by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jutland is Storm Eagle Studios 2nd installment utilizing its Distant Guns 3D Combat Engine! Set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, Jutland delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC wargaming! Originally slated for late 2007, Jutland is now scheduled for fall 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, interplanetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as Spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. Disney has released six new creatures as downloadable content for Spectrobes once you achieve the ability to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Q2 2009 financial result reveals increased revenue ($894 million,up $254 million as compared to last year) driven by Spore (2 million units sold), Warhammer Online (1.2 million sold, 800k users), Madden 09, Mercenaries 2, Tiger Woods 09 and a few others. However, losses also increased from last year's $195 million to $310 mill., and as a result, EA will restructure, starting with a 6% workforce reduction, which will save $50 mill/year.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As
hinted at yesterday, MTV Games has signed an agreement with Apple Corps, The Beatles license holder, to develop a "new" video game that will be an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography, with tracks from their first album Please Please Me to Abbey Road.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Inon Zur and musician Stuart Chatwood have created a compelling and epic original score.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PopStar Guitar features songs from top pop music stars including 3 Doors Down, Simple Plan, Blink 182 and many more, allowing players to unlock their inner pop celebrity and star as the lead guitarist in their very own band.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 7:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xider Games' Ankh is a point & click adventure game where you play as Assil, a young Egyptian man in trouble, making his way through treacherous Cairo, avoiding evil Pharaohs, crocodiles and assassins, to lift his own death curse. Originally slated for September, Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King is now scheduled for Nov. 14, 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jane McGonigal, noted PhD and Director of Game Research and Development at The Institute for the Future, is convinced that either a game developer or a community of online gamers will be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by the year 2032.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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During a press conference tomorrow Apple Corps Ltd. (holders of The Beatles license) and MTV are to announce details regarding an exclusive agreement to develop an unprecedented global music project. No further details were provided but in the past both the Rock Band and Guitar Hero publisher were looking into licensing The Beatles material, so tomorrow 2:00 pm UK Time (10:00 am ET, 7:00 AM PT) we will know more..
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The New Xbox Experience will give X360 owners a completely new experience that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV. When the NXE debuts Nov. 19 the Xbox 360 will the world's first medium to let viewers stream movies and TV episodes from
Netflix in HD, ahead of Netflix's own Watch Instantly portal.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handheld gamers will once again have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Vicarious Visions' Guitar Hero On Tour Decades which will now also introduce song share between NDS players with different versions of On Tour.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 5:50 a.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.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War, the new installment in The Creative Assembly’s Total War RTS franchise, will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. The Special Forces Edition includes a range of exclusive elite units and a detailed print of the globe-spanning Campaign Map. Steamworks adds downloadable content, friend-list support and achievements.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hidden Path Entertainment's Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels, featuring beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. NCSoft let us know that the open beta launches in Korea Nov. 11 and that the game is currently being localized and plans for testing phases in North America and Europe are being made.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. Similar to
Gamestop's pre-order campaign from earlier Valve is now also allowing you to pre-order (with an additional 10% off) also giving 5 days early access to the demo.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to accommodate the expanding functionality of PSP, the Media Manager grants access to the PlayStation Store through the PC, easing the process of browsing, purchasing, and downloading of games, movies and television shows. The Media Manager also allows for organizing and syncing your music, photos and other digital content.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering an original story line and an off-the-wall cast of characters, D3Publisher's third-person shooter Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard parodies some of the most beloved genres of games and pop culture.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends, developed by Riot Games, is an online multiplayer session-based game that combines elements of role-playing and strategy genres with addictive battle action. In League of Legends rival teams will compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.