by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sumthing Else Music Works presents Halo Trilogy: The Complete Original Soundtracks featuring original music scores by Bungie Audio Director Martin O’Donnell and Co-Composer Michael Salvatori plus four preview tracks from the forthcoming RTS Halo Wars, composed by Ensemble Studios Audio Director Stephen Rippy.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With SCi/Eidos'
losses mounting, the
takeover talks that it declared were "over" in early 2008 are back on track, according to UK's
DailyMail. Back in February, SCi started
restructuring, delaying and canceling various titles, and a few months later secured $120 million funding by
partnering with Warner Bros. (having turned down
an offer from Infogrames), but none of that seems to have stopped it shares from plummeting. Looking to acquire the Tomb Raider/Hitman publisher, which was once valued £1billion, on the cheap, inside sources reveal EA and Ubisoft might have a renewed interest.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konung 3 is an RPG based on the myths of three great civilizations, Slavs, Scandinavians and Byzantines. Set after the chronicles of Konung 2: Blood of the Titans, the throne has been deserted and many courageous soldiers and adventurers began fighting fighting for the crown and become ruler.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 5:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using a new technology called the "Pollux Engine Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent in-game advertising company Double Fusion has strengthened its PS3 portfolio by securing exclusive advertising opportunities with another slew of publishers: THQ, SEGA, Eidos and Midway.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Space Invaders Get Even (Wiiware), Pit Crew Panic! (Wiiware), and Metal Slug 2 (VC).
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NetDragon announced a licensing agreement with EA on the development of the first 3D MMORPG based on the Dungeon Keeper franchise, including themes, characters and other game content, also giving it the exclusive license to operate and distribute Dungeon Keeper Online throughout the Greater China region, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:43 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:
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. It has been well over a year since the v1.40 patch and
back in Sept. the v1.50 got delayed due to third-party exploits that are being used to crash servers/clients and clients and spoof accounts, but according to EA community rep.,
it is set to arrive before Christmas ....
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new versions adds a in-game interface, performance optimizations, general fixes and maintenance, extended levels and more ...
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where 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. Ubisoft community rep. Marc
revealed that a new patch is in the works, scheduled for release somewhere between Nov. 8-11.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's 7th Dragon is a new fantasy RPG by the creators of Etrian Odyssey. The world of Eden is ruled by seven dragons and their massive armies of dragon minions, who grow a special flower which sucks the life out of the land, bringing mankind to the bink of extinction. The only hope for survival is to hunt down and defeat the dragons.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition contains everything you need to build or operate your own railroad and includes dozens of routes and hundreds of locomotives from around the world. You can drive steam diesel or electric locomotives using controls in the fully 3D cabs or use a simple speed controller for easier train management.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner's paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
Last month Criterion revealed it had more four DLC packs in the works, and one of them will include a new location, the Big Surf, and at least one new car, the Dust Storm.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. Already on the PC for over a year, with an enhanced edition released a few months ago, the console version will features a new engine/combat system, new animations/models/vegetation, dynamic lighting/shadows, achievements/trophies, sixaxxis support, new and more aggressive enemy behavior, full character control with optimized console controls.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King's Bounty: The Legend is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.