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EA Result Reveals 2 Million Spore, 800k WAR, More Revenue, Higher Loss, Layoffs

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's Q2 2009 financial result reveals increased revenue ($894 million,up $254 million as compared to last year) driven by Spore (2 million units sold), Warhammer Online (1.2 million sold, 800k users), Madden 09, Mercenaries 2, Tiger Woods 09 and a few others. However, losses also increased from last year's $195 million to $310 mill., and as a result, EA will restructure, starting with a 6% workforce reduction, which will save $50 mill/year.

Tri Synergy Signs 'Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge' - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.

'X3: Terran Conflict' - v1.2.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system.

'Battlefield: Bad Company' (PS3/X360) Rolls Out Community Choice Map Pack

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. This pack includes four new conquest multiplayer maps, gameplay enhancements and PS3 Trophy support.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PC) Slightly Delayed - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with GTA IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition comes with a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

'The Witcher' Sells More Than One Million Copies

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. The Enhanced Edition improves the game's mechanics, graphics, load times, stability, and adds a mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc.

'Pet Pals: Animal Doctor' (Wii) Gets Dated - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pet Pals: Animal Doctor is a vet simulation game where players immerse themselves in the world of veterinary medicine and get to use the Wii remote and Nunchuck as if they are performing actual surgeries.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' Midnight Launch Events

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Runes of Magic' Faces Halloween Stress Test - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'FIFA Manager 09' - Database Update Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FIFA Manager 09 gives you full control over the management of a football club. You are responsible for the line-up, the tactics and the training of your team – as well as for signing the right players, improving the club facilities and the stadium.