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"Pacific Rift" is the follow-up to the original PlayStation 3 launch game "MotorStorm." This time around, gamers are treated not just to an amazing racing experience, but also to twice the number of tracks compared with the original. Also, localized multiplayer has been added in addition to a robust online racing experience. "MotorStorm: Pacific Rift" crashes into stores October 28 exclusively for PlayStation 3.
"Madworld" is an action game that's visually different from anything we've seen. The title embodies a sort of graphic novel art style, which is among the most unique out there. In "Madworld" you'll assume the role of Jack, a vigilante who must clean Mad City of its undesirable inhabitants. Did we mention you get a chainsaw? "Madworld" will be released by Sega in March 2009 exclusively for the Wii.
Gaming preview: 'Forza Motorsport 2'
'Forza Motorsport 2' has just been released for the Xbox 360 and has clearly defined itself as the must-have racing simulator for the console. An incredible presentation and tight, realistic controls make for the ultimate racing experience.
After years of development and delays, the evolutionary sim is finally here. "Spore" is one the most ambitious games ever to come from the mind of Will Wright. The game starts you off as a single-cell organism, which you must evolve into a civilization and beyond, through survival of the fittest. 'Spore' will release on September 7 for the PC and Mac, and for the Wii and DS at a later date.
Ninja Blade puts you in the role of a ninja soldier who must help fight off an alien invasion. Set in modern-day Tokyo, the action game features a cinematically focused over-the-top presentation where you continually defy the laws of physics. Ninja Blade slices into stores April 7, exclusively for Xbox 360.
Loaded: How to get to Sesame Street
Bert and Ernie hit the Internet, an unofficial launch date for the BlackBerry Storm, and how NOT to get tickets to Barack Obama's inauguration.
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Loaded: Why you shouldn't pirate software
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