Games – New Releases

EA Mobile has just announced that Spore Origins will be hitting both the iPhone and iPod touch sometime later this month, making this an all-new title for both platforms. The game will make use of both devices’ integrated accelerometer, where players will have to tilt, turn and twist their way through a world consisting of primordial ooze.

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Resistance: Fall of Man was one of the first few titles on the PS3 that garnered a fair bit of attention, although it wasn’t a system seller as touted. This time round, Resistance 2 hopes to bring more action packed moments to your living room, courtesy of independent developer Insomniac Games. Resistance 2 will hit North American retail stores this November 4, and will come in a special collector’s edition as long as there is some stock left. Each $79.99 purchase will include the following (available right after the jump).

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Activision Publishing and developer Treyarch are planning to release Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer betas this October on the Xbox 360 platform as well as the PC. Both betas will function as an early opportunity for players to practice the tactics required for survival in the intense chaos of Call of Duty: World at War’s Pacific and European theaters. In this title, you will experience the game’s new squad system, but it won’t ditch old fan favorites such as perks and kill streaks.

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The Guitar Hero franchise has certainly brought gaming to new (and higher) standards, and this time round Activision Publishing (the company that publishes the game franchise) ups the ante by featuring several of the most influential instrument and equipment brands in the music industry. Gamers will now be able to pick up in-game sponsorships and gear from various famous names such as AMPEG, Audio-Technica, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Evans Drumheads, Guitar Center, Krank Amplification, Mackie, Marshall, Orange County Drum & Percussion, Pork Pie Percussion, Regal Tip, Sabian cymbals, Vox and Zildjian drumsticks.

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Perfect World of China aims to increase the number of gamers playing the 3D online casual game known as Hot Dance Party by introducing an expansion pack “Dream Club” this September 9th. The Dream Club expansion pack? Hmmm, I suppose if you’re a seasoned clubber who thinks that you will be able to come up with something better compared to the usual watering holes you hang out at, then this is just the pack for you.

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Chrono Trigger is one classic title that has finally made its way to the Nintendo DS platform, making an appearance in North America come this November 25th. This groundbreaking RPG is an instant classic no matter which platform it is released on, thanks to the first release which has made it one of the more endearing titles. You can bet your bottom dollar that this will be one holiday hit come November.

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Griptonite Games has announced a price drop for Chimps Ahoy!, an original iPhone game. In addition, this title will now be available in a new lite version, and both versions are available over the Apple App store. The full version will retail for $4.99, and it will accompany the release of an update too. The Lite version is free, making available seven levels to the curious gamer that ought to be enough for one to have a pretty solid idea on what the game is like in the full version. Version 1.1 of Chimps Ahoy! will come with both audio and gameplay updates.

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Atari has announced the soon-to-come launch of The Witcher: Enhanced Edition, a PC role-playing opus from Polish development studio CD Projekt RED that has picked up plenty of bouquets from fans everywhere, bringing together a perfect blend of mature fantasy universe, decision making and intense tactical combat.

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Got Game Entertainment has already started to ship PC and Mac verions of their MindHabits game across America, bringing scientifically tested challenges that are both simple and fun to casual gamers everywhere. The main goal of MindHabits is to help one maintain a more positive state of mind so that stress can be reduced while self-confidence receives a much needed boost. MindHabits is a game that transcends age, as it can be played by anyone from
all walks of life. It was developed based on over a decade of research and findings by Dr. Mark Baldwin of esteemed McGill University, helping you think and feel better every day as you spend time with the $19.99 game.

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Gameloft is a well known name when it comes to both console and mobile games, and have just announced that they will be introducing Midnight Pool that will be available exclusively only from Nintendo’s WiiWare downloadable games service. This exciting and competitive pool simulation game is rooted in Gameloft’s popular Midnight Series and will be the fourth title the company has introduced for WiiWare. You will be able to pick up Midnight Pool for 800 Wii Points - that translates to $8 in real life.

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