by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:36 p.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. Although previously announced, Capcom
revealed that it could not come to an agreement with Valve, so Bionic Commando Rearmed will not be available on Steam.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Capcom's classic remake Bionic Commando: Rearmed ($9.99), PSone classic Street Fighter Alpha for PSP/PS3,
Roadrunner Records Pack 1 ($5.99) for Rockband, and demos for 1942: Joint Strike, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, NHL 2K9 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Physics engines provider Havok announced that it has signed a two-year licensing agreement with Deep Silver to take full advantage of the Havok Physics, Havok Animation and Havok Behavior solutions, starting with its 1960s biker themed Ride to Hell.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sci-Fi London: Oktoberfest will premiere Dead Space: Downfall, the feature-length animated prequel to EA's survival horror game. In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a "free to subscriber" update from The Chaotic Throne series called Gracia – Part 1, players will find advancing in the game to be dramatically faster. This, plus a host of other changes to enhance the player experience, makes this update much more accessible to newer players than before.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German developer Chimera Entertainment announced Age of Dreams, its new action RPG for next-gen consoles and PC, featuring unique hero development, thrilling combat, versatile sandbox gameplay and a novel online experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bohemia Interactive Studio and Black Element Software announce a new multi-platform title, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. Based on the original Carrier Command released in 1988, and fully licensed and endorsed by its creators, the new game strives to deliver innovative and intense gameplay in a truly next-gen rendition.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Invaders Get Even is an upcoming video game by Taito for the Wii. Originally intended as a retail release, the game will now be released as a downloadable WiiWare game. Space Invaders Get Even puts a twist on the formula by letting the player control the space invaders themselves.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Wii exclusive Big Beach Sports lets gamers compete in a number of exciting outdoor sports including American football, volleyball, soccer, cricket, disc golf and bocce right on the beach.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 2:00 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... Valve's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With regards to the announcement of 10Tacle Studios AG business activity's discontinuation, Reakktor Media, subsidiary of 10Tacle Studios AG, declares that this does not affect the business activity of Reakktor Media GmbH, despite the insolvency, especially with regards to the operation of the MMORPG Neocron 2 and the development of the MMO Black Prophecy.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 11:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the last issue of Game Informer, Eidos is working on a new Batman game that's being developed by Rocksteady Studios, known for Urban Chaos: Riot Response, whose website has a
countdown clock, presumably to the official announcement. Powered by the Unreal Engine 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock. Sporting a story co-written by the producer of TV's Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini, the game features Joker and "an army" of other supervillains, and is currently scheduled for 2009.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shot Online combines the social aspects of an MMO role-playing game with the physics and play mechanics of a serious golf simulator, all in full 3D.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 12:51 p.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. To make up for the higher purchase price, Capcom producer Ben Judd
revealed that the PC edition will get some exclusive challenge rooms through a free update patch.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations. Only the player's decisions will determine which of the six possible fates the two investigators will meet in the end.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 12:16 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... Valve's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 11:04 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. Valve announced a series of live demonstrations of Left 4 Dead at upcoming industry events the world over.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallen Earth is an MMOG set in a near future post-apocalyptic world where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Become the Caribbean's most legendary pirate, all while forging alliances, hunting for buried treasure, battling evil undead forces and facing off against enemies from the movie franchise. From Aug. 15th through Aug. 18th (12 PM PT), Disney Online will host a Free Preview Weekend for Pirates of the Caribbean Online.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 2:07 a.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. Due to the game's violence GoW 2 will not be sold in Germany, and therefor Microsoft has decided to
not show the game at the Leipzig Games Convention later this month.