by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FM2008 has been updated with all transfers from the last transfer window, and retains all the depth and realism of the PC version. The X360 version also utilizes Xbox Live to have different online modes to the PC game, permitting you to challenge friends to 1-on-1 matches and even host tournaments, and is a multi-region game, so European copies will work on X360’s around the world.
by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UK developer Luc Bernard, known for his Wiiware title Eternity's Child, is also working on another game, Imagination is the Only Escape. The adventure platformer deals with the holocaust and revolves around a young Jewish boy living in France under the Nazi occupation of WWII. In order to escape the atrocities around him, he imagines a fantasy world, in which the game is set.
by Rainier on March 10, 2008 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim Games announced that industry veteran Mark Skaggs, known for EALA's C&C and Lord of the Rings titles, has become the latest Advisory Board member to join David Perry's Project Top-Secret game team, and he will be contributing his time to the largest community-developed videogame project ever created.
by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smersh was the Soviet counterintelligence departmens during WWII tasked to secure the Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. Moment of Truth is an addon for the original with 7 new missions set in various countries (Germany, UK, US) adding even more disguises, stealth kills, drivable vehicles and multiple ways to complete your objectives.
by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. After a long wait, a few delays, SSBB has hit retail today, although with a snag. Several people are reporting their Wii can't read the dual-layer discs.
Nintendo recognizes the issue, and is asking for people to send in their console for a lens cleaning, making you unable to play any games at all. Joy!
by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the German CeBIT (information and telecommunications technology) exhibition wrapping up this weekend, an interesting report has surfaced, Germans are switching from PC to game consoles. Traditionally one of the strongest PC gaming markets in all of Europe for decades, German games software sales were up 21% last year, in particular 65& for mobile devices, 38 % for PS3/X360 and Wii, while PC sales have dropped by 3%.
by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | 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 March 9, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Sector, developed by Digital Extremes using the Unreal Engine 3, is an all-new and original action-thriller that will offer players a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.
by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.
by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:43 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. The Mod SDK v1.2 includes the game source code of Crysis so you can implement your own functionalities and brand new features, as well as a re-worked the installer.
by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cryptic Studios' Champions Online, their first ever self-developed and self-published MMORPG, is based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
by Rainier on March 8, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Sports FIFA Online 2 will deliver a seamless game experience through authentic game play, complete customization, and an all-new manager mode. The game will mirror the sophistication and finesse required of real world players on the pitch; online players will challenge their odds, perfect their skills, and bring glory to their favorite teams.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare's Mass Effect is a sci-fi action-RPG that will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. The Bring Down the Sky DLC adds a new uncharted world that introduces the alien race of the Batarians, and a new Achievement (50 points).
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:49 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:
- Legendary [ALL] - Trailer #3
- Mushroom Men [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #7
- The Bourne Conspiracy [PS3/X360] - EXtended Trailer
- Street Fighter IV [ALL] - Chun Li vs C Viper Trailer
- The Chronicles of Spellborn - Azrael & Raznilof Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 4:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne introduces players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. As promised, EA has released the v1.3 patch for MoH Airborne, adding two new maps, new Objective multiplayer Mode, two new weapons, all maps updated for new mp mode, and the usual bug/crash fixes.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 2:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience. Ubisoft and the Guinness World Records will be hosting the first ever Guinness World Record attempt at a marathon 24-hour Rainbow Six Vegas 2 multiplayer gaming session.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 12:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bleach: Dark Souls, takes place in between seasons one and two of the animated series, will feature a multitude of enhancements to last year’s Bleach: The Blade of Fate including multiplayer games with expanded personalization features, brand new special Bankai moves, 30 new Spirit Cards, power-enhancing crystals, as well as seven new gameplay modes.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Game Developer magazine and Game Developer Research division announced a new study ranking the top 50 game development studios worldwide featuring a first-ever holistic view of the top game developers, using both sales and reputation data.