by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2007 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In an interview with Develop magazine, Sony Liverpool director Clemens Wangerin confirmed earlier rumors that Wipeout is headed to the PS3. While a PSP edition was also rumored, Clemens did not make any mention of it, although he did add that the game would make use of the SixAxis controller, and maybe also feature online and multiplayer content. SCEA had no comment but said an announcement would follow shortly ...
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 4, 2007 @ 2:26 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 4, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earth Defense Force 2017, previously known as EDF X, is an arcade-style 3rd-person shooter equiping players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2007 @ 7:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set against the drama and excitement of players' senior year of high school, Brooktown High: Senior Year for the PSP is a groundbreaking social interaction and dating simulation that challenges players to create their own characters and find the girl or boy of their dreams.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hudson and Konami announced Honeycomb Beat, combining hypnotic music with brain teasing challenges that everyone can enjoy, Honeycomb Beat features intuitive touch screen puzzle action across three modes of play that lets gamers try to clear hexagonal Honeycombs from the game board.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Death, Jr., Pandora and the crew are back in an all-new adventure.. In their school’s annual science fair, the gang gets into another mess as they accidentally unleash the all-powerful, all-evil Moloch and need to sort it all out before DJ’s dad finds out.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Zorro Production revealed it has entered into an agreement with Pronto Games to develop The Destiny of Zorro, scheduled to hit stores Christmas 2007. Gameplay is showcased first, the visuals are high quality, as are the audio and storyline. The game is easy to understand, with challenges for casual gamers but with an interest level that will attract hard core gamers, too.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced that its latest baseball title, Major League Baseball 2K7, features next generation graphics, authentically detailed ballparks and Signature Style player animations, delivering the most authentic and electrifying Big League video game experience ever created.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's fiscal Q3 2007 net sales increased to $475.7 million, up 33% from a year ago, driven by strong sales of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, Cars, Avatar, SpongeBob SquarePants and Destroy All Humans! 2. In the conference call, THQ executives revealed a new Red Faction is in the works, as well as the Stuntman franchise it acquired from Atari. Cars is getting a sequel by end of the year, and WWE Smackdown expands onto PS3, Wii and NDS. In total, 11 new Wii titles are scheduled, and the previously revealed, but yet unannounced, Juiced and MX titles are due in fiscal 2008.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellboy combines action and exploration elements to deliver an original brawling experience, and today Konami revealed that actor Ron Perlman will continue his portrayal of the character from the hit 2004 film, and provide Hellboy’s voice in all versions of the video game.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 12:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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O3 Entertainment announced that its mechanized tank shooter Tank Beat is scheduled to launch in March. Featuring 3 different game play modes, 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 Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The PS3 has now received a new update, optimizing compatibility for unspecified PlayStation 2 titles. If you read Japanese, here's
the full fix list...
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA announced the development of Universe at War: Earth Assault for the PC. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive RTS game enlists players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, players try to become the Caribbean's most legendary pirate, all while forging alliances, hunting for buried treasure, battling evil undead forces and facing off against enemies from the movie franchise.
by Judy on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced its Q3 financial results ending Dec. 31, 2006. Net revenue for the 3rd quarter was $1.28 billion, up a mere 1% compared to last year's $1.27 billion, driven by Madden, but curtailed by higher next-gen development costs and acquisitions. In the conf call afterwards, EA revealed Spore and My Sims are coming to the NDS (in addition to the PC and Wii versions, respectively), and that White council is "on hold," not cancelled.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 1:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Partners signed an agreement to publish Pandemic's Mercenaries 2: World in Flames for the 2007 holiday season. Set in a new and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there’s only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 6:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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West Virginia University and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency announced that its Games for Health research project concluded Dance Dance Revolution improved the health, attitudes and behaviors of participating children.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, players try to become the Caribbean's most legendary pirate, all while forging alliances, hunting for buried treasure, battling evil undead forces and facing off against enemies from the movie franchise.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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If you're in pursuit of adrenaline, powder snow and pure freedom then look no further; that's what you’ll get delivered, with Freak Out! the ultimate freeride skiing experience. This demo allows you to try out one level, Broken Back Mountain, also playable in split-screens multiplayer
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 9:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Attack on Pearl Harbor, history's yours to shape: Either nation can win the war depending on your actions as players battle for supremacy behind the cockpits of some of the most prolific fighters, bombers and torpedo-bearing aircraft of the WWII Pacific Theater.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In OOTP Baseball 2007 players get the chance to do almost anything a real life general manager can do to guide their team to glory. Players can also create their very own fictional baseball universe, create and import fantasy teams and players or simply compete with other human players in an online league.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas is the official add-on of the beloved medieval experience. It provides a total new area – the seas of Northern Europe, where trading might be as promising as roaming the dangerous waters as a pirate...
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced Godzilla: Unleashed, the ultimate fighting monsters game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 offers players an unrivalled hockey management experience, with a brand new game engine to bring the player even closer to the action during each nail-biting game. This v3.0.3 patch fixes various crashes, UI tweaks, and a bunch of data, contract, competition and other issues.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 6:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Because of piracy prior to its official release, SIGames' Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 didn't bring in enough money to cover the development costs, let alone the license fees, so the decision was made to stop development on the game.