by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Monster Racers, players will embark on a quest that will take them around the globe in search of monster breeds to train, nurture and race. Throughout their journeys, players will build lasting friendships with new allies, and encounter daunting challenges from a bevy of rival trainers.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:59 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:
- Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - 2 Player Co-op Trailer
- Home [PS3] - E3 2008 Trailer
- Saints Row 2 [ALL] - The Brotherhood Trailer
- Legendary [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #2
- Rise of the Argonauts [ALL] - Departure Trailer
- Space Siege - Developer Diary #2
- Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party [Wii] - Olympics Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cryptic's Jack Emmert
unveiled the first Star Trek Online details, revealing that you will start as a captain of either a small Starfleet or Klingon Empire ship, customize your characters as an existing Star Trek species or create a completely new race. You'll venture through space exploring galaxies, new civilizations and life-forms, beam down to planets, have adventures inside your ship or investigate outer space. STO is set a few generations after the Next Generation, so people, ships and locations, may look familiar but will have retired or evolved.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blazing Lizard’s inaugural title Pirates vs. Ninjas series allows up to eight players to compete in the ultimate playground sport as some of the world’s most recognizable icons.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be no less than 6 new tracks, labeled as The Roadrunner 6 Pack, featuring Airbourne's Runnin' Wild, DevilDriver's Clouds Over California, Dream Theater's Constant Motion, Killswitch Engage's My Curse, Machine Head's Aesthetics Of Hate, and Megadeth's Sleepwalker.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Psyonix Studios announced Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, an arena-based online vehicle sports game for PlayStation Network that brings together animated vehicles in sports-like gameplay.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Afrika is a next-gen game for the PS3 featuring faithful replications of much of Africa's flora and fauna. Currently scheduled for release in Japan sometime in August, there is no confirmation, or details, about a European/North American release.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shattered Suns is a new science-fiction, real-time strategy game with unique features such as three-dimensional battles, a moving battlefield, player-designed units, unique economic challenges and an interactive campaign.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Galaxies immerses players in the rich Star Wars universe featuring dynamic adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe and offering a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. According to
SOE producer Christopher Field the forthcoming "The Battle of Echo Base" chapter will add vehicular combat.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Frenzy is a visual comic stylized platform puzzle romp aimed at the casual gaming market that comes complete with its own wacky backdrop story, packed full of mini games, a lovable cast and loads of surprises that will keep your thumbs and fingers pinned to the control pad.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals' designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the ninja's unique skills and powers.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari's N+, successor to the flash ninja game N, offers equal parts platformer and action gameplay with incredibly fluid animation, fast action, amazing acrobatics and instant playability.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tank Universal creates a huge virtual ‘Tron-like’ world where you take part in immense 3D tank battles involving scores of units both friendly and not so friendly in wide open levels!
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Exit you assume the role of Mr. Esc, a masked individual tasked with rescuing people from buildings under a time limit, avoiding various traps and solving puzzles.
Take on the role of a new recruit wanting to join the original film cast of the Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that Driver, Ubisoft Reflections' 1999 racing game, will be coming to the PlayStation Network on Aug. 14th for €4.99. Driver puts you in the driving shoes of Tanner, an undercover cop tasked with infiltrating an illegal syndicate through his impressive driving skills in a variety of cities across the globe.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Divinity 2: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the film and Mario Puzo’s Corleone family drama, The Godfather II game goes beyond the film’s story by setting players in the world of organized crime in 1960’s Florida, Cuba and New York.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless, breathtaking environment for everyone who loves to compete. With no load times, no tracks, and no rules, the game allows players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in an unbelievable recreation of LA.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 3:13 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. 8, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta. Film and TV composer Tyler Bates, known for scoring 300 and Showtime’s dark comedy Californication, has signed on to make the music...
by Alan Martin on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.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. 8, 2008 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Heroes Anthology is the complete collection (on one disc) of one of SNK's most popular 2D fighting game series, World Heroes, includingd are: World Heroes, World Heroes 2, World Heroes 2 Jet, and World Heroes Perfect.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.
by Geoff Gibson on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Defend Your Castle takes place on a grassy plain surrounded by invaders. You are the commander of your castle, and it is your duty to fling the invading enemies sky-high, watching them plummet to their demise. As you progress, add powerful spells and upgrades to your arsenal for repelling the attacks. How long can you hold them off?
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gary Grigsby’s War Between the States allows players to experience the trials and tribulations of the role of commander-in-chief for either side of the American Civil War. Historically accurate, detailed and finely balanced for realistic gameplay, War Between the States is also easy to play and does not take months to finish.