by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats. Next up in the series is Cpt. Xavier Jones, who is a Seer.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced that it will introduce a new 40GB PS3 model which will come bundled with Spider-Man 3 on Blu-ray Disc, and will be available in North America on Nov. 2, for $399. At the same time the current 80GB PS3 model will drop $100 in price to $499.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the on the 1988 8-bit NES release, Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Sanford May on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 1:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Feel what it's like to be a field general making key personnel decisions on both sides of the ball during the game's biggest moments in Madden NFL 08. Play to your team's strengths by reading your opponent's schemes and reacting to the action as soon as the ball is snapped.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2007 @ 8:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SoF Payback continues with the organization known as The Shop, with players taking on the role of a hired mercenary, blasting their way through high-intensity combat situations in the world's most dangerous hot spots in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification has slapped SoF 6 with an RC (Refused Classification) rating, which bans the product's sale due to excessive violence and blood.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2007 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Gearbox Software's Borderlands combines the best elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat to create an unprecedented gaming experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2007 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super-Ego Games' announced that it is working on a downloadable PS3-exclusive episodic comedy/adventure game Rat Race. Set in an extremely dysfunctional office at a company called BiggCo, your job is simply to make it through the day as bombs go off all around you.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the on the 1988 8-bit NES release, Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally released in 1988 on the 8-bit machines, Bionic Commando hasn't been heard of since the '99 GBA edition, but that's about to change as
Capcom is reviving the franchise. Nathan Spencer, our bionic hero, has been framed by his superiors and is on death row as a new terrorist group BioRain destroys Ascension City with an experimental weapon. Armed with his grappling arm, Spencer is the only one who can infiltrate the city and find out what's going on. The title is being developed by GRIN, known for Ubisoft's Ghost Recon.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Army of Two will throw gamers into hot spots ripped from current day headlines where they will utilize unique TWO man strategies and tactics while seamlessly transitioning between playing with intelligent Partner AI (PAI) and a live player.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to
Surfer Girl's blog, Insomniac is working on a Resistance: Fall of Man sequel, scheduled for Nov. 2008. While the original was set during WWII, Resistance: Fall of Man 2 is set on U.S. soil (San Francisco, Chicago, etc.) as the Chimera invasion hits American shores. Multiplayer will feature vehicles and three new aircrafts, and there will be a cliffhanger ending, indicating there might be a third title in the franchise.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nippon Ichi Software announced today that it is bringing its tactical RPG franchise to the PS3. Just like the previous installments, Disgaea 3 stays true to its roots and remains in 2D, and while details are limited, it's scheduled for released in Japan sometime in 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality. Monolith Productions' Senior Producer Dave Hasle tells us more about pushing the game into alpha stage.
by Sanford May on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K8 will leverage all of the next generation capabilities, featuring innovative gameplay, revolutionary player models and stunning visuals to create an entirely new hockey experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 14, 2007 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.
by Thomas Wilde on Oct. 14, 2007 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conan is an action adventure game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat. Players will follow the journey of Conan the Cimmerian as he fights a vicious battle against a variety of enemies and an elusive power that threatens to consume the Hyborian world.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2007 @ 3:59 p.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. 12, 2007 @ 1:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune brings players into a world ripe with realism and unexpected juxtapositions. A fallible hero akin to those depicted in pulp-adventure genre films, Nathan Drake brings a humanity and believability never seen before in video gaming, enabled entirely through technology advancements.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2007 @ 11:10 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. This demo includes 3 maps (HeatRay, ShangriLa and Suspense), 2 modes (DM & CTF), playable against bots, and online.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2007 @ 10:58 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. 12, 2007 @ 10:54 a.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.