by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with three NIN tracks (March of the Pigs, The Collector, and The Perfect Drug) for Rock Band ($1.99/5.49 track/pack) and fixes for a few previously released tracks. Guitar Hero III fans can download the No Doubt Track Pack ($6.25), and apart from that only a PAIN: Scurv Dogg Character ($0.99) and game/movie trailers.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Happy Tree Friends, based on the cult-classic cartoon by Mondo Media, is a bright, colorful, and immensely bloody platformer where gamers have to save their friends, including popular favorites Lumpy, Nutty, and Handy, from inevitably gory deaths.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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UCSE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content. 3000AD has released new patches for the Collector's Edition (v1.00.05) and the Special Edition (v1.00.04) fixing issues with hotspots, and some multiplayer client problem.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 1:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz allows up to eight players to take part in an interactive quiz show experience featuring 5,000 questions based on Hollywood trivia, incorporating new and improved round types including Rollover, Fact or Fiction and Hollywood Stars, as well as hundreds of celebrity images and movie clips.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The 2008 Game Developers Conference hosted more than 18,000 game industry professionals with over 400 sessions, a robust expo and career pavilion featuring more than 300 exhibitors and sponsors, and numerous networking events.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wii Fit uses the Wii Balance Board, included with Wii Fit, for an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games. Many of these activities provide a "core" workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 1:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SingStar on PS3 is packed with new features, for the first time ever it will let you personalize your play lists by downloading the songs of your choice – so you can sing along to what you want, when you want it. While not out yet in the US, European karaoke fans can expect a whopping 67 new songs by March 7.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire, the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga, is a real-time space strategy title unfolding the fate of three unique factions. Stardock and Ironclad’s 4X/RTS game has now passed 100,000 copies sold since its Feb. 4 release.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hard To Be A God combines the science fiction and medieval fantasy genres with a mix of ‘hack & slash’ and RPG gameplay. Be prepared for horseback jousting and sword fighting in an ancient time, as a secret agent from the distant future.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Steel yourself to face foes that no captain has ever bested before, in this perilous adventure of the enchanted worlds. Collect weapons, pick up crewmen, amass great riches and explore un-chartered seas. Learn the secrets of dozens of enemies as you cast off and set sail on a daring voyage of adventure and battle.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos' Battlestations: Pacific features a massive U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on huge open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revolutionizing your control of the five tools in baseball are brand new pitching, fielding and base-running controls and completely overhauled batting interface. Featuring a totally unique trading card mode, robust Minor League system, all-new Signature Style animations for 2008 and more, MLB 2K8 brings a new level of fun to the virtual baseball world.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision has rolled out three new track for GH III. Fans will now be able to shred to hits from No Doubt's renowned album Tragic Kingdom, "Don't Speak," "Excuse Me Mr.," and "Sunday Morning."
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lighthouse Interactive's simulation game WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs Tiger, developed by G5, is a realistic WW2 Tank simulation game allowing players to experience the power of some of the most advanced weaponry of its time and battle the enemy head on during some of the most critical campaigns of WW2.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:04 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:
- The Sims 2 FreeTime (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 7:12 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 28, 2008 @ 6:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.