by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 9:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG delivering an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. Mad Catz will produce a new line of officially-licensed accessories to support the launch of BioWare's Mass Effect.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Launching simultaneously in both PC and tabletop versions, the Stargate Trading Card Game is based on the popular science-fiction television series. Public beta is now open for the Stargate Online Trading Card (TCG) Game,
go sign up.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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K2 Network's Sword of the New World is modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing the excusive Multiple Character Control system.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 3:56 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:
- Touchmaster DS [NDS] - Trailer #2
- Clive Barker's Jericho [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Disney's Meet the Robinsons [ALL] - Trailerpack
- Overlord [X360/PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that it is actively
investigating "reports of fraudulent activity and account theft taking place on the Xbox Live network," after at least one Xbox Live user, over a month ago, complained about a hacked account and stolen credit card information, which the perpetrators then used to buy Microsoft Points, the virtual currency on Xbox Live.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn is an exciting new upgrade to the genre-defining Ultima Online. Much more than an expansion, UO: Kingdom Reborn is a complete make-over of the online world with a new graphics engine, a state-of-the-art user interface and enough new content for even the most seasoned players.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Video game industry veterans Ellen Fuog and Jeff Hill have created publishing venture Detn8 Games Ltd., which will focus on games for console and handheld hardware. The company has acquired all-platform licensee status with Nintendo and SCEA and is scheduled to publish its first release in June, 2007.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 3:05 p.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.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A letter from The Venezuelan Solidarity Network addressed to U2's Bono, board member of Pandemic/BioWare's venture capital firm, voicing their concern that the realistic nature, and the ability to destroy everything, of Mercs 2 will deepen an already antagonistic relationship between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments. Bioware has already replied by saying this is a only a video game, with fictional characters and storyline, merely in a real life setting, like any modern day movie.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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9Dragons is an authentic martial arts MMO set in ancient China, where you, through training and quests, reach your destiny as a master of the martial arts.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tenchu Z features a new robust character editor, allowing you to create your own Ninja. Much improved AI will be able to hear or smell you, so clean your blood soaked outfit to not raise suspicion. An indicator will show when you are in the proper distance for a stealth kill, use your grappler or grab enemies while you are on the ceiling...
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interactive market research firm DFC Intelligence's latest study finds that worldwide revenue from the portable game systems from Nintendo and Sony is expected to exceed $10 billion in 2007, currently led by the Nintendo DS.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 10:39 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 March 21, 2007 @ 10:26 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. This demo includes the third mission from the game.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pogo Island includes five games, the colored-stone-grouping Phlinx, the balloon-popping Poppit!, the color-matching Squelchies, a card-based Tri-Peaks Solitaire, the scrambled-word challenge Word Whomp, as well as meta game that challenges players to find Pogo mascots across the backdrop of Pogo Island.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an exciting mix of intense mecha combat, hand to hand combat, and aerial board racing, Eureka Seven: Vol. 2 is the second installment of the flying aerial combat series and serves as a prequel to the popular animated show, currently airing.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.
Pre-order the game and gain access to the beta on March 27.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First has signed Enemy Engaged 2, sequel to the chopper classic Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum, featuring new dynamic missions, multiplayer, and a complete overhaul of the graphics and audio to bring the game up to date with the latest and best flight simulations available.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Factory is publishing a new animated high-tech action-adventure series, Code Lyoko, based on the fourth season of the popular series.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 6:46 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 has revealed that on top of an actual beta test, there will be two public demos released (one multi, one single-player) near the game's launch.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first person shooting game utilizing the Unreal 3 engine that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.
by Thomas Wilde on March 21, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadowrun is a team-based FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology to form a revolution in multiplayer FPS gaming, allowing PC and Xbox 360 gamers to play against each other.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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XSEED Games today announced that it has, on top of the soon to be released Valhalla Knights, obtained exclusive North American publishing rights for PSP titles, Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground, and Brave Story: New Traveler, as well as Wild Arms 5 on the PS2.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Focus Home Interactive announced a licensing partnership with the organisers of the 32nd America’s Cup and Alcatel-Lucent, Official New Media Provider to the 32nd America’s Cup, for the rights to create a new Virtual Skipper title featuring all the best facets of America's Cup racing.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced that it will be developing Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, based on the hit comedy series from Adult Swim. The series, which follows the exploits of a trio of sentient fast-food items, has also inspired a feature length film - Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon due in theaters April 13.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an exciting mix of intense mecha combat, hand-to-hand combat, and aerial board racing, Eureka Seven: Vol. 2 is the second installment of the flying aerial combat series and serves as a prequel to the popular animated show, which is currently airing.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Level-5, creators of the renowned Dark Cloud series and Rogue Galaxy, Jeanne d'Arc delivers a new tactical role-playing adventure set across vast lands with detailed environments, unique characters, and a diverse combat and gameplay system.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Glukoza: ACTION! combines exhilarating 3rd person action game with classical fighting, when you move from one level to another, beating your enemies hard. Player controls Glukoza directly and can use various types of weapons that can be found within game levels. Melee and hand-to-hand combat modes are also present.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Post-Time is a 3D horse racing simulation game featuring over 200 horses, each with their own unique attributes and running styles. This v1.02 patch completely redesigns the announcing and betting system, as well as many other additions and fixes.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. has acquired the North American publishing rights to Etrian Odyssey, a ground-breaking RPG for the Nintendo DS known as Sekaiju no Meikyuu in Japan.
by James King on March 21, 2007 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar features an expanded feature list such as new units, new maps, a new story-based campaign, user-created opponents, an epic generator, espionage agents, asteroid fields, new diplomatic treaties, unique planet environments and others based on fan feedback and suggestions.
by Rainier on March 21, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhound is an FPP shooter where you make a career of the elite mercenary. When you are not working, you get new licenses and improve. When at work, you take part in the hottest world conflicts. Because you are a Warhound - an elite mercenary on the side of good.
