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'Stargate Worlds' Gets 65,000 Beta Sign-ups in One Day

by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. On April 30, Cheyenne opened registration for Head on over to the Stargate Worlds to the closed beta test, which received in excess of 65k applicants on its first day.

Official Blizzard Store Redesigned, New Features Added

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard unveiled a brand-new design for its Official Blizzard Store, not just overhauling the graphical appearance and navigation of the site but also incorporating several major new functions into the site, such as the Beta-Test Eligibility and the ability to download copies of Blizzard games that you have previously purchased.

'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.

'Boogie' (NDS/PS2/Wii) Sequel in the Works?

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. According to an EBGames product listing, Boogie Superstar is scheduled for release on Wii mid October 2008.

Acclaim Games Partners with TrialPay to Give Away Virtual Currency

by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Acclaim Games is taking its free-to-play gaming model one step further by partnering with TrialPay to give away its virtual currency, Acclaim Coins, for free. Using TrialPay, players get Acclaim Coins for free by trying or buying real world items such as clothes, send flowers or hundreds of other offers.

Various Game Trailers #1333

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • World in Conflict: Soviet Assault [PS3/X360/PC] - Yulja Trailer
  • Dead Space [PS3/X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
  • WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within [PS3] - Trailer #3
  • Battlefield: Bad Company - Find All Five Trailer (5)
  • Pure [PS3/X360] - Build Your Ride Trailer
  • Supreme Ruler 2020 - Trailer

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Earthrise' - New Screens

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earthrise, Bulgaria based indie developer Masthead Studios' debut title, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction MMO.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Fuels Viacom Revenue, Sells 3 Million, 10M Songs

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today Viacom, MTV Games and Harmonix parent company, revealed its latest financial results. First quarter 2008 revenues of $3.12 billion grew 15% from $2.72 billion in 2007. Media Networks revenues rose 16% to $2.02 billion, principally driven by strong sales of Rock Band. Viacom expects to further that success with the upcoming release of Rock Band on the Wii and the game's launch in Europe.

'Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus' (PS3/X360) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.

'Race Driver: GRID' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships. The demo will feature 3 races, Muscle Cup in San Francisco with a mustang GT-R, Advan drift Trophy on the docks of Yokohama with a Nissan S15 Silvia, and a BMW 320Si in Jarama.