by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's been a rocky road for the Ghostbusters ever since Activision decided to
drop the game, with still no new publisher, Gamestop
canceling pre-orders, now Columbia announced that it wants to bring back the original cast for a new movie (script written by The Office producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky). With Dan Aykroyd claiming Ghostbusters: The Videogame to be the spiritual 3rd movie, does this mean the game is doomed, or is it merely on hold to coincide with the new Ghostbusters movie?
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2008 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tenchu 4, developed by Acquire, will see the return of the two main characters, Rikimaru et Ayame, tasked with investigating the disappearance of Gouda Matsunoshin's daughter Kiku. There will be more infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and, of course, the use of the Wiimote for aiming at the screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 5, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dinosaur King, developed by Climax Entertainment, brings exciting new twists to the traditional role playing game genre, with 3D battling systems and multiplayer fighting action via Wi-Fi.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:00 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 (4)
- Guitar Hero: World Tour [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Pure [PS3/X360/PC] - Freestyle Trailer
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Destruction Trailer #2
- Skate 2 [ALL] - 2nd Look Trailer
- Yakuza 2 [PS2] - Film Noir Trailer
- Rise of the Argonauts [ALL] - Trailer (3)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no load times, no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA. To position the game in "a more favorable market window," Take Two delayed the North American release until Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 in Europe.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 2:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Egosoft's X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally created as a dream match for players to pit their favorite KOF characters against each other, KOF '98 UM takes that one step further by introducing new features such as new characters, game systems, game modes, stages and soundtracks not seen in the original. SNK has revealed its
TGS 08 lineup, which includes KOF '98 UM coming to XBLA.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box's 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.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action. Last month EA Europe shocked horror fans with moving the game's release forward, and the North American release is also ahead of schedule. Originally scheduled for release on Oct. 21, the console versions will launch Oct. 14, with the PC edition to follow on Oct. 20.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five games from the legendary X-COM series are now available via Steam. The games (UFO Defense, Apocalypse, Interceptor, Enforcer) are being offered for an amazing $4.99 per title, or just $14.99 for the set of five -- with an additional 10% savings offered during the first week of availability.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely 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. Activison confirmed multiplayer beta in October, leading up to a Nov. 11 release date.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield Heroes is an all-new Play 4 Free cartoon-style shooter that will bring classic Battlefield gameplay to an all new mass audience, featuring a built-in matchmaking system to ensure that players of equal skill are paired together for fair play.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Archie's Riverdale Run is a racing action-adventure game that brings the world of Archie Comics to life in full 3D. Archie fans get to assume the role of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, or Reggie, exploring the town of Riverdale, and solving fun and challenging missions.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is the ultimate futuristic aerial combat game featuring some of the most frenzied air battles ever witnessed with an intensity rarely reached in a videogame.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 9:55 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. 4, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Knowledge Adventure has entered into a partnership with Majesco to launch the Math Blaster DS product. This marks Knowledge Adventure’s first entry into the Nintendo DS and extends the proven Math Blaster brand into an age-appropriate handheld platform. Math Blaster in the Prime Adventure
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced Europa Universalis III: Complete, which includes the original Europa Universalis III game as well as the previously download only expansions Napoleon's Ambition and In Nomine.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 6:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sports Interactive's long running sports simulation franchise is getting a new installment with Football Manager 2009, known in North America as Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009, which is finally making the move to 3D with a new match engine.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Powered by an enhanced proprietary Essence Engine 2.0, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II will take players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign.
by Matt Olsen on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Distinctly marrying the Match-3 puzzle mechanic with an enticing resource management system, Cradle of Rome, based on AWEM's 2007 casual PC game, offers players a satisfyingly addictive gameplay experience.