by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 8:40 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:
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes [PSP] - Trailer
- Dewy's Adventure [Wii] - JAP Trailer
- Anno 1701 [NDS] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles.
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!
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. If you haven't yet, you can check a playable demo on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bigs is an over-the-top baseball title that puts an entirely new spin on MLB as it blends outrageous visuals with intuitive gameplay mechanics, and adds more explosive excitement than ever before. The first 2K Sports title on the Wii, it will take full advantage of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perpetual Entertainment's MMORPG Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising lets you take on the role of a son or daughter of an Olympian god challenges players to overcome and conquer the enemies of Rome. You can now sign up for an exclusive chance to
enter the closed beta playtest.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:25 p.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 May 31, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision released its fiscal year 2007 results revealing profits. Net revenue was up compared to last year, but although Q4 2007 sales and revenue doubled, they still turned a net loss of $14.4M. The conference call was more interesting, with Activision confirming Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Guitar Hero Rocks The 80s scheduled for July-Sept., while Call of Duty 4, a new Marvel title (probably Spider-Man: Friend or Foe), Guitar Hero III, Tony Hawk, and Bee Movie are all due later this fall. The next James Bond title is a ways off in 2008, along with other new IPs.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive has release the first patch for Artificial Studios' 4-player co-op online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, bringing your retail game to v1.001. No details as to what the patch fixes are available at this point.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Auran's Fury is the ultimate competitive online RPG. It takes the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blends them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types.
Sign up to participate in the beta test...
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Relic is working on the Company of Heroes expansion pack, it is also continuing to fine-tune the original. The much anticipated v1.70 patch is now available, adding DirectX 10 support, and the usual bug/crash fixes, and other enhancements.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the release of Shadowrun Vista gamers are now connected with X360 players in cross-platform matches through a single service. Current Xbox Live users can keep the same gamertag and friends list, while new users get in-game multiplayer voice chat, dedicated server support and Achievements
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reprobates, a classic third-person point-and-click adventure, is based on the enhanced engine of Black Mirror and Nibiru and will again stun the players with beautiful graphics, highly detailed 3D character models and a thrilling atmosphere and story.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire Interactive announces the release of a major update for its WWII online action game Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. The free update adds 10 new maps, support for up to 64 players, engine update, in-game soundtrack, and the usual tweaks, bug and crash fixes.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To coincide with the recent
PlayStation 3 v1.80 update, which amongst other things added Remote Play ability allowing anyone with a PSP to access their PS3 over the Internet, Sony has now also released a new v3.50 PSP firmware update, adding support for remote play over the internet, and RSS Channel Guide has been added as a feature.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lighthouse Interactive announced that it has signed the North American publishing right for several of dtp's adventure game titles including: Belief & Betrayal and Undercover: Operation Wintersun releasing in summer 2007, and Overclocked releasing in early 2008.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ignition Entertainment can today announce that King of Fighters XI is coming to Europe. Fresh from the arcades, King of Fighters XI is the latest installment of the coveted King of Fighters series, and takes the franchise to a new level.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is calling players back to the trenches with the release of new Call of Duty 3 multiplayer maps, available only on X360. The Bravo Map Pack features 2 classic maps and new 3 battlefields for players to test their skill, now available for purchase (800 Microsoft Points) on Xbox LIVE Marketplace
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria. Highly action-oriented, Ascaron's Sacred 2 features pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bigs is an over-the-top baseball title that puts an entirely new spin on MLB as it blends outrageous visuals with intuitive gameplay mechanics, and adds more explosive excitement than ever before. The soundtrack features a line-up of big rock bands, including Jane's Addiction, Stone Temple Pilots, Rollins Band and White Zombie.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. The new v2.3 adds a new team mode Keyhunt, new netcode, an anti-wallhack function, improved singleplayer bots, new maps, and Nexuiz Pro, a server side mod that drastically changes the physics and weapons.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. In an
interview with MSNBC Blizzard VP Rob Pardo revealed there will be no 4th race, no console versions, and no release of StarCraft II in 2007.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that the Need for Speed franchise is introducing a new version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Early March Sony announced it was preparing new downloadable content for its PS3 shooter Resistance: Fall of Man, with the first patch released late March. A map pack scheduled for May obviously did not make it out the door, but SCEA confirmed that this is now on track for June 7th.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:37 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 May 31, 2007 @ 4:06 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 May 31, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas is the official add-on of the beloved medieval experience. It provides a total new area – the seas of Northern Europe, where trading might be as promising as roaming the dangerous waters as a pirate...
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use your character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what you build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gods War Online is a fantasy-themed game based on Greek Mythology dating back to the Age of the Demigods. Meet the Hellenistic civilization and all its significant gods of that age, fascinating plots, esthetical scenes, customized character development, exciting combat mode, all the features that you are expecting from a good MMORPG
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 Mark Buckingham on May 31, 2007 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games' John Tiller’s Campaign Series is a compilation combining many of the popular WWII turn-based tactical games from Talonsoft’s Campaign Series into one affordable package, including: West Front, East Front, East Front 2, and the Rising Sun platoon-level combat series, as well as all of the official add-ons and expansion packs.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new Phantasy Star Universe Special Edition Texter is a Phantasy Star Universe-themed version of the Texter game messaging product from Blue Orb for use with the X360 and PS2 allowing them to type text messages directly from their game controller
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The World Series of Video Games signed a broadcast deal with CBS Sports to air extensive coverage of its 2007 season, bringing professional video game competitions to major U.S. network television for the second year running, and into 111 million television homes in the United States alone.