by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the new high-definition, next generation 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. Namco has released a 432 mb demo, available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the control mechanics of the Wii Remote and allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guilty Gear 2 Overture, developed by Arc System Works, 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 some RTS where you need resources to gather your army and destroy the enemy's base.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Possibly the ultimate co-op game, Schizoid, the first Xbox LIVE Arcade title built using XNA Game Studio Express, is an action game where teamwork equals survival and players must team up to protect each other from a seemingly endless stream of glowing enemies.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 4:58 p.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 Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At its annual Gamefest Technology Conference, Microsoft announced the winners of its XNA Game Studio Dream-Build-Play contest, where in a surprise announcement not one, but four winners were invited to publish their games on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jeanne d'Arc, developed by Dark Cloud and Rogue Galaxy Level-5, delivers a new tactical role-playing adventure set across vast lands with detailed environments, unique characters, and a diverse combat and gameplay system.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this year SEGA signed Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Thor license agreements with Marvel. Today SEGA revealed that Edge of Reality is developing the console editions based on Marvel Studios' action-packed feature film, starring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, while Amaze Entertainment is developing the handheld versions.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – a showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2, part of the Half-Life 2: The Orange Box, the sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map, delivers new gametypes, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expanding its studio resources, Codemasters announced the opening of a third (Southam and Kuala Lumpur) development studio, UK-based Codemasters Studios Guildford, which will initially assist with the next installments in the Operation Flashpoint and Race Driver series.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has signed the worldwide rights to create digital games based upon an array of Hasbro's intellectual properties, including Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Nerf, Tonka and Littlest Pet Shop, to name a few, with the first games scheduled to launch in calendar year 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Dream: Rage of War it's a 3D strategy game in real time in which you gather resources, build facilities in space and train star-ships with the final purpose of decimating your enemies.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head’s unique abilities.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Death to Spies was the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the rear of the active 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 SyBerWoLff on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tank Beat is a touch-based action battle game that drives the player through each battle in a variety of tanks against armored, airborne, and sea opponents, playable in single or multi player modes.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 12:58 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 Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that EA's executive vice president John Schappert will be joining the Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) in a newly created position as corporate vice president of LIVE, software and services.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A contract clause rewarding long time share holders resulted in Electronic Arts increasing the amount of Ubisoft shares it owns to 24.86 % (up from 20 % in 2004) according to
Forbes.com. This technically means EA now has more shares in Ubisoft than the actual founders, as the Guillemot family has only 22.8%.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 12:11 p.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. 8, 2007 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. The pre-order campaign kicks-off this week and features an exclusive playable character for the multiplayer game.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America and Dimension Films are teaming-up to offer 3 lucky fans, and up to 50 of their friends, a chance to
win a hometown screening of Rob Zombie's Halloween before release in late August, presented by Dead Head Fred.