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BlizzCon Opening Ceremonies Live Blog

BlizzCon 2010 is kicking off with another bang. Starting at 11:00 PST the opening ceremonies for BlizzCon are kicking off. Game Rant has got your…

by Rory Young | Oct 22, 2010 | 4 Comments
Super Meat Boy Review

Super Meat Boy is the definition of frustrating, but the sheer amount of content combined with an outrageous sense of humor will have you playing for hours on end.

by Rory Young | Oct 19, 2010 | 12 Comments
Work Begins on Next “A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME” Project

Hideo Kojima’s Twitter account is rife with information on his upcoming project which focuses on creating a beautiful world, and also alludes to the one he’s not so interested in: ‘Metal Gear Solid: Rising’.

by Rory Young | Oct 18, 2010 | 4 Comments
Fallout: New Vegas’ First DLC Package is Xbox 360 Exclusive

Microsoft has struck a deal with Bethesda and will be receiving the first Fallout: New Vegas DLC pack exclusively for the Xbox 360. Time to change your preorder?

by Rory Young | Oct 18, 2010 | 7 Comments
Valve Announces ‘Dota 2′, the Sequel to ‘Defense of the Ancients: Allstars’

Valve announced that their secret Defense of the Ancients project is none other than Dota 2. What should we think of this sequel to community run mod for Warcraft III?

by Rory Young | Oct 13, 2010 | 4 Comments
Review: Civilization V

Much like any Civilization game, ‘Civilization V’ will eat away at your time without your realization. Will you come away from the experience remorseful, or ready for more?

by Rory Young | Oct 4, 2010 | 6 Comments
Team Fortress 2 ‘Mann-Conomy Update’ Provides Stimulus Via Hats and New Cash Shop

Team Fortress 2 released their Mann-Conomy update today, which includes trading, a slew of new items and hats for five different classes, and a cash shop. A cash shop!

by Rory Young | Sep 30, 2010 | 3 Comments
‘Halo: Reach’ Update Details Show Campaign Matchmaking Coming October 15

Bungie has released a group of notes for their upcoming Halo: Reach update, coming out this October. Which of the patch notes interest you?

by Rory Young | Sep 27, 2010 | 12 Comments
Left 4 Dead DLC Campaign ‘The Sacrifice’ Coming October 5, “It’s Your Funeral”

The next DLC campaign for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 is scheduled for release on October 5. While we may already know who dies in ‘The Passing’, ‘The Sacrifice’ will let you play out the events prior to the tragedy.

by Rory Young | Sep 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
Midnight Rant: Swimming in the Shallow Pool that is ‘Halo: Reach’

Midnight Rant returns to confront you about Halo: Reach and the fact that we’re all wading in about three feet of water.

by Rory Young | Sep 23, 2010 | 25 Comments
‘Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter’ XBLA Launch Trailer Brings the Carnage

Endless waves of insane enemies combined with a variety of over-the-top weapons creates a recipe for ridiculous amounts of action and fun. Yup, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter has hit XBLA.

by Rory Young | Sep 22, 2010 | 6 Comments
7 Generations of Console Competition (Infographic)

If you can believe it, gaming consoles have been around for 34 years – here’s a graphic history to fill you in.

by Rory Young | Sep 21, 2010 | 10 Comments
Viva la Robolution, ‘Borderlands: Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution’ Screenshots and Details

Gearbox has shared a number of new screenshots and details for their upcoming Borderlands DLC package ‘Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution’. This is the last DLC package for the game, will you pick it up?

by Rory Young | Sep 12, 2010 | 15 Comments
League of Legends Receiving a Complete Graphical Overhaul

Free-to-play multiplayer game League of Legends is receiving a huge graphical upgrade in an upcoming patch. That, and a new larger 5 vs. 5 map named Magma Chamber!

by Rory Young | Sep 9, 2010 | 5 Comments
Dragon Age: Origins ‘Witch Hunt’ Review

Witch Hunt is two hours of BioWare giving up on Dragon Age: Origins. It’s BioWare taking the last loose end of the story that players deeply cared about and turning it into an advertisement.

by Rory Young | Sep 9, 2010 | 17 Comments
Midnight Rant: PAX Day Three, Raskulls and Rage

