by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away. Two new chapters will be made available for download on Xbox Live, offering 6 more hours of gameplay, as well as a demo in October.
by Brian Dumlao on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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New figures announced by ChartTrack saw sales of the Xbox 360 increase by 214% in the last two weeks, outselling Sony’s PlayStation 3 by more than two-to-one and reaffirming its strong momentum in Europe in the wake of its recent reduction in estimated retail price.
by Mark Melnychuk on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer: Battle March includes the original content from Warhammer: Mark of Chaos as well as all-new features, intuitive control schemes and support for online play via the Xbox Live. Players will be able to control six unique armies as they battle for supremacy in a world torn apart by constant warfare.
Created by the Fight Night Round 3 team, 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 Sept. 26, 2008 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft's Xbox 360
continues its momentum in Japan and for the second week in a row outsells Sony's PS3. While the NDS remains king, the
Wii regains the lead amongst the current gen consoles with 29,921 units sold, while the X360 outpaced the PS3 with 13,777 vs. 8,156 console. The recent price drop and the one-two punch with Infinite Undiscovery and Tales of Vesperia are surely the cause of the sales surge.
by Jesse Littlefield on Sept. 25, 2008 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K9 will offer fans the opportunity to play like the pros using the Wii Remote controller as a hockey stick, and play hockey in a wholly unique experience like never before.
by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 has broken through the six million mark in Europe. A reduction in the estimated retail price (ERP) of the console last week has brought the entry-level ERP for Xbox 360 down to €179/£129.99.
Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time since its launch, Microsoft's Xbox 360 has outsold both the Wii and PS3 in Japan,
according to Enterbrain. Hot on the heels of Namco Bandai's Tales of Vesperia launch, which already made X360 sales surge, comes Square Enix's Infinity Undiscovery, and combined with the recent price cut, resulted in the Xbox 360 selling 28,681 units last week, compared to Wii's 27,057 and PS3's 8,050.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2008 @ 6:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RAGE, an all-new take on the FPS genre, is set in post-apocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits earth and wipes out civilization. At the Austin GDC,
id Software lead designer Tim Willits said that game content is getting scaled back due to the X360's disc storage, an issue where Microsoft charges extra for games using more than two DVDs. Due to that restriction several wastelands that the player could explore has been reduced to two and while the overall story hasn't changed, the experience has been altered across all platforms. A valid concern, or merely pressure for Microsoft to wave the surcharge?
UPDATE: Willits
issued a statement saying his words were misconstrued, that there will be NO content removed, but rather a decision was made to make less, but larger, wastelands, one for each DVD, to avoid frequent loading.
Manage a team of elite war machines through a campaign of intense military conflicts. Advanced upgrade and customization options combine with challenging objective-based gameplay to offer a fresh new strategy RPG and a daring new vision of the long-running Zoids universe.
by Rainier on Sept. 16, 2008 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced the new lower ERP for its Xbox 360 family of consoles in Europe. From Friday, 19th September, the 60Gb Xbox 360 model will have an ERP of £169.99/€239.99, while the 120GB Elite version will have an ERP of £229.99/€299.99, and the HD-less will have an ERP of £129.99/€179.99.
by Alicia on Sept. 15, 2008 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.
by Reggie Carolipio on Sept. 11, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2008 @ 4:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coming off the heels of the console
price drop last week, Xbox 360 sales have surged, with retailers reporting over 100% sales lift for all Xbox 360 models compared to the previous weekend, according to Microsoft . Additionally, retailers are reporting that between Friday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 7, some Xbox 360 models were selling at six times the rate they were the weekend prior.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.
by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 7, 2008 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smash Court Tennis 3 the player's skills against 16 of the world's finest international tennis players suchs as Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Martina Hingis, each player has their own strengths and weaknesses which come into play on the game's painstakingly rendered courts.
Tales of Vesperia combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It has been rumored for months, retail chains have been hinting at it the past few weeks, a few days ago Microsoft Japan confirmed it would be slashing its price, and now Microsoft finally confirmation that as of Sept. 5 it will reduce the HD-less Arcade edition to $199, the 60GB edition to $299, and the 120GB Elite model will cost $399.
Gamers are invited to return to magical Piñata Island where unfortunately not all is well. Professor Pester, along with his gang of Ruffians, have wiped out Piñata Central’s computer records, which poses a threat to parties everywhere.
by Jesse Littlefield on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
Gamers are invited to return to magical Piñata Island where unfortunately not all is well. Professor Pester, along with his gang of Ruffians, have wiped out Piñata Central’s computer records, which poses a threat to parties everywhere.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Aug. 25, 2008 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience.
Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will meet again in an unforgettable crossover event. The game’s newly added “Dream” mode features an original storyline different from that of Story Mode with over 90 characters from both franchises teaming up to wage war against a new, powerful force.