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!
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TrackMania United groups all the TrackMania games released until now and all their add-ons. The Stadium environment from TrackMania Nations will benefit from a new version with twice more blocks, while integrating a whole new set of functionalities both for online and solo play. TrackMania United is coming to Steam, now available for pre-order at 20% discount.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.
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 6, 2007 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Independent developers Demiurge Studios (worked on titles such as Brothers in Arms, Titan Quest) and Creat Studios announced a complementary strategic partnership that provides publishers an established, international development team capable of bringing titles to any and all platforms.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Anacapri: The Dream is an adventure game set in the island of Capri, mostly in the upper regions called Anacapri. You are Dr. Nico N, an expert of the ancient civilizations, and are invited to Anacapri to accomplish a very difficult task: find the extremely powerful, but malicious Obsidian Disk.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft and ArenaNet are working on the first true expansion for the Guild Wars franchise, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, adding eighteen multi-level dungeons to face untold enemies, search for clues about the menace facing the world, and uncover new weapons they can use in the final confrontation.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Former Human Head CEO Timothy Gerritsen, Animation Director Jeff Dewitt, Art Director Rowan Atalla and former Midway Technical Director Jason Blochowiak have formed a new development studio. Big Rooster's plan is to unite behind a common goal in order to create games that delight, inspire, enlighten and entertain.
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it has signed a digital distribution agreement with 2005 Independent Games Festival finalist Iocaine Studios for its "projectile-based tactical game" ThreadSpace: Hyperbol. Players battle each other on roads in space, called Hyperchannels, as they pilot Ships capable of firing a wide variety of weapons.
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Merscom announced today it is forging a partnership with Dragonback Media Interactive to release eleven of its casual and mass-market games throughout Southeast Asia. Games available will include Merscom's casual titles D.N.A, Buku Sudoku and Buku Kakuro.
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 11:46 a.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 June 5, 2007 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All-Pro Football 2K8 hits the gridiron with the legendary gameplay, innovative features, and hundreds of legends combined with an innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star. All-Pro Football 2K8 will feature a DJ Z-Trip produced soundtrack with all original tracks, remixes and mash-ups.
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 7:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a co-op multiplayer action game, using the Source Engine, and also introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology.
In a recent interview, Turtle Rock president Michael Booth revealed it is bringing Left 4 Dead to the X360, although no timeframe was provided.
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 1:51 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.