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Activision On Top Of The Publishers World

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 7:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision was the #1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first eleven months of calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group, in which it increased its market share to a record 16.8%, a 7.9% increase over the same period last year, with Guitar Hero III and Call of Duty 4 leading the way.

'Guitar Hero III' (ALL) v1.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Aspyr has released the first patch for its PC port of Guitar Hero III, which will update any earlier version to v1.1, adding many general fixes and improvements so it is recommended that all users apply the update.

'Oniblade' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 3:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

1C Company announced it is bringing Gaijin Ent.'s third-person, anime-style action/adventure Oniblade to Europe. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

Kalypso Signs 'Jack Keane'

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Jack Keane is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.

'WorldShift' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 2:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Black Sea Studios, known for Knights of Honor, announced WorldShift, a next-generation, cyber-fantasy RTS game set in a dark future of Earth, where today's civilization is only a fading mysterious legend.

'NBA Live 08' (ALL) Gets Online Team Play Update

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 2:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A little later than expected, EA has released the NBA LIVE 08 Online Team Play feature as free download, so that all 10 players on the floor can be controlled by a human, which will remove the use of AI altogether.

Square Enix Reveals Early 2008 Lineup - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 12:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix revealed its first four offerings for 2008, with entries that will launch fans into a fast-paced, action-packed new year, Dragon Quest Swords (Wii), The World Ends With You (NDS), Crisis Core: FF VII (PSP), and FF Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (NDS).

'Fireteam Reloaded' Goes Open Beta

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 12:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like action is fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes. Pixel Mine has launched the Fireteam Reloaded open beta, get it here ...

'Troll & Armor' (ALL) Development Team Expanded

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Troll & Armor is a fantasy action adventure game that mixes in elements from several other types of games that revolves around guiding companion characters through puzzles, managing resources, and claiming territories. Emerging Entertainment has signed agreements with four Asian studios to strengthen its production pipeline.

'Dracula 3' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2007 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microids has signed an agreement with Kheops Studio to develop Dracula 3, an adventure game inspired by the world of Bram Stoker, and sequel to 1999's Dracula: The Resurrection, followed by Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary in 2000.