by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 2:23 a.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.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is working with Steven Spielberg to create several titles for the latest round of consoles, and an article dated July 16 from
Newsweek's N'Gai Croal reveals more details. PQRS, working title, is a action-puzzle simulator for the Wii blending Jenga style building-blocks with Saturday-morning cartoon, a physics heavy game that lets you manipulate blocks with the Wii remote. LMNO, working title, is an X360/PS3 action title, where you're an ex-secret agent, and the bond that you forge while on the run with the computer-controlled woman (good, bad, indifferent) determines the nature of her special abilities and the ways in which she'll assist you.
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. It has
hinted at, mentioned, denied, but now it seems
leaked footage from 1UP's GameVideos (which was removed shortly thereafter) confirms what we were all hoping for, Gears of War coming to PC. The trailer, probably meant to debut at E3, shows Windows Live achievements unlocked, and even new content (Brumak boss fight).
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda mentioned several times that there will most likely be no further addons for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion beyond the Shivering Isles expansion, so it should come as no surprise that Take Two is combined all the content together in an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition package. While not officially announced, GameStop has
a product listing for the GotY Edition, tentatively scheduled for release September 2007 (thanks Robert).
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve's trilogy of episodic single player gaming continues with Ep. Two where, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box also includes Team Fortress 2 as a multiplayer addition, and physics-focused Portal.
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | 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:
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare [ALL] - Double Tap Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – a showdown between the Soviets and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer action and fast, hard-hitting battles. The
open beta test will kick off on the first day of E3 (July 11), and run through the end of the month.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts is back again with another installment in their long running basketball franchise, this year with Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas on the cover athlete EA SPORTS NBA Live 08.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In 2005 Independent Games Festival finalist Iocaine Studios projectile-based tactical game ThreadSpace: Hyperbol, players battle each other on roads in space, called Hyperchannels, as they pilot Ships capable of firing a wide variety of weapons.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles [Wii] Trailer
- SWAT: Target Liberty [PSP] - E3 2007 Trailer
- The Golden Compass [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [ALL] - Trailer #2
- SKATE [PS3/X360] - Skate Reel Trailer
- Requital - Trailer
- TimeShift [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #13
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Whisk your Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping outdoors on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, your Sims will enjoy all-new activities to relax and rejuvenate them.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria's captivating story takes place long before the events of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth with ties to Norse mythology, producing a perfect synergy of exploration, plot development, fast paced action, and control multiple combatants with an innovative battle system.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Culpa Innata, developed by Turkish Momentum, is a story-driven, 3rd person game using the classic mouse in a point and click interface, featuring a wide variety of organic obstacles ranging from logic puzzles to hi-tech gadget manipulation to dialogue and inventory challenges.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced an all new Wii exclusive intellectual property, Boogie, a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve and Penny Arcade have teamed up to bring ruthlessly-topical Webcomic Penny Arcade to Valve's digital content delivery platform Steam. Viewable in all Steam accounts (no purchase required), a brand new installment of Penny Arcade will be posted every other day, providing a thrice-weekly dose of one of today's most popular Webcomics.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA previously announced its cooperation with Chris Taylor's Gas Powered Games to develop a new action/RPG, which has now been officially revealed. Space Siege features a deep and compelling storyline, intense combat and a dynamic character development system.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Mana will be a mix of RPG and RTS, where the protagonist's name is Roger, a natural leader and excellent swordsman. You will need to gather resources, summon monsters, and engage the enemy, with combat occurring in real time, as in previous Mana titles.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.