by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology : a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A community blogger addressed UFC boss Dana White pleading for a new UFC based video game, and to everybody's surprise Mr. White actually replied saying that a new game is currently in development over at THQ. No stranger to the genre with its wrestling lineup, the last UFC game released, PrideFC, was also published by THQ in 2003, and was very well received. No further details, specifics on platforms, or tentative release date were provided.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters will allow up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 6:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Touch Detective is a point & click adventure with a wonderfully unique character design, a great sense of humor, and a ton of challenging puzzles. Developer Success/BeeWorks hints at a possible sequel on
its official website with the main character peeking from behind curtains saying "I'll be back." Touch Detective was published in North America by Atlus last October.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 6:01 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:
- Dungeon Runners - Trailer #2
- Tenchu Senran [X360] - Japanese TV Trailer
- Final Fantasy XIII [PS3] - Japanese TV Trailer
- Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Trailer #16
- Rogue Galaxy [PS2] - Trailer #6
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 5:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone: Liberation is an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series, featuring a new intelligent 3rd person camera system. If you haven't checked the game yet, connect your PSP to your PC and
visit the Killzone website to download the demo, allowing you to try out a complete single player mission and one multiplayer map!
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCAA March Madness returns for the 2007 season, offering custom playbooks for each team, an enhanced Dynasty Mode, and other new features. Check out this new feature article going indepth into the 10 most intimidating college stadiums and their interactive environments.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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German fansite bf2142-union revealed some information indicating EA might be working on new Battlefield 2142 content for either a patch, addon or boosterpack. In-game ads started popping making mention of new vehicles "coming soon" for both sides, EU and PAC. An ad featuring a huge EU APC clearly states "The Goliath Heavy IFV is finally combat ready," while indications are that PAC might receive a 2-person armored vehicle, TYPE 36 Hachimoto. Earlier, various sources noticed EA testing new maps and a possible new mode, so this might all be a ramp up for some new boosterpack content...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonblade: Cursed Lands' Treasure is primary a first person shooter, but for variety's sake it also includes a spectacular hand-to-hand combat system. Player can choose from wide range of punches, kicks and 18 kinds of both: melee weapons and firearms.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After signing an
Unreal Engine 3 license agreement with Epic late last year, Vogster reveals the first details on its multiplatform modern day MMO CrimeCraft.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 12:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ar tonelico marks a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role-playing. Gamers can not only customize weapons and items, but now design their character’s personalities, skills, and appearance through virtual interaction. Also past events will intersect with future game play as well as the outcome of the game.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios announced two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta program coming this spring through Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 10:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced the immediate appointment of Gary Dale as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Dale was the European Managing Director for Capcom since 2003, prior to which he was President of BMG's interactive media before it was acquired by Take Two in 1998.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Daemon Vector is an action RPG featuring gothic-styled slashing combat as a sinister strain of the Black Plague has brought to life Medieval Europe's decaying dead.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will feature mission-based gameplay for up to four players. The ninja action game utilizes an interchangeable attack system allowing players to combine attack techniques from all available characters in the mission to increase their chance of success.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich is the first stand-alone expansion for CDV's historical RTS, and spans three major offensives from the final days of fighting on the Eastern front and covers both the Soviet and German campaigns in the long Siege of Budapest, Fortress Kurland, and the Soviet Operation Bagration.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is a high-quality adventure game that offering a unique adaptation of the novel into a thrilling and suspenseful game. DreamCatcher has released the first patch adressing a few major loopholes in the riddles.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nominations are now being accepted for the
2007 Game Developers Choice Awards until January 12, 2007. The awards ceremony, to take place Wednesday, March 7, 2007 during Game Developers Conference (GDC), will be hosted in the Esplanade Room in the South Hall of San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in futuristic international military environments, BattleZone puts players in control of highly maneuverable hover tanks, challenging them in close combat scenarios against their rivals.