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Mark 'Max Payne' Wahlberg Doesn't Play Video Games

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Max Payne tells the story of a cop who wages a one-man war on crime when his wife and child are killed by thugs, but it is unclear whether the movie will follow the game plot. In Oct., the Max Payne movie is scheduled to launch, starring Mark Wahlberg (known for The Departed, Planet of the Apes or The Perfect Storm) and directed by John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines, Flight of the Phoenix). In an interview at Comic-Con, Wahlberg revealed he hasn't played the game which his latest movie is based on due to him having "an addictive personality," and responsibility to his family.

'Shadow Harvest' (X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadow Harvest is a 3rd-person tactical action game set in the year 2025 on various current and future points of conflict around the globe. Featuring dual character control, realistic graphics and a refreshingly different storyline, Shadow Harvest is a completely new interpretation of the tactical-action genre.

'Star Trek Online' Also Coming to Console - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Star Trek universe will appear for the first time in an MMO game. Immerse yourself in the future of the Trek universe as it moves into the 25th century: a time of shifting alliances and new discoveries, explore new planets, worlds, galaxies, as either Federation Captain or a Klingon Warrior.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Month

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts' Matt Shell confirmed on G4 that a demo will be released on XBL/PSN somewhere in August featuring a special version of the Tie Fighter Construction Facility level, special powers and an ending not included in the retail game.

'Resident Evil: Degeneration' CG Motion Picture Unveiled at Comic-Con

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Capcom and Sony Pictures held a press conference at the Comic-Con International 2008 and announced the details of their co-produced full-length CG motion picture film Resident Evil: Degeneration.

XSEED/Marvelous' E3 2008 Lineup - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Check out the following new screens & trailers from XSEED/Marvelous' E3 2008 lineup:

'Gears of War 2' (X360) Content Unlocked By GoW Achievements?

by Rainier on July 27, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. At Comic-Con Epic's Cliff Bleszinski revealed that Gears 2 will have "linked achievements," meaning the original will unlock new content in the sequel. For example, killing Raam in GoW will unlock him as a playable character in the sequel. Previously games used save games to unlock items or weapons in a sequel, but this might be a first to automatically have content be available through achievements.

'White Gold: War in Paradise' (X360/PC) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on July 27, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

White Gold: War in Paradise explores the shadowy background of modern low intensity conflicts, where the newest weapons often do battle with the antics of witchdoctors. An FPS with a handful of RPG elements thrown in for a good measure, White Gold offers a rich scenario in addition to the non-stop action.

'NFS: Undercover' (ALL) Coming Nov. 18 ?

by Rainier on July 27, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed last month, NFS: Undercover will feature a very strong mission structure, influenced by the action movies The Transporter, and a better storyline with a strong narrative hook. A cinematic video on YouTube seems to show off the first footage from the new NFS installment, with the end showing a possible release date, Nov. 18, 2008. Also mentioned is a website which leads to an interactive page showing looping interrogation cam footage (featuring rumored NFS babe Christina Milan), with various clickable links showing extra content, although some won't be active until July 30 (thanks Attila).

'Battle Fantasia' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 27, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battle Fantasia is a 2.5D arcade fighting game, using 2D background with 3D models, developed by Arc System Works of Guilty Gear fame, and designed by artist Emiko Iwasaki. While Asia received both platforms, only the PS3 edition is scheduled in Europe, while Aksys will only release the X360 version in North America.