by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Swarm is a 3D action/adventure game, where the player will face the challenge of surviving in a wasted Moscow that shows the scars of the alien attack, defending himself against other humans looking for scraps of food, and from the dangerous aliens.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a co-operative multiplayer action game, using the Source Engine, and also introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology. Originally slated for late 2007,
delayed until Q1 2008, then
rescheduled for Aug./Sept., in
a recent interview Valve's Doug Lombardi revealed that while the game is basically complete it will now launch simultaneously on Xbox 360 and PC in November 2008.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stronghold Crusader Extreme features huge battles with over 10000 units on screen, a new Extreme Trail which will test even the best Crusader players and a new tactical aid bar which allows you to unleash super moves on your enemies.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced that the cover athlete for the its NBA 2K9 basketball video game will be revealed through a 30 second TV spot scheduled to air during the NBA Countdown pre-game show for Game One of the 2008 NBA Finals, June 5 on ABC.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While details about Namco Bandai's One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Ep. 1 are slim, several characters will return from the Unlimited Adventure, while the Wiimote will be used for fighting and fishing alike.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TLotR: Shadows of Angmar allows players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experiencing an evolving recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish unique reputations, discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships. Turbine's Jeffrey Steefel
revealed that while there is nothing to announce yet, the developer intends to use its multi-platform license, and judging from the
jobs page, a console port is very likely.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Battle March builds upon the original's tactical foundation to offer new units for each army as well as an original campaign and new online modes.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Moto Racer DS will be the first true multi-discipline motorbike game for the NDS. Moto Racer DS features 4 different disciplines: Moto GP, Traffic, Freestyle, and Supercross. The exciting arcade gameplay is now powered by the use of the stylus, and the multi-player mode up to 6 riders using WiFi!
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SS3: Arms For Victory is the 3rd installment in the RTS franchise, adding interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs demonstrating that size does matter. The free Ardennes Offensive add-on features two multiplayer maps, a new campaign (2 missions) and one additional standalone mission.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Football SuperStars is an MMO, developed by ex-Climax Online boss Rik Alexander's Monumental Games, allowing players to meet within a utopian soccer-styled virtual world and take part in 3, 5, 7 and 11-a-side football matches. Originally scheduled for a summer release, it is now slated for late 2008.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | 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 May 23, 2008 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet: Colonies adds an 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, four new multiplayer maps, four new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than seven new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting and Akrid Egg.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Massive Entertainment announced that the World in Conflict update 8 is coming next week, fixing balancing and bug issues and introduces some new features, like improved in-game voting, new ignore functions and improved network code stability. There are also several additions to Massgate, including new banners and new explanatory texts for missing content.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 6:14 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. A new beta demo is also available...
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander puts gamers in control of one of three factions fighting to control the future of mankind. The x360 version will include exclusive new units, updated maps and new multiplayer modes. Originally scheduled for April, SupCom is now set for July 1st, and a singleplayer demo will be available on Xbox Live shortly, giving fans a chance to check out the Tutorial Mode and Skirmish Game Mode.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise players will inherit a neglected garden on Piñata Island and turn it into a piñata paradise by tending to all aspects of cleaning the garden, growing and maintaining vegetation, caring for and breeding piñatas, as well as attracting new piñata species.
by Rainier on May 23, 2008 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles.