by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two has signed a new incentive compensation program for its Rockstar Games label based on a profit sharing arrangement, and at the same time has entered into new long-term employment agreements with the creative team of its wholly-owned Rockstar Games publishing label until Jan. 31, 2012.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 12:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. The Dwarf New Year celebration of Keg End has officially begun, the forces of Order and Destruction are now invited to join a Realm-wide pub crawl across the Old World as the Dwarfs drain their old barrels and casks in hopes of good fortune and better brews in the New Year.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Comics announce Batman: Arkham Asylum, a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, with a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 10:56 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 Dec. 17, 2008 @ 7:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ACE Team's Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 17, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Wii owners will be able to blow off some steam with Madworld, House of the Dead, the Pikmin and Mario Power Tennis remakes, while NDS gamers can get fit with Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine?, or GTA: Chinatown Wars.
by Adam Pavlacka on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in Capcom's survival/horror series, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
Last week we reported that the Japanese
RE5 demo suddenly became inaccessible and corrupted, and while Capcom US claimed innocence, Microsoft did not provide us with a statement until today ...
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the latest entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King Arthur is a turn-based empire-building strategy game set in a medieval, mystical Britain where you will play the role of legendary Arthur, the Once and Future King. You build Camelot, enlist the Knights of the Round Table, unite the country and ultimately challenge the powers threatening the essence of all their previous endeavors.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Chinatown Wars is an original entry in the GTA franchise, bringing a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments.
Pre-order at Gamestop and get $10 Liberty City cash at the start, and immediate access to the entire arsenal in Liberty City.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:09 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:
- BattleForge [PC] - Nature Trailer
- Evasive Space [Wii] - Trailer #2
- F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Comic Trailer
- Skate 2 [PS3/X360] - Intro Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:42 p.m. PST | 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 Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving you the ultimate racing simulation experience with precision physics and handling.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While Guitar Hero: Metallica isn't officially announced yet, we know that it will feature an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play a Metallica member in either single instrument or band career game modes, and additional tracks from bands such as Slayer, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Kyuss, Machine Head, as well as 28 Metallica tracks, of course.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NDOORS has acquired the North American rights to SBSi's 2D side-scrolling casual MMO WonderKing. Challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat and strive to become the “Wonderking” that will bring light to the shadows of darkness.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo has opened its
Club Nintendo in North America, allowing fans to register products, complete surveys, and receive Nintendo Coins, which in turn can then be redeemed for limited-edition Nintendo rewards available only to Club Nintendo members.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking Monster Jam monster trucks onto the streets and other urban settings and being rewarded for the scale of the damage and destruction is one of the new key features of Monster Jam: Urban Assault. Feel the crunch of twisting metal underneath as you drive legendary and world famous monster truck favorites, demolishing every vehicle you see.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Autodesk has become a member of Epic Games’ Integrated Partners Program, allowing it to integrate its Autodesk HumanIK animation middleware with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3. Kynapse artificial intelligence middleware was also previously integrated with UE3.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic RTS adventure to an alternate future spawned by time travel run amok, featuring a fully co-operative campaign, the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay. While there is no official announcement yet, it should be no surprise that the Red Alert 3 team is already working on the first expansion, Uprising.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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During the holidays Microsoft kicked off two global 30-day specials to bring great deals on select Xbox Live content (every monday a deal on either a movie rental, a map pack or even an XBLA game) and even free multiplayer for a list of great XBLA titles. This week Bomberman Live lowers its price from the usual 800 to 600 points.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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the Hunter 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.