by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 5:58 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). Guitar Hero fans will be able to unleash their inner rockstar with exclusive re-records by MC5’s Wayne Kramer, Motörhead and The Sex Pistols
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 4:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that Q Entertainment is working on a new installment in their Lumines franchise, coming to the PlayStation Network later this year. Lumines Supernova features new skins, stages, and a new Dig Dug mode where you have to clean preset blocks off the screen in order to win.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 4:02 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. 3, 2008 @ 2:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v5.6 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vogster Entertainment's first new project Robocalypse is an innovative new RTS war game set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, offering madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction.
by Rainier on Sept. 3, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are the newest recruit of the United Nations Air Force-a top secret agency set up to protect citizens against the threat of unknown forces without breaking down international agreements or diplomatic acts.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 7:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players will soak in the action in SPRay by playing a spirited Prince named Ray who must save his village from a banished evil Queen who’s returned to capture and enslave the villagers.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 6:46 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:
- TNA iMPACT! [ALL] - Samoa Joe vs. Jay Lethal Trailer Trailer
- StoneAge 2 - Trailer
- Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals - Trailer
- Guitar Hero: World Tour [ALL] - Billy Corgan Trailer
- Facebreaker [ALL] - Advanced Controls Trailer
- FIFA 09 [ALL] - Adidas Live Season Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots, and use their character's abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network. Producer Pete Smith
revealed that MediaMolecule will be closely watching the community and if they spot worthy levels, offer the creator a commissioned project, or even a job as a designer.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Harvest Moon, Natsume is holding a Harvest Moon Drawing Contest. Over the years, a variety a different characters and animals have appeared in the many Harvest Moon installments; now it's time for the fans to show Natsume who their favorite characters and animals are!
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:47 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. 2, 2008 @ 1:59 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. Fans who pre-order Prince of Persia in North America get a FREE upgraded Limited Edition version of the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nyko Technologies revealed its new wireless controller design, the Wing for the Wii. Using Nyko’s wireless dongle system that conveniently plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote, the Wing eliminates the cord for games that require the Classic Controller.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beyond Protocol is an MMORTS that puts you in control of a group of colonists who believe that you can bring them the happiness their ancestors had on Earth. Your actions and leadership will bring forth changes sought by all who step Beyond Protocol.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In some venues, silver is the color of second place. For the NDS, silver is No. 1. Starting Sept. 7, Metallic Silver joins the Nintendo DS color palette. The new Metallic Silver version makes a nice addition to any tech collection, whether you're a gadget hipster or fashionista. Watch for the Metallic Silver DS to be featured in the new upcoming Nintendo DS print ad featuring actress Liv Tyler.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 10:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 9:22 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. 2, 2008 @ 5:59 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). The Smashing Pumpkins' new single G.L.O.W. will debut on World Tour, together with classic tracks 1979 and The Everlasting Gaze. In addition, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Billy Corgan as an in-game character and will bring with him 1993's hit Today.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. Sony announced that a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta will begin in early October.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:08 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 Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:14 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. More infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and of course use of the Wiimote for aiming at the screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gauntlet is a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game. Choose from the four heroes (Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie) each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Slash your way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid you in your battle with evil.
by Judy on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 8:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 lineup: