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Mark Wahlberg Starring as 'Max Payne'

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to Variety, actor Mark Wahlberg is in negotiation talks with Twentieth Century Fox to take the lead role of Max Payne for the live-action adaptation of the Remedy/Take Two video game. John Moore, known for action movies such as "Behind Enemy Lines" and "Flight of the Phoenix," has been tagged as the director. May Payne is a DEA agent framed for the murder of a fellow agent and finds himself in the middle of a mob war, giving him a chance to avenge the Mafia slayings of his wife and child.

'Star Ocean First Departure' (PSP) - 29 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The maiden voyage of Square Enix's Star Ocean RPG series embarks upon the PSP with brand-new features and stunning original animated sequences.

'SunAge' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SunAge is a futuristic RTS where the player can experience 3 different races with each there arsenal of units, buildings and upgrades, taking place across 2 different worlds. Vertex4 CEO Roman Pfneudl revealed it has submitted the Gold Master to Lighthouse for duplication.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.

'Soldier of Fortune Payback' (PS3/X360/PC) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Soldier of Fortune Payback continues with the organization know as The Shop where players take on the role of a hired mercenary, blasting their way through high intensity combat situations in the world's most dangerous hot spots in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.

'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Demo on PSN

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As promised last week, SCEA has released a four-level playable demo for Naughty Dog's Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. But that is not all as the weekly PSN update also features a demo for 2K Sports' College Hoops 2K8, MotorStorm Devil’s Weekend Add-On (adding a new track and 5 vehicles for $5.99), as well as the 2 Guitar Hero III songpacks mentioned earlier ($6.25). If you want to just sit back and relax, there are plenty of new game/movie trailers.

'Silverfall: Earth Awakening' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 2:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Silverfall is an RPG set in a fantasy world of magic, machines and mayhem, the choices you make during the game take you along the path of nature or technology. The addon features an updated engine with improved gfx/performance, two new races, over 50 new pieces of armor, 42 new weapons, 20 new maps, and optimized multiplayer.

'The Witcher' - New Patch & Demo in the Works

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, inspired by games such as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, emphasizes story and character development in a vibrant world, while adding tactically-deep real-time combat. CD Projekt Co-Founder /Managing Director Michał Kiciński revealed that it is currently working on a new patch, a demo, as well as tools to create custom adventures.

'World in Conflict' (X360/PC) v1.002 Win32 Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 10:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 10:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.