by Rainier on May 29, 2009 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CompuExpert has signed an agreement to bring the PC flight-simulation Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War to North America. The flight simulator, set in the Western Front in 1917, features more than 125,000 square kilometers of territory redrawn from 20th Century maps allowing virtual pilots to fly the famous Spad XIII and deadly Fokker D.VII biplanes in exciting dogfight battles.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The PC Gaming Alliance unveiled its 2008 Horizon's Report, a research study encompassing all aspects of the PC gaming industry worldwide, revealing that PC gaming software revenue was a $12.7 billion industry in 2008, up $1.9 billion, nearly 18%, from 2007.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zune HD is the first portable media player with built-in HD Radio receiver, HD video output capabilities, OLED touch screen, Wi-Fi and an internet browser. Zune will be the premium partner in the Xbox Live Video Marketplace, bringing an exciting catalog of TV and films to the platform.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Fireteam Bravo 3 you lead a fireteam of friends on an action-packed military hunt for weapons of mass destruction and an ex-KGB agent, letting you join forces to tackle realistic military action, tactics and teamwork wherever and whenever you want.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bomberman Ultra retains the franchise's classic gameplay elements but combines it with 8-person online multiplayer, full character customization and gorgeous high-definition graphics.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero's signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. An all-new turntable controller transforms players into DJs by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced that six titles have been added to the Greatest Hits library for the PS3. Starting June 16, Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company, Devil May Cry 4, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, MGS4: Guns of the Patriots, and Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, will be available for $29.99.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2009 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 2 - 4, 2009, such as Section 8, Raven Squad, Roogoo, and others...
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that sales of Xbox 360 have passed the 30 million mark globally, an increase of 28% over 2008, with its Xbox LIVE community swelling to more than 20 million active members.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smoking Gun Interactive is collaborating with the award-winning writer Douglas Rushkoff for the story of it�s as-of-yet undisclosed new property. Rushkoff will work closely with the team at Smoking Gun, to develop story narratives across a range of media formats that can feed off one another and exist concurrently.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 5:28 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 27, 2009 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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iEntertainment announced that a brand new version of its MMO sim WarBirds 2009 has been launched with a significant product update including new aircraft, flight models, terrains, and many more new features!
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, Armada of the Damned is a new experience within the Pirates of the Caribbean universe taking place before the events of the blockbuster films. Players will take on the role of a pirate and embark on epic land and sea adventures.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Trinity Universe is a cross over RPG between characters from Nippon Ichi Software and Gust, developed by Idea Factory. Offering different story archs, Trinity Universe will feature two scenario's, Megami scenario and Maô scenario, depending on which publishers characters your prefer.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Interactive Studios
revealed that its Propaganda studio, known for Turok, is developing Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned, an open-world action/RPG title for PS3, X360 and PC. Not linked to any motion picture, Armada of the Damned features an all-new story that takes place before the movies, putting the player in charge of a new pirate facing moral choices, character building, and a supernatural world as you work your way up the ranks. The game will have you explore hidden coves, mysterious inlets and intriguing islands, travel on both land and sea, with ship-to-ship vastly different from similar titles.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take Two released its Q2 2009 results revealing that net revenue for Q2 2009 dropped from last year's $539.8 million (release period of GTA IV) to $229.7 million, driven by GTA IV DLC, MLB 2K9, GTA IV and GTA: Chinatown Wars (NDS), while last year's $98.2 million income dwindled to a $10.1 million net loss. More importantly Take-Two revealed it will be delaying Mafia II and Red Dead Redemption until the second half of fiscal 2010 (Nov. 1, 2009 - Apr. 30, 2010) to allow more development time, while BioShock 2 is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 30 in Europe and Nov. 3, 2009 in North America.