by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve announced the roll out of Steam Cloud, a set of services for Steam that stores application data online (keyboard, mouse, and gamepad configurations, as well as multiplayer settings such as spraypaint images) and allows user experiences to be consistent from any PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fluid Entertainment's Emerald Island is an original MMO aimed at children that challenges players to become online eco-heroes in a mission to save a vibrant, imaginary, virtual world from environmental destruction.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision's Vigilante 8: Arcade is a remake of the original game, featuring online play with up to eight players and a host of new content, taking full advantage of next-generation technologies.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Neko Entertainment's Horse Life 2 is the sequel in the horse simulation series, exceptional in both visuals and game-play.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After the demise of Flagship Studios, and the Namco Bandai's recent announcement that it would be shutting down servers Feb. 1, 2009,
Hanbitsoft reveals that it is now not only the owner of the Hellgate: London IP, but also that a downloadable expansion is in the works at its newly established T3 Entertainment. No further details, or an estimated release date, were disclosed.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Drakensang: The Dark Eye, developed by Radon Labs, brings back epic party-based RPG gameplay in a breathtakingly detailed world, based on one of the world’s biggest pen & paper franchises.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A combination of different "genetic material" allows players to (pro)create a baby that almost no one else could have, with more than 3 millions possibilities, making each baby is unique physically and mentally.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game where you can explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior battling opponents toe to toe, rain down fire on your enemies with the dangerous Fire Mage, sneak disguised with stealth to confound your foes as a Scout, unleash the fury of the Berserker, or adventure with any of the other sixteen playable characters.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Alien Crush Returns (Wiiware), Home Sweet Home (Wiiware), and Space Harrier (VC).
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Mount & Blade, developed by TaleWorlds Entertainment, is a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat. This patch fixes a compatibility issue for savegames created with 1.0 or 1.003.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 4:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cryptic Studios announced that Bill Roper, known for heading Flagship Studios' Hellgate London, has joined the company as Design Director and will be working on Champions Online.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 4:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King's Bounty is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and RPG elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world. Katauri Interactive is already working on the first expansion, King's Bounty: Armored Princess, adding new races, classes, bosses, arenas to fight in, improved interface, bonuses for awarded medals, and the ability to play as a female character, Princess Amelie.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three multiplayer modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. A few weeks back we revealed the first patch was in development, but no details were available, until now ...
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative “direct-fire” feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Audiball is a quirky rhythm-action-puzzle-based community game in which you use your guitar controller in a new and interesting way as you trigger sounds to guide the audiballs through each track, producing music as you go. Go slow or go fast. Steer audiballs away from obstacles or use them to your advantage.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tropico, you play an all-powerful Pirate King, you must manage a 17th century band of buccaneers and keep them satisfied with drinking, wenching, gambling, feasting, and the best in pirate accommodations. Not heard of since 2003's
Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, Kalypso Media has acquired the Tropico license from Take Two, and has entered into a agreement with Haemimont Games, known for Imperium Romanum, to develop a new title in the strategy franchise.