by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While so far there is no official announcement yet, Sony has released the new v1.92 system software update for the PS3, adding plenty of new features and adjustments to its latest console, such as the ability to add flash wallpapers, faster XMB load times, PS1/PS2 compatibility update, controllers auto-power-off, internet browser improvements, and more ...
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2007 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2007 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since its inception in the early 80s, the underground search for diamonds found in Boulder Dash has made it one of the most loved, published and licensed games in the past two decades. In Boulder Dash- Rocks!, the familiar well-loved hero appears with a whole new look.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Apparently there is stopping the torrent of Naruto titles, as Namco Bandai announced Naruto: Narutimate Accel 2 for the PS2. Developed by CyberConnect2, the latest installment in the Naruto franchise will be based on the latest episodes of the Shippûden series, and so far feature no less than 62 ninjas. More details hopefully soon ...
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2007 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare delivers amazing special effects, including use of depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, real time post-processing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects to enlist players into the most photo-realistic gaming experience yet.
Steamfriends claims to have received "an official statement from Activision," that Call of Duty 4 is coming to Steam.
by Geson Hatchett on Sept. 2, 2007 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the Dynasty Warriors titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe.
by Katarani on Sept. 1, 2007 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness is a strategy/RPG game, featuring a multiplayer mode, enabling players to pit their armies against each other, and a new Geo Cube feature. A new story mode has also been added, allowing players to play as their favorite vassal.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 8:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering a unique combination of First-Person Shooter (FPS) and Survival-Horror action, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl gives gamers unprecedented freedom to explore the devastated exclusion zone that surrounds the Chernobyl power plant following a second apocalyptic explosion.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning Monday, Sept. 3 at 2:00 a.m. PDT, the Hidden Fronts Map Pack (4 new maps, Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process and Subway) will join the Annex game type and Multiplayer Map Pack 1 as another piece of free downloadable content for Epic's visceral shooter Gears of War.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 12:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 5:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness is a strategy/RPG game, featuring a multiplayer mode, enabling players to pit their armies against each other, a new Geo Cube feature, bringing a brand new element of strategy to the game, and spicing up PvP battles. A new story mode has also been added, allowing players to play as their favorite vassal.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 2:30 p.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 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 Aug. 30, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. Microsoft announced Mass Effect will ship Nov. 20, 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the golden age of humanity, the pilots of the Free Search Group journey widely around the universe. The main character, Max Kammerer, has crash-landed on the planet Sarraksh. Minutes later, his starship destroyed, our hero has become a prisoner on an alien world.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination. At last week's Games Convention fansite
NiGHTS Into Dreams claims to have gotten word from SEGA PR that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will miss its fall release date and be pushed back to Q1 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy coming holiday season. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone, with no less than 119 NDS titles and 72 Wii games, ranging from nail-bitingly addictive puzzle games to adrenaline-filled action titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has signed a digital distribution agreement with Stardock, offering its titles for download through TotalGaming.net, starting with titles like Painkiller, Hegemonia and Aura: The Fate of Ages, as well as the North American debut of Freak Out: Extreme Freeride.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game for the Wii. In the same tradition as Camelot's previous titles, We Love Golf will feature folklorist courses, with the movement of the ball influenced by the position of the Wiimote upon impact.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sam & Max episodic game series will return this fall for another round of online mayhem. Feature the same quick wit and bizarre scenarios, Season Two will see some changes to the world, and general improvements born out of player feedback.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tri Synergy and Fireglow Games have signed a co-publishing agreement for Blackbeard's Revenge, a fun and addictive arcade action game set on the high seas, developed by Fireglow Casual Games Studio.