by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 6:47 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:
- Mercenaries 2: World in Flames [ALL] - Trailer
- Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 [NDS] - Trailer #2
- NHL 09 [ALL] - Be A Pro Player Trailer
- Legendary [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #4
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Remember that rumble lawsuit that went on between Sony and Immersion? Everybody wondered why Microsoft did not get sued as well, but the software giant cleverly and quietly settled. There was more to it than met the eye: In the 2003 settlement, an odd clause offered Microsoft $15 million if Immersion sued Sony and obtained a settlement, which, they did in 2007. However, Immersion never paid Microsoft, which led to another lawsuit; Immersion agreed to pay Microsoft $20.75 million and enroll in Microsoft's Certified Partner Program.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars: The Clone Wars combines the cinematic qualities of the Star Wars movies with state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery from artists at Lucasfilm Animation.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that will push the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. The pre-launch VIP demo will feature multiplayer functionality and serve as a final online systems stress test, allowing fans to try EndWar's voice command enabled strategy prior to launch.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 4:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, featuring a custom-made video game engine built from the ground up. Players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' MLB Superstars takes America's favorite pastime into a totally new realm by bringing fans’ favorite players and teams out of their natural environments and showcasing them in over half a dozen different mini games that speak to the kid in all of us.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ArmA 2 is set in the near future, year 2009, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of a US Marine Corps Force Recon squad to this country to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, Savage Moon is a frantic, action-packed tower defense game in a gritty sci-fi setting that will only be available on the PlayStation Network. You are tasked with protecting mining facilities from ravenous space bugs using some truly fearsome weaponry. And you’ll need as much strategy as firepower as you fend off wave after wave.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced that its 3D MMORPG Asheron's Call will receive its 100th update since it launched nine years ago, introducing the new Faction System, PvP improvements and a ton of new content including new quests, loot and regions to explore.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Momentum AS announced the anticipated sequel to last year's cyberpunk adventure Culpa Innata and the continued adventures of Phoenix Wallis. Welcome to the Resistance and the Dark World of...
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Mile signed the license to Frank Miller's Sin City graphic novels and comic books; signed Flint Dille, known for The Chronicles of Riddick, as designer/scriptwriting; and revealed Sin City: The Game will be powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3. Red Mile
revealed that Transmission Games is no longer
developing the game, instead focusing on Heroes Over Europe. The studio switch happened a while ago, although Red Mile did not reveal who the new developer is.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An intense arcade air combat game with online multiplayer capabilities, Red Baron Arcade follows burgeoning pilots as they take to the unfriendly skies and compete to rise through the ranks of the Red Baron’s squadron.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard rep Eyonix
revealed that a new content patch will be issued in the coming weeks that will, much like the patch made available shortly before previous addon. The new patch will bridge WoW content with that of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion and contains some exciting changes, such as new class spells and talents, new arenas, new areas, guild calendar, Stormwind Harbor, Barbershops, and various other tweaks, revamps, & additions. The new Inscription profession will allow players to get to skill level 375, with Lich King players to go beyond that.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:16 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 Aug. 26, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Solid 4 producer Ryan Payton announced that he is
leaving Kojima Productions and revealed that "It'll be hard not being involved in MGS5, but I've got the utmost confidence that Hideo Kojima, Ken Imaizumi, and our amazing team will put together another blockbuster game." MGS Hideo Kojima
expressed his frustration about people continually asking about MGS 4 coming to Xbox 360, saying that since it is optimized for PS3, it probably won't be possible.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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So Blonde for Wii and NDS is a completely new adventure game, based on the heroine of the already-released PC version. This time, the game’s story, again written by adventure gaming legend Steve Ince, makes Sunny explore the dark side of the Forgotten Island, where she stranded.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:32 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 Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Slitherine has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with The Copyrights Group to develop Horrible Histories games.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson announced Bomberman Blast, an all-new Bomberman retaining the franchises classic features fans have come to love such as online multiplayer battles and numerous arenas. Bomberman Blast also incorporates new gameplay elements, including the use of Mii support and 8-person online multiplayer.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. Console fans waiting to try out FIFA 09 will get their chance on Sept. 11 while there will be a PC demo a day later.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:23 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 Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jagged Alliance is an explosive fusion of a role playing game mixed with turn-based tactical combat, allowing gamers to become fully immersed in their characters. A new generation of gamers will be invited to liberate the Island of Metavira in the nonlinear game play that made the 1994 original so popular amongst gamers.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Totem Games' Ironclads: American Civil War is a naval simulator mixing historical wargame elements with turned based tactics.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alien Crush Returns is a sci-fi pinball game based on the classic TurboGrafx-16 Alien Crush series from Hudson Entertainment. In extraordinary pinball fashion, the game offers gameplay spanning two screens, providing players a lot of real estate to rack up points, multipliers, and bonuses.
D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fast-paced combat game with an imaginative look and feel, Ragdoll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic focuses on fun with exaggerated ragdoll physics action and charming visual effects.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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North American based Aeria Games, known for free 2 play online games such as Project Torque, Stone Age 2 and others, announced that it is opening its European headquarters in Berlin, Germany.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Euro Truck Simulator is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting its beautiful cities, from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose.
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over ten different exciting game modes including the traditional Practice, Exhibition, League and Home Run Challenge modes, MLB Power Pros 2008 will bring fans closer to the action than ever before.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2008 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Deep Silver's Games Convention 2008 lineup:
