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Blizzard Banning Thousands Of Glider Users

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

We all know that Blizzard is not afraid to use the ban hammer on gold farmers and all sort of cheaters, but it seems to have outdone itself this time around. While still in a legal battle with the creators of Glider, a bot program used in WoW to generate honor while being offline, Blizzard started banning thousands of subscribers who are using the "cheat" program. Shortly thereafter, the Glider forum was flooded with hordes of its users (it costs $25) wondering what was going on and asking for their money back.

'Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Interactive Studios announced Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell allowing girls to interact with dozens of enchanting Disney Fairies, including Silvermist, Iridessa and Fawn, and explore Pixie Hollow through time-based activities and mini-quests.

'Ship Simulator 2008' - v1.4.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ship Simulator 2008 is a simulation game that puts players at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea. This v1.4.1 update improves towing, ocean bump maps/ship dynamics, and AI, as well as pushboat connection.

'Dungeon Party' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dungeon Party, developed by Cyanide, is a free MMOG where two teams of up to 5 players compete over one or more rounds and victory is only assured when one of them gets out of the dungeon with the treasure.

'Infinite Undiscovery' (X360) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story. Hot on the heels of yesterday's release date announcement, some new screens...

'Velvet Assassin' (PS3/X360/PC) Developer Shying Away From PC

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. In a recent interview Replay Studios founder Marc Moehring revealed that the current PC market is not healthy and that the German developer will move to console-only titles after it wraps up Velvet Assassin.

'Wizard101' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment announced plans for Wizard101, an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.

'Pac-Man' Coming to the Silver Screen

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buried in a $200 million financing announcement from Crystal Sky Pictures to make 5 movies, is news that the company will produce a movie based on Namco Bandai's iconic Pac-Man franchise. Crystal Sky Pictures is also behind the upcoming video game adaptation of Konami's Castlevania, which was delayed due to the recent writers' strike.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.

'Windchaser' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Windchaser, start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, you assume leadership of one of Ensai’s guilds and take command of one of the mighty sailing ships that serve as mobile headquarters.