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Avalanche Studios to Unveil Next-Gen Engine at Tokyo Game Show - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Avalanche Studios, known for Eidos' Just Cause, announced the completion of their Avalanche engine v2.0 architected for the next generation of consoles which simulates advanced scalable landscapes and high end characterization, which set to make its first appearance at this years' Tokyo Game Show.

Video Game Industry Worth $47 billion By 2009

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to a series of new reports from DFC Intelligence the worldwide video game and interactive entertainment industry is expected to grow from about $33 billion in 2006 to as much as $47 billion in 2009.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Gets Multiplayer

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo's latest incarnation in the Super Smash Bros. series gets all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. Series creator Masahiro Sakurai announced that the game will be playable over Wi-Fi, featuring two primary connection methods, With Friends and With Anyone, for up to 4 players. Those playing With Friends will have a number of special options available for them that are not available in matches With Anyone.

'Empire Earth III' - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.

'The Simpsons Game' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) Downloadable Content This Week

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Without giving specific details Community Manager Che Chou revealed that 10turn, if all goes well with the certification process, plans on dropping Forza 2's first real DLC pack on Xbox Live Marketplace.

'Madden NFL 08' (ALL) Roster Update Patch #2 Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Feel what it’s like to be a field general making key personnel decisions on both sides of the ball during the game’s biggest moments in Madden NFL 08. This second patch/roster includes the updated rosters as of September 2007.

'Crysis' - US vs. North Korean Nanosuit - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Crysis shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion.

'Team Fortress 2' (PS3/X360/PC) Beta Launches

by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more. A few hours later than expected, people who pre-ordered the Orange Box can now play Team Fortress 2...