by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | 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:
- WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs Tiger [PC] - Gameplay Trailer
- Martial Arts: Capoeira [NDS/PSP/PS2/Wii/PC] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix [ALL] - Round 2 Trailer
- F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall. Way of the Samurai 3 will feature over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GamesCampus has signed a licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, granting it the right to incorporate official Major League Baseball league and club marks and logos, MLB ballpark images and more in its upcoming micro-transaction based online baseball game, MLB Dugout Heroes.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan 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. Having released a big content update
earlier this month, Funcom
revealed that the next update will include the long awaited
DirectX 10 features, as well as two new dungeon locations, although no target date was given.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei
revealed today that its merger with Tecmo, known for the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series, will be completed by April 2009, as it plans to acquire Tecmo's shares for $207 million and will then henceforth operate under the Tecmo Koei Holdings label. Earlier this year, Tecmo turned down an offer from Square Enix.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bratland is a remake of the 1991 classic Amiga/Atari ST game Brat, where you must guide a baby, Nathan, through levels with features such as dynamite, bridges and holes. You do this indirectly, by specifying which direction he goes in, in a manner vaguely similar to Lemmings. You also tell him when to use objects in a simplistic manner similar to the Dizzy games.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:23 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 Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League license.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques. This patch fixes an issue with the editor not launching.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami's Little Magician's Magic Adventure is a unique combination of an adventure game and simulation RPG where players are tasked with attending classes in Magic Academy while learning the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells while building relationships with other students.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Biology Battle is a unique take on the classic space shooter genre. Take control of a medical nanobot during it’s mission inside of a target cell. Avoid the cell’s defenses, and survive long enough to complete your mission. And then it only gets nastier...
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the Orient, Anno 1404 offers a richness of features never before seen. Exploring a strange and fascinating island world in the utmost East, players will get to know the culture and technology of the ancient Orient while learning the tricks of local trade, diplomacy and economy in order to build their own metropolis. Ubisoft is
now accepting sign-ups for the closed beta test, which will start in Jan. 2009.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. This v1.2 patch fixes various problems, but mainly addresses balancing issues.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 8:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Good Old Games announced an agreement with Epic Games, Inc. that will bring several titles in the renowned studio’s Unreal series to GOG.com, DRM-free of course.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A recent study by Jon Peddie Research (JPR) estimated that the total market value for PC gaming hardware in 2008 was just over $20 billion, which will grow to over $34 billion by 2012, with an additional $6 billion in software and services sales.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blood of Bahamut is an RPG is set in the world of Altail, where people inhabit countries built on the back of long sleeping giants who are considered their gods. When the giants awaken and grow violent, all peace is lost. Thinking that they’ve been forsaken by their gods, people begin to flee their towns, leaving only seven warriors to restore the peace.
by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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National Geographic announced the formation of National Geographic Games (NGG), a division that will publish and develop games across major gaming console, handheld, online and mobile platforms.