PAX Prime 2010 has come to a close and day three was just as surprising and different as the previous two. Today can be characterized with a single word: rage.

by Rory Young | Sep 6, 2010 | 3 Comments
Midnight Rant: PAX Day Two, Duke and Downtime

The second day of PAX is really weighing me down. I’m tired, I’m sore, and we still have one more full day before PAX Prime 2010 disappears, just like Summer has in Seattle.

by Rory Young | Sep 5, 2010 | 5 Comments
Midnight Rant: Pax Day One, Panels and Portal 2

Hey Ranters, I just finished with day one of PAX and I am exhausted! Forgive me if my prose is a tad aloof, or you know, whatever.

by Rory Young | Sep 4, 2010 | 3 Comments
Midnight Rant: This is PAX

It is the eve of PAX and Seattle is surprisingly quiet. Of course, I’m not a Seattle native, so perhaps Seattle is typically quiet most…

by Rory Young | Sep 2, 2010 | 11 Comments
Worms: Reloaded Review

If you’re throwing a LAN party, you need to purchase Worms: Reloaded. It is everything you remember from Worms 2: Armageddon, only with a refreshing new gloss.

by Rory Young | Aug 31, 2010 | 7 Comments
Midnight Rant: Why is Everyone Suddenly Surprised Xbox Live Costs Money?

This is me expressing my astonishment at thousands of gamers suddenly realizing they’re paying for an online service, and how they’re not going to take it anymore.

by Rory Young | Aug 31, 2010 | 24 Comments
Okamiden Special Edition Includes a Chibiterasu Plushie

Okamiden, the DS-bound sequel to one of the best games of this console generation, now has a special edition. Read on for all of the important details! That is, if it ends up coming out of Japan.

by Rory Young | Aug 27, 2010 | 4 Comments
Mafia II Review

Mafia II, released eight years after the original, is a stripped down open-world sandbox game with a rich linear storyline. Does it live up to the expectations the original set?

by Rory Young | Aug 26, 2010 | 17 Comments
Morrigan Returns in the Latest Dragon Age DLC ‘Witch Hunt’

Travel into the forests of Ferelden in search of Morrigan in Dragon Age’s upcoming DLC ‘Witch Hunt’. Her last words to you were, “Never follow me,” but can you leave things as they stood at the end of Origins?

by Rory Young | Aug 25, 2010 | 9 Comments
The Evolution of Video Game Genres (Infographic)

Video game genres are used to categorize video games based on their gameplay interaction, defined by a set of challenges. While some genres came out…

by Rory Young | Aug 25, 2010 | 6 Comments
Rekindle Liara’s Relationship, Mass Effect 2′s ‘Lair of the Shadow Broker’ DLC Details

It’s the DLC package we’ve all been waiting for: the ‘Lair of the Shadowbroker’ DLC for Mass Effect 2 has been priced and dated. You can download the package on PC or Xbox 360 starting September 7 for 800 BioWare/Microsoft points.

by Rory Young | Aug 23, 2010 | 12 Comments
Developer Cryptic Studios Announces Cooperative RPG ‘Neverwinter’

Amidst a bevy of rumors, Cryptic Studios has announced their new cooperative RPG Neverwinter. While not quite the full-fledged MMO many have been expecting, new Neverwinter can’t be a bad thing, right?

by Rory Young | Aug 23, 2010 | 2 Comments
‘Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days’ Spoiler Discussion and Analysis

It’s been less than a week since Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days was released, but considering the single player campaign lasts a scant 4 to 5 hour it’s safe to assume most have completed it by now.

by Rory Young | Aug 20, 2010 | 4 Comments
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector’s Edition Details

Blizzard unleashed this beast of a Collector’s Edition today.$79.99 worth of exclusive World of Warcraft: Cataclysm gear that is sure to cure even the worst of debuffs.

by Rory Young | Aug 17, 2010 | 2 Comments
The Wait is Over, Mass Effect 2 is Coming to the PlayStation 3 in January of 2011

It’s taken longer than a lot of fans would like, but it’s still happening: Mass Effect 2 is coming the the PlayStation 3. Even after repeatedly saying that it would never happen, the day has finally come.

