by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 7:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway's This is Vegas is an open world, lifestyle action experience, where you live out your Vegas fantasies by fighting, gambling, driving and partying your way through the most decadent, fast-paced and wildest city in the world.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 7:45 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:
- Europa Universalis: Rome - Trailer
- Things On Wheels [X360/PC] - Cinematic Trailer
- UEFA EURO 2008 [ALL] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 7:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. In Section 8 you are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions. TimeGate Studios has reached a settlement in its trademark infringement dispute with ABC Studios over an upcoming Section 8 TV series.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 7:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The war between the GDF and Strogg will soon be igniting on next-generation consoles as id Software and Activision confirmed that their team-based first person action title Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, is coming to next-gen platforms.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack has set a new record for the number of paid downloads on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, surpassing one million downloads in the first nine days since its release and logging in more than 30 million sessions and more than 32 million hours of gameplay.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus USA has obtained the North American rights for Spectral Force 3, the first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, delivering challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. Rest assured, GTA IV will be in stores on April 29, as Take-Two CEO Ben Feder revealed it's "in production and in trucks en route to retailers."
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gravity Interactive, known for Ragnarok Online, is bringing Requiem: Bloodymare to North America. This new MMO, designed for a mature audience, melds elements of horror, fantasy and sci-fi and introduces a world where the misuse of science and magic has warped the natural world into a twisted vision of death.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Now that the Playstation Store has been revamped, Sony is
rolled out content anew after a two-week hiatus, starting with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue ($39.99), Warhawk Broken Mirror Pack ($7.99), catching up on over a dozen Rock Band songs, Super Stardust HD Solo ($4.99), Lair - Dragons and Control Pack (2 new dragons and controls patch), a UEFA EURO 2008 demo, and the usual slew of game videos, movies trailers and PS3 Themes.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 1:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Critter Round-Up, known in Japan as Saku Saku Animal Panic, is a puzzle game for up to four players. Players are challenged with building fences to separate different critter species into their own area, while avoiding predators and other mischievous animals attempting to stop you from rounding them up.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Factory has renewed its worldwide publishing agreement with MGA Entertainment to market Bratz Kidz Slumber Party for the Wii and DS, and Bratz Ponyz 2 for NDS.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Iron Man, an explosive third-person action shooter game that pits one of the world’s most renowned Super Heroes against unspeakable odds, draws its story from the upcoming movie while incorporating story elements from original Iron Man comic books. Iron Man will be downloadable on Xbox Live tomorrow and up on the PlayStation Network soon!
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 12:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness: Grave Danger follows in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia with 4 player co-op gameplay, an all new polished look and a number of new/improved features. Based on fan feedback from the original every Zombie, Werewolf and Vampire has been recalled to square one.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 12:03 p.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. Fans looking forward to Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning can get hands-on time with the game at events (comic-Con, PAx etc.) throughout the US this summer.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this next-generation take on the city building genre, realism will be pushed to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before. Cities XL, previously called Cities Unlimited, will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 adds new features, enhancements and customization options to the franchise. Battle through 20 unique stages using more than 40 of the most loved and feared characters from the animation series. From April 18 - 20, registered New York Comic-Con attendees can show their skills in the way of Jutsu in the latest addition to the Ultimate Ninja library.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Backbreaker is taking sports video games to a place where the action is never the same and every hit looks and feels as realistic as a Sunday afternoon. Utilizing NaturalMotion’s euphoria motion synthesis engine, you’ll never see the same tackle again. Ever.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this year Activision revealed it was working on a new Spider-Man game, and while there hasn't been any mention of the game since, it was disclosed to us that it is called Spider-man: Web of Shadows, scheduled for a fall 2008 release, and might be unveiled at Comic-Con in NY this coming weekend. Starting tomorrow Gamestop will be running a
promotional campaign offering gamers a choice of t-shirt, figurine or poster as pre-order incentive.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D2C Games announced SPOGS Racing, a frenzied, arcade-style racing game set to hit WiiWare. The game features high-speed arcade racing and Crash 'N Grab battling action as players dash around a dozen unique and challenging tracks.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. Developer Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment has set up a subsidiary FireSky to publish Stargate Worlds, as well as other unannounced titles.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision has partnered with Def Leppard to bring an epic three-song track pack to Guitar Hero III that will give fans an exclusive opportunity to sample the band's upcoming radio single "Nine Lives," five days before their upcoming studio album Songs from the Sparkle Lounge releases on April, 29, 2008.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games announced that the Ace Combat series has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide since it launched on the PSOne back in 1995, while Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War for the PS2 has surpassed one million units sold in North America.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 4:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Everyone who pre-orders will get access to Hyboria several days prior to the retail launch.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German game publisher dtp entertainment and Hamburg development studio 49Games announce their latest multi-platform sports game Summer Athletics. Players can expect an abundance of disciplines from a variety of summer sports in this title.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Dreamworks' upcoming CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.
by Brad Hilderbrand on April 17, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII takes fans on an exciting journey through the origin of the FFVII saga in an all-new action-packed experience, featuring inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an engaging battle system.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on April 17, 2008 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that European sales have more than doubled in the wake of its March 14 retail price adjustment to an entry-level estimated retail price of £159.99.
by Chris Lawton on April 17, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the authentic gameplay of “Super Contra” with an updated look and feel by battling through several risky missions either solo or in two player co-op mode, just like in the original.
