by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:48 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:
- World in Conflict: Soviet Assault [PS3/X360/PC] - Yulja Trailer
- Dead Space [PS3/X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within [PS3] - Trailer #3
- Battlefield: Bad Company - Find All Five Trailer (5)
- Pure [PS3/X360] - Build Your Ride Trailer
- Supreme Ruler 2020 - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earthrise, Bulgaria based indie developer Masthead Studios' debut title, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction MMO.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Viacom, MTV Games and Harmonix parent company, revealed its latest financial results. First quarter 2008 revenues of $3.12 billion grew 15% from $2.72 billion in 2007. Media Networks revenues rose 16% to $2.02 billion, principally driven by strong sales of Rock Band. Viacom expects to further that success with the upcoming release of Rock Band on the Wii and the game's launch in Europe.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships. The demo will feature 3 races, Muscle Cup in San Francisco with a mustang GT-R, Advan drift Trophy on the docks of Yokohama with a Nissan S15 Silvia, and a BMW 320Si in Jarama.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' fast-paced medical action is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters, numerous enhancements, new difficulty modes and new operations. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable after effects of GUILT.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday it came to light that Activision Blizzard would not be attending the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 (as well as not renewing its ESA membership altogether) and while the exhibitors list seemed to be incomplete, NCSoft and Foundation 9 confirmed they are not attending either. While id Software themselves seem to be uncertain (first confirmed, then retracted it) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment issued a statement making clear that in spite of not being on the list, it will be attending E3.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War offers an extensive real-time strategy experience. By combining the look, feel and historical elements of World War II, Theatre of War creates an unrivaled tactical battlefield experience that spans major campaigns from the Battle of Moscow to Normandy.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:09 p.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.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Market research company Niko Partners announced results from its latest report citing China's 46 million gamers spent $1.7 billion on online games in 2007, up 71% from 2006, while console sales rose by 75%.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's X360 exclusive Tales of Vesperia combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced that it will take the stage at the two-day alternative music Bamboozle Festival 2008, where it will be on hand to enhance their concert experiences as well as shine the spotlight on new PlayStation products such as GT5 Prologue, SingStar, MLB The Show 08, as well as Secret Agent Clank, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and of course Rock Band.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix and MTV Games announced the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting May 6 for the X360 (May 8th for PS3) players will be download "The Scene Pack” featuring Fall Out Boy, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Angels & Airwaves.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 10:49 a.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 May 2, 2008 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step onto your Wii Balance Board or grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk and hit the fresh powder with We Ski. Now up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs in the comfort of their homes as We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls take them down the slopes like never before.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Fury Software's second expansion pack for Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East, allows players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of WWII. This demo includes three, turn limited (1 game year each), playable campaigns, and while multiplayer modes are disabled, the campaigns are playable against the AI as either side.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantom EFX's Darkest of Days, using 8Monkey Labs' proprietary Marmoset game engine, is a story-rich, first-person shooter presenting an intriguing story of time-travel to some of the darkest periods in the history of mankind.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series has arrived on the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. Now that most people are familiar with the singleplayer dealings, Rockstar has released
some multiplayer tips for people jumping into the online frenzy.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Philips announced an amBX license agreement with Texas-based Gamecock Media Group to amBX-enable Legendary and Velvet Assassin.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Fun Labs in close collaboration with fishing equipment manufacturer Rapala, Rapala Fishing Frenzy will supply heart-pounding fishing action in over 20 tournament events.
by Adam Pavlacka on May 2, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.
by Alan Butterworth on May 2, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frogwares' Dracula Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you, as Professor Van Helsing, are devoted to the elimination of Dracula. Preventing Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Known for their live performances and unique blend of rock music styles, British trio Muse is returning to Guitar Hero for an encore performance with next week's release of a three track downloadable song pack for Activision’s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games' Mafia 2 features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Larva Mortus is a top down horror action/shooter game, offering fast and entertaining monster-hunting gameplay. Cheesy horror atmosphere goes hand in hand with furious action splatter fest, everything accompanied by creepy soundtrack!
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is an all-new sci-fi action adventure featuring many new and returning weapons and gadgets, drawing players into a galaxy spanning adventure set across new levels with diverse gameplay.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans of the hit Disney Channel show “Cory in the House” can now bring Cory’s wacky adventures everywhere they go. Enter Cory’s whirlwind world of adventures in the White House when his contest-winning Presidential bobble heads get into the hands of an evil toymaker.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 1:17 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 that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. While Funcom revealed a rough pricing plan a while back, more specific details have emerged.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drone Tactics is a game of mechanized strategy RPG warfare that has you command a squad of insect Drones, choosing from over 100 weapons, upgrades, and power-ups to optimize your forces as you confront the oppressive Black Swarm.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 1:11 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.