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Next 'Age of Conan' Update to Add DirectX 10 Features

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Having released a big content update earlier this month, Funcom revealed that the next update will include the long awaited DirectX 10 features, as well as two new dungeon locations, although no target date was given.

Tecmo Merger With KOEI to be Finalized in April 2009, $207 Million Price Tag

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Koei revealed today that its merger with Tecmo, known for the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series, will be completed by April 2009, as it plans to acquire Tecmo's shares for $207 million and will then henceforth operate under the Tecmo Koei Holdings label. Earlier this year, Tecmo turned down an offer from Square Enix.

'Bratland' Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Bratland is a remake of the 1991 classic Amiga/Atari ST game Brat, where you must guide a baby, Nathan, through levels with features such as dynamite, bridges and holes. You do this indirectly, by specifying which direction he goes in, in a manner vaguely similar to Lemmings. You also tell him when to use objects in a simplistic manner similar to the Dizzy games.

'The King of Fighters XII' (ALL) Officially Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.

'Football Director DS' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League license.

'Officers' - v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques. This patch fixes an issue with the editor not launching.

'Little Magician's Magic Adventure' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Konami's Little Magician's Magic Adventure is a unique combination of an adventure game and simulation RPG where players are tasked with attending classes in Magic Academy while learning the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells while building relationships with other students.

'Biology Battle' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 10:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Biology Battle is a unique take on the classic space shooter genre. Take control of a medical nanobot during it’s mission inside of a target cell. Avoid the cell’s defenses, and survive long enough to complete your mission. And then it only gets nastier...

'Anno 1404' (PC) Accepting Beta Sign-ups, Commences Early 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the Orient, Anno 1404 offers a richness of features never before seen. Exploring a strange and fascinating island world in the utmost East, players will get to know the culture and technology of the ancient Orient while learning the tricks of local trade, diplomacy and economy in order to build their own metropolis. Ubisoft is now accepting sign-ups for the closed beta test, which will start in Jan. 2009.

'Crysis Wars' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 18, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crysis Wars is the multiplayer component for Crytek's FPS Crysis Warhead and features three modes, 21 maps, vehicles and more. This v1.2 patch fixes various problems, but mainly addresses balancing issues.