by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Technical issues have delayed the Gears of War Global Xbox Live Tournament Leaderboard re-set previously scheduled for 12:01 a.m. GMT on April 9, 2007. Tournament play has been scheduled to resume on or about 12:01 a.m. GMT on Friday, April 20, 2007, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. GMT on Sunday, May 13, 2007.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pendulo Studios recently finished Runaway: A Road Adventure, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look, but that does not seem to be the end of the title. Cyanide Studios, known for Cycling Manager and Loki, has confirmed it is currently working on porting Runaway 2 to the NDS.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced its 2007 second-quarter software line-up for PS3, PSP, and PS2, pomising no less than 100 new titles in the next few months across all platforms.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A highly story driven semi-dynamic Campaign, from the US perspective, offers a completely new experience for "Combat Mission" fans.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v1.70 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as the ability to download PSOne titles from Playstation Store (and play it on the PS3), use saved data for PSOne software on the PSP, and adding the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PSOne and PS2 titles. The v3.40 PSP update adds more PSOne title compatibility, and a change to the method of managing certificates.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 3:23 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 April 18, 2007 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Civ fansite
Apolyton revealed that Civilization III and Civ IV designer Soren Johnson had left Firaxis, and teamed up with EA, which he left in 2000 to join up with aforementioned Sid Meiers studio. EA confirmed the rumor and let us know that Soren has indeed joined the Maxis team, currently developing Will Wright's (r)evolutionary title Spore.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love. Atlus revealed the game will ship May 22nd, and that the North American version will include not only English, but also the original Japanese voiceovers.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elite Beat Agents, known in Japan as Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ôendan 2, promises multiplayer support for up to 4 players, but other details are not available. Originally titled Osu! Tatakae! Ôendan, adapted for Western consumption and renamed to Elite Beat Agents, the sequel is scheduled in Japan for 2007.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pokemon Diamond/Pearl are set in a new region called "Sinnoh," where players can choose to begin their adventure as either a boy or girl Pokemon trainer on a path to becoming Pokemon League Champion.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos Interactive has teamed up with Majesco Entertainment to distribute an initial 8 new Majesco titles to European and Australia territories, with an additional 15 other titles to follow.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Race Driver: Create & Race has been designed from the ground up for Nintendo DS and lets players thrash the most formidable sports cars through closely-fought races on the world’s most prestigious circuits… and then lets players create their very own circuits with a full track construction kit.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 8:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Without going into detail, the latest Famitsu revealed that Namco Bandai is working on Beautiful Katamari Damacy, to be released on Xbox 360 and PS3. Featuring the familiar gameplay mechanics from previous installments, the Prince's next-gen debut will also include HD graphics, and online capabilities for both platforms. No release date has been mentioned.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 6:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War depicts authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish). This demo includes 5 tutorial missions, one playable mission (The Last Frontier) from the German Campaign, and several of the game's vehicles and weapons.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 4:59 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 April 17, 2007 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has signed an agreement with APM Music to make game scores from its video games such as The Sims, Medal of Honor and Tiger Woods PGA Tour available for use in television, films and other media, expanding on a nine-year relationship between the two companies.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Former Electronic Arts Canada, industry veterans announced today the formation of Jet Black Games, a video game development company that will focus on developing original and licensed intellectual properties for the Nintendo DS and Wii.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos' Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, is a new puzzle game for NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heart Of Osiris is not a sequel to last year's point-and-click adventure Ankh, but a standalone expansion pack. Ankh: Heart Of Osiris is situated in the same environment as the original but now lets you play the game from a different perspective and character, the Pharaoh himself.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Reefs is a stunningly beautiful mystery adventure which takes place on an island off of England’s coast, set in the tumultuous 18th century. Immerse yourself into a murder investigation following the discovery of an old relic more evil than the corrupt island ruler himself.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft and the New York Television Festival today announced the Xbox Live Originals contest, granting aspiring television producers the opportunity to create a pilot that could be chosen for the first original series developed specifically for Xbox Live.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda announced that its action/adventure title Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow has been added to the PS2's Greatest Hits program.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 4:33 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 April 13, 2007 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, known for Ankh, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.