by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 18 years after the original PS2 title, Tales of Destiny 2 introduces two new heroes, Kyle Dunamis and Reala. The game uses mostly 2D, except for map movement, battle sequences are real time using the new Trust & Tactical Linear Motion Battle System (TT-LMBS).
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles : Super Mario World, VIGILANTE, and Gain Ground.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced it has signed a co-publishing agreement with CD Project. The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In an interview with Develop magazine, Sony Liverpool director Clemens Wangerin confirmed earlier rumors that Wipeout is headed to the PS3. While a PSP edition was also rumored, Clemens did not make any mention of it, although he did add that the game would make use of the SixAxis controller, and maybe also feature online and multiplayer content. SCEA had no comment but said an announcement would follow shortly ...
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a futuristic 3D game that uses the best elements of RPGs within the context of a fast moving RTS game, set in a mysterious future universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Due to SimBin growth strategy a new studio was opened in Falun, Sweden, on Jan. 24. The new studio was opened by the cutting of the ribbon at the opening ceremony in front of a 100 guests. Falun has one of the top Game Developer schools (Tension Graphics) in the Nordic region, and the new studio is to develop full game productions for a specific platform, and is already fully occupied in a project where more information will be revealed over time.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. Initially Two Worlds allowed up to 8 players to adventure together online, it now supports thousands online at one time.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a stunningly imaginative sci-fi universe, offering a dramatic and engaging single-player campaign, plus a hugely re-playable co-op multiplayer mode where up to 4 players can delve into the daring quest.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ship Simulator 2006 puts you at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea, where they will need to perform a multitude of tasks, all set within a stunning 3D environment. This update brings your retail game to v1.8 and optimizes loading, and fixes a damage problem...
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Through Xbox Live Arcade Pinball FX will offer an unparalleled pinball experience for novices and experts alike, combining the arcade thrills of traditional pinball with enhanced gameplay and exciting, innovative features not found in any other pinball game.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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One of the better games on the original Xbox was no doubt Chronicles of Riddick : Escape from Butcher Day, but so far it has not been added to the Xbox 360 backwards compatibility list. According to OXM there is a good reason why, as they reveal that Vivendi's action game might be making an appearance on Microsoft's next-gen console. No further details were given, so speculations whether this will be a remake or downloadable through Xbox Live are going rampant.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 4:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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1C revealed the first Paragraph 78 details, an FPS game developed by Gajin based on the Russian movie with the same name. You are part of a group of former special forces soldiers assigned to duty on a secret missile base, when "things" start going wrong.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Casual game industry vets Margaret Wallace and Nicholas Fortugno today announced the launch of Rebel Monkey, a new casual game development studio focusing on creating the next generation of high quality casual games to entertain and entice audiences worldwide.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced The Vikings addon for Blue Byte's strategy 2D to 3D remake The Settlers II: The Next Generation, which will obviously add the Viking race, new campaign with 12 missions, all other races become playable in singleplayer, new quest system, and more.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Cave Studios announced the development of its multiplatform game, Terra: Formations! In Terra: Formations, players have the freedom to select their preferred style of game play, ranging from high action First Person Shooter (FPS) to more strategic Real-Time Strategy (RTS) in a ranking system set up much like a Role-Playing Game (RPG)!
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 2:23 a.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:
- Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Trailer (3)
- Final Fantasy VI Advance [GBA] - Trailer
- Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Dwarves Trailer
- Spectrobes [NDS] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earth Defense Force 2017, previously known as EDF X, is an arcade-style 3rd-person shooter equiping players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a futuristic 3D game that uses the best elements of RPGs within the context of a fast moving RTS game, set in a mysterious future universe where organic machines are built using genetic engineering.
