by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 7:12 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:
- A Kingdom for Keflings [XBLA] - Trailer
- C.O.R.E. [NDS] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Killzone 2 [PS3] - Trailer #5
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Trailers (2)
- Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels [Wii] - Deleted Scenes Trailer
- Dragon Age: Origins [PC] - Leipzig Demo Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A departure from the traditional online settings of high fantasy, outer space, or military, Global Agenda is a fast-paced action MMO using Unreal Engine 3 set in Earth's near future, a spy-fi world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jane McGonigal, noted PhD and Director of Game Research and Development at The Institute for the Future, is convinced that either a game developer or a community of online gamers will be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by the year 2032.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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During a press conference tomorrow Apple Corps Ltd. (holders of The Beatles license) and MTV are to announce details regarding an exclusive agreement to develop an unprecedented global music project. No further details were provided but in the past both the Rock Band and Guitar Hero publisher were looking into licensing The Beatles material, so tomorrow 2:00 pm UK Time (10:00 am ET, 7:00 AM PT) we will know more..
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rune Factory: Frontier incorporates an open-ended structure that allows players to choose the type of game they wish to experience. Whether it's growing crops, expanding the town, fighting (or befriending) monsters or even falling in love.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | 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. This v1.01 patch makes improvements to the multiplayer game invite system.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flower, Sun and Rain is a mystery adventure, in the vein of Groundhog Day, where you play a detective charged with locating and defusing a bomb by solving thought-provoking puzzles with a wealth of bizarre outcomes.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just in time for the arrival of the New Xbox Experience (Nov. 19), Xbox 360 owners now have the option to upgrade with the new Xbox 360 60GB Live Starter Pack ($99.99), which comes with everything needed to join the fun on Xbox Live, including a 60GB detachable hard drive for storing downloadable movies, TV shows and additional game content, as well as an Xbox 360 Headset, an Ethernet cable and a three-month Gold subscription to Xbox Live.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan!
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring 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. Beginning on Oct. 29th, players can take part in WAR's first-ever live in-game event and tackle four new Public Quests, along with a host of other frightening new content to earn special, seasonal rewards.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penguins Arena is a First Penguin Shooter with very short rounds and where the magic of reincarnation, combined with the supernatural ability to return to the game as a ghost, ensures that your character has every chance to change your tribe's fate.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gatheryn is an interactive massive multi-player world of adventure, mystery and romance. You assume the role of a Victorian themed character as you explore, socialize and quest your way through the world.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handheld gamers will once again have the freedom to unleash their inner rock star anywhere, anytime with Vicarious Visions' Guitar Hero On Tour Decades which will now also introduce song share between NDS players with different versions of On Tour.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 4:44 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 Brad Hilderbrand on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Psyonix Studios announced Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, an arena-based online vehicle sports game for PlayStation Network that brings together animated vehicles in sports-like gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The second Game Developer Census, surveying all companies working within video game development and publishing in North America, has revealed that the North American game industry has increased in size 13%, from 47,800 to 53,900 staffers.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 7:01 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:
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Last Day TV Trailer
- Edge of Twilight [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Spooky Spirits [PC] - Trailer
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Dark & Light Trailer
- Shaun White Snowboarding [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
- White Gold: War in Paradise [ALL] - Combat Trailer
- The Swarm [PC] - Trailer #3
- Chronostorm: Siberian Strike [PC] - Trailer
- The Hunt [PC] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Finishing Moves Trailer
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Animal Crossing: City Folk lets you live your life in a virtual community that’s all your own. You can interact with the fun characters in your town, customize everything from your house to your clothing and even chat with other friends in the game using the Wii Speak.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a move mirroring efforts by food manufacturers and retailers to give consumers a clear and easy way to understand food content, the games industry is close to launching a traffic light system for the ratings on video games.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. NCSoft let us know that the open beta launches in Korea Nov. 11 and that the game is currently being localized and plans for testing phases in North America and Europe are being made.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. Similar to
Gamestop's pre-order campaign
from earlier Valve is now also allowing you to pre-order (with an additional 10% off) also giving 5 days early access to the demo.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:34 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. Eidos has released a 1.2Gb demo on XBL, with the PC version to follow on Friday.