by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2008 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space you will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. EA has teamed up with Image Comics for 6 issues of a new comic book series, written and illustrated by Ben Templesmith and written by Antony Johnston.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 4:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bleach: Heat the Soul 5 is the latest installment in the anime fighting franchise, featuring 3D cell shading graphics, new characters such as Battle Characters' Senna and Ulquiorra, as well as the ability to select multiple characters as allies, and use the Tag feature to have them participate, and not just be strikers.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 2:08 p.m. PST | 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 by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. After a few beta round, Epic has released the final v1.2 patch for UT 3.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In SEGA's squad-based first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines, developed by Gearbox Software and based on the Aliens movie, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King of Clubs is a fun and engaging trick-based action puzzle game with distinctive vintage Americana graphics and soundtrack, featuring 5 exciting themes, 95 unique holes, collectibles, resident course pro’s and much much more…
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 6:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space you will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. EA has teamed up with Image Comics for six issues of a new comic book series based upon Dead Space, written and illustrated by Ben Templesmith and written by Antony Johnston.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Civilization Revolution will deliver revolutionary features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which completely transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar. The new wheel features powerful force feedback and a 24-position realtime adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced the Wii exclusive Big Beach Sports, letting gamers compete in a number of exciting outdoor sports including American football, volleyball, soccer, cricket, disc golf and bocce right on the beach.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA has teamed up with Starbreeze Studios, known for The Darkness and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, to reinvent one of EA's most acclaimed classic franchises, currently only known as Project RedLime. Need for Speed, Road Rash?
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2008 @ 7:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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During the keynote address at this year's GDC, Microsoft promised to soon allow Xbox LIVE members to play, rate and share community-created games, introducing a new, open distribution service quickly doubling the size of the X360 game library.
by Judy on Feb. 20, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online is a dedicated online game featuring characters, weaponry and levels taken from and inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4, allowing up to 16 people to play simultaneously.
by Judy on Feb. 20, 2008 @ 2:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Today at the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft announced that Gears of War 2 will be coming to the Xbox 360 this November. Peter Molyneux revealed some of Fable 2's multiplayer features, and Tomonobu Itagaki was on hand to discuss Ninja Gaiden II's game-sharing features.
by Judy on Feb. 20, 2008 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Fury Software unveiled the second expansion pack for Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East. It will allow players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of World War II.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2008 @ 6:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With its Treasure Island project wrapping up soon, German developer Radon Labs has already revealed its next project, an adaptation of Robert L. Stevenson's 1886 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The story tells of a tame Dr. Jekyll by day who turns into a murderous Mr. Hyde at night. Using the Nebula gfx engine, Jekyll & Hyde will be a classic 3D point-and-click adventure that's expected at the end of 2008.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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During a live interactive demonstration at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Emotiv Systems revealed the Emotiv EPOC, a neuroheadset that allows players to control gameplay with their thoughts, expressions and emotions.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2008 @ 11:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global leaders of the PC gaming industry announced today the formation of the PC Gaming Alliance, a non-profit organization that unites hardware and software creators, game developers and publishers, and others committed to the PC gaming market with the common purpose of advancing the PC as a worldwide gaming platform.
by Judy on Feb. 19, 2008 @ 5:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2008 @ 3:24 p.m. PST | 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 by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. While the PC version has been out for several month (both versions are available in North America) the PS3 edition is scheduled for end of this week.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Telltale announced that industry veterans Mike Stemmle (known for Monkey Island and Sam & Max Hit the Road/Freelance Police), Justin Chin (known for EA's The Simpsons Game), and Brett Tosti (know for Rogue Squadron, Lair) have joined the company as part of a sustained wave of growth that has nearly doubled the studio's size since this time last year.
by Rainier on Feb. 19, 2008 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Disney Online announced the creation of a new team that will focus on building, operating and publishing an expansive line-up of games, virtual worlds and online social communities, Disney Online Studios, lead by newly appointed senior vice president Steve Parkis.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 6:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From unspoiled nature parks with campgrounds and hiking trails to tropical beach resorts with water sports and fine dining, from humble county fairs with hay rides and midway games, to sprawling modern theme parks with all the bells and whistles, you’ll build an entire city based on attracting visitors, and keeping them entertained and satisfied.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 1:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Japanese developer Sting, known for titles such as Yggdra Union and Riviera, announced its next project, Knights in the Nightmare, a gothic themed strategy RPG hybrid for the NDS.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Scaleform announced that user interface production tool for hardware-accelerated scalable vector graphics Scaleform GFx, is now integrated with Epic's Unreal Engine 3, making it available to publishers or developers licensing UE3.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.