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'Hard to be a God' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hard to be a God is an RPG with adventure and espionage elements based on a storyline of the novel with the same name by Strugatsky brothers. The main hero is a graduate of a medieval secret service high school, and his mission is to scout and report the situation in the Kingdom of Arcanar, an independent anarchical state.

'Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM' (PS3/X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe. After it appeared on the PSNetwork last month, Namco Bandai now also put the demo on Xbox Live Marketplace, where you, as Heero Yuy, must try to stop what seems to be a mysterious planet that is veering towards Earth.

NCSoft's E3 2007 Lineup - Screens & Trailers

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCSoft has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:

Get on the 'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PS3/X360) Radio

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. Having launched a website for its in-game WKTT radio station , Rockstar is offering fans a chance to pick up the phone and call the legit phone # advertised, and leaving a message of any sort. While there are no futher details provided, the website indicates R* may select some of the phone messages to be played back on the in-game radio while driving around in the GTA world (thanks FiringSquad).

'Stranglehold' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility.

Namco Bandai Prepping Four 'Tales of' Titles

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At a press conference in Japan, Namco Bandai revealed it is currently working on no less than four titles in the Tales Of franchise. The PSP is getting a port of the PS2's Tales of Rebirth, while the PS2 is getting a reworked Tales of Destiny, under the auspice of a Director's Cut. A new Tales of Innocence is coming to the NDS, while Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk is a Wii exclusive, set in the Symphonia worls, but two years later.

'Boogie' (Wii) - 8 Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 9:39 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.

Michael Owen Joins Ronaldo On 'Pro Evolution Soccer 2008' (ALL) Cover

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 features a proprietary adaptive AI system entitled Teamvision, a sophisticated AI programming that learns and adapts according to an individual’s style of play. Newcastle and England striker Michael Owen is joining previously announced Cristiano Ronaldo on the PES 2008 box-cover.

'Battlestrike: Force of Resistance' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 8:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

City Interactive announced a new title in its WWII FPS series. In Battlestrike: Force of Resistance the troops of the 3rd Reich are occupying almost the entire territory of Europe, and you, as an English commando, need to train & support the resistance.

Microsoft Revenue Sky-High Despite $2 Billion Xbox Loss

by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft revealed its latest financial results and announced revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, a 13% increase over the same period last year. On the flip side, the games division recorded a $2 billion loss, mainly due to the Xbox 360 warranty policies and refunds.