by Andrew Hayward on May 7, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Treasure Island Z is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control mechanics of the Wii Remote and challenges gamers to play different. 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.
by Andrew Hayward on May 6, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.
by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 9:55 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 May 4, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Market intelligence firm Niko Partners announced results from its latest report showing an impressive 68% growth for the Chinese video game market in 2006, with the segment of online games generating $995 million in revenue, up 74% from the 2005 level.
by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SimBin announced that its RACE 07 racing title sequel comes loaded with new features and game modes, more than 200 cars in 11 different car classes and host 20 different circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game.
by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | 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. Midway confirmed a demo is expected to be released on Xbox Marketplace somewhere this month.
by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced record preliminary net revenues for the 4th quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, marking 15 consecutive years of revenue growth. Net revenues are expected to reach $1.51 billion, compared to $1.47 billion same period last year, beating the company's own outlook of $1.40 billion.
by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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May is a landmark month for RuneScape developer, Jagex Ltd, who today announced its popular RPG has now exceeded one million subscribers worldwide. Members paying just $5/month are able to access exclusive quests, skills and a huge map of the fantasy world Gielenor, to explore.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Mountaineer's Hotel is a 3D point-and-click adventure, in the style of Benoit Sokal's Syberia, based on the original story by famous Russian sci-fiction writers Strugatsky Brothers.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft and Cryptic Studios have released the newest expansion to City of Heroes/ Villains delivering greater depth to players with the inclusion of an innovative crafting system and auction houses. The free Issue 9: Breakthrough expansion also includes new high-level adventures with the new Statesman Taskforce and an update of the Hamidon Encounter.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 1:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Dream: Rage of War it's a 3D strategy game in real time in which you gather resources, build facilities in space and train star-ships with the final purpose of decimating your enemies.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has revealed the first details on their party game for the NDS and Wii. EA Playground is a collection of minigames hoping to capture all the fun of classic playground activities like dodgeball and tetherball with none of the scraped knees.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penny Arcade announced that its keynote speaker will be writer, actor and geek icon Wil Wheaton, best known for his role as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. PAX is to be held Aug. 24-26 at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 11:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that it will make a $1 million grant to the Masters of Digital Media program (MDM) at the Great Northern Way Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, to advance interactive media education in Canada and create a launch pad for the next-gen of interactive entertainment leaders.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a stunningly imaginative sci-fi universe, offering a dramatic and engaging single-player campaign, plus a hugely re-playable co-op multiplayer mode where up to 4 players can delve into the daring quest.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Finnish magazine Magaza Pelaaja has the first details, on Ubisoft's Splinter Cell: Conviction. Unlike most other titles in the franchise, Conviction will mostly play out during the day, and this time Sam Fisher teams up with Third Echelon to help Anna Grimsdottir, Sam's former intelligence gathering operative, who is in trouble. When Sam Fischer is being fed bogus intel and supplied with wrong equipment, he turns on his former employer, realizing the threat comes from within Third Echelon. Currently only scheduled on Xbox 360 for later this year.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda have updated the
Fallout site with a countdown to the release of the Fallout 3 teaser trailer. On the site you'll find concept art created in conjunction with noted concept artist Craig Mullins, as well as a streaming version of the Fallout 3 title track. Bethesda will be updating the site weekly with new art as the release of the teaser approaches.
by Judy on May 2, 2007 @ 10:37 a.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 May 2, 2007 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will feature mission-based gameplay for up to four players. The ninja action game utilizes an interchangeable attack system allowing players to combine attack techniques from all available characters in the mission to increase their chance of success.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battle Rage is the third person shooter with elements of the beat-'em-up game that allows a player to control giant robots. Battles between the robots take place on carefully selected battlegrounds (so-called "arenas") and they are short, quick, brutal skirmishes.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BOTS!! is a multiplayer online robot fighting game that allows players to battle with up to seven other players as they fight evil viruses invading Cyberspace, clash with each other in teams, or fight rivals to protect their home base. Acclaim Games announces that BOTS!! has reached with over 1 million registered players.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Winterheart’s Guild, developed by Zelian Games using its in-house ZelianX engine, is a post-apocalyptic action-RPG. The setting is a harsh, brutal Earth, after the destruction of civilization at its technological peak. In this world, resources are scarce, and the environment is as dangerous as the enemies that the player must face.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that the first phase, closed beta test for Home, its 3D, online, avatar based community for PS3 had begun. Starting with an initially small group of both internal staff and known beta testers, the test will be opened up to many others at some point during the summer, including
those who have registered.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that on Thursday, May 3, at 9 a.m. GMT, it will release four new action-packed Gears of War multiplayer maps in the thrilling Hidden Fronts Multiplayer Map Pack. For 800 Microsoft points, COG soldiers and the Locust Horde will clash once again for control of these four dynamic new areas, including Bullet Marsh, Garden, Process and Subway.