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'King's Bounty: The Legend' - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Gameplay is divided into two major sections: adventure mode and battle mode. While playing in adventure mode the gamer controls their character in real-time. With several classes available at the start of a new game, the player moves through the adventure map seeking various treasures, fighting monsters and accomplishing quests tasked to him by the local stewards. Once in battle mode the gamer assumes the role of a war chief, leading his troops in tactical turn-based combat. Battles take place on land or sea, in dungeons or castles or even in some items! The hero himself doesn't participate in the

'Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Burst Limit is similar to the DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi series (published by Atari in Europe and North America) and has online multiplayer, is cut scene-driven and supports 16:9.

'Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends first-person action with a third-person cover combat system that allows players to feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent. Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the "Quantum of Solace" film with the "Casino Royale" movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage.

'Alone in the Dark' (PS3) - New Screen

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.

'Yakuza 2' (PS2) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Leipzig Games Convention - Leipzig Games Convention 2008 - Day 1

A 3rd person action adventure Yakuza 2 features enhanced combat, larger environments and a thrilling storyline continuing a year after Yakuza ended. Yakuza 2 will plunge players deeper into the world of Japan’s notorious underground organization, where honor and respect are not earned easily.

'The Secret World' (X360/PC) - First Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

From the creators of ‘Age of Conan’, ‘Anarchy Online’, ‘The Longest Journey’ and 'Dreamfall' comes a brave new MMORPG for the PC and Xbox 360. Taking place on our earth, in our times, ‘The Secret World’ (TSW) is inspired by history and mythology, modern conspiracy theories and ancient mysteries.

'Alter Ego' - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Future Games, known for Black Mirror, is currently working on an all-new adventurous detective story with a horror plot. Alter Ego is set in a picturesque English town at the end of 19th century, and you play as two different characters who, although on opposite sides of the law, have to fight a common enemy.

'Dragon Age: Origins' Toolset Details and Public Showing

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. Earlier this month Bioware revealed its summer schedule where it will be showing Dragon Age, as well as the mod/toolset it will release after launch.

'Everquest' And 'EverQuest II' Get More Expansive - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At Sony Online Entertainment's annual Fan Faire in Las Vegas it was announced that EverQuest (nearing its 10th anniversary) gets its 15th expansion, EQ: Seeds of Destruction, while the 2004 sequel The Shadow Odyssey gets its 5th, each adding new features, zones, abilities, spells, dungeons and increased level cap.

'DropCast' (NDS) Game Details - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

DropCast is a character based action puzzle game, charting the ever-so-slightly macabre adventures of Ingrid and her re-animated plush toys. A series of casual games are planned, all designed to innovate game-play on their respective platforms.