by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Currently in development at inXile Entertainment , known for The Bard's Tale, HEI$T has gamers taking charge of a group of renegade criminals as they rob, steal and shoot their way throughout the city, all the while their sights set on the big score: taking the San Francisco Mint.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2WAR is a Korean MMOFPS reviving the world's unforgettable historical moment into the online FPS game. In closed beta test since late last year, 2WAR reenacts WWII by thorough historical research, and features distinguished scenarios by Episodes presenting realism of the war.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring intuitive touch-screen controls and innovative puzzles, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass offers new challenges for fans of the series and an easy-to-grasp introduction for gamers new to The Legend of Zelda.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos has signed the European distribution right for Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma, a PS3 exclusive remake of the original but with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, exclusive character, locations, and the ability to wield dual katanas.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new
study by Research and Markets analyzes the emergence of Taiwan's online gaming market. It estimates the online games market in Taiwan, inclusive of MMORPG and casual games, will exceed $300 million in 2007. While MMORPGs continue to represent the largest segment in the market, casual games are growing at a faster pace.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world's most popular party video game is getting a lot crazier in Mario Party 8. Whether you're shaking up cola cans or lassoing barrels, you and your friends will be drawn into the action like never before using the Wii Remote.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo has acquired 80% of the shares in development studio Monolith, previously owned by Namco Bandai, which still retains a 16% stake. Currently employing 110 people, Monolith was founded in 1999 and is best known for Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga franchises, not to be confused with F.E.A.R / Condemned's Monolith Productions. With this acquisition Nintendo secures exclusivity on its upcoming Wii title, Disaster: Day of Crisis.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an ultra-realistic 3D engine, Power Play Pool thrusts players into the highly-skilful world of championship pool. Utilising a super-quick 3D view point, players can view the gaming table from any aspect ensuring fantastic shots and allowing players to examine any angle to get out of snookers.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | 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 April 27, 2007 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diesel Games, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with GenAudio, Inc. to develop Deprived, a first person video game showcasing the breakthrough 4D sound technology known as AstoundSound.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 12:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Windows Vista gamers will be able to experience the epic story of "Halo 2" as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo's destruction. What he discovers will soon threaten the fate not only of Earth, but of the Universe itself.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This coming Sunday, Xbox 360 Elite, will hit retail shelves in North America. Shellacked in black with metallic detail, the ultimate console features a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, HDMI and component cables, Xbox LIVE headset, and an X360 wireless controller.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 12:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom is pleased to announce that the latest iteration of the Ace Attorney series, Ace Attorney 4, has shipped over 500,000 units in just one week since its release on April 12th.
by Rainier on April 26, 2007 @ 7:55 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:
- Anno 1701 [NDS] - Trailer #2
- Combat Mission: Shock Force - Trailer #4
- Code Lyoko [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #4
- Eternal Sonata [X360] - Trailer #2
- The Adventures of Darwin [PS2] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 26, 2007 @ 7:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Stardust HD is a reinvigorated, HD version of the asteroid-blasting classic, while Snakeball has you gliding around on a bizarre hoversnake, snapping up colored balls to score points competing against others.
by Rainier on April 26, 2007 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last year, Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.
by Rainier on April 26, 2007 @ 5:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a while back, SEGA officially announced the PSU: Ambition of the Illuminus expansion, featuring new locations, new enemies, new class types, either online through a party of up to 6, or offline singleplayer.
by Rainier on April 26, 2007 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Championship Gaming Series announced that worldwide salaries and bonuses for the 2007 season will, for the first time ever, exceed $5 million. Qualifying for North American league play will begin April 28 and the first draft in history will take place on June 12 at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.