by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GRID takes you to locations over 3 continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new, classic, circuit and drift - you will compete in urban street races, official racetracks and championships. The premium 8 Ball pack features eight new cars to race and two new online events to compete in.
by Judy on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including "Curving Bullets" and "Bullet Explosion," as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Games industry trade body ELSPA (Europe's ESRB equivalent) urges parents looking to purchase video and computer games for Christmas to always check the game's packaging for the PEGI age ratings and content descriptors.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Fury Software announced the third, and newest, game in the Strategic Command series. WWII Pacific Theater shifts the focus from Europe and into the steaming jungles and islands of Asia- Pacific.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MiniOne Racing enables anyone to become the racing car driver they always dreamed of becoming, with a twist! Players race colorful and humorous miniature vehicles around virtual beaches, playgrounds, campsites and even other planets.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Tale of Despereaux is an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ animated adventure of the same name. The game shares the fairy-tale look and feel of the upcoming film about a chivalrous mouse, full of courage and honor. Since the demise of Brash Entertainment, it has been quiet around The Tale of Despereaux, but with the imminent release of the movie, Atari picked up all platforms, but oddly not the Xbox 360 edition.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:44 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:
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [ALL] - Trailer #3
- Ghostbusters: The Videogame [ALL] - Trailer #3
- Heroes over Europe [ALL] - Trailer
- Race Pro [X360] - Trailer #3
- The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Trailer
- DemiGod [PC] - Trailer #3
- Codename Panzers: Cold War [PC] - Trailer #4
- Ready 2 Rumble Revolution [Wii] - Trailer
- Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Encompassing a variety of different characters while exploring many exotic locations and cultures across the game's universe of parallel worlds, Suikoden: Tierkreis will expand the bounds of the handheld RPG.
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.