by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi signed the Highlander license
a few years ago, and finally the first results are revealed. Highlander is a third person action adventure set in the Highlander universe – control an Immortal embroiled in a battle against rival Immortals in an adventure spanning over 2000 years.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 12:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Backbreaker is taking sports video games to a place where the action is never the same and every hit looks and feels as realistic as a Sunday afternoon. Utilizing NaturalMotion’s revolutionary euphoria motion synthesis engine, you’ll never see the same tackle again. Ever.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announce Midnight Club: Los Angeles, developed by series creator Rockstar San Diego, bringing the 4th installment in the franchise to the next-gen consoles for the first time.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. Sony released a playable demo on PAL PSN, but it will only be downloadable between August 22nd – 31st!
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, Sierra Entertainment officially announced WET, a seamless integration of intense gunplay, death-defying acrobatics and exciting swordplay, framed by breathtaking art direction and unparalleled animation quality.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's squadron-based flight combat game Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII shows World War II from a different perspective, that of an elite pilot who is part of a secret team.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extreme. A dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 1:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band in Europe will include localized music content for multiple territories, both on-disc and through downloadable content. The PS2 edition will feature many of the same modes featured in the X360/PS3 editions, but will also debut new game elements specific to the platform.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using Codemasters Neon engine, Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extreme. A dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. At a London press event,
Sony's Bill Ritch let slip that the reason desginer Kuji Okada won't attend Leipzig is because he's working on the PSP version.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Eye of Judgment presents a new style of gameplay where collectable trading cards, embedded with a CyberCode, are placed in front of the PlayStation Eye for their respective creatures to come to life in 3D and battle on screen. Online retailers
EBGames,
GameStop and
Amazon all have TEoJ priced at $59.99, including camera & software.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced a Folding@home v1.2 application update for PS3 users, adding functionalities and features, including support for Remote Play for PSP, added protein simulations and visuals, as well as a screensaver mode which enables PS3 to consume slightly less power and increases the performance of protein-folding simulations.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Celebrating 20 years of MGS, Kojima Productions officially revealed Metal Gear Online, featuring characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4. This reloaded MGO experience packs in additional environments, game modes, and team-based multiplayer mayhem.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SKATE will deliver the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras and a fully reactive skateboarding city, featuring professional skaters such as Danny Way and PJ Ladd, to deliver the most authentic skateboard experience to date. After a few delays, EA has finally released its Skate demo on XBLA.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced Viking: Battle For Asgard, developed by The Creative Assembly, is a hack'n slasher where you, as Skarin, a new iconic gaming hero, get to experience the violent yet spectacular world of the Vikings and their Gods.
by Andrew Hayward on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy more vibrant, diverse and interactive than ever before. With bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction delivers a sophisticated, yet humorous adventure.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announced the next title in the acclaimed Conflict series, Conflict: Denied Ops. Previously announced under the working title of Crossfire, Conflict: Denied Ops is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from award-winning developers, Pivotal Games, and is the fifth game in the best selling Conflict series.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:58 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 the main character Ethan Thomas.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fall of Liberty takes players to new battlegrounds in World War II, ones born from a changed moment in history that led to the Nazi invasion of 1950s America, delivering an explosive action experience in a world where famous real-world locations appear startlingly different under Nazi occupation.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 7:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2, sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map, delivers new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more. Next week Valve will release a new "Meet the Soldier" trailer at the GC 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' 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, centered on authenticity and the NHL Signature Style.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Delayed earlier this year, Ubisoft announced that both the PSP and PS3 version are finally ready, on track for next week's release.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining its humorous adventure roots with an epic storyline and immersive gameplay, R&C Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy, with bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles.