip's descendents, the film is a must-see for action fans.

The movie is available in Blu-ray disc format, 2 Disc DVD and standard DVD version. Aside from the movie, the original soundtrack is also available at Play-Asia.com.

After the movie of the week is the CD single of the week. One ...[more]
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Challenge a Sharks Player on a PlayStation®3

Playstation Events & Promtions - Fri, 02/13/2009 - 01:32
Enter Now to Challenge a Sharks Player on a PlayStation®3 System
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Aussie game charts: February 2-8

GameSpot News - Thu, 02/12/2009 - 21:19
Mario Kart Wii knocks Wii Fit from the top to claim glory.
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