by Rory Young | Aug 17, 2010 | 12 Comments
Bioware Reveals Dragon Age 2′s ‘Destiny’ Trailer and Release Date

Fans have a million questions about Dragon Age 2 and the changes that will be made to the sequel. One thing is certain though, they still know how to make a fine looking cinematic trailer.

by Rory Young | Aug 17, 2010 | 5 Comments
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Emerges From the Shadows, Officially Announced

Scavenger, Trespasser, Adventurer, Loner, Killer, Explorer, Robber is officially receiving a full sequel, says GSC Game World. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be a true sequel to the original, keeping the main themes that have built such a large cult following.

by Rory Young | Aug 16, 2010 | 1 Comment
Official Kung-Fu LIVE Gamescom/PAX Trailer

Virtual Air Guitar Company will be showing off their new game Kung-Fu LIVE in all of its glory at Gamescom and PAX, setting attendees up to try out all aspects of the motion controlled fighting game.

by Rory Young | Aug 13, 2010 | 4 Comments
Midnight Rant: Red Dead Redemption and Game Rant’s Multiplayer Embarassment

On Thursdays Game Rant typically holds a weekly multiplayer event, so I formed up a party on Xbox Live including my esteemed colleagues Riley, Josh H., Jason W., and Steve P. Things went downhill from there.

by Rory Young | Aug 13, 2010 | 8 Comments
Irrational Games Reveals ‘Project Icarus’ is ‘BioShock: Infinite’

One the best kept secrets of the year has just been unveiled. Irrational Games announced just moments ago that ‘Project Icarus’ is in fact BioShock: Infinite.

by Rory Young | Aug 12, 2010 | 24 Comments
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood ‘The Birth’ Developer Diary Explains Ezio’s New Ambitions

Yesterday Ubisoft put out a developer diary video title ‘The Birth’, in which developers of Assassins Creed Brotherhood discuss the return of Ezio Auditore da Firenze’s return, as well as his new ambitions.

by Rory Young | Aug 11, 2010 | 7 Comments
The Old Republic’s Space Combat is Best Described as a ‘Tunnel Shooter’

Space combat in Star Wars: The Old Republic doesn’t look like it will be as free flowing as the X-Wing series of games, meaning you likely won’t have full control of your ship.

by Rory Young | Aug 11, 2010 | 4 Comments
Valve Trademarks ‘DOTA’, Still No Official Announcement

Seriously Valve, just come out and announce your Defense of the Ancients game already.

by Rory Young | Aug 11, 2010 | 3 Comments
Midnight Rant: What is a Video Game?

A random series of articles started a chain of questions inside my head today. Inevitably resulting in my confusion, I instead turn to you, Ranters. The heart of the issue is, of course, “What is a Video Game?”

by Rory Young | Aug 10, 2010 | 7 Comments
‘Castlevania: Harmony of Despair’ Leaked DLC Includes a New Map and Two Characters

Ever wondered what’s really inside an Egyptian pyramid? Monsters. That’s what I’ve learned from the these leaked screenshots of the first DLC for Castlevania: Harmony of Despair.

by Rory Young | Aug 8, 2010 | 2 Comments
Civilization V PC System Requirements Rival StarCraft II’s, Time to Upgrade?

Ouch, Civilization V, you’re really creating something special with these super-high PC system requirements, aren’t you?

by Rory Young | Aug 8, 2010 | 4 Comments
EverQuest Next Makes a Surprise Appearance at Fan Faire 2010

At Fan Faire 2010 Sony is showing a little bit of EverQuest Next, hoping that a glean of their art direction will draw fans’ eyes and build excitement for the next iteration of EverQuest.

by Rory Young | Aug 8, 2010 | 5 Comments
Red Dead Redemption’s Legends and Killers Pack Premier Trailer

Less than a week until you can download Red Dead Redemption’s Legends and Killers Pack. Just in case you’ve been sitting on the fence about making the purchase, Rockstar has released a trailer showing all of the new content in action.

by Rory Young | Aug 6, 2010 | 1 Comment
Darkness Descends on the Streets of Gotham, ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Announced

Scheduled for a Fall of 2011 release , Batman: Arkham City already has me shivering in anticipation. Rocksteady Studios revealed the full name of their sequel to quite possibly the best game of 2009.

