by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal is an action-adventure game featuring seven playable Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tasmanian Devil, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian, Gossamer and a special secret character. Ahead of its launch next week, WBIE has released a demo on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Dreamworks' upcoming CG movie Bee Movie, where Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey, and decides to sue humans when he finds out we actually eat honey. The demo features a chase level where you need to learn to avoid oncoming traffic from a bee’s perspective.
by Alicia on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts' theme park sim Thrillville will open its gates for a whole new season in Off the Rails, featuring some of the most outlandish roller-coaster concepts ever imagined, as well as new ways to talk to park guests and a wider array of carnival games.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports has released a 1GB demo for the latest installment in its hockey franchise NHL 2K8, while Codemasters has released a 885mb playable demo, released yesterday on PC, for its horror action game Clive Barker's Jericho.
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage is a re-imagining of FlatOut 2 rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to make use of the additional feature sets and improved processing ability of third generation technologies.
by Andrew Hayward on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 12:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SKATE delivers the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras and a fully reactive skateboarding city, featuring professional skaters such as Danny Way and PJ Ladd.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crash's arch-nemeses, Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash's island into monstrous abominations! Never one to shirk from danger, our orange furry friend finds that with his potent mix of wacky bravado and daredevil action he is able to hijack the titanic monsters and wield their immense powers against each other!
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting this Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday and continuing for a week, Microsoft is knocking down the price on Bankshot Billiards 2, Frogger and Hardwood Spades. Also coming this Wednesday is the second add-on pack for Bomberman Live, Bomb-Up Pack 2, for 250 points.
by Thomas Wilde on Sept. 23, 2007 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
by Anthony Chambers on Sept. 22, 2007 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Feel what it's like to be a field general making key personnel decisions on both sides of the ball during the game's biggest moments in Madden NFL 08. Play to your team's strengths by reading your opponent's schemes and reacting to the action as soon as the ball is snapped.
Conan is an action adventure game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat. Players will follow the journey of Conan the Cimmerian as he fights a vicious battle against a variety of enemies and an elusive power that threatens to consume the Hyborian world.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Revealed earlier this week, This downloadable content package will set you back 400 points and includes 10 brand new racers and muscle cars, with one additional car ( 2007 SEAT Leon Cupra) as free download.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In PES8 player detail has been taken to incredible levels with full facial animation and the high-def. detail to show full movement and subtle details to the various kits during the course of a match. All ‘Next Gen’ versions will also benefit from an extensive Edit mode, allowing gamers to customise their PES experience. Konami has released a 1.18 GB demo on XBL Marketplace, although not available in North America.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Krome Studios' Viva Piñata: Party Animals brings gamers and garden connoisseurs together for a fun social party game set in a whimsical world bursting with living piñatas of every shape and shade imaginable. Microsoft has released a 970mb demo, allowing you to try out the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K8 will elevate the game of basketball to new levels never experienced before for the next-gen systems. NBA 2K8 will also continue to build and expand the groundbreaking Signature Style feature that will include hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations. This demo delivers a four-minute exhibition game of NBA 2K8...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Anime-style animation continues to demonstrate its multi-media appeal with today’s launch of audience-favorite titles from Starz Media’s large video library, such as Ghost in the Shell, Street Fighter II V, on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace..
A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold allows gamers to play a John Woo-directed action blockbuster movie. Dual-wielding and stunt-laden gunplay combined with massive destructible environments ensures that Stranglehold will be a true tour-de-force.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Rally Revo is a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with dynamically deformable terrain, next-gen graphics, realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing. SEGA has released a 700mb playable demo on Xbox Live, featuring two quick race tracks drivable in either the Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ3 or the Subaru Impreza STi Spec C type RA.
by Tim McDonald on Sept. 15, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of lovingly hand-crafted shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatron and Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level!
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The battle may not begin until Sept. 25, but Halo fans can prepare for the epic fight with the release the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console (comes with matching Wireless Controller, headset, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme) on Sept. 16 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA. The demo a taste of some of the best drifting tracks, new cars and customization, and will be playable both online with friends as well as offline.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft is making sure you are all set for the coming weekend as not only has it released EA's much anticipated FIFA 08 demo (730mb), but also a playable version of Activision's Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (430mb). Gamers in Europe will have to wait a little longer for the FIFA 08 demo, as there has been an unresolved issue that was discovered last minute.