by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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System 3 today announces the signing of official video game rights to the Ferrari Challenge series, allowing it to launch a cutting-edge racing game based on the Ferrari Challenge series featuring real cars, real tracks and true Ferrari racing dynamics.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the last NPD market results Nintendo Wii was the best-selling next-gen video game console in the United States in February, selling 335,000 units, compared to 127,000 PS3s, and 228,000 Xbox 360s. Oddly enough the PS3 ended up last amongst current as well as last gen consoles, even outsold by its own 7-year old PS2 and the GBA. Software sales increase a whopping 53 %, ruled by Microsoft's Crackdown with over 400k units.
by Rainier on March 14, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sparta: Ancient Wars will deliver innovative and high quality RTS based on historical events and timelines, and not feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.
by Rainier on March 9, 2007 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Available to visitors beginning today The Weather Channel announced the creation and launch of a virtual headquarters in Second Life's 3D virtual world. The island will serve as a headquarters for The Weather Channel, host an extreme sports park as well as provide a destination to screen premiere episodes of the new program "Epic Conditions."
by Judy on March 7, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DiamondWare announced today that its 3D voice technology has been selected for Auran's MMORPG, Fury; each voice will sound like it was spoken by the player's avatar. 3D voice adds elements of realism and immersion, improves tactical coordination, and provides live voice communications.
by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 5:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Philips has signed a licensing agreement with Rivers Run Red to have its ambient experiences technology included in Linden Lab's 3D virtual Second Life world, allowing a dedicated amBX-enabled environment to be created through light, air movement and rumble.
by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Avatar Reality announced their plans to develop a new online massively multiplayer virtual world (MMVW) featuring stunning graphics, realistic characters and endless social bonding opportunities. Set in Terraformed Mars, Avatar Reality’s MMVW will allow players to live their fantasy lives by creating personalized characters, or avatars.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 10:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Shrek The Third will take players on an all-new adventure filled with fun and exciting new challenges, never-before-seen characters and environments, plus the same humor we've come to love from Shrek and the gang.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 9:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ultimate Baseball Online has introduced some exciting new features and activities for solo players in the latest edition of the game. While UBO is still the most exciting real-time team sport on the internet, a number of new additions catering specifically to the solo player will be introduced in March 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earth Defense Force 2017 is an arcade-style 3rd-person shooter equiping players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 9:40 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. 27, 2007 @ 6:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While its last study
focussed on sports titles, behavioral research consultancy Bunnyfoot decided to take a closer look at other studies and uncovered that in-game advertising effectiveness is far less than initially reported. Most studies use participants knowing the objective, thus score faily high (87%), while an unsuspecting audience scored far lower (15%).
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2007 @ 10:58 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. 27, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vivox announced that it will provide Second Life creators Linden Lab with integrated voice communication for the Second Life Grid, allowing players to speak with one another simply by walking up to each other without the need for a separate application, download, or login.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2007 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift film, this game will immerse players in the underground world of drift racing. Set in a world related to, yet separate from, the movie, the game features a ground breaking drift mechanic that makes drifting accessible to both beginning and veteran racing game drivers.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2007 @ 12:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cricket Life 2007 is a game that revolves around a cricket player's life. It lets gamers to control all major aspects of a cricketer's life, be it professional or personal life. The ultimate goal of the game is to become the greatest and richest cricketer of all time.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2007 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options. A new website update reveals a new Xbox Live Auction House feature, tournament section and photo & stat section. Read more for details ..
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2007 @ 11:00 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 Judy on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 1:25 p.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. 20, 2007 @ 9:09 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. 19, 2007 @ 12:19 p.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. 17, 2007 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When the world of Rayman is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies, Rayman must rise up against his furry foes to foil their wicked plans.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2007 @ 5:12 p.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:
