by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's the year 1914 and you are the commander of a submarine in the German Emperor's fleet during WWI. For the first time you have the opportunity to play exciting underwater missions in the first world war, to work out strategies, to use your powerful weapons and to take care of your submarine!
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The OPM UK August issue is said to have a small article confirming that Free Radical is working on a
new Timesplitters title. With its current project, Haze, due to wrap up in the next few months, Free Radical is said to be "gearing up to insert monkeys and guns into all the wrong places," spoofing Gear of War, Halo and others. OPM is a PlayStation syndicated magazine, so it is not sure if TimeSplitters 4 will be on any platforms other than the PS3.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:02 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:
- Eternal Sonata [X360] - Trailer #3
- Sacred 2 [X360/PC] - Trailer #3
- Sinking Island - Trailer [French]
- NCAA Football 08 [ALL] - Trailer #9
- Age of Armor - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With R-Type Tactics developer Irem is deviating from the usual shoot'm up genre into the tactical/RPG genre, giving fans of the franchise a chance to see all the units and enemies up close and personal, in 3D, while also adding 2 player versus mode.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 8:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 8:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms offers an unprecedented amount of new content that gives gamers over 75 hours of epic new gameplay, including 4 new campaigns, 13 new factions with no less than 150 new units. Creative Assembly's Taamati Hanson-Pou tells us more about the Teutonic Wars Campaign.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 8:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koch Media UK is pleased to announce today a distribution deal with Virgin Play for Dead’n’Furious on Nintendo DS and Final Armada on PSP and PS2.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst a apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week Ubisoft released a new an all-new downloadable content package (Player's Pack Black Edition) on Xbox Live, adding 5 new multiplayer maps, charging the usual rate (800 Microsoft points/$10). Shortly thereafter the download mysteriously disappeared, and today Ubisoft stated that the content was supposed to have been free, and is offering everybody a refund, although it was not specified if it was a monetary or through points. To make up for the debacle Ubisoft will now also make the previous Red pack free of charge.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 4:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring the who’s who of 90s music icons such as MC Hammer, Sir Mix-A-Lot, REM and the Spice Girls, SingStar ‘90s will have you and your mates longing to wear Bum Bags all over again.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 4:01 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, which'll start 3pm PST Friday July 6th.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fearless 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. German gamers will have to be content with a heavily censored version of the game as not only the usual Nazi symbols have been removed, but also 4 of the darklings' kill methods, and the tentacles will no longer eat hearts, but instead suck out yellowish-green fog representing souls.
by Judy on June 29, 2007 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Game Factory Interactive revealed its lineup of titles on display at this year's Games Convention in Liepzig, Germany (22nd to 26th, August), JAZZ:Hired Guns, Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero, Warfare, and Gluk’Oza: Action!
by Judy on June 29, 2007 @ 2:10 p.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 Judy on June 29, 2007 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everlight: Fairies, Candles and a Wish is a 3D fantasy adventure under development at Silver Style Entertainment, known for The Fall. Not much else is known at this point, so check out some new screens....
by Judy on June 29, 2007 @ 12:02 p.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:
- Cookie & Cream (NDS)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies of a level never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due ot their maneuverability and speed.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battle Rage is the third person shooter with elements of the beat-'em-up game that allows a player to control giant robots. Battles between the robots take place on carefully selected battlegrounds (so-called "arenas") and they are short, quick, brutal skirmishes.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation goes online via Xbox Live for the first time, where players will be able to experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America's .hack //G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption logs gamers back into the engaging MMO setting where the lines of reality are blurred and danger lurks around every corner. Delivering an epic action-RPG experience, gamers must overcome evil and restore balance to “The World.”
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test calculation, reflex, judgement, and memory: All the exercises are qualified to exercise the brain with scientific experiments. Mind Quiz contains the new Brain Age Checking Mode, allowing players to evaluate their brain age by solving questions once a day. Ubisoft confirmed that due to an offensive score result comment "derogatory to the disabled," it decided to pull the game from stores and fix the apparent translation oversight.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blast your way through all-new battle grids, upgrade your new Battle Drone and blast through relentless waves of enemies in the first-ever Geometry Wars single-player campaign, or join a friend for fast-paced multiplayer.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the WWII in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator. This v1.5 patch offers multiple fixes, gameplay tweaks and broader operating system compatibility.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Formerly know as DK Bongo Blast and originally scheduled on the GameCube last year, Donkey Kong Jet is back in a new jacket. Having been released in Japan yesterday, Donkey Kong Jet features 16 tracks, and a four-player multiplayer mode, although it was not disclosed if this would be on- or offline play.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cabal Online, a 3rd person 3D role playing game that builds on over a decade of experience with massive network traffic management to deliver a New-Age Stylish Action MMORPG, puts gamers in a graphically vivid world of non-stop hack & slash action.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get back into the swing of things as Donkey Kong goes vertical in DK Jungle Climber, previously known as DK: King of Swing, with all new moves, items and mini games.
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 29, 2007 @ 6:03 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 June 29, 2007 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFPlay is a community website for the FIFA Football and FIFA Manager video-games, which stands between FIFA fans and EA Sports developers, and tries to deliver the best ideas regarding FIFA computer-game from the fans to the game developers.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends who create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A while ago EA DICE made mention it was working on two new console projects, one being the previously announced Battlefield: Bad Company, and now a futuristic FPS that is said to "shake up the genre." No other details were revealed about this console only title, but hopefully there will be more information next month when E3 kicks into full gear.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. This v1.31 community patch is not supported by Jowood, but addresses a lot of issues woth the game ...
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, addon for Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS,following the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 2:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst a apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 its Multiple Character Control system.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the IDEF exhibition in France, LucasArts' European publishing partner Activision revealed that Frontier Dev. is working on a sequel to last year's amusement park sim, Thrillville. Making its next-gen debut, Thrillville: Off the Rails features hundreds of attractions, 15 new settings, and of course allows you to try out the rides. The Wii edition will feature exclusive minigames taking advantage of the Wiimote.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the control mechanics of the Wii Remote and allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
by Tim McCullough on June 29, 2007 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crush is a new PSP exclusive puzzle/platformer developed by Kuju Brighton. Reminiscent of Exit, Crush is a thinking man's game, allowing you to transform a 3D world into 2D in order to overcome obstacles and move on in the game.
by Rainier on June 29, 2007 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vicious Cycle Software's Vicious Engine has been selected by production agency Center Line for the development of a revolutionary new game used not merely for entertainment, but for business research and job training at IBM.