by Rainier on June 14, 2007 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of the
restructuring announcement, it seems Take Two will be
closing its New York office and consolidating it with their California-based West Coast office. No details as to how many people will make the transition (or get laid off) were disclosed, or whether NY native Rockstar is making any sort of relocation as well.
by Rainier on June 13, 2007 @ 5:56 p.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 June 13, 2007 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. No less than 820,000 people participated in the multiplayer beta, racking up more than 12 million hours of online gameplay in less than a month.
by Rainier on June 13, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Avatar: The Burning Earth continues the epic adventure of Aang and his courageous fight against the evil Fire Nation in order to restore balance in his war-torn world.
by Rainier on June 13, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday - Armageddon booster pack adds two completely new alternative history scenarios, perfect for those looking for new challenges! This v1.1 patch improves AI, extended historical database, adds countries, and various other bug/crash fixes.
by Rainier on June 13, 2007 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Thursday, 14th June, the stakes get even higher as Microsoft announced it will releases eight new Gears of War Achievements for the “Annex” gametype and the “Hidden Fronts” Multiplayer Map Pack on Xbox LIVE.
by Rainier on June 13, 2007 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SKATE delivers the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras, a fully reactive skateboarding city, as well as a reactive city and relevant in-game cameras. SKATE boasts 45 songs from artists including David Bowie, Nirvana, N.W.A. and The Ramones, as well as 18 exclusive tracks from world renowned DJs.
by Rainier on June 12, 2007 @ 7:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.
by Rainier on June 12, 2007 @ 2:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom secured the PlayStation format rights to publish official videogames based on the adrenaline fuelled motor sport, MotoGP. Developed by Milestone, MotoGP '07 will feature all the riders, bikes, teams and tracks from the 2007 season.
by Rainier on June 12, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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K2 Network announced the Global MU Online expansion with Season 2 coming later this month. With new features, many of which were requested by the community, Season 2 offers new sets, a new PvP Shield, New Windowed mode support, new maps and more.
by Rainier on June 12, 2007 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2 Seasons is the latest Expansion Pack for The Sims 2 loaded with new seasonal activities for your Sims including snowball fights, chasing fireflies, playing in leaf piles, and more! EA has released the first patch, fixing a few minor issues.
Lost Odyssey is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years and doesn't remember his past and doesn't know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim's journey, a handful of characters join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 10:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom and Valve announced an agreement that brings a collection of Capcom's current and future PC games to Valve's Steam digital distribution service. PC versions of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Onimusha 3, DMC 3: Special Edition, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and future PC titles will be made available...
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take 2 released its financial numbers for Q2 2007 and it wasn't a very rosy picture. Net revenue down, and net loss up, so it came as no surprise that a 100 day restructuring plan was announced. During the follow-up conference call Take 2 executives revealed that several fiscal 2007 year titles were cancelled, though did not go in specifics, and that it would try to sell off Jack of all Games and its Joytech divisions. Dispite earlier rumors, GTA IV is not getting delayed, and is still on track for its October 16 launch.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 4:12 p.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 June 11, 2007 @ 2:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced a commitment to bring its portfolio of hit games to Mac OS X, starting this summer with the wizarding adventure Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, racing sensation Need for Speed Carbon, military action thriller Battlefield 2142 and the real-time strategy hit C&C3 Tiberium Wars.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's NFL hockey franchise returns for yet another season in NHL 08. While details are still a mystery, the new installment is due for later this year, September 11 to be more precise. Until we receive more information, these first screens will have to do ...
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ben 10: Protector of Earth puts you in the role of Cartoon Network's popular everyday-kid-turned-superhero, Ben Tennyson. Using the power of the Omnitrix, which has embedded itself on Ben's wrist, players will be able to battle as one of five popular alien heroes from the show - soon to be revealed!
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.
by Rainier on June 9, 2007 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a Source Engine powered co-op multiplayer action game, introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology. If you are itching to kill some zombies and live on the West Coast you are in luck. Valve revealed Left 4 Dead will make its public debut at the
Showdown LAN event in San Jose, California. On top of that Valve's Gabe Newell will hold a keynote, and every attendee will receive a free copy of Half-Life 2, and Ep1.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 12:26 p.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 June 8, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground offers addictive game play with a simulation dungeon creation element and real-time battles hunting for monsters to collect items, gold, and to fulfill requirements to complete the various quests given by townspeople.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes: Sherlock Holmes vs The King of Thieves is the fourth title in the adventure series from Frogwares. Sherlock Holmes, receives a strange letter signed by Arsène Lupin, aka the king of thieves, challenging Holmes to prevent him from various robberies in London, with the purpose of humiliating England itself.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers intense action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – an apocalyptic showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States. Launching in September, people who pre-order WiC will get an extra DVD, beta access, extra multiplayer maps, and more ..
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company announced that the retail release of legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting stars Sam & Max Episode 1 is getting extra goodies. Scheduled for August, it will include a full-size printed color poster and a Bonus CD full of hilarious extras!