by Rainier on April 3, 2008 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. Warhawk fans now have new paint schemes & insignias, new VOIP options, Bio-Field Generator and the Mechanic's Field Wrench as SCEA has launched the v1.3 update to users.
by Rainier on April 3, 2008 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IBM Research announced that it has created a "rehearsal studio" that enables employees to rehearse their jobs and client engagement interactions in a virtual, three-dimensional world.
by Rainier on April 3, 2008 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You ain't working for the Man any more! You're the owner of your own trucking business and you call the shots. Build your empire one rig at a time to dominate the roadways and outbid the competition. Your American Dream starts behind the wheel of your own big rig.
by Rainier on April 3, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gary Grigsby’s World at War: A World Divided gives you complete control over the production, research, and military strategy for any of the major powers during WWII. The v1.02 patch brings several rule changes, a few interface improvements, and tons of new mod-ability improvements.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 6:41 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:
- Project Origin [PS3/X360/PC] - Abomination Trailer
- Happy Tree Friends: False Alarm [XBLA/PC] - Trailer #2
- Spore [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When EA
announced Madden NFL 09 last week, a slew of platforms were listed but curiously enough it made no mention of a PC version. In
updating his blog, EA Sports president Peter Moore confirmed that when Madden NFL 09 launches on August 12 there will be no PC edition due to "very serious business challenges to us in the sports category, particularly because so many of you all are playing your favorite sports games on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii."
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 4:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drone Tactics is a game of mechanized strategy RPG warfare that has you command a squad of insect Drones, choosing from over 100 weapons, upgrades, and power-ups to optimize your forces as you confront the oppressive Black Swarm.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Championship Gaming Series (CGS) announced its 2008 Qualifier and Draft events for Europe. Top European gamers will compete for a share of 35,000 euros in prize money and the attention of CGS General Managers who will be evaluating and choosing the best gaming talent for their respective teams.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Judgment day is at hand, and it's time for a showdown with the guy downstairs to bargain for Bosco's soul. But in the corporate wasteland known as Hell, not even the Freelance Police are safe from eternal damnation. Can Sam & Max fight free from Satan's grasp, or have they reached the end of the line?
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. Crytek's latest
status update reveals a v1.3 patch is in development and while there is no release date set yet, it will not only include bug fixes and further gameplay balancing, but also introduce new features.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the challenge of leading one of over 50 European national teams and play as your favorite country from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the European Soccer Championship tournament with UEFA EURO 2008.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lucasfilm President Micheline Chau announced today that former EALA COO Darrell Rodriguez has been named president of its videogame division, replacing longtime LucasArts executive Jim Ward who resigned in February 2008.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Dualshock 3 wireless controller will be available at North American retailers beginning this week for $54.99. Incorporating both the rumble feature and motion sensing SIXAXIS technologies for a more realistic, interactive and intuitive gaming experience, the Dualshock 3 replaces the SIXAXIS controller as its being phased out.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | 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 April 2, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hothead Games and Penny Arcade have teamed up to launch a new distribution platform dedicated to supporting independent game development worldwide, offering gamers an alternative to traditional boxed games that otherwise may be overlooked in a crowded retail marketplace.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to The NPD Group’s recent 'Online Gaming 2008' report, analyzing consumers’ behavior, time and money spent in this market, overall participation in gaming rose in 2007, from 64% in 2006 to currently 72% of the of the population, with half of that playing games online.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergency Heroes is an open world rescue driving game, where you can jump into 16 variations of next-gen rescue vehicles as a police officer, firefighter or EMT and navigate through the sprawling streets of San Alto, keeping citizens safe along the way.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield. This v1.1 patch improves stability, load times, performance, AI, path finding, and more ...
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.
by Rainier on April 2, 2008 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A new v1.8 patch adds 70 different changes, improvements, fixes and new features from the game graphics and effects to the tactical and defensive AI behaviors, pathfinding, spotting, line of sight, weapons and unit data and more!
