by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Re-imagined for an even more intense arcade shooter experience, the Assault Heroes 2 game expands its horizons into outer space. New features include hi-jackable enemy vehicles, many more levels and an enhanced co-operative gameplay mode.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG combining an epic narrative, a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that uses the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari and Valve announced an agreement to bring a variety of PC games from the Atari catalog to Steam, starting with Act of War (and expansion), ArmA: Combat Operations, Death to Spies, Indigo Prophecy, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and plenty more ...
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA officially revealed Motorstorm 2, featuring 16 new multi-route tracks, head-to-head online for up to 16 players, and 4-player split-screen mode. MotorStorm 2 is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set after the collapse of Japan's Ashikaga Shogunate, SW 2 chronicles the civil wars that consumed feudal Japan and the events that lead to the country's unification. While Samurai Warriors 2: XL is a standalone expansion on PS2, the extra content (missions & playable characters) will also be downloadable on Xbox Live for owners of the original.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lock and Load! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 takes the no-holds-barred arcade spirit of its predecessors and crafts an all-new furious cooperative shooting adventure for the next generation!
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has quietly pushed back two of its major upcoming PC titles. Assassin's Creed, originally planned for release in March, is
now scheduled for April 8, while the PC edition of Rainbow Six Vegas 2
will come on April 15, a few weeks after its console brethren, which are due next week (
thanks FiringSquad). No particular reasons for the delays were given.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tthe first of two downloadable content expansions for the open-world RPG Two Worlds has been released. This Tainted Blood expansion (600 MP) adds 4 co-op maps, 45 new quests, harder enemies, a new town featuring a Merchant and Gladiator’s district, with advanced trainers to learn new skills and try them against opponents.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. In order to stress test the online capabilities, Capcom will bundle a beta with the Xbox Live Arcade release of Commandos 3, which will last for 8 weeks and let you play one stage as either Ken or Ryu.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fluid Entertainment announced it has secured $3.2 million in Series A funding to develop its MMO that encourages kids to explore their creativity, initiative and imagination, within an ecologically themed narrative.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MLB 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars is an exciting new baseball title that will put fans into the action like never before, offering fans of all ages a wildly fun experience featuring starting lineups from all 30 MLB clubs, a variety of exhibition and tournament modes, All-Star training mini-games, along with fantasy-themed baseball stadiums.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced a special Legacy Edition for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, which will include the original game, and an additional disk containing all the GRAW 2 downloadable packs available on Xbox Live to date!
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 is the latest installment in the anime fighting franchise, featuring 3D cell shading graphics, new characters such as Battle Characters' Senna and Ulquiorra, as well as the ability to select multiple characters as allies, and use the Tag feature to have them participate, and not just be strikers.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Mile has signed the license to Frank Miller's Sin City graphic novels and comic books; signed Flint Dille, known for The Chronicles of Riddick, as designer/scriptwriting; and revealed Sin City: The Game will be powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3. Sin City, currently scheduled for Christmas 2009, is being developed by Transmission Games, formerly known as IR Gurus, and since the Wii is one of the platforms, could they be the
mystery developer porting the UE3?
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment announced a game development deal with Japan-based studio Game Republic, led by famed game producer Yoshiki Okamoto. The partners will collaborate on an unannounced game based on a popular Hollywood film, scheduled for 2010.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Start your engines! EA announced legendary NASCAR driver of car #24 Jeff Gordon will be featured as the cover athlete for NASCAR 09, scheduled to ship in North America on June 10 and will offer an authentic, exhilarating stock car driving experience for racing fans of all ages.