by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced its portable grand scale destruction racing FlatOut Head On will be launched globally in the fourth quarter of 2007.
by Thomas Wilde on Sept. 6, 2007 @ 12:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a co-operative multiplayer action game, using the Source Engine, and also introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2007 @ 6:20 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 either by human contestants online or by A.I. Midway and Epic Games are looking to the community and fans to name a never-before-seen-map in UT3, with the winner getting his name included in the UT3 game credits.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2007 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like action is fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes. FireTeam Reloaded will include high quality, integrated voice chat and a stand alone, custom-branded desktop communications client from Vivox.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2007 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paleo Entertainment released the back story surrounding its upcoming CryEngine 2 powered multiplayer FPS. Merchants of Brooklyn: M.O.B. is a fast-paced, futuristic (3100 A.D.) mafia action mixed with Neanderthal vs. Cro-Magnon clones.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2007 @ 11:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity. Harmonix, MTV Games, and Rhino Entertainment announced a deal that will bring 18 master tracks from the Grateful Dead to Rock Band after its initial launch.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2007 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction combining to deliver an action-orientated experience within a detailed, open environment.
Atari Europe confirmed that the PC/X360 editions are still on track for March 2008, but the PS3 version, while still in development, is pushed back to an unknown date.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law is a fully animated interactive adventure, allowing players will step into the shiny wingtips of Harvey Birdman, a third-rate superhero turned third-rate defense attorney charged with exonerating parodied classic cartoon characters.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like action is fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting where players can form teams to battle across four unique game-play modes where players choose one of three character classes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami unveiled MGS Portable Ops Plus, adding new multiplayer modes, characters, maps. While the focus is on multiplayer, the new version will also feature a singleplayer portion with familiar characters such as Roy Campbell, Raiden and MGS4's Old Snake.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While so far there is no official announcement yet, Sony has released the new v1.92 system software update for the PS3, adding plenty of new features and adjustments to its latest console, such as the ability to add flash wallpapers, faster XMB load times, PS1/PS2 compatibility update, controllers auto-power-off, internet browser improvements, and more ...
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2007 @ 10:40 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. 3, 2007 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since its inception in the early 80s, the underground search for diamonds found in Boulder Dash has made it one of the most loved, published and licensed games in the past two decades. In Boulder Dash- Rocks!, the familiar well-loved hero appears with a whole new look.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Apparently there is stopping the torrent of Naruto titles, as Namco Bandai announced Naruto: Narutimate Accel 2 for the PS2. Developed by CyberConnect2, the latest installment in the Naruto franchise will be based on the latest episodes of the Shippûden series, and so far feature no less than 62 ninjas. More details hopefully soon ...
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2007 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare delivers amazing special effects, including use of depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, real time post-processing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects to enlist players into the most photo-realistic gaming experience yet.
Steamfriends claims to have received "an official statement from Activision," that Call of Duty 4 is coming to Steam.
by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 2, 2007 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the Dynasty Warriors titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe.
by Katarani on Sept. 1, 2007 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness is a strategy/RPG game, featuring a multiplayer mode, enabling players to pit their armies against each other, and a new Geo Cube feature. A new story mode has also been added, allowing players to play as their favorite vassal.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 8:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering a unique combination of First-Person Shooter (FPS) and Survival-Horror action, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl gives gamers unprecedented freedom to explore the devastated exclusion zone that surrounds the Chernobyl power plant following a second apocalyptic explosion.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning Monday, Sept. 3 at 2:00 a.m. PDT, the Hidden Fronts Map Pack (4 new maps, Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process and Subway) will join the Annex game type and Multiplayer Map Pack 1 as another piece of free downloadable content for Epic's visceral shooter Gears of War.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 12:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness is a strategy/RPG game, featuring a multiplayer mode, enabling players to pit their armies against each other, a new Geo Cube feature, bringing a brand new element of strategy to the game, and spicing up PvP battles. A new story mode has also been added, allowing players to play as their favorite vassal.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.