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2K Games Pins Down 'BioShock' (X360/PC) Release Date

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:58 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. Publisher 2K Games has confirmed that BioShock's street date is set for Tuesday, August 21, 2007.

'Loki' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Loki is Cyanide Studio's latest hack 'n slash action/RPG where you on an incredible journey through four great mythologies. Loki allows the player to take-on the role of one of four heroes - a mighty Norse warrior, a fierce Greek fighter, a powerful Egyptian sorcerer or a skilled Aztec shaman.

THQ Extends 'Warhammer 40K' License, Confirms MMO

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

THQ announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Games Workshop for the Warhammer 40,000 franchise through 2013. The deal covers PC and all handheld and console platforms, and includes a Warhammer MMO.

Ex-EA Executives Form New Casual Game Developer/Publisher

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

D2C Games today formally emerged as a creative publishing leader of innovative and social game experiences delivered through a direct download distribution model.

'Spectrobes' (NDS) - 60 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Spectrobes, an anime-inspired action/RPG by the makers of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, are prehistoric creatures that possess special powers, and hold the key to defeating a vicious and merciless force, known only as the Krawl and threatens to destroy the galaxy.

'Citizen Zero' Cancelled in Favor of New Spy-Themed MMO

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Australian MMO developer Micro Forté announced that it has cancelled development on the Citizen Zero project, with internal development now focused on a top secret spy-themed MMO.

'Gang War' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gang War is an RTS game which possesses both strategic and action elements. At any point in time, you can jump down and take control of your individual gang members. The game then changes from strategy to action, where you're free to do anything from stealing vehicles to mugging citizens.

'Call of Duty: Roads to Victory' (PSP) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 1:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Duty: Roads to Victory delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout.

Take Two Developing New 'Civilizations' Title

by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After several preliminary financials statements, due to the internal backdating investigation, Take Two has finally released a final 2006 statement. Overall revenue is slightly down, and last year it recorded a loss, compared to a small profit the year prior. Most interesting is the mention of a new installment in Sid Meier's Civilization strategy franchise, scheduled for fiscal 2008, which means no earlier than Nov. 1st, 2007.

Games for Windows Live Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 11:21 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft has kicked off the registration period for the upcoming Games for Windows Live beta testing, opportunities that will only be available for a limited time. To be considered you will need to complete the Games for Windows - Live Beta application survey. Games for Windows Live is the upcoming online service that will allow multiplayer connectivity between PC Xbox 360.