by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While EA revealed an impressive list of
titles in development for fiscal 2009 and beyond, Atari's financial statement was less impressive. While revenues are down and loss increased (mainly due to restructuring cost) compared to last year, it did, however, reveal some new titles as well. A new Neverwinter Nights 2 expansion is planned, as well as a mysterious multiplatform title, Airborne Rangers (PS3, X360,PC), and new casual titles like Panoramix Brain Trainer (NDS), Lucky Luke: Dalton (NDS), Hogs of War 2 (NDS/PS2/Wii/PC), Asterix at the Olympic Games (X360) and My Horse & Me 2 (NDS/PS2/Wii/X360/PC).
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In The House of the Dead you will defy the undead with shotgun (Wii Zapper compatible) in hand as you explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland of unrelenting terror featuring beautifully rendered gore, six game modes (Time Attack, Arcade, etc.), co-op, and a wide variety of branching paths.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 7:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology. This v1.0.8.2 patch, works for all versions of the game, although no details are available at this point.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade, be nice or play rough!
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. This v1.006 patch fixes balancing issues, additions to the various communications tools in the game, adds new features, including enhanced server filters, improved “Play Now” functions and measures against clan smurfing.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair-play is for sissies.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jack Keane is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet. This demo includes the first four levels.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Takeda 3 is a game of epic Samurai action, set in 16th century feudal Japan, putting the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander. You are in command of one of 25 clans in historical Japan, your mission is to recapture all of Japan’s provinces and remake history.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Teaming up for even more firepower, DJ and Pandora will take on a variety of possessed enemies as they progress through an adventure that seamlessly blends smooth platforming, intense combat, complex enemy AI and a unique sense of humor. Eidos is bringing Death Jr. 2 to the Wii with 480p support, Dolby Pro-Logic II sound, split screen co-op, voiceovers, improved textures and more.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced the expansion of its PlayStation social gaming catalog with the addition of three new games to the Buzz! franchise, Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr. RoboJam exclusively for the PS2, and the
previously revealed Buzz! for PSP.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Canadian government agency
Ontario Media Development Corporation is allocating $1 million to two Canadian based game developers to fund prototypes for upcoming titles. Silicon Knights, currently working on Too Human, plans a third-person action/psychological thriller for 2010, while Digital Extremes, currently working on Dark Sector, will use their part for a "third-person action game with an old school horror theme" on the PS3/X360/PC (
thanks Firingsquad).
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 3:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ND Games announces 9th Company: Roots of Terror, a new action-oriented RTS developed by Lesta Studios, creators of Pacific Storm, using their brand-new proprietary engine. hell-tech has signed Lesta Studios' RTS for various European/Eastern countries.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 12, 2008 @ 8:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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During an analyst meeting today, EA confirmed that apart from the announced PC, NDS (Spore Creatures) and Wii versions of Spore, there will also be
next-gen console editions. As Pandemic is wrapping up Mercenaries 2, it has already begun work on the
previously mentioned Lord of the Rings title. Several of EA's franchises are getting new installments, such as Burnout, Skate, Rock Band, and a new Need for Speed will get back to its roots. Peter Moore said that EA Sports plans 5 new IPs: one casual for this year, the other core IPs will be spread over the next 3 years. EA Casual is planning several additional Sims titles: MySims Kingdom (NDS/Wii), MySims PC, MySims Party (NDS/Wii), SimAnimals and SimCity Creator.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 8:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's proprietary open-world engine, will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Prototype [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #4
- Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360] - Heirarchy Trailer
- MLB 08 The Show [ALL] - Replay Vault Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. This demo features 2 campaign mode levels and 1 survivor mode level.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed delivers an all-new sci-fi action gaming experience, where players control Crypto as he travels the world in the 1970s, unleashing massive destruction on foot, in his UFO and for the first time, in the Big Willy mech.