by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA. The demo a taste of some of the best drifting tracks, new cars and customization, and will be playable both online with friends as well as offline.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion.
Crytek revealed that the Team Action mode has been removed (no one liked it), and multiplayer will differentiate overall whether you use DX9 (no physics & day/night cycle) and DX10 (full on).
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning Monday, Sept. 3 at 2:00 a.m. PDT, the Hidden Fronts Map Pack (4 new maps, Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process and Subway) will join the Annex game type and Multiplayer Map Pack 1 as another piece of free downloadable content for Epic's visceral shooter Gears of War.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced that Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer beta will launch via Xbox LIVE on Monday, August 27 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Visit
Charlie Oscar Delta at noon for a chance to receive a token...
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA unveiled plans for a new feature called Be A Pro: Online Team Play that will enable 10 people anywhere in the world to connect online to play a single match of FIFA Soccer 08. The new feature, available for the X360 and PS3, and will be offered as a free download 6-8 weeks after the game's launch.
by Steven Mills on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare delivers amazing special effects, including use of depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, real time post-processing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects to enlist players into the most photo-realistic gaming experience yet.
by Ricardo Chimal on Aug. 15, 2007 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne, next-gen debut of the series, is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WolfQuest is a new project that brings the immersive, compelling drama and action of video games to informal science learning while creating a model for nationwide distribution. WolfQuest will teach wolf behavior and ecology through its exciting gameplay and intense social interactions.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2007 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After Sierra recently shut down multiplayer support, it seems EA is following suit, as it announced that as of September 1st, 2007 (and a few others on Nov. 1st) it will terminate multiplayer support for 49 of its older titles, such as FIFA 06, Madden 06, NFS Underground/Most Wanted, NBA Live 06, and several others ...
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Speedball 2 transforms the futuristic game setting into a high-speed online sports spectacle, offering international leagues, a ranking system and a virtual marketplace. Speedball 2 will feature dedicated servers for fast paced online-gaming to avoid client lags for players with slower connections.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. 2K Games
revealed a patch for both versions of the game addressing multiplayer lag is being worked on, and scheduled for next month.
by Rainier on July 18, 2007 @ 12:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra has sent out notice that as of August 16, 2007 it will terminate multiplayer support for 20 of its older titles, such as Starsiege: Tribes, NASCAR Legends, NASCAR 3/4, SWAT 3 demo, and several others ...
by Rainier on July 11, 2007 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Rainier on July 3, 2007 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Galactic Federation's Base Sector Zero is under attack by Space Pirates. Samus must boot up the generator to restore the defense systems. But at the end of her path, someone awful is waiting for her. Retros Studios CEO Michael Kelbaugh confirmed there will be no multiplayer, resources were dedicated to making MP3 the best singleplayer experience possible.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 8:44 a.m. PDT | 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: a Norse fighter, a Greek warrior, a Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 5:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sporting various new features, and a new graphics engine, Arena Wars Reloaded is an action strategy game focusing once again on fast-paced RTS action and multiplayer mayhem. Although the installer is in German, the demo does include English.
by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 6:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra released two new game types called Control and Conquer All in F.E.A.R.’s first title-update, available for free on Xbox Marketplace, updating the existing F.E.A.R. maps with the control points to play these new modes. Furthermore, throughout the summer, Sierra will release three new map packs titled Nightmare Pack, Synchronicity Pack and Bonus Pack, adding a total of 12 new maps to the game.
by Rainier on June 23, 2007 @ 4:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software has released a new Quake 4 multiplayer demo allowing you to try out Raven Software's sci-fi FPS (
thanks Blues). This demo is up to date with the latest v1.4.2 code, and includes 3 maps, Verticon (Tournament), Over the Edge (DM) and Speed Trap (CTF).
by Rainier on June 21, 2007 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In development at Japanese studio d'Artoon, Vampire's Rain is a survival horror action game set in Los Angeles where you play as John Lloyd, an AIB special agent who has to fight his way past hordes Night Walker zombies.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced that they will be releasing an downloadable add-on for Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection allowing Tekken fans, for the first time in the franchise's history, to play online. The online feature will include ranked matches, custom battles, and online tournaments ...
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Ubisoft has released a multiplayer demo featuring the PC exclusive Calavera map, playable in the Recon vs. Assault mode/Deathmatch mode.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 7:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Ubisoft will release a multiplayer demo next week Friday, June 7, 2007, featuring the PC exclusive Calavera map, playable in the Recon vs. Assault mode. We will of course have it on
fileserver network, so stay tuned!