by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Apart from Massive's announcement with Blizzard from
earlier today, the Activision Blizzard/Massive ad-focused press event also confirmed
a slew of titles that have popped up in various financial statements. Further showing off in-game ads, future titles such as Guitar Hero 5 will feature integrated commercials, while also unveiling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a James Bond-themed racing game (by PGR devs Bizarre Creations) and stating that the new Tony Hawk will not be played with a regular controller.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | 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. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering. Fans anticipating the PC release may be in for a rude awakening, as both
PC Games Hardware and
Gameblog.fr are reporting that the game often doesn't start, is hampered by the DRM, has loads of hardware/gfx card issues (mainly with ATi), CTDs, texture issues, and a cumbersome install/update routine with getting the Social Club working (requires .net Framework 1.1 and .net Framework 3.5). There are
a few workarounds, and while a patch is already in the works, there is no ETA yet.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World Championship Games, known in Europe as International Athletics, is the most realistic athletics simulation available on handheld consoles. Featuring fourteen varied track and field events playable in jaw-dropping international stadiums, the game delivers online and wireless multiplayer fun for up to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi channel and local LAN.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In-game advertiser Massive has signed a multi-year agreement with Blizzard to provide its online game service Battle.net and other websites with advertising.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. The Global Crisis add-on adds new single- and multiplayer maps, new sandbox map, improved UI/AI/graphics, and plenty more.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 12:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Since its
day 1 online co-op patch, Lionhead has been quietly working on a new update addressing various bugs, quest issues and other tweaks.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hit the mountains on your quest to become the next snowboarding phenomenon in Stoked, the open-world, back country snowboarding experience featuring five huge open-world mountains, changing weather patterns, and the sponsorship and cooperation of some of the most respected and influential names in the sport.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital distribution site Good Old Games is now offering a special promotion on its DRM-free PC classics. Until December 8, when you buy two $9.99 games, you get a $5.99 game for free, including the just added Disciples 2 Gold and Jagged Alliance 2.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Gold Edition further includes three broad-ranging scenarios created by our players using the Making History Editor. In response to player requests, Muzzy Lane has released "Allies vs. Axis", a new free scenario for Making History Gold Edition.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari's My Horse and Me 2 is packed with exciting new features, brand new graphics and animations, and an engrossing storyline to give fans the most complete equestrian experience and the most realistic horse simulation ever seen in a game.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | 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:
- A Vampyre Story (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Expanding its comic book themed MMO City of Heroes with Issue 13: Power and Responsibility, NCSoft adds several new features such as the ability to have two different build-outs per character, pact leveling of two characters, a Day Job feature, new misison content, and PvP powers rebalancing, paving the way for new PvP features to come.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Touch Mechanic tasks players with learning what it takes to be a surgeon of the automobile. Learn to change rims, repair bumpers, replace mufflers and brakes, add aftermarket enhancements and perform paint and decal work on vehicles of all shapes and sizes while working their way to the top of the profession.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Octane 120 is the ultimate home arcade racing simulator and combines three things every adult gamer craves: classic arcade games, arcade-style racing, and a beer tap to get your favorite beverage without having to get out of the seat!
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The new Fishing Master World Tour offers over 200 different types of fish to catch and enables players to catch fish in over forty different locations across seven different regions. Fish on Easter Island, under the Golden Gate Bridge, on the Amazon River and many more exotic global locations.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). The Eagles, Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins are returning in December with exclusive DLCs, as well as three free Reggae Rock tracks from Pepper, Slightly Stoopid and Expendables.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the upcoming movie, Days of Wrath tells the story of gangs in North America, the media who exploits them, and the consequences of both. Your job is to control one of four different gangs, taking control of the gangs’ leaders as you expand your empire to become the most powerful gang leader in the country!