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'PT Boats: Knights of the Sea' DirectX10 Benchmark

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies of a level never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due to their maneuverability and speed. Earlier this year we reported PT Boats was getting a DirectX10 makeover, and Akella is now showing off the result in a non-interactive/rolling demo.

More Layoffs at Perpetual, 'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' Further Delayed

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Gods & Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood, pursuing your destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth. Perpetual confirmed 30-40 people have been let go, and as a result of beta feedback, G & H has been pushed to 2008.

'Clive Barker's Jericho' (PS3/X360/PC) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 2:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats.

'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare' (ALL) Beta Closes at End of September

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. Infinity Ward revealed that the CoD 4 multiplayer beta will end Sept. 30, but two days prior, the level cap (currently 16) will be raised to 25.

'Everlight: Power to the Elves!' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Everlight: Power to the Elves!, previously known as Everlight: Fairies, Candles and a Wish, is a 3D fantasy adventure under development at Silver Style Entertainment, known for The Fall.

'Escape from Paradise City' Agent Overview

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 12:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Escape from Paradise City blends action-RPG and strategy asking the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence. Former criminals turned government agents Angel Vargas, Boris Chekov and Nick Porter are playable in specific missions in the single-player campaign, and in the end, players will choose their favorite character for a final battle with the game's ultimate boss.

'Ikaruga' (XBLA) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Treasure Co.'s Ikaruga is a quick-paced Xbox LIVE Arcade shooter with strong strategy elements featuring a slow-motion training mode and co-op play for two, combining of beautiful, manga-style storytelling and refined, ultra-challenging arcade heroics.

Friday, September 21, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Devil May Cry 4' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles. Meet Credo, Agnus, and Gloria...

'RACE 07' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SimBin announced that its RACE 07 racing title sequel comes loaded with new features and game modes, more than 300 cars in 9 different car classes and circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game.