by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 6:36 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 July 23, 2007 @ 4:07 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 takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium. SCEE revealed that a playable demo will be released on the PlayStation Network this Thursday.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars.
by Rainier on July 21, 2007 @ 1:40 p.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. Set in a new and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there's only one rule: everybody pays.
by Andrew Hayward on July 21, 2007 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PixelJunk Racers is a slot racing game in which players control the action from an overhead view. It features 10 tracks, a dozen play modes, and support for up to seven players on the same console.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. 2K Games
revealed a patch for both versions of the game addressing multiplayer lag is being worked on, and scheduled for next month.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe. After it appeared on the PSNetwork last month, Namco Bandai now also put the demo on Xbox Live Marketplace, where you, as Heero Yuy, must try to stop what seems to be a mysterious planet that is veering towards Earth.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. Having launched a website for its in-game
WKTT radio station , Rockstar is offering fans a chance to pick up the phone and call the legit phone # advertised, and leaving a message of any sort. While there are no futher details provided, the website indicates R* may select some of the phone messages to be played back on the in-game radio while driving around in the GTA world (
thanks FiringSquad).
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei announced that Dynasty Warriors 6 (Shin Sangoku Musou 5) is in development for the PS3. Apart from the improved graphics and animations, not much more is known at this point. Scheduled for a fall release in Japan, DW 6 will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show this September.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. 2K Games has released a demo on Xbox LIVE Marketplace allowing you to try 3 early levels, the Tunnel, Cemetery and Grinders Lane.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars. Country duos Brooks & Dunn and Big & Rich trade paint with hard rock's Velvet Revolver, Airbourne and more ...
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles. Meet Credo, Agnus, and Gloria...
by Andrew Hayward on July 20, 2007 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Civilization Revolution will deliver epic single-player campaigns featuring vast re-playability and addictive gameplay, real-time interaction with leaders and advisers, extensive multiplayer capabilities and integrated video and voice chat.
by Rainier on July 19, 2007 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this online strategic shooter. Featuring team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles. While an official release date has not been set, EBGames has updated
the PC product page, pushing back the launch until Sept. 3, 2007.
by Rainier on July 18, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena presents a reinvention of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay in HD, enhancements, as well as adding the Dark Athena chapter, an expansion of the original game with an exciting new story and new gameplay features.
by Andrew Hayward on July 18, 2007 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reshape the battlefield — and the fate — of a broken nation in Fracture, the new IP from LucasArts and Day 1 Studios. "Groundbreaking" in more ways than one, this 2008 blockbuster utilizes technology only possible on the Xbox 360 and PS3.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 1:18 p.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 somewhere in 2008.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While details are still slim, Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud developer Level 5 is working on an all-new PS3 exclusive fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG, White Knight Story.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the distant future, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations. No specific platform has been assigned yet, a current user poll seems to favor Xbox Live Arcade.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Playstation Premier 2007 press conference in Japan, SEGA revealed it is developing Valkyrie of the Battlefield. While details are unavailable at this point, the new action is being developed by the creators of SEGA's PS2 crime series Yakuza.
by Rainier on July 16, 2007 @ 11:39 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. The game features professional skaters such as Danny Way and PJ Ladd, as well as a reactive city and relevant in-game cameras that capture and deliver the most authentic skateboard experience to date.
by Rainier on July 16, 2007 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment UK today announced the availability of a high value Starter Pack for PS3, comprising a PS3, two first party games and two SIXAXIS wireless controllers, at £425.
by Rainier on July 14, 2007 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haze a new shooter from Ubisoft and Free Radical, puts you in the boots of a new recruit in the privately run Mantel army. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand. At first glance, all is well, but things quickly begin to look a little strange…
by Rainier on July 13, 2007 @ 12:10 p.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.