by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 3:27 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 Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles. According to Need for Speed: Undercover producer John Doyle there are
no demo plans, Black Box wants to focus on the game instead.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes you to locations over 3 continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new, classic, circuit and drift - you will compete in urban street races, official racetracks and championships. The premium 8 Ball pack is set to feature eight thrilling new cars to race and two new online events to compete in.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. Producer Avi Arad, known for X-Men, Spider-Man and most recently Iron Man movies,
has optioned the rights to EA/Bioware's Mass Effect. Avi Arad has recently started his own production company and has been getting into videogame adaptations, starting with Capcom's Lost Planet.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2008 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After TECMO turned down a friendly take over offer from Square Enix it revealed early plans to join up with KOEI instead, and has now issued
a statement that it will reveal a merger roadmap in two months. A committee has been formed to oversee the business of the two newly-merged companies, which is expected to produce a concrete integration scheme for unifying the two companies in the next two months (thanks Andreas).
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 6:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story. High Voltage Software are accepting fan-created control mappings and Wii-motions for their first-person action shooter.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 6:05 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:
- Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars [PSN] - Trailer
- Samba De Amigo [Wii] - Friends Trailer
- CustomPlay Golf 2009 [Wii/PC] - Trailer #2
- King's Bounty: The Legend - Tales from Endoria #5
- Cursed Mountain [Wii] - Trailer
- DemiGod [PC] - Rook Trailer
- Ultimate Band [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
- Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff [NDS] - Trailer #5
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc. The North American edition painstakingly had no blood, which is fixed by applying this patch.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Fans will be able to register online beginning Oct. 26 for a chance to win the ultimate gaming room, including a plasma TV, sound system, furniture, refreshment center, gaming consoles and up to 25 games.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller arming gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world's most treacherous hotspots. Starting Sept. 18 through Sept. 25, the CoD 4 Variety Map Pack will be available for $4.99, down from $9.99, coinciding with a Double XP weekend.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 10:03 a.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 Sept. 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Testament of Sin, you play French archaeology student Sylvie Leroux in search of a medieval dark secret linked to the Maltese Order, taking you to various locations such as Istanbul, Malta and Rome.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Colonization, players lead one of four European nations on a quest to conquer and rule the New World. Players will be challenged to guide their people from the oppressive motherland, discover the New World, and negotiate, trade and fight with both the natives and other nations as they acquire power and fight for freedom and independence.
Pre-order on Gamers Gate, get Europa Universalis 3 free.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4).
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. The PS3/X360 versions are scheduled for Nov. 11, with a demo coming before launch, while the PC edition is scheduled for later "this winter."
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Culdcept combines the best elements of a fantasy card battling game with a tabletop tactical board game, to create a unique gaming experience. To celebrate the series 10th anniversary, Culdcept is coming to the DS with multiplayer up to 4 people, and thw ability to exchange cars with other players.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 4:01 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 Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher: Versus is a free-of-charge web-browser game, based on the RPG The Witcher, that centers around battles between two players digitally incarnated as one of three completely different character classes. The Witcher: Versus will get premium content later this year, but cash-strapped gamers need not fear, those who indulge in premium content will not gain an advantage within the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2008 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' MLB Superstars takes America's favorite pastime into a totally new realm by bringing fans’ favorite players and teams out of their natural environments and showcasing them in over half a dozen different mini games that speak to the kid in all of us.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emote Games and Avalanche Studios have formed a best of breed partnership to launch The Hunter, a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 7:01 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:
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood [NDS] - Trailer (2)
- Sword of the Stars: A Murder of Crows - Trailer
- Saints Row 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Voice Over Talent Trailer
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [ALL] - Hyborian Insider #4
- The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft [Wii/PC] - Trailer
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Guns Trailer
- Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Co-op Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure. When you pre-order at
Gamestop or
Gamecrazy you get a Sonic Chronicles 3-pack stylus, while
Circuit City gives you a Sonic Chronicles DS skin.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 6:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero our two main heroes find themselves transported into a mysterious realm by a magical bus created by Kai’s inventor Father. As they get used to their surroundings, the pair must use all their skills to gather the Elebits they will need to assist their progression.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2008 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision CEO Mike Griffith
recently revealed that multiple other titles in the franchise are coming up. In an
interview with Rolling Stone , former Guns'n' Roses shredder Slash may have revealed another installment in the franchise based on legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix saying "having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool ’cause Aerosmith’s one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica’s doing it, that’s great. And they’re doing a Hendrix one, which is great."
