by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jagex Ltd announced that its java-based MMORPG RuneScape is getting a full graphics improvement, which utilizes new technology to enhance the game graphics and, for the first time, runs the game in full screen through an internet browser.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions. As a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, players are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield: Bad Company, using DICE's new Frostbite game engine, drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. DICE has just finished a free update that will add the Conquest mode in the near future, and is currently working on a patch to address online performance, VOIP issues, stats exploits, more balancing, etc.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:55 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 game, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than they ever could have imagined.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The future of New York City will be in gamers’ hands as Spider-man: Web of Shadows will have you play as the hero or villain in a large free-roaming environment. Starting today Activision is allowing them to determine the game's package image.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami Digital Entertainment announced Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre. Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji “Iga” Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. While the Cagney update, scheduled for July 10, will add a Timed Challenge mode, Criterion confirmed it will be supporting PlayStation Trophies in a future update.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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King's Bounty: The Legend, previously known as Battle Lord, is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adam Powell and Donna Williams, the original creators and founders of the Neopets online social network, have launched Meteor Games, a new independent game studio based in West Hollywood, Calif.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Developers Conference (GDC) announced that submissions are now open for the 2009 Independent Games Festival (IGF). Submissions to the 11th annual festival are due by November 2008, with finalists to be announced January 5, 2009.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix's item-based MMORPG Concerto Gate players are summoned to the Kingdom of Fahren, a fantasy world of magic and sorcery, in hopes of becoming the legendary hero that has been foretold to save the world. Concerto Gate's closed beta test to be held from July 1 to 14.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, now starring even more Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, and even more play modes than previous installments.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aeronauts is a dynamic flying action game, developed by JCE Entertainment, currently in closed beta test served to users in approx 200 countries through base servers all around the world including Tokyo, Singapore, LA, London, Frankfurt, etc.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom celebrates the seventh anniversary of its sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online with development continuing at full pace with an ever evolving virtual world.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive has signed Mount & Blade, a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CustomPlay Golf 2009 revitalizes the golfing experience packed with features that encompasses the full embodiment of this great sport along with some little extras that will please aficionados and the leisure player equally. From the detailed delights of 15 full 18 hole championship courses to some inventive crazy golf courses, no area is left untapped to present the ultimate in golf!
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Beginning July 3, 2008, the legendary, Top Gun Anthem will be available as a free downloadable song.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.