by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Speed, Power, Performance, and Attitude are what determine success here. With 30 cars authentically modeled from the Hot Wheels design specs, you will need to use a combination of high-octane speed, precision driving skills, and competitive weaponry as you race your competition through life-size environments in your effort to claim 1st place.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 5:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Huxley is an MMOFPS utilizing the Unreal Engine 3 that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources. Starting today Korean beta players will have access to Huxley for five days, from 2 p.m. until midnight.
by James King on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Attack on Pearl Harbor, history's yours to shape: Either nation can win the war depending on your actions as players battle for supremacy behind the cockpits of some of the most prolific fighters, bombers and torpedo-bearing aircraft of the WWII Pacific Theater.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Smersh" is Russian for the phrase "Death to Spies," as well as the name of Soviet counterintelligence departments during WWII. Their mission was to secure the Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. During the war, these agents became the main force combating the German intelligence service.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The upcoming October 2007 issue of
Game Informer has the first details of a new survival horror/sci-fi title from Electronic Arts, saying "Fans of the cult-classic film Event Horizon and straight-up horror aficionados aren’t going to want to miss this one!" No developer of platforms were revealed except for "In the far reaches of space, humanity brings to light a forgotten alien scourge. Can one man cut through the darkness?"
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An action-horror-adventure story filled with self-discovery, Chadam will come to full 3D animated life via the magic of the Unreal Engine 3. The Internet series will serve as an incubator for future expansion of the Chadam universe, from additional online episodes to television, film, videogames and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune brings players into a world ripe with realism and unexpected juxtapositions. A fallible hero akin to those depicted in pulp-adventure genre films, Nathan Drake brings a humanity and believability never seen before in video gaming, enabled entirely through technology advancements.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 2:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After running a public beta version for several months Valve has launched the official Steam Community, an expansive set of social networking and online multiplayer features, as it prepares for the launch of the Team Fortress 2 beta, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 17, 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chronos Twins is a sidescrolling action game that plays on the concept of time travel in a reassuringly unique manner as it is interwoven as a main game play element.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of he previous update, Sony has released a new v3.71 PSP firmware update, addressing a minor issue with the icons, while the PS3 also gets a v1.93 update, fixing minor PlayStation Network bugs/stability from the previous v1.92 patch (said to particularly make the Warhawk experience smoother).
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zen Studios' Flipper Critters is a fully 3 dimensional, original new gameplay experience based on classic pinball. Unlike most games, which take place on small, closed tables, Flipper Critters pinball takes place on a much bigger scale. Originally scheduled for July, delayed until Sept. 2006, then moved it back to Feb. 2007, Ignition is finally pinning down October 9, 2007 as launch date...
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Tantalus Interactive/Kemco's 2003 GBA racer Top Gear Rally, Top Gear: Downforce brings the speed and fury of strategic racing to the DS with a new top-down viewpoint, boasting 3D models, robust vehicle physics, and the ability to place hazards on the track surface using the touch screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Godzilla: Unleashed is the ultimate fighting monsters game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time. Atari is now also bringing Godzilla: Unleashed to the PS2, with extra monsters...
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the new high-def., next-gen sights and sounds of Beautiful Katamari as the Prince takes on a new high-rolling adventure, with his famous cousins in tow, to save the Katamari universe once again after the King of All Cosmos has a very un-royal and unfortunate accident. An
updated product page on the Namco Bandai web site revealed the Wii and PS3 versions were back, but the mention has been removed again.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese trade magazine Famitsu confirms rumors that SEGA is working on the next installment in the Yakuza franchise. The game will no longer be set in modern days, but in 1605, during the Edo period. Yakuza 3 will sport 4 fighting styles, hand-to-hand combat, one or two katanas, or wielding a huge sword. It's currently scheduled for a spring 2008 release in Japan.
Guilty Gear 2: Overture is the newest installment in the Guilty Gear franchise, deviating from the series beat'm up norm by not calling it GG X, as well as by adding RTS elements where you need resources to gather your army and destroy the enemy's base.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Logitech announced its Cordless Vantage Headset and Cordless MediaBoard Pro Bluetooth Keyboard for PS3, giving gamers the freedom and reliability of Bluetooth wireless technology for their PS3 gaming experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 12:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harvest Moon meets SimCity in John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland, a “hands-on” real-time farming game for the Nintendo DS. The core play mechanic is “Sculpt the Heartland” – Craft virgin soil into a profitable, prize winning, and picturesque farm.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising is survival horror game in which you play freelance photographer Frank West who in search for a scoop end us in a zombie infested town. Scandinavian publisher Pan Vision has a
product page up for Dead Rising on PC, scheduled for later this year. After being approached, the publisher said that the September 28, 2007, release date was unconfirmed, but the game is
scheduled for this year.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2007 @ 7:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Art Guitar's Riff Master Guitar Controller is the first genuine life-sized guitar modified for play with guitar-based games on the PS2. The collector's item, created from the body of a real Peavey guitar, will showcase Art Guitar's unique paintings featuring several mega rock artists including the iconic band KISS, with other artists to follow.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2007 @ 6:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In preparation for the Halo 3's Sept. 25th launch, Microsoft is gearing up its promotional onslaught with the “Unite to Fight Week,” which will include a bounty of Halo-related activities such as midnight madness events, promotional activities, a variety of Xbox Live opportunities and contests.
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2007 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an
interview with Game Informer magazine, Castlevania series creator Koji Igarashi revealed he is working on a new 2D installment for the NDS. The next console iteration might be Xbox 360 exclusive however, saying "I think the Xbox 360 would be the best platform for the U.S. market. The U.S. market is the biggest market for the Castlevania series, so I will give the first priority to the U.S. market."