by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:38 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:
- Kung Fu Panda [ALL] - Trailer
- Screwjumper [XBLA] - Trailer
- Burnout Paradise [PS3/X360] - Hunter Manhattan Trailer
- Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Damage Model Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take the plunge in Screwjumper! Freefall into the depths of the chaotic underworld as a Screwjumper, and drive the aliens back to their home world by destroying their precious mining equipment.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nov. 15, 2002 was the official launch date of Xbox Live in North America, and next week is the service's fifth anniversary. Instead of throwing a party that only a few hundred people can attend, Microsoft decided to do all its celebrating on Xbox LIVE itself with a handful events and tons of prizes.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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IDDK and G5 Software announce a new tank simulation to be set during the Second World War. WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger tells the story of the great triumph of the Soviet Army during the summer campaign of 1944.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve has released an updated Source SDK through Steam with content and tools to create custom games for Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, as well as continued use for other Source engine-based games, such as Half-Life 2: Ep. One and Counter-Strike: Source.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 2:32 p.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 Nov. 7, 2007 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As the Nov. 20 launch date for Bioware's sci-fi action-RPG Mass Effect draws nigh, Microsoft teams up with
Sci-Fi TV channel for a 30-minute 'Sci vs. Fi: Mass Effect' special,
sweepstakes, as well as premiering the two-hour extended episode of Battlestar Galactica: Razor in select movie theaters. A
new micro-site was launched, and a soundtrack is now available for pre-order.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beowulf is a combat-driven action adventure game set in the realms of Nordic mythology. It tells the story of a daring hero, Beowulf, and his adventures in the times of the early Viking age. Ahead of its launch next week, Ubisoft has already released the first patch, fixing shaders load time, and a Windows Vista display bug.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 12:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.58 patch version is for the European version of Space Empires V.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Huxley is an MMOFPS utilizing the Unreal Engine 3 that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources. The second stage of testing will take place from Dec. 13-17, 2007, in Korea.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Initially, Take Two pinned the GTA IV release to
Oct. 2007, assuring there would be
no delay, while delaying it shortly thereafter to the more ambiguous
Q1 2008. At the BMO Capital Markets Interactive Entertainment Conference, CEO Strauss Zelnick went even further and took the "When It's Done" attitude, saying, "we weren't able to stick to our firm date the last time. We're going to give a firm date when we are utterly convinced that we have it and that isn't right now."
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed game where gamers will be able to embark on a fictional NFL road show. With real NFL players as teammates, players will travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly designed stadiums. Defeat each of the NFL squads, and be one step closer to winning an NFL contract.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Microsoft unveiled new parental tools as part of the second year of the "Safety is no game. Is your family set?" campaign. The Family Timer will enable parents to set the appropriate amount of gaming and entertainment time on the X360 for their kids, on a daily or weekly basis.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NinjaBee announced the release of Band of Bugs, for PC gamers. The turn-based strategy title, originally released and made popular on Xbox LIVE Arcade, will be available Dec. 3 for download and play on PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While continuing in the popular vein the original Sudden Strike is so famous for, Sudden Strike 3: Arms For Victory will push the boundaries of the RTS genre with some notable interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs that will demonstrate that size does matter.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Europe announced the availability of the latest version of the PS3 system software. Version 2.00 features the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:52 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 Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games announced a studio license agreement with Epic Games for use of the Unreal Engine 3 in the development of its upcoming video game titles worldwide, across all major platforms including downloadable content.