by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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One of the most popular arcade shooter series of the 80s returns and gamers get a fresh take on a classic arcade game when Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Frogger 2 launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision announced that it has filed the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed combination of Activision with Vivendi with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and has begun mailing it to its stockholders. A special meeting of Activision stockholders will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, to consider and vote on proposals to approve the transaction and related matters.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Asterix Brain Trainer is packed with entertaining mini-games led by everyone’s favourite Gallic hero, Asterix, which make puzzles, memory games and problem solving more fun than ever.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 09 takes to the ice with improved Skill Stick System controls and the new Defensive Skill Stick, while adding depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series, or show off your skills with the new Be A Pro mode.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Art of Murder: FBI Confidential, created by by the team who made Schizm, Sentinel and Reah, is a point & click adventure where the player takes on the role of an FBI agent, whose task is to solve a series of macabre murders of wealthy, well-to-do citizens.
by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 12:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Wild West Online: Gunfighter, players take the role of a gunslinger in the 19th Century American West.
by Rainier on June 8, 2008 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Universe at War: Earth Assault is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth. Petroglyph has finally released the third patch allowing Xbox 360 and PC users to play against each other, with platform specific achievements, balance tweaks and framerate improvements.
by Rainier on June 8, 2008 @ 1:38 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:
- NASCAR 09 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 8, 2008 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America is bringing Disgaea 3 to North America, making a bold new step towards the next generation console with a whole new cast, story, and game system while staying true to the franchises 2D feel.
Atlus' fast-paced medical action is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters, numerous enhancements, new difficulty modes and new operations. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable after effects of GUILT.
by Rainier on June 7, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from 1C Company's Gamers Day 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on June 7, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Theatre of War 2 is a 3D RTS that covers events of 1943, the operations in Tunisia. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel, supported by Italian military contingent, in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies.
by Chris Lawton on June 7, 2008 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis, the fourth title in the adventure series from Frogwares, sends players to 19th century London, where Arsène Lupin, a young French burglar with an impressive track record, has just challenged Scotland Yard and the most famous of detectives – Sherlock Holmes.
by Rainier on June 7, 2008 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on June 7, 2008 @ 2:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 6:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Afrika is a next-gen game for the PS3 featuring faithful replications of much of Africa's flora and fauna. Currently scheduled for release in Japan sometime in August, there is no confirmation, or details, about a European/North American release.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 6:09 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:
- City Life 2008 Edition - Trailer #3
- Final Fantasy IV [NDS] - Trailer (3)
- Civilization Revolution [ALL] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week we revealed From Software's latest installment in the Tenchu franchise. At a conference in Japan it was disclosed that Ubisoft will publish Tenchu 4, which 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 Wiimore for aiming at the screen.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge, developed by EA DICE's Stockholm, is a revolutionary new take on the First Person Action Adventure category. You are part of an underground group of concerned citizens who, not relying on technology, use runners to relay messages. In
a recent interview EA producer Owen O'Brien says "To be very honest, I'm a big Joss Whedon fan, and a lot of the things in the story of the game came from Firefly [tv series] and Serenity [movie]."
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EVE Online: The Empyrean Age is a free expansion pack that will introduce a faction ranking system, new militias being mustered, fresh agents pertaining to the massive conflicts, a dynamic new structure of system occupancy, details on hidden deadspace complexes and a whole new region in space, "Black Rise."
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans awaiting the first portable version of Guitar Hero will finally get the chance to rock out with a sneak preview of Guitar Hero: On Tour on June 14 (12 noon – 4 pm) during Toys 'R' Us' exclusive 'First to Play' event nationwide.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV and Harmonix announced that the next addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be tracks from MTV2’s Circuit Breakout band contest winners The Material, The Myriad and Them Terribles. Additionally, the northeastern England post-punk revival band Maxïmo Park will make their North American single debut with 'Girls Who Play Guitars' as downloadable content for Rock Band.
by Rainier on June 6, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Namco Bandai revealed the Secret Apprentice from Lucasarts' Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be included on both platforms.
