by Rainier on May 24, 2007 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its best-selling, open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While no specific info on the game is available yet, we now know that the franchise returns to New York...
by Rainier on May 24, 2007 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts and TT Games celebrated today the 30th anniversary of the classic movie series that spans generations with the announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, allowing families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.
by Rainier on May 23, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released details about the v1.80 system software update for the PS3, coming tomorrow May 24, 2007. The new update features upscaling of PSOne and PS2 games, and DVD movies up to full 1080p HD resolution when viewed on a compatible HD TV set.
by Rainier on May 23, 2007 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models as the industry standard. Players will experience new features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
by Rainier on May 22, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A little while ago JoWood announced it would be bringing its biggest franchises to console, and today brings the first announcement in that regard. Having recently split with Piranha Bytes (which means no more patches btw) over the bug ridden quality of the previous Gothic titles, Jowood announced today that it is in negotiations with a major development studio for Gothic 4, scheduled for PC and consoles.
by Rainier on May 22, 2007 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra officially announced The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, presenting a reinvention of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay in HD, enhancements, as well as adding the Dark Athena chapter, an expansion of the original game with an exciting new story and new gameplay features.
by Andrew Hayward on May 22, 2007 @ 3:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A stunningly beautiful martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East, Heavenly Sword, developed by Ninja Theory, takes players on a roller coaster of emotion and action that truly exploits the potential of gaming as the new artistic entertainment medium.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto IV will be available as a special edition on October 16 in North America and October 19 in Europe, the same day as the regular edition of Grand Theft Auto IV.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on May 20, 2007 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction.
by Andrew Hayward on May 20, 2007 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Meet the High Velocity Bowlers, each with a unique personality, skill-set, and comedic attributes. Using the SIXAXIS wireless controller to simulate a real bowling swing with lifelike lane environments, players will compete to unlock ten distinctive characters and progress through ten themed alleys on their way to bowling domination, complete with leaderboards and stats.
by Andrew