by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The newest Unreal Engine 3 features will be demonstrated in closed door presentations for its prospective customers, evaluators, licensees, and members of its Integrated Partners Program. Epic has integrated Scaleform GFx, a user interface production tool for hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash-based scalable vector graphics and video.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add the Razorback, a shield to protect you from getting stabbed in the back by a spy.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Epic's kicking off a double XP weekend, starting Friday, May 15 at 5AM EST (9AM GMT) until Monday, May 18, at 9AM EST (1PM GMT) on all public multiplayer matches.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handheld guitar gods can now choose how they raise-up their band from the underground music scene to worldwide rock stardom, not only featuring a set list comprised of 28 master tracks from influential artists but also an all-new Fan Request system that challenges players to jam like never before.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At Hysteria Hospital, life will prove to be a manic challenge. Players will have several levels of the hospital to navigate, and they will have to reach desperate patients and demanding doctors within a set period of time. The frenzy inside the hospital will increase as the game progresses with more and more demanding patients desperate to be cured!
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Real Heroes: Firefighter puts players in the soon-to-be soot-stained boots of a rookie firefighter who has just been assigned to a busy metropolitan fire station. Players will undergo a “baptism of fire” in an escalating array of emergency situations. Looking to give back to those who risk it all to keep us safe, game developer Epicenter Studios will be donating a share of their proceeds from the game to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BrĂ¼tal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Celebrating the imminent release of Bionic Commando, Capcom has slashed the Rearmed price in half until May 21st.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add a new gladiatorial cart combat game mode, Payload Race, and two new maps (Sawmill/Nucleus)
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergency Room: Real Life Rescues is Legacy Interactive's upcoming high-intensity, live-action, medical simulation game for NDS.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. When Monolith announced
the first DLC it promised more in May, and keeping to their word, Armored Front will add two all-new new maps (Conductor & Decoy), and an adaptation of the training zone in the main game, all focused on using the Elite Powered Armor, as well as 4 new skins.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In I Love Beauty: Hollywood Makeover players style the stars as they select the most stunning outfits, accessories and the perfect makeup for all of the glamorous events around Hollywood.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Treyarch finished up Call of Duty: World at War last year and Infinity Ward is in full development on Modern Warfare 2, it seems the next installment of Call of Duty is already being worked on. Treyarch senior animator David Kim's
LinkedIn profile reveals that he is currently on his second title as a senior animator in the games industry with Call Of Duty 7 (
thanks superannuation).
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. You will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the NDS' networking features.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back in March Deep Silver and Apogee Software started looking for the next live-action Duke Nukem actor to represent the upcoming NDS/PSP games. Due to popular demand, the search has evolved from a three-city tour into a massive online audition open to anyone willing to take on the challenge.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Creative Minx Marketing announced that it will represent EA for outbound licensing opportunities across multiple categories, such as collectibles, peripherals, apparel, and accessories for blockbuster franchises like The Sims, MySims, Dead Space, Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age, Dante's Inferno and Army of Two.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add a bow & arrow (18 arrows, and power shot) with the ability to pin your enemies to the wall.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trinigy announced that it has signed a multi-platform license deal with Finland-based development studio Nitro Games, which is currently finishing up its RTS East India Company, granting it the rights to utilize Trinigy’s Vision Game Engine for the development of Cutthroat.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jerry Bruckheimer and MTV Games announced two executive appointments that officially mark the producer's entrance into the video game industry, Microsoft/Halo producer Jim Veevaert and Ubisoft VP Jay Cohen.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sumthing Else Music Works has entered into a multiple-title licensing partnership with Capcom to release the original soundtrack albums for franchises such as Bionic Commando, Resident Evil, Dead Rising, Street Fighter and Monster Hunter.
by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
A current poll is asking fans for favorite live versions of the songs to be included in a Pearl Jam Live Rock Band compilation. Whether this is an all new game or
an AC/DC like expansion is not clear yet.
by Rainier on May 11, 2009 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously.