by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. When signing up on Guitarhero.com
people noticed unreleased songpacks for Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver and 3 battle songs...
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 7:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameTap announced that the season finale for its multiplayer online game Myst Online: Uru Live will launch today, allowing you to explore new areas of Uru, including the new Age of Ahnonay, K’veer Island and Myst Island.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA released its latest financial results, revealing a loss of $195M, compared to last year's profit of $22M. As a result, EA's board approved a reorganization in order to save $25-30M, which unfortunately means layoffs and branch closures, such as its UK office in Chertsey. At the request of EA Mythic's Mark Jacobs, Warhammer Online is facing yet another delay from its original Q1 2008 date. It's been pushed to Q2 2008 (not before April), but EA execs are still excited about the coming holidays and even raised their expectations with heavy hitters such as Crysis, Hellgate: London and RockBand.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 10:32 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 Nov. 1, 2007 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Overlord is an action adventure set in a warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil). Later this month Codemasters will release 3 pieces of premium content for the X360, starting with Raising Hell, a singleplayer expansion that introduces hell to the game's 5 kingdoms, followed by The Challenge Pack (7 new maps & 2 game modes), while a free download will finally add split-screen, as well as a new multiplayer map. All of this will be available on PC as part of a Special Edition.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' authentic college basketball game College Hoops 2K8 will sport advanced next gen visuals, hundreds of new animations, and a wealth of new innovative features, including all new crowd atmosphere that can affect the game performance of teams.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:06 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.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised Sony has released a new update for Insomniac's shooter Resistance: Fall of Man, adding Dualshock 3 support, ability to snap screens with USB keyboard, weapon balancing, and the usual bug & crash fixes.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to British tabloid The Sun, EA Sports has signed a deal with Formula One rookie Lewis Hamilton to use his likeness in an upcoming Xbox and PlayStation game, presumably X360 and PS3. It is uncertain whether the £5 million deal will translate into a specific Formula One product, as Sony currently has the exclusive FIA licensing rights for its own racing franchise.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 11:54 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 Oct. 31, 2007 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While D3Publisher's X360 exclusive Oneechanbara vorteX never made it to North America (Microsoft did not want to certify it due to its nudity) it seems the Wii might see the next installment in the franchise, known for its scantily clad women, lots of zombies and blood by the bucketloads.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 10:00 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. Sierra promises a playable demo before the game's launch, offering a glimpse at the World Domination mode.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Godzilla: Unleashed is 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. Atari is now also bringing Godzilla: Unleashed to the PS2, with extra monsters...
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Runaway for DS, players will be invited to travel all around the world, where they'll solve some of the most unique (and hilarious) puzzles and greatest mysteries seen in adventure games.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | 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 either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. Confirming rumors from
earlier this year, Konami announced it has delayed MGS 4 from its original Winter 2007 date until Q2 2008, "in order to make further improvements to the quality of the game and provide even greater enjoyment for more customers worldwide."
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA March Madness 08 captures the intensity and atmosphere found in authentic college basketball arenas and your players will rise to the occasion or wilt under the pressure.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FlatOut is all about grand scale destruction racing. Fans of the console versions will be able to take the mayhem with them wherever they go, including four-player wireless connectivity. PSP players new to FlatOut will enjoy the instant jump-in-and-race game play.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Tactics DS lets would-be commanders lead their forces to victory or defeat in three exciting single-player campaigns, or compete in WiFi or wireless multiplayer, offering a competitive ladder system to rank the best online commanders.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With advanced next generation visuals, hundreds of new animations, and a wealth of new innovative features, including all new crowd atmosphere that can affect the game performance of teams, College Hoops 2K8 is set to run the competition off the court with authentic college basketball game action.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 5:03 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 Oct. 30, 2007 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has quietly released a new v3.72 PSP firmware update, addressing only one issue, "Support for PlayStation Network titles has been expanded."
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hornet Leader PC allows gamers to take to the skies and experience the tactical thrill of commanding some of the most elite aircraft in the world in historical/plausible missions with fantastically realistic equipment and enemies.