by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Soma Bringer, Monolith's first NDS project since it was acquired by Nintendo last year, is an action-RPG set in a fantasy world. Soma Bringer offers a choice of seven heroes, six different classes (archer, mage, warrior, ninja etc.) customizable special attacks buttons, and supports multiplayer for up to 3 people, online or co-op.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Merscom announce a co-development & publishing agreement for Gabitasoft’s unannounced title on multiple platforms, including WiiWare and Xbox LIVE Arcade, as well as more games to be published within the coming year.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment's Seattle studio is developing The Agency, a PC/PS3 exclusive fast-paced online action shooter filled with espionage, intrigue and betrayal, where you assume the role of elite agents in a modern-day world.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two Interactive announced the acquisition of Central European game development studio Illusion Softworks, best known for titles such as Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous. Currently working on Mafia II, all 200 Illusion Softworks employees will join Take-Two’s 2K Games publishing label and henceforth be known as 2K Czech.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. With over 150 available structures, Flashpoint is bringing Monte Cristo's City Life is coming to Germany in March.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops turned Special Forces commando Joseph Turok on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of its 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards, which took place for the second time at the annual Award show was held at 2008 International CES, Las Vegas.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters unveiled plans on a brand new global gaming event Connect 2008, to be held on March 14th / 15th at the Omega Sektor, Birmingham, UK. Connect 2008 is Codemasters Online’s 2 day gaming event spanning all of its gaming titles including TLotR Online, ArchLord, RF Online, D&D Online and much much more!
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform famous rock music with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and vocals, as well as online. Harmonix has released three new songs for Rock Band, downloadable through Xbox Live, cover of Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast, The Hives' Die! All Right and Stone Temple Pilot's Interstate Love Song, for 160 Microsoft Points each.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 2:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Club is a 3rd person action shooter focused on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers relentless, frantic, and fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy. SEGA has released a 1.36 GB demo on Xbox Live (not available in Asia, North America or Germany)
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 offers new campaigns, missions and aircraft as well as many exclusive features. Pilots can fly the skies and fight enemies over the Russian front, German occupied Europe, the Far East and the Pacific.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2008 @ 7:43 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:
- House Of The Dead 2 & 3 Return [Wii] - Trailer
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS] - Dream Events Trailer
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - CES 08 Demonstration Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2008 @ 7:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to its survival FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, bringing the players one year prior to the events of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game in 2011.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2008 @ 7:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crackpot Entertainment's Insecticide is a classically styled action adventure detective game that brings the look and feel of gritty gumshoe films into a futuristic city where insects have become the dominant race.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At the CES Microsoft revealed that it is bringing Brøderbund's classic platform action game Lode Runner to Xbox Live Arcade. Developed by Tozai/Southend Interactive, known for Ubisoft's Deathrow, the idea is to make the remake as faithful to the original as possible, just in a new jacket, and is scheduled for later this year. Whether the much heralded editor will also be included was not revealed.
