by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2008 @ 5:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Geman based EA Phenomic Studio is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Originally scheduled for fall 2008 release, it is now scheduled for 2009.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2008 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Momentum AS announced the anticipated sequel to last year's cyberpunk adventure Culpa Innata and the continued adventures of Phoenix Wallis. Welcome to the Resistance and the Dark World of...
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a unique 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress. According to a CokeZero flyer distributed at the Games Convention, Activision will release a QoS PC demo on Oct. 9, 2008 so be sure to
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by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2008 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined. Gamestop is currently running
a sweepstakes giving away four limited-edition Crysis Warhead PC's.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 9:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Saints Row 2, using Volition's open-world engine, offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 9:28 p.m. PDT | 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. At X08 Cliff Bleszinski
revealed that Epic plans to release "multiplayer map focused downloadable content shortly after the game's launch, so either new maps and/or new modes.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 5:29 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Tomb Raider: Underworld [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Hearts of Iron 3 [PC] - Trailer
- LEGO Universe [PC] - Behind the Scenes Trailer
- Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars [PSN] - Trailer
- Motorstorm Pacific Rift [PS3] - GC08 Trailer
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [NDS] - Combat Trailer
- inFamous [PS3] - GC08 Trailer
- Samba De Amigo [Wii] - Song Pack Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. At the Leipzig Games Convention WB revealed that it is pushing Project Origin until early 2009.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A refreshing twist on a classic sport, Rocket Bowl offers a 50’s style retro-futuristic vibe, out-of-this-world courses and rocket-powered bowling balls; Rocket Bowl rolls a perfect game of fun on the Xbox Live Arcade. Players will compete in tournaments, challenge their friends in multiplayer, test their skills in mini-games and more!
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, as it delivers new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, making it the definitive fighting game experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Helix is a music rhythm games using the Wii Remote's motion sensing, you perform hand motions to the beat of the music with over 30 moves, including punches, circles, back fists, hooks, and more, giving you a great upper body cardiovascular workout.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergent’s Gamebryo Casual was designed to meet the needs of casual game developers’ limited budgets, timelines and high expectations by providing developers with the same powerful production software and design tools used by big budget AAA titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission Shock Force: Marines is the first of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a significant number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles for both the US and Syrian sides, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TAITO issued a statement that the "Invaders!" installation displayed at the Leipzig Games Convention was produced entirely without TAITO’s knowledge, that the use of the Space Invaders content is unauthorized, and considering legal actions.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. Valve's Gabe Newell revealed at the Games Convention that demos for the X360 and PC versions are planned, although no time frame (before or after launch) were given.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A remake of 3D Realms' FPS Duke Nukem 3D is inching closer as earlier this week the
achievements list indicated the imminent release, which has now been
confirmed by Xbox rep Jason Ing, stating it has passed certification and is expected to hit XBLA in September. The updated Duke Nukem 3D will not only have enhanced gfx, four-player online co-op, but will also allow you to capture multiplayer battles and share with other XBL users, as well as a rewind function in singleplayer to relive (or redo) those climactic firefights.