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Wait, Saints Row 2 Has A…Storyline?

June 27, 2008

saintsrow2 Wait, Saints Row 2 Has A...Storyline?
As information has slowly trickled out about Saints Row 2, everything from death by defibrillator to Gary Busey as a pitchman, nothing has even indicated there will be a story line. So far the game has looked entertaining enough not to really need a few movies’ worth of dialogue. But, judging by the trailer of cut scenes after the jump, gamers will get their share of dark, sarcastic semi-drama as well as a healthy dose of facial tattoos, stripper poles and samurai swords. Read the rest of this entry »

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THQ Officially Announces UFC 2009 Undisputed

June 20, 2008

ufc71_rampage THQ Officially Announces UFC 2009 Undisputed
Rampage Jackson knocks out Chuck Liddell at UFC 71./Photo: Josh Hedges, UFC
Today the UFC and THQ officially announced their new title, UFC 2009 Undisputed, even though the game was technically announced at last year’s E3. The new title will feature more than 80 fighters pulling from the UFC’s five weight classes and an as-yet unnamed game engine developed specifically for next-gen fighting games. The game will also allow you to create your own fighter and work your way through Career Mode. Seeing as they’re tacking on a date in the name, it makes us wonder if they’re going to go after the Madden model and rolling out a new title every year. Sharpen up your elbows and practice saying the word “gogoplata,” the game will hit shelves in spring 2009. Check out the original trailer after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

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Saints Row 2 And Gary Busey, It Just Makes Sense

April 29, 2008

Gary Busey
THQ just pumped out a few more trailers featuring pitchman and ticking timebomb of humanity, Gary Busey. It’s clear that the minds behind Saints Row 2 are going for it, both in terms of the over the top content of the game and its promotion. To get a little more insight into the game we caught up with Volition’s lead designer on the game, Scott Phillips, to talk about their upcoming title. Read the rest of this entry »

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THQ Puts Obama And Hilly In The Ring

April 22, 2008


Hey, fuck you Earth Day. The real battle today has nothing to do with melting polar ice caps, greenhouse grasses or the running joke known as ethanol. It’s the Pennsylvania primary! In a salute to the Hilly versus Obama-fest going on down in PA, THQ put together a simulated ring entrance for the two Democratic nominees. Read the rest of this entry »

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Who’s Ready For Death By Defibrillator?

April 18, 2008

saints-row Whos Ready For Death By Defibrillator?
THQ released the trailer for Saints Row 2. The only thing you really need to know is that players will have the ability to use a portable defibrillator to kill hapless victims. What’s not to love? Watch the video for a glimpse into what awaits in Stillwater. The game hits shelves August 26th. Read the rest of this entry »

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