by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forever Blue is a Wii-exclusive title exploring the life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalog species you encounter, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Nintendo Japan is
recalling the first batch of retail copies due to it freezing on multiple occasions throughout the game. A properly working version is already being shipped, with an
updated box cover to indicate the difference.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, add-on for Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS, following the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this year SEGA signed Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Thor license agreements with Marvel. Today SEGA revealed that Edge of Reality is developing the console editions based on Marvel Studios' action-packed feature film, starring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, while Amaze Entertainment is developing the handheld versions.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Precursors, a sci-fi action game from Deep Shadow, leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet. In case you missed yesterday's batch, check them here ...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 5:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week Anti-Video Game Bill AB1179 was recalled for being unconstitutional, but California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger intends to appeal that ruling. Gamers need to unite, and make the Governor understand that video games deserve the same First Amendment protections as his action movies, and stop wasting millions of taxpayers' dollars in court.
Write NOW!by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 3:43 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:
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals - E3 2007 Trailer
- Madden NFL 08 [Wii] - Party Mode Trailer
- Heavenly Sword [PS3] - Making Of Trailer
- SEGA Rally: Revo [ALL] - Environmental Trailer #1
- Godzilla: Unleashed [NDS/PSP/Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption [Wii] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2, part of the Half-Life 2: The Orange Box, the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map, delivers new gametypes, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expanding its studio resources, Codemasters announced the opening of a third (Southam and Kuala Lumpur) development studio, UK-based Codemasters Studios Guildford, which will initially assist with the next installments in the Operation Flashpoint and Race Driver series.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the game inspired by the classic Duck Amuck cartoon, players will compete against Daffy through a series of mini-games that range from retro inspired favorites to modern, innovative gameplay interactions, with the goal of driving Daffy's temperature, and his temper, through the roof.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, previously known as JAZZ: Hired Guns, is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Battlefront has released a new patch, bringing their version (not the Paradox edition) to v1.02 and fixing various bugs/crashes, adding ATi gfx card compatibility feature and more ...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it will publish Chessmaster: The Art of Learning (NDS) and Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition (PC). In both games, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches players to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games brings its classic roster to the Nintendo DS, giving fans a handheld dose of gaming history! Namco Museum DS allows players a chance to enjoy their favorite classics on the next generation of handhelds.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the 1-on-1 match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BattleGoat Studios announced that they will be giving a first look at the next installment in their Supreme Ruler franchise at the Leipzig Games Convention later this month. Scheduled for release in May 2008, Supreme Ruler 2020 adds many new features...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take-Two announced the name change of Irrational Games, known for story-driven games like System Shock 2, Freedom Force, Tribes: Vengeance, and the just gone-gold Bioshock, to 2K Boston and 2K Australia, symbolizing the studios' further integration into the 2K Games family.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Mana will be a mix of RPG and RTS, where the protagonist's name is Roger, a natural leader and excellent swordsman. You will need to gather resources, summon monsters, and engage the enemy, with combat occurring in real time, as in previous Mana titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. Crytek signed Ion Zur to produce a modern cinematic score that heightens the impact of the dramatic storyline, realistic environments and highly-evolved gameplay.