by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2008 @ 1:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride. Script writer Mario Galardo and creative director Trent Ward answer some pre-canned questions...
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 7:18 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:
- A Vampyre Story [PC] - Halloween Trailer
- Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Zombie Trailer
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Tomb Raider: Underworld [ALL] - Thailand Trailer #4
- Valkyria Chronicles [PS3] - Rosie Trailer #2
- Left 4 Dead [X360/PC] - Intro Movie
- Skate it [NDS/Wii] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Need for Speed Undercover - Adrenaline Trailer
- Sonic Unleashed [ALL] - Night of the WereHog Trailer
- The Sims 3 [PC] - Trailer (2)
- NCAA Baseketball 09 [ALL] - Feel The Difference Trailer
- Alone in the Dark: Inferno [PS3] - The Dark Key Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 7:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In PopCap's Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief you play as a world-famous private investigator, you're called upon to take a case where priceless paintings have vanished from the private collection of Kensington...
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 7:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. This v1.02 patch corrects aggressive patch checks that could result in main menu sluggishnes
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 6:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party features an all-new island with new games, improved visuals, new game modes, and more! Grab your friends and dive into 12 distinct games: Bocce Ball, Archery, Basketball, Football Toss, Mini-Golf, Shuffleboard and more! The cool island breeze is calling your name!
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway acknowledges that there is an issue with its extreme wrestling title TNA iMPACT! on the Xbox 360 Arcade. When loading a created wrestler into Exhibition mode or Story mode, the system may freeze at the loading screen. On Nov. 6, 2008 fan will be able to download the Maple Leaf Muscle Petey Williams and the Hot and Spicy Curry Man on XBL (100 Microsoft Point), while TNA announcer Mike Tenay is included free of charge.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the unending quest to see its Postal games in the hands of gamers the world over, Running With Scissors has signed an agreement with GamersGate, to offer its portfolio (Postal, Postal 2 and Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, to consumers via a digital download
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
Earlier we talked with Epic's Cliff Bleszinski about the game's single-player experience, and today we chat with Epic's senior producer Rod Fergusson about multiplayer.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NWN 2: Storm of Zehir hearkens back to the days of the Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale franchises by including full party customization, dungeon crawling, and free exploration of a non-linear game world via an Overland Map.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Future Games, known for Black Mirror, is currently working on an all-new adventurous detective story with a horror plot. Alter Ego is set in a picturesque English town at the end of 19th century, and you play as two different characters who, although on opposite sides of the law, have to fight a common enemy.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Real Soccer 2009 is the definitive soccer title designed specifically for NDS, offering a never-before-seen soccer experience with revolutionary yet accessible touch screen controls.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | 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 Matt Olsen on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to journey through the lands, seas and skies of the vibrant Dragon Quest world with a trilogy of updates. With 3D graphics, newly animated monsters and dual screen presentation, the series promises to captivate an entirely new generation of players, as well as treat long-time fans to three beloved adventures.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's The House of the Dead: Overkill, developed by London-based studio Headstrong Games, is an all-new pulp-horror reinvention of the light-gun shooter franchise, taking you right back to the beginning of this classic horror series.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in the next Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city’s salvation and Spider-Man’s destiny.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. While X360 owners
are still waiting for the Total Payback update,
G4 revealed that Pandemic will be offering presidential and vice-presidential candidates Barack Obama and Sarah Palin as playable characters t in a premium DLC package next month.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotoGP is the world's premier motorcycling championship consisting of 18 Grands Prix hosted around the globe, featuring the world's top motorcycle manufacturers who provide machinery for the world's best riders. Capcom has identified a technical issue with people installing the PC edition to a custom location on a hard drive. A patch will be forthcoming, but in the meantime use the default settings.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:49 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:
- Memento Mori [PC] - 3D Features Trailer
- Pyroblazer [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Sacred 2 [ALL] - Intro to Ancaria Trailer #1
- Left 4 Dead [X360/PC] - TV Trailer
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria [PC] - Classes Trailer
- Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii] - Halloween Trailer
- Persona 4 [PS2] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 4:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars: The Clone Wars combines the cinematic qualities of the Star Wars movies with state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery from artists at Lucasfilm Animation.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Q2 2009 financial result reveals increased revenue ($894 million,up $254 million as compared to last year) driven by Spore (2 million units sold), Warhammer Online (1.2 million sold, 800k users), Madden 09, Mercenaries 2, Tiger Woods 09 and a few others. However, losses also increased from last year's $195 million to $310 mill., and as a result, EA will restructure, starting with a 6% workforce reduction, which will save $50 mill/year.