by Rory Young | Aug 6, 2010 | 8 Comments
Midnight Rant: Two Patch Notes That Will Make or Break Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV’s success is likely to be determined within the coming two weeks, or specifically with the coming of the Phase 3 Beta Patch.

by Rory Young | Aug 4, 2010 | 20 Comments
Halo: Reach Multiplayer Quitters to be Penalized

In an effort to curb player frustration in Halo: Reach’s multiplayer matches, Bungie is planning on penalizing habitual match quitters.

by Rory Young | Aug 2, 2010 | 7 Comments
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Review

It’s taken twelve years, but Blizzard has finally appeased our anticipation and released StarCraft II. Does it live up to the hype? Read our full review to find out.

by Rory Young | Jul 30, 2010 | 11 Comments
SDCC 2010: Two Versions of Street Fighter x Tekken in Development [Updated with Trailer!]

The Street Fighter IV panel at the San Diego Comic Con is something all fighting genre fans have been excited for. The wait is over and the panel did not disappoint.

by Rory Young | Jul 24, 2010 | 6 Comments
Okami’s Amaterasu and Thor Join Marvel Vs. Capcom 3′s Roster

The Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 roster reveals just keep coming, but this time I don’t believe it was Capcom’s intention to show off two more characters.

by Rory Young | Jul 23, 2010 | 4 Comments
Multiplayer Beta for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’ Begins in September

A glorious new trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood was released for the San Diego Comic Con, capturing all of the brutality the game’s multiplayer embraces.

by Rory Young | Jul 23, 2010 | 3 Comments
Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning Teaser Trailer and Screenshots

Coinciding with their San Diego Comic Con panel, 38 Studios has released the first teaser trailer and screenshots for Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning.

by Rory Young | Jul 22, 2010 | 1 Comment
Help Liara T’Soni Defeat the Shadow Broker in the Next Mass Effect 2 DLC

Introducing the ‘Lair of the Shadow Broker’ DLC for Mass Effect 2. Help Liara T’Soni finish her battle with the Shadow Broker by joining forces and taking the fight directly to him.

by Rory Young | Jul 22, 2010 | 5 Comments
Alien Swarm SDK Contains Half-Life 2: Episode 3 File

Upon scouring the Alien Swarm SDK (Source Development Kit) an oddly named group of attributes in a single file were found.

by Rory Young | Jul 22, 2010 | 2 Comments
All Eighteen Final Fantasy XIV Classes in Picture Form

The biggest MMO release of 2010, Final Fantasy XIV, is ridiculously complicated. If you want to learn what the eighteen different classes look like, best start now.

by Rory Young | Jul 22, 2010 | No Comments
StarCraft II Ghosts of the Past Trailer is Full of Nostalgia

The wait is almost over, StarCraft II’s release is less than a week away and excitement for the game has reached critical mass.

by Rory Young | Jul 22, 2010 | 2 Comments
Clayton Carmine’s Fate in Gears of War 3 Rests in Your Charitable Hands

Epic Games has decided to leave the third Carmine brother’s life in your hands. Not exactly the most responsible choice, but Epic definitely has some good intentions here.

by Rory Young | Jul 21, 2010 | 26 Comments
Cataclysm Beta Patch Introduces New Talent Trees

The World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion is steadfastly approaching, but if you can’t wait for release then details from the beta are spilling out every single day.

by Rory Young | Jul 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
Open World RPG ‘Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning’ Announced

Fantasy author R. A. Salvatore, artist and creator of Spawn Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls Lead Designer Ken Rolston are creating a game together. That…

by Rory Young | Jul 20, 2010 | 5 Comments
Aion’s Free Expansion Assault On Balaurea Arrives September 7

Aion, one of the most visually impressive MMOs on the market today, has announced the release date of its first major expansion, Assault On Balaurea.

by Rory Young | Jul 16, 2010 | No Comments
Mass Effect 2′s Illusive Man Receives a Comic Book Background

The Illusive Man, the intriguingly mysterious leader of Cerberus from Mass Effect 2, is coming out of the shadows and revealing his background in a series of new comics.

by Rory Young | Jul 16, 2010 | 2 Comments

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