by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game, the first chapter of the planned episodic series which will feature characters from Penny Arcade, including the well-known Gabe and Tycho.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microïds' Still Life 2, developed by Gameco Studios, is a real-time 3D adventure game where you play FBI agent and profiler Victoria McPherson, investigating some of North America's most difficult and darkest crimes.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legacy Interactive has signed an agreement with Encore to distribute Microïds adventure video games as digital downloads in North America, including Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon, and Benoit Sokal's Sinking Island.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Indie developer Hidden Path Entertainment's Defense Grid: The Awakening, powered by Emergent’s Gamebryo engine, is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vulnerabilities in online gaming and virtual worlds lead to money laundering and other dangers, according to a new report by Dr. Igor Muttik, senior architect for McAfee Avert Labs. As revenues for virtual worlds topped $1.1 billion in 2006 and are expected to triple by 2009, online games are a hot target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities for money-making gains, who not only steal from online players, but also use virtual worlds to exchange funds achieved through their other criminal activities.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2008 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A remake of 3D Realms' FPS Duke Nukem 3D is inching closer as earlier this week the
achievements list indicated the imminent release, which has now been
confirmed by Xbox rep Jason Ing, stating it has passed certification and is expected to hit XBLA in September. The updated Duke Nukem 3D will not only have enhanced gfx, four-player online co-op, but will also allow you to capture multiplayer battles and share with other XBL users, as well as a rewind function in singleplayer to relive (or redo) those climactic firefights.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Logitech is giving you a more realistic driving experience with its Speed Force Wireless racing wheel, the first force feedback wheel for the Wii, compatible with Need for Speed Undercover, paving the way for more force feedback racing titles on the Wii.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2008 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has decided to let its tender offer expire later today after CEO John Riccitiello had a discussion with Take Two's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Strauss Zelnick pending a management presentation to EA containing non-public information such as information relating to its three year product release schedule, so that it can better understand the value of the company.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sci-Fi London: Oktoberfest will premiere Dead Space: Downfall, the feature-length animated prequel to EA's survival horror game. In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, 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 Aug. 13, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed buildings out of over 150 available structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Memento Mori is a new adventure game featuring two main characters, Larisa Svetlova and Maxim Durand. It's the player's task to disclose the secret of the St. Petersburg art theft, a mysterious Finnish order and its machinations. Only the player's decisions will determine which of the six possible fates the two investigators will meet in the end.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep Silver has released a new patch for B-Alive's zoo management game Wildlife Park2. This v2.00 patch works for the original, its Crazy Zoo addon, all languages and adds full Windows Vista support.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 5:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xfire announced its new video capture update to the Xfire software that will allow users to capture unlimited gameplay footage and seamlessly upload it to their Xfire profile page, while the video capture tool also provides the ability for users to add tags and comments.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ferrari Challenge is a realistic racing game, developed by Eutechnyx, from the famous Italian sports car manufacturer, with the official license of the motor sports series with the input of professional racing drivers. Yet to be released in North America, Ferrari Challenge received a 60mb patch in Europe addressing various issues, such as online play bug/crash fixes and AI tweaks.
by Geoff Gibson on Aug. 8, 2008 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Defend Your Castle takes place on a grassy plain surrounded by invaders. You are the commander of your castle, and it is your duty to fling the invading enemies sky-high, watching them plummet to their demise. As you progress, add powerful spells and upgrades to your arsenal for repelling the attacks. How long can you hold them off?
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman is not happy with the amount of money games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band pay for licensed songs
according to Reuters, saying "The amount being paid to the music industry, even though their games are entirely dependent on the content we own and control, is far too small." Warner label Roadrunner however has stated before that artists' albums, such as DragonForce, have seen a noticeable sales increase after appearing in Guitar Hero III.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2 Apartment Life brings the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living to your Sims.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 8:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be a bunch of new tracks, System of a Down will add B.Y.O.B. and Toxicity to the mix (160 MSP$1.99) while the Cruefest track pack #2 includes Buckcherry's Rescue Me, Mötley Crüe's Face Down In The Dirt, and Sixx AM's Life Is Beautiful (each 80 MSP/$0.99 or 240 MSP/$2.99 for the pack)
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battle Fantasia, developed by Arc System Works of Guilty Gear fame, is a 2.5D arcade fighting game like no other on consoles, thanks to its unique cast of fantasy-inspired characters, alongside a storyline and script that stays true to its Japanese heritage and manga roots.