by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally 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. Capcom confirmed BC:R will have PSN specific features such as Dualshock 3 support, PSP Remote Play, and more to be unveiled later.
by Thomas Wilde on July 9, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the its series of WWII-themed vertical shooters, but will stand out as its own unique entry in the series. Gameplay resembles the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but utilizing a full 3D engine.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:51 p.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 July 8, 2008 @ 6:39 p.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. According to
Amazon, Crysis Warhead includes Crysis Wars, an expanded new multiplayer experience with new online modes and 21 maps including seven all-new maps.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few months back various outlets claimed that Star Wars Battlefront III would be an X360 exclusive, and while it is generally assumed Free Radical is working on a new installment in the franchise, SWBF2 was after all LucasArts' best selling Star Wars title ever, there has yet to be an official announcement. With E3 only days away, we might be seeing the first SWBF III material rather soonish as online retailer
Amazon just added Star Wars Battlefront III product listings for no less than 6 platforms (PS2, PS3, Wii, NDS, X360 and PSP) with a tentative release date set for March 15, 2009.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heavy Duty is a 3rd person action shooter where the player controls a huge war robot to save his planet from enemy attacks. The game utilizes advanced technology with innovative gameplay features never before achieved in video games.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition is the updated version of Tilted Mill's city building simulation/strategy gameputting you in charge of your civilization's well being, development and evolution. The new version adds new content, support for Vista, plus a host of user interface and user experience enhancements.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 6:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. The new soundtrack features 26 songs, including Franz Ferdinand, Good Charlotte, Airbourne, From First To Last, The All-American Rejects, Rev Theory, K’Naan, and Kidz In The Hall.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A proposed bill being voted on this week by the European Union would give governments authorization to deem certain software illegal to be used on the internet. The
new anti-piracy rules would put in effect a Europe-wide three strikes law, giving three warning to people suspected of sharing copyrighted files, eventually banning offenders from accessing the internet. Needless to say organizations such as Foundation for a Free Internet and various law firms are already up in arms.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable 2 LCE includes a making of bonus dvd, Collectible Hobbe figure, LIVE trial card, and additional in-game content.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After being released last week, then pulled due to freezing issues, SCEA has re-issued the firmware update, albeit now as v2.41, adding XMB access in-game which enables PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing games, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles, and compare them to other members of the community.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online features characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4, with additional environments, game modes and team-based multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players. Last week we revealed Japanese gamers got a new DLC (adding new characters, 3 maps and a survival mode), but so far North American gamers will have to be content with a new patch adding the Team Sneaking mode (use stealth to infiltrate the enemy base and destroy a target within), and a Headshots Only setting (your game's rank point awards drops when NOT making headshots)
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spotted on the
ESRB website is a new installment in the Ratchet & Clank franchise. While it does not specify whether Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty is an all-new game, a new PlayStation Network title, or merely an expansion/addon for Ratchet & Clank Future, the name has been submitted for registration and received a Everyone 10+ rating. We should know more shortly when E3 kicks off.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pool Party is a fully-featured pool and snooker simulation featuring 13 different single player and multi-player game types, encompassing the standard 8-ball, 9-ball, snooker game modes, but including more exotic game types such as Rotation and Black Jack and, of course, will make the best possible use of the Wii’s control system.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ignition Entertainment announced that it has entered into an agreement with Epic Games to license Unreal Engine 3 for an upcoming, groundbreaking FPS, currently under development at its Florida studio.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep Silver has signed a publishing agreement with Egosoft for its latest title X³: Terran Conflict, a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. Last year's X360 version launched with underwhelming success, so KOEI has further optimized the game, and added new features.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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XIII Century is a 3D RTS that combines Risk-style strategy with real-time tactical action, immersing you in the Middle Ages, a world of noble knights, ruthless nomads, courageous deeds and internal wars. The standalone expansion will cover the little known Russian medieval history, the battles of Prince Daumantas de Pskov against the Teutonic Order, featuring improved visuals, larger battlefields, up to 32,000 troops, upgradable troops, and improved gameplay/multiplayer.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 2:00 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. Concerned fans have
started a petition showing support for Crytek, pledging to combat piracy and to buy Crysis Warhead when the game is released.