by Rainier on March 19, 2008 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Namco Bandai is working on a Wii exclusive action/flight sim game for the Wii, based on the upcoming animated movie by Mamoru Oshii, known for such productions as Ghost in the Shell, Blood : The Last Vampire and Innocence : Ghost in the Shell 2. The Sky Crawlers is set in an alternate reality and chronicles the adventures of an elite squadron of fighter pilots. Developed by the Ace Combat team it is scheduled in Japan for late 2008.
by Rainier on March 19, 2008 @ 1:16 p.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. On March 27, Epic will release the first patch for the UT3 PS3 edition making the US and Euro versions compatible, as well as fixing various issues.
by Rainier on March 19, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision made no secret about wanting to bring its Guitar Hero franchise to the NDS, but the big question was the controller device. Guitar Hero: On Tour will use the GBA cartridge input to plug in a small device with the typical colored Guitar Hero buttons to activate the notes, although with only four buttons instead of the usual five on the console guitars. Guitar Hero: On Tour will feature 5 venues, 6 playable characters, and the usual clothing, guitars and accessories.
by Rainier on March 19, 2008 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift will introduce newcomers to an engaging turn-based, grid-oriented battle system as they embark on a journey through the vibrant world of Ivalice, and make new discoveries alongside the hero in this lighthearted adventure.
by Rainier on March 18, 2008 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has signed on as official sponsor for Sci-Fi London, a dedicated sci-fi and fantastic film festival which will run from 30 April – 4 May 2008 at the Apollo West End theater, and will be showing off titles such as Mass Effect, C&C3: Kane’s Wrath, Spore, Boom Blox and give attendees a sneak preview of its space horror game Dead Space.
by Rainier on March 18, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that the authentic 65-team NCAA Tournament bracket and additional new in-game content is available to download for its NCAA March Madness 08 basketball game. This new content has been developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 and is available now on Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.
by Rainier on March 18, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11." Unlike the PC version, the X360 edition of Alarm for Cobra 11: Crash Time will support shader 3.0, support 4 player splitscreen, more car details, shadow mapping and soft particles for amazing effects & explosions.
by Rainier on March 18, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA and Massive Inc., Microsoft's video game advertising network, announced an expansion and two-year extension of their agreement to offer dynamic in-game advertising for EA video games.
by Rainier on March 18, 2008 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Whispered World is a fantasy point & click adventure game where you, playing as Sadwick and his companion, a little worm named Spot, are sent on perilous journey. Many challenges await Sadwick, for the world he knows so well is doomed...
by Rainier on March 18, 2008 @ 12:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flying Labs' Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep. A major content patch has been released adding tweaks to the UI, AI, skills, sound, missions, improved stability and plenty more...
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games makes its debut on Steam today, delivering the Unreal franchise to Steam gamers everywhere, including Unreal Gold, Unreal 2: The Awakening, as well as Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition, Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition, and the recently released Unreal Tournament 3. For the ultimate Unreal experience, nab the Unreal Deal Pack, for just $59.95.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 11:42 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 March 17, 2008 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aurora: The Secret Within is a classic point & click adventure, immersing the player in a world of puzzles and mysteries just waiting to be solved, presenting a thrilling, compelling tale of subterfuge that the player will need to unravel to succeed.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar. At the end of the month GT5 Prologue will launch in Europe and SCEE NZ’s Marketing Manager Dave Hine
revealed it already surpassed 1 million pre-orders in Europe alone.
by Rainier on March 16, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Abandoned and framed for the disappearance of his family, Tommy, the Cherokee warrior who saved Earth from alien invasion in Prey, escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him. Building on the mind-bending portal and gravity-defying gameplay of the original with several new innovative twists, Prey 2 promises to once again take players into a compelling sci-fi world with breathtaking visuals and adrenaline-pumping action gameplay (thanks Shack).
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights to the movie adaptation for Metal Gear Solid. The studio plans to turn the Konami game series into a character-driven futuristic spy thriller, and according to
producer Michael De Luca, Equilibrium director Kurt Wimmer, who also did Ultraviolet, will be approached to write the script for the movie, and presumably direct it as well.
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 5:51 a.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 added content such as stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom asked the community what the game should be priced, and the verdict was a measly $10 for XBLA/PSN (PC to be determined).
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, 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 March 14, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday - Armageddon booster pack adds two completely new alternative history scenarios, perfect for those looking for new challenges! This v1.2 patch improves AI, extended historical database, adds countries, and various other bug/crash fixes.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix and MTV Games announced the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting March 18, 2008 players will be download the Earache Thrash Pack, which includes At the Gates' Blinded By Fear, Evile's Thrasher, and The Haunted's D.O.A. ($1.99 each/$5.49 pack).
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Effective immediately, the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) will cease operations. Therefore, all CPL events currently scheduled for 2008 are hereby canceled. The CPL was launched in June 1997 with the mission of promoting and sanctioning video game competitions as a professional sport.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since we know that Mass Effect is meant to be a trilogy, the sequel announcement is no surprise. With EA's recent acquisition of Bioware/Pandemic, however, a big question was whether the franchise was going to become multiplatform. BioWare senior manager Matt Atwood revealed in a
recent interview that Mass Effect 2 will be exclusive on the Xbox 360, at least for a certain period, and then make its way to the PC
shortly thereafter.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Orange Box includes Half-Life 2 (original + Ep. One and Two), Team Fortress 2, a class-based multiplayer addition, and physics-focused puzzle game Portal. Valve announced the retail launch dates for the stand-alone, PC versions of TF2, Portal, and the Half-Life 2: Episode Pack.