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'Eight Days' (PS3) and 'The Getaway 3' (PS3) Canceled

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today canceled two games from its the London studio, third-person shooting/driving/action game Eight Days and action-adventure game The Getaway. In 2003 Getaway developer Team Soho and Studio Camden merged to form Sony London, which employs over 200 people. SCEE issued a statement saying that the projects were halted "due to the redistribution of resources and budget."

'Pyroblazer' (PSP/Wii/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.

'A Kingdom for Keflings' (XBLA) Announced

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featured in NinjaBee's newest game, A Kingdom for Keflings, the Keflings are short, happy beings who aren't afraid of a bit of hard work. Once production slowed on the studio's newest city-building game, the Keflings became aimless without constant direction.

'Motorm4x' - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Motorm4x is a non-formulaic all-terrain off-road racing title that lets players drive and explore large outdoor terrains in a variety of SUV and off-road vehicles featuring simulated GPS and 4WD functions including player-controlled axle-locking, 4-wheel drive and GPS pathfinding.

Sony Computer Entertainment Gets Dynamic With In-Game Ads

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment announced the introduction of dynamic in-game advertising on PS3, striking its first deal with advertisement distribution IGA Worldwide.

'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (NDS/PS2/Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 3rd person action adventure game where you take on the roles of Rick O’Connell and his son, Alex on their harrowing journey across exotic locations from ancient Chinese catacombs to beautiful, but dangerous, Himalayan peaks to defeat the revived servants of the Dragon Emperor.

Insomniac Games Expands to North Carolina

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Insomniac Games, known for the PS3 exclusive FPS Resistance: Fall of Man and currently working on a sequel, announced it is opening a North Carolina-based development studio, the first expansion in Insomniac's 14-year history.

'Dark Horizon' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive Dark Horizon is a stark and atmospheric space combat simulation that aims to hurl its audience through an action-packed adventure, piloting its own ship through the perils that only space could have to offer.

Turbine Secures $40 Million In Financing

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turbine announced that it has raised $40 million in equity financing from Time Warner Inc. and GGV Capital, Highland Capital Partners, Polaris Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures and Columbia Capital. The investment will be used to further accelerate Turbine’s growth as a global leader in online entertainment.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' - v1.6 Patch/Variety Map Pack Available NOW

by Rainier on June 4, 2008 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller arming gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. The v1.6 patch includes the four Variety Map Pack multiplayer maps, support for it, fixes a server crash exploit, and a few additional features and bug fixes.