by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jet Set Games was founded in 2008 by three industry veterans, most notably known for having worked on a variety of franchises such as Dune, Command & Conquer, Star Wars, James Bond, etc. Former EA/Westwood Studios execs Adam Isgreen, Rade Stojsavljevic, and Brett Sperry have co-founded the new outlet and are planning to develop new titles for iPhone, Wii, PS3 and X360.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warrior: Special Tactics is a new FPS where you take on role of a Russian special tactics unit known as Specnaz. The Motherland somehow lost another nuclear warhead to the terrorists and it’s up to the player to recover the bomb and punish some heavy armed dusky beardies.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While official word was scheduled for tomorrow, script writer Rob Yescombe
spilled the beans early as he confirmed that the Crysis developer has acquired Free Radical. Known for its Timesplitters series and most recently Ubisoft's HAZE, the UK-based studio got itself in a spat of trouble last year and was forced to close down. Whether Crytek bought the studio only for its assets/IP or will let it restart and rehire, is unclear at this point. More details to come tomorrow ....
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | 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:
- CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars [PS3/X360] - Trailers (2)
- F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- Halo Wars [X360] - Expanding the Arsenal Trailer
- Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii] - Launch Trailer
- Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Ashes [X360] - Development Diary #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Zen Studios announced The Punisher: No Mercy coming exclusively to PlayStation Network. For the first time on consoles, you’ll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A little while back Good Old Games signed an agreement with FireFly Studios to add its historic RTS series, starting with
Stronghold and now it has also added
Stronghold: Crusader. Also added is JoWood's third-person role-playing game Gothic 2 Gold.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World of Cars Online is a 3D online world based on the hit movie CARS. Players will be able to take an amazing ride into a wacky world full of fun and adventure by designing their own car, becoming a racing legend, making new friends, and playing mini-games with Lightning McQueen and the rest of the cast.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! As we
hinted at last month, EA has officially pushed back The Sims 3's Feb. 2009 release date until June 2, 2009.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the year 1939, Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings follows the rogue archaeologist on an all-new globe-trotting quest. From San Francisco's Chinatown to the lush jungles of Panama, Indy must use his whip, fists and wits to fight through ruthless opposition as he spars with his nemesis, Magnus Völler, in a race for a relic of biblical proportions — the Staff of Moses.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stronghold Crusader Extreme features huge battles with over 10000 units on screen, a new Extreme Trail which will test even the best Crusader players and a new tactical aid bar which allows you to unleash super moves on your enemies.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. The SCEA Santa Monica team working on GoW 3 is looking for an
Online Gameplay Programmer, possibly indicating Kratos will go online.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Deadly Creatures is a Wii exclusive 3rd person action thriller title developed internally by its Rainbow Studios. Deadly Creatures throws players into a venomous world of desert terror, where the greatest victory is survival.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NecroVisioN is a first-person horror shooter, which sees players taking on the role of American soldier Simon Bukner, who must fight his way through the bleak trenches of World War One and into the very jaws of Hell.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Commander: Europe at War is a turn-based strategy game set during World War II. Players take command of either the Axis powers or the Allied forces, and make decisions relating to recruitment, reconnaissance and diplomacy.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In My Pet Shop, players will set off on the animal adventure of a lifetime as they work to help run the best pet shop that Green Town has ever seen. With over 40 different animals, players will be able to find and care for adorable and sometimes unusual pets including dogs, pigs, pandas and bears, all set in a beautifully crafted colorful world.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The battle for Gold Medals and personal bests ignites excitement and healthy competition in Summer Athletics 2009. Athletes from all over the world run, throw, jump and swim for victory. Millimeters and split seconds will decide the winners.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 5:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 5:11 p.m. PST | 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. Already hinted at in the original press release by saying "coming to console" Ubisoft has
confirmed the Epilogue DLC is not coming to PC.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | 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:
- 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand [ALL] - G-Unit Trailer
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising [PC] - Trailer #2
- Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned [X360] - Johnny Klebitz Trailer
- The House of The Dead: Overkill [Wii] - Making Of Trailer #4
- MLB Front Office Manager [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #3
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Story Trailer #2
- Major League Baseball 2K9 [ALL] - Tim Lincecum Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | 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. eligible gamers across the globe will now have the chance to battle for supremacy in the MC:LA official World Championship Series.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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theHunter is 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. Emote Games revealed that people who register on the site, will get phased into the beta test.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Grand Ages: Rome, previously known as Imperium Romanum II, is a city-building game where the player takes the role of a Roman patrician, a nobleman, who has just started his political career. His ultimate goal is to become the Governor of Rome.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2009 @ 6:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A new survey released by national video game retailer Game Crazy finds that nearly 80 percent of Americans would enjoy playing video games with their significant other. Relationship expert Dr. Diana Kirschner states that in her experience the couples that play together stay together!