by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots [PS3] - Trailer
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [ALL] - Hyborian Insider #2
- The Chronicles of Spellborn - Combat Overview Trailer
- Speed Racer [PSP/PS2/Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
- Army Of Two [X360] - SSC Challenge Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony, still playing catchup after the recent Playstation Store revamp,
rolled out a new update with the Eye of Judgment Card Expansion Set 2 ($14.99), Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack ($9.99), Army of Two SSC Challenge Map Pack ($7.49). Rock Band gets Judas Priest's Screaming for Vengeance album and Motley Crue's Saints of Los Angeles, Guitar Hero III gets the Def Leppard track pack ($6.25), while Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore gets downloadable songs for $1.49 each. There are demos for Iron Man and echochrome, as well as the usual slew of game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games' Mafia II features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft reported sales figures for the Q4 of its fiscal year 2007/2008, with sales up 10%, full year sales up 36 % to $1.32 billion, mainly driven by strong performances from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2, The Games For Everyone Brands and Assassin's Creed. Ubisoft also announced it will be recruiting for 900 positions in the next 12 months for its various studios.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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echochrome is a puzzle game featuring 56 exclusive levels on each platform, each designed specifically to match that platform's characteristics. Gamers are challenged to play within five simple laws of perspective that govern how one advances through each stage.
As promised, SCEA has released a demo for PSP (PlayStation Store) and PS3 (Playstation Network.)
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft announced the release of Hellbound, the newest addition to the Lineage II franchise, in conjunction with its 4th Anniversary Edition retail package. Continuing the storyline and content from December’s expansion Kamael, Hellbound increases the game’s level capacity to 85 and adds significant quests and skills.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announced record revenues and profits for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, sales rocketed 73% compared to last year, racking in 1.67 trillion yen in sales and making a profit of 487 billion yen, a 115.6 % increase.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Darkness is an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game from Metal Saga developers Success. Set during WW2 you are part of an special ops team tasked with tracking down Hitler, featuring multiple scenarios, mixing historical events with fiction.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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History Great Empires: Rome is an accessible and compelling strategy game in which the player takes centre stage in building the biggest empire the world has ever seen. Through a fascinating blend of strategy, diplomacy and warfare, players develop vast, diverse cities and create powerful armies to defend, explore and conquer.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D2C Games announced SPOGS Racing, a frenzied, arcade-style racing game set to hit WiiWare. The game features high-speed arcade racing and Crash 'N Grab battling action as players dash around a dozen unique and challenging tracks.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Wii owners will get Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii Fit, new Wii channels, WiiWare titles, and for NDS gamers there's Cooking Guide, Apollo Justice, Pokémon and plenty more ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a seriously twisted fantasy world, Overlord: Raising Hell is an action adventure that has players being ruthless, determined, and even a little despotic as they pillage lands and conquer kingdoms in order to be proclaimed the all-powerful Overlord.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is an action-packed Virtual Experience where the player becomes the hero of the story using the Wii controller to control their legendary sword, and fight off horde after horde of monsters. Slice at enemies, parry with your shield and block attacks to launch powerful counter-combos.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games will publish Load Inc's latest game Things On Wheels, an accessible, pure arcade racing title placing players at the helm of radio-controlled vehicles as they compete on tracks set within a gigantic house.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bounty Bay Online takes players into a 15th century historical setting where adventurers can start an online career as merchant, buccaneer, fisherman or one of many other professions. Fight on land and water, complete enthralling quests and start guilds with other players. People who want to try the game can now check out Frogster's nautical MMOG for free on a dedicated server.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed buildings out of over 150 available structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadowgrounds Survivor is a top-down shooter that tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. The update adds support for Spanish and French languages, as well as two new difficulty settings; Bleeding Hard and Impossible.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and you, in the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, are tasked is to shed light on the mystery.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Immortals of Terra is a space adventure set in 1346 New Galactic Era, 4934 AD, starring Perry Rhodan, taking the player from the very top of a majestic floating palace, through the midst of intergalactic intrigue, to deep below the surface of alien worlds.