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'Stuntman: Ignition' (PS2/PS3/X360) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced Stuntman: Ignition, developed by Paradigm Entertainment, challenging players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.

'Madden NFL 07' - Roster Update Patch #5 Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 2:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs.

'Sacred 2' - 4 Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 1:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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

'Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas' (X360/PS2/PC) Revealed

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 1:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The latest issue of Japanese Famitsu reveals that SEGA is working on yet another new installment in the Phantasy Star Universe franchise. PSU: Ambition of Illuminas is not yet another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters. No official announcement nor further details are available at this point.

'UFO: Extraterrestrials' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Chaos Concept's 3D tactical/strategy game UFO: Extraterrestrials' is set in the year 2025, and on the newly colonized planet Esperanza our space devices have not just been approached by alien machines but attacked.

'Blue Dragon' (X360) Sells Well in Japan

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blue Dragon is an epic RPG that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends who create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. The latest issue of Famitsu reveals that Mistwalker's Blue Dragon has, so far, sold 150,000 copies in Japan, quite impressive taking into account the overall number of X360's are out there.

'Godzilla: Unleashed' (NDS/PSP/Wii) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Godzilla: Unleashed is the ultimate fighting monsters game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time.

'Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2007 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA.

In-Game Ads Far Less Effective Than Presumed

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2007 @ 6:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While its last study focussed on sports titles, behavioral research consultancy Bunnyfoot decided to take a closer look at other studies and uncovered that in-game advertising effectiveness is far less than initially reported. Most studies use participants knowing the objective, thus score faily high (87%), while an unsuspecting audience scored far lower (15%).