by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 6:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Demiurge Studios has been involved since the tail-end of the X360 development, and is known as content provider for BioShock, Titan Quest, Brothers In Arms series and the upcoming Frontlines: Fuel of War.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare plans to expand its development teams for future video game projects and will be looking for new people at the 2008 GDC. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, this leading developer of electronic entertainment software is actively recruiting for a variety of positions across numerous disciplines.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Goin' Downtown, using Silver Style's new Toon shading technology, is a classic point & click adventure game set in a gloomy New York anno 2072. You are Jake, a cop who one morning meets an unconscious lady Cathy down the street. As it turns out Cathy is a prostitute who shortly thereafter gets murdered. Suicide or foul play?
Mabinogi features an action-packed combat system based on strategy and skill. You can make your character stand out with endless head-to-toe customization possibilities and immerse yourself in a fantasy world teeming with opportunity and adventure.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revolutionizing your control of the five tools in baseball are brand new pitching, fielding and base-running controls and completely overhauled batting interface. Featuring a totally unique trading card mode, robust Minor League system, all-new Signature Style animations for 2008 and more, MLB 2K8 brings a new level of fun to the virtual baseball world.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 6:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 6:12 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Microsoft sent shockwaves through the internet by offering to buy ailing Yahoo for no less than $44 billion. After a few days of deliberation, even considering outsourcing its ads business to rival Google, Yahoo will
turn down the offer, claiming the unsolicited offer undervalues the company, saying it needs an extra $12 billion.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. Two downloadable packs will be available Feb. 14, one free (7 achievement, 1 car, 2 new game modes) while the premium content (400 point) will feature 10 achievement, 7 new cars, 3 new bikes, and 3 new modes.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2008 @ 5:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision's conf. call revealed quite a few new titles in the works, most scheduled for fiscal 2009 (anywhere from April 2008 - March 2009). New titles in franchises such as: Spider-Man, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Call of Duty, a makeover for the Tony Hawk franchise, the eagerly awaited James Bond (using an updated Call of Duty 4 engine) and titles based on Dreamworks movies Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar II. Giving credence to yesterday's
Guitar Hero IV rumor, Activision confirmed two new Guitar Hero titles are in development, but declined to give details.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2008 @ 11:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally an NDS exclusive, Drawn to Life takes players to the next level of interaction and creativity. Your exact drawings populate the game, and no tedious animating or image manipulation is necessary. In other words, your drawing comes to life! During the THQ conf. call a few days ago CEO Brian Farrell stated that it is so happy with the Drawn to Life sales, a Wii version is planned.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare's Mass Effect is a sci-fi action-RPG that will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. The Bring Down the Sky DLC adds a new uncharted world that introduces the alien race of the Batarians, and a new Achievement (50 points).
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2008 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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City Life 2008 Edition features 60 more buildings, bringing the total to 360, including famous structures such as St. Paul Cathedral, Royal Opera, etc. New scenarios, 10 new maps and an updated version of the editor allow you to import satellite maps, as well as import from applications such as World-Machine, or GeoControl.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2008 @ 7:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2008 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in a violent Middle Ages based scenery, you must journey into this magical world with hundreds of other adventurers and explore perilous dungeons and fantastical cities in the world of Trieste. GameHi's free to play fusion-fantasy 3D MMORPG game Dekaron, known in North America as 2Moons, will launch the European closed Beta on Feb. 22nd!
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2008 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While EA's
financial statement confirmed Battlefield: Bad Company and Mercenaries 2 delays, the subsequent conference call offered a whole lot more information. EA execs revealed Spore is due "before end of the year," while BioWare's RPG Dragon Age is vaguely scheduled for fiscal 2009. The earlier rumored Rock Band Wii (a logo was printed on the recently release Microphone packaging) has been confirmed and is expected in the early summer. A new Lord of the Rings is coming, but whether that is a new title or a revival of the
previously canceled White Council was not disclosed.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Flagship's Founder's Club offer, a lifetime subscription to its action/RPG, ends tonight, Jan. 31, 2008 (
thanks Blues).
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2008 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Storm Region's Codename: Panzers series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields, with a special emphasis on deep story lines and rich battle effects.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Heavy Duty is a 3rd person action shooter where the player controls a huge war robot to save his planet from enemy attacks. The game utilizes advanced technology with innovative gameplay features never before achieved in video games.