by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision Blizzard posted better-than-expected financial results for Q2 2009, driven by Prototype, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Guitar Hero, and Call of Duty franchises, as well as World of Warcraft. However, Activision CEO Bobby Kontick revealed that Singularity and StarCraft II are getting delayed until 2010, while Mike Griffith stated that next year we can see new installments in the James Bond, Tony Hawk and Spider-Man franchises.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is a stylized hand-to-hand action game that provides engaging, over-the-top combat and multiple gameplay modes to explore alone or with friends online.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, is an MMO that combines the action of a tactical shooter with the strategy of an RPG. Set in a modern world you take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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COD: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. Map Pack 3 will feature three multiplayer maps and one new Zombie map.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent is the only MMORPG of its kind, set in the uniquely creative genre of "steampunk," where 19th century steam-based technology meets fantasy inventions.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Later this summer, Microsoft plans to roll out a major dashboard update for its Xbox 360, improving aspects such as the Netflix streaming video experience, video display options, but also adding new items like premium avatar clothing (with a marketplace), user ratings, and Games on Demand (in August).
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Merscom is bringing Daedalic's Edna and Harvey: The Breakout, a new 2D point & click adventure game, to North America.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Order of War features massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Championship Manager 2010, in development for two years, is the definitive football management game featuring a host of unique, cutting-edge technology including a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Responding to consumer feedback from the online games played, FIFA Soccer 10 will deliver a new standard for authenticity with gameplay refinements and innovations that will make it the most complete and intelligent simulation of soccer.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in WW2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Rumored over the past few days,
now confirmed by lead game programmer Claus Praefcke, German-based Replay Studios is shutting down.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK Playmore's classic arcade franchise celebrates its 15th anniversary with The King of Fighters XII. For the first time in series history, this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul.
by Reggie Carolipio on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision signed an agreement with Nelvana Enterprises to develop video games based on the toy and action animated TV series Bakugan, which tells the story of Dan and his friends as they battle their Bakugan Brawlers to save the planet of Vestroia and, ultimately, Earth from destruction.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2009 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 5:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Ironclads: High Sea [PC] - Gameplay Trailer
- Champions Online - Gameplay Trailer
- Sands of Destruction [NDS] - Characters Trailer
- Army of Two: The 40th Day [ALL] - Live Action CG Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Epic Games announced the winners of the third phase in the $1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest, a competition that rewards aspiring game developers for making exceptional game modifications (mods) for Unreal Tournament 3.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Abu Dhabi Media Company announced plans with Gazillion Entertainment to create the region’s first Massively Multiplayer Online Games Studio, a purpose-built, world-class facility based in Abu Dhabi, as part of the first Joint Venture in the gaming sector for the region.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars is an arena-based online vehicle sports game for PlayStation Network that brings together animated vehicles in sports-like gameplay. Psyonix Studios has rolled out an update adding new features, tweaks, skins and two new maps, all for free.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Huxley is an Unreal Engine 3 powered MMOFPS that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Humans have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gran Turismo is built for optimal performance and fun racing excitement on the PSP, featuring more than 800 vehicle models from the world’s top manufacturers (over 4,500 total paint variations) and more than 30 tracks (60+ total layouts), including famous world circuits, city courses and other environments. Fans who pre-order will get a voucher that will add one of the top cars to your in-game collection of cars in an exclusive color.