by Alan Butterworth on March 18, 2008 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost is a third-person action/adventure that will have you take on the role as a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815, allowing you to experience an untold adventure of "Lost" in an immersive, interactive world.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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C&C: Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to a breathtaking alternate future spawned by time travel run amok. Developed by EALA, Red Alert 3 features a fully co-operative campaign while bringing back the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2 Days to Vegas is a story-driven, third-person action-adventure game, a thrill-a-minute story crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. Steel Monkeys has completed the in-game animations and is currently finalizing the cut scenes, thanks to the help of award-winning motion capture company, Animazoo.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by the founding members of the MX vs. ATV franchise, BAJA is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warrior Quest is a free browser-based traditional RPG adventure, putting you in the role of a young, aspiring Battle Master. NextGenBooks.com's second update adds worldwide leaderboards and rankings to its console- and PC-compatible casual fantasy adventure RPG, Warrior Quest.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar. At the end of the month GT5 Prologue will launch in Europe and SCEE NZ’s Marketing Manager Dave Hine
revealed it already surpassed 1 million pre-orders in Europe alone.
by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts. In case
last week's 47 weren't enough, here are some more ...
by Rainier on March 16, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Abandoned and framed for the disappearance of his family, Tommy, the Cherokee warrior who saved Earth from alien invasion in Prey, escapes an Earth that no longer wants him for a future that cannot survive without him. Building on the mind-bending portal and gravity-defying gameplay of the original with several new innovative twists, Prey 2 promises to once again take players into a compelling sci-fi world with breathtaking visuals and adrenaline-pumping action gameplay (thanks Shack).
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with added content such as stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom asked the community what the game should be priced, and the verdict was a measly $10 for XBLA/PSN (PC to be determined).
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, in which the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. The Spanish issue if PSM has the first multiplayer details, revealing there will be 15 modes, up to 16 players, and full character customization (race, sex, hair, clothing).
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
wipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the Wipeout franchise, offering meticulously crafted and fully reworked tracks. SCE Studio Liverpool's lead designer Colin Berry gives us more details ...
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haze puts you in the boots of a new recruit in the privately run Mantel army. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, SEGA officially announced that it has teamed up with Obsidian, who is also working on the Aliens RPG for SEGA, to develop its new 3rd person espionage focused action/RPG. Taking you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne, Alpha Protocol has you work your way up the ranks as rookie agent Michael Thorton to become a bona-fide super spy.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v2.17 edition of its PS3 system software, but despite the recent hints at a possible in-game XMB/Home update this new version seems rather anemic as it only "improves the operating stability of some online PS3 titles."
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Misc Events - EIEIO 08
Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA officially revealed Motorstorm 2, featuring 16 new multi-route tracks, head-to-head online for up to 16 players, and 4-player split-screen mode. MotorStorm 2 is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for download and on Blu-ray, sporting improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.