by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's PS2-exclusive RPG Shining Force EXA plunges gamers into stunning interactive worlds of swords and sorcery, filled with anime cut-scenes for which the classic series is best known.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 4:37 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:
- Loki - Trailer #5
- Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - Road Atlanta Trailer
- Penumbra Overture - The Chase Trailer
- UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year's Shot Stick returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. NBA 2K7 combines incredible graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, with a revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations. To unlock and play with the St. Patrick Day uniforms for the Knicks, Bulls, and Celtics in NBA 2K7, enter this code: "tpk7sgn" at the cheat code menu.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A clever mix of strategy and action, Great Invasions plunges you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world. This v1.07 patch adds missing titles, fixes bugs, improves performance, and makes tweaks.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Under the direction of Eiichirou Sasaki (Resident Evil : Outbreak) and producer Hironobu Takeshita (Ultimate Ghosts'N Goblins), Capcom's latest Wii exclusive adventure game Treasure Island Z has you play a young pirate in search of treasure, using the Wiimote to solve puzzles.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS's unique characteristics, KOEI's action-combat series Dynasty Warriors will be unlike any other Tactical Action game previously released on the NDS.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment announced a North American publishing deal for Nucleosys' atmospheric mystery adventure game Scratches: Director’s Cut, featuring an exciting new chapter, alternate ending, over two additional hours of gameplay, new clues, higher supported resolutions, enhanced graphics, plus much more.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV USA's Paradise City is a blended action-RPG and strategy game, developed by Sirius Games, that asks the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the first exciting details of the three editions of Halo 3. Gamers will have their choice of Standard Edition, Limited Edition and the ultimate collector’s item, the Legendary Edition. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Opoona is a “lifestyle RPG, where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Maelstrom is a strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival. This new patch adds a new mp map, fixes the usual bugs and crashes, and improves multiplayer.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced its latest installment to the popular RPG Tales franchise, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology. Players will create a hero to embark on a valiant quest to save the land of Terresia from the gripping force of a powerful evil, set on destruction.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. The new “Sneak Mode” offers the player a chance to get up close and personal with adversaries before deciding their fate. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To commemorate Everquest's 8th birthday, SOE announced a new compilation collection for its MMORPG, EverQuest: The Anniversary Edition, only available at participating retail locations and scheduled for release on April 23, 2007, for the suggested retail price of US$19.99.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The legendary 2D side-scrolling action adventure game from Konami, Castlevania: Symphony of Night, will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March 21 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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System 3 today announces the signing of official video game rights to the Ferrari Challenge series, allowing it to launch a cutting-edge racing game based on the Ferrari Challenge series featuring real cars, real tracks and true Ferrari racing dynamics.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring 3 different game play modes, Tank Beat is a touch based action battle game that drives the player through each battle in a variety of tanks against armored, airborne, and sea opponents, playable in single or multi player modes.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the features of the NDS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel. Previously only announced coming spring 2007, Square has given FF III a specific release date, May 4, 2007.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Under the direction of Eiichirou Sasaki (Resident Evil : Outbreak) and producer Hironobu Takeshita (Ultimate Ghosts'N Goblins), Capcom's latest Wii exclusive adventure game Treasure Island Z has you play a young pirate in search of treasure, using the Wiimote to solve puzzles.
by Andrew Hayward on March 16, 2007 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift film, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing. Set in a world related to, yet separate from, the movie, the game features a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Tennis 3 gives gamers the opportunity to experience new levels of realism never thought possible on a home console system with enhanced photo-realistic graphics and advanced player animations that perfectly match the behaviour and mannerisms of individual professional players. SEGA has released an 850 mb, freely downloadable, demo..
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm takes players through a fascinating and exciting challenge as they fight for the magical portals, which seem to be the only connection between the shattered islands of Eo.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Maelstrom is a strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival. The demo contains 2 maps, parts of two of the factions, and is playable single or multiplayer across the net or a LAN.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are set in an entirely new region called "Sinnoh," where players can choose to begin their adventure as either a boy or girl Pokemon trainer on a path to becoming Pokemon League Champion. Both titles will support wi-fi and have chat capabilities, letting you talk to friends before, during or after battles.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FlatOut: Total Carnage is a re-imagining of FlatOut 2 rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to make use of the additional feature sets and improved processing ability of third generation technologies.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the last NPD market results Nintendo Wii was the best-selling next-gen video game console in the United States in February, selling 335,000 units, compared to 127,000 PS3s, and 228,000 Xbox 360s. Oddly enough the PS3 ended up last amongst current as well as last gen consoles, even outsold by its own 7-year old PS2 and the GBA. Software sales increase a whopping 53 %, ruled by Microsoft's Crackdown with over 400k units.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Sector is Digital Extreme's new sci-fi/action game. Not many details are available at this point so these new screens will have to speak for themselves.
by Tim McCullough on March 16, 2007 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ship Simulator is a revolutionary new game that puts you at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea. Set in stunning 3D environments, take control of a wide array of vessels, from massive cargo ships to powerful racing speedboats, yachts, water taxis, and even the mighty Titanic.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Ocean combines fast-paced, uncompromising action with perilous diving sequences. You take on the role of Jack Hard, who stumbles upon a Cold War-era Russian research station on the ocean floor taken over by a terrorist group. Producer Rupert Easterbrook tells us a bit more about Red Ocean
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator set during the second World War conflict and featuring many action missions with a historically accurate timeline, authentic planes, units. This demo features the Battle of Britain mission from the RAF campaign (
thanks Patches).