by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. Microsoft announced Mass Effect will ship Nov. 20, 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the golden age of humanity, the pilots of the Free Search Group journey widely around the universe. The main character, Max Kammerer, has crash-landed on the planet Sarraksh. Minutes later, his starship destroyed, our hero has become a prisoner on an alien world.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 1:11 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. At last week's Games Convention fansite
NiGHTS Into Dreams claims to have gotten word from SEGA PR that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will miss its fall release date and be pushed back to Q1 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy coming holiday season. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone, with no less than 119 NDS titles and 72 Wii games, ranging from nail-bitingly addictive puzzle games to adrenaline-filled action titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has signed a digital distribution agreement with Stardock, offering its titles for download through TotalGaming.net, starting with titles like Painkiller, Hegemonia and Aura: The Fate of Ages, as well as the North American debut of Freak Out: Extreme Freeride.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game for the Wii. In the same tradition as Camelot's previous titles, We Love Golf will feature folklorist courses, with the movement of the ball influenced by the position of the Wiimote upon impact.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sam & Max episodic game series will return this fall for another round of online mayhem. Feature the same quick wit and bizarre scenarios, Season Two will see some changes to the world, and general improvements born out of player feedback.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tri Synergy and Fireglow Games have signed a co-publishing agreement for Blackbeard's Revenge, a fun and addictive arcade action game set on the high seas, developed by Fireglow Casual Games Studio.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 7:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 4:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the Wii remote as a golf club, swing into the action with your favorite characters as Super Swing Golf Season 2 returns to the island to challenge the new courses with all new story, tournament modes, new multiplayer modes, completely new customizations, costumes, and secrets.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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505 Games' The Destiny of Zorro, developed by Pronto Games, promises action, romance and, by use of the innovative Wii controller, the unique thrill of ‘becoming’ the great hero himself!
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After making its 2006 debut in Asian arcade halls, scanned pages from Japanese magazine Arcadia reveal that shoot'em up Trigger Heart Exelica will be making an appearance on Xbox Live Arcade. Released on Dreamcast earlier this year, Trigger Heart Exelica allows you to capture enemy ships and use them against waves of attackers. No further details are available at this point ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Island is a FPP shooter that combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of acouple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie infested, island.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mr.Bean is a platform/adventure made up of 3D levels avoiding tricky traps and problem solving along the way to find his missing Teddy with the help of Bean's girlfriend Irma Gobb.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Without giving many details, EA confirmed at last week's Leipzig Games Convention that EA Canada is working on a new iteration in the FIFA Street franchise. Scheduled for 2008, FIFA Street 3 will appear on current consoles, as well as make its next-gen debut on PS3 and Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2007 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time you will have the freedom to define your own character, story and style based on the choices you make, the paths you choose and the style of skating you use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C.
by Alicia on Aug. 27, 2007 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Olde World, a multi-million dollar vacation spot celebrating the peak of history’s greatest civilizations, promises to bring jobs, fun and tourism to the tiny town of River Heights. On the eve of Olde World’s opening, the billionaire founder, Thaddeus Belmont, hasn’t been seen or heard from in days.…
by Tim McCullough on Aug. 26, 2007 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning artificial intelligence system that adapts to each player's style of play and a detailed tutorial mode to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 25, 2007 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to its survival FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, bringing the players one year prior to the events of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game in 2011.
by James King on Aug. 25, 2007 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The History Channel: Great Battles of Rome, developed by Slitherine Software, allows players to fully immerse themselves into history as never before by combining cutting-edge gameplay, historical footage and battle simulation, allowing players to take control of a series of campaigns against Barbarian hordes, while carving out the Roman Empire.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The History Channel: Great Battles of Rome, developed by Slitherine Software, allows players to fully immerse themselves into history as never before by combining cutting-edge gameplay, historical footage and battle simulation.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2007 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced it has submitted a modified version of Manhunt 2 for the PS2, PSP, and Wii, received an M rating (ages 17 and older) from the ESRB and will release it in North America on October 31, 2007.