by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting. The visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now the entire game environment and every individual unit is in full 3D.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom announced Bionic Commando Rearmed, a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with added content such as stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 7:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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What started out as a mod, Painkiller: Overdose will offer the gamer a completely new single player experience, including new levels, new weapons and new end bosses! This first patch is suitable for all languages and fixes a slew of single and multiplayer issues/levels.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 7:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc... Paradox's Head of development Johan Andersson tells us more about the game.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 3 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel, now on the next-gen platforms. The in-game soundtrack features 37 songs representing a resurgence in electronic music and brings the beautiful game back to the streets.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Consider it a big rumor but according to a UK PC Gamer reader the latest issue
reveals that Baldur's Gate 3 is in development. While details are slim, the unconfirmed article claims that BG3 is not done by Bioware but rather a developer "that believes in pushing technology forward," is not expected for at least another 2 years, and will not be classically isometric. A
second sighting, but could be the same user trolling.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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First revealed at the PlayStation Premier 2007 press conference in Japan, Valkyrie of the Battlefield is being developed by Sega. While details are still unavailable, the new action/rpg game, set during a fictional European War, is being developed by the creators of SEGA's PS2 crime series, Yakuza.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Glyphic Entertainment is currently developing Warlords DS, the second instalment of the Warlords franchise on the NDS platform after last year’s Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. Marker Man is a NDS/Wii mash up of a classic side-scroller with a puzzle game in the vein of Lemmings or The Incredible Machine.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCi signed the Highlander license a few years ago, and Widescreen is developing a Unreal Engine 3 powered third person action adventure set in the Highlander universe – control an Immortal embroiled in a battle against rival Immortals in an adventure spanning over 2000 years.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When SCi announced it was no longer conducting any merger/buyout talks, the top management of Eidos' parent company came under pressure from disappointed shareholders. As a result CEO Jane Cavanagh, managing director of publishing Bill Ennis, and managing director of studios Rob Murphy have stepped down and left the company. Former EA/Criterion exec Phil Rogers will move from his CFO position into the CEO seat, while US CFO Malcolm Dunne will take Rogers' position.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Summer Sports: Paradise Island will turn your Wii into a luxurious island resort! Check into the Paradise Island Resort and explore the vast array of recreational activities in this lush tropical environment, such as Basketball, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Horse Shoes, and Mini-Golf.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Baroque is a hardcore dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end, but rather, the means by which to move the story forward. Originally scheduled for February release, it has been pushed until March 18, 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earth Eternal is a 3D high-fantasy MMORPG world that combines real-world history, legend, and myth with original creations. Earth Eternal will be free to play, no mandatory subscription, pay only when you feel the game is worth contributing to.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A longtime America's Army player became a first responder at a tragic car accident last November by employing life saving techniques he learned by playing the America's Army game.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:59 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:
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - Dev. Diary Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:58 p.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a few Playstation Eye titles (Tori-Emaki & Mesmerize: Trace for $1.99) and a Blast Factor Bundle ($12.99). The weekly Rock Band tracks are now also available (Last Train to Clarksville / The Monkees, All the Small Things / Blink-182, and Action / Sweet for $1.99) as well as two new circuits for MotorStorm (Eagle’s Nest and Diamondback Speedway, $2.99). Also available are playable demos for Disney;s Turok and EA's FIFA Street 3, if all else fails, there's plenty of trailers, and movie clips to watch.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, with both BioShock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare receiving an 10+ nominations. Other titles up for the Overall Game of the Year Award are The Orange Box, Rock Band and Super Mario Galaxy.