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'World of Warcraft' Surpasses 9 Million Subscribers

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 7:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard announced today that its subscription-based MMORPG World of Warcraft had reached yet another milestone, 9 million subscribers and counting, with The Burning Crusade yet to launch in China.

UE3 Powered 'The Scourge Project' (ALL) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developer Tragnarion Studios will use Epic's Unreal Engine 3 for their new multiplatform shooter with a focus on co-op narrative and gameplay. The Scourge Project will be a story-driven FPS game built from the ground up for co-op squad play, where up to 4 players each experience a personal story, whilst playing together as a squad.

'Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall' Revealed - Trailer

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

If you haven't checked our preview yet, FusionFall is set in a re-imagined Cartoon Network universe where, as a kid, players will team up with other players and Cartoon Network characters to defend it from an alien invasion of epic proportions. Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall will make its debut at Comic-Con 2007 in San Diego, beginning Wed., July 25.

'Army of Two' (PS3/X360) Gets Worldwide Release Date

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Army of Two will throw gamers into hot spots ripped from current day headlines where they will utilize unique TWO man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with intelligent Partner AI (PAI) and a live player. Army of Two will be on retail shelves starting November 15, 2007 in North America and Europe.

Sony Releases v1.90 PS3 Firmware Update

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has released the new v1.90 system software update for the PS3, adding plenty of new features and adjustments to its latest console, such as XMB customization, emoticons in chat over PSN, AVCHD video playback on mem stick/camera and plenty more...

'Death to Spies' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Smersh" is Russian for the phrase "Death to Spies," and it was also the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. During the war, these agents became the main force combating the German intelligence service.

Lyon Game Developers Conference Joins 2007 Game Connection

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CMP Technology, organizers of the Game Developers Conference, have partnered with business matchmaking company Connection Events, known for the Game Connection convention, to produce the Lyon Game Developers Conference.

'Gothic III' - v1.4 Community Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. This v1.4 community patch is not supported by Jowood, but addresses a lot of issues with the game ...

Kalypso Media Signs 'Universal Boxing Manager'

by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kalypso media announced Universal Boxing Manager, its latest big hitter to step in the ring in the battle for management sim fans' hearts. Starting as a lowly hopeful, players are tasked with managing up to six different budding champs with high hopes of glory.

PS3 Price Cut Fuels 135% Sales Surge

by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 5:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on SCEA's preliminary internal data, PS3 sales have increased by more than 135% at the top five retailers since the new $499 price was announced two weeks ago on July 9th. During this same two-week period, total PlayStation hardware sales have increased by 161%, software by 15% and peripherals by 60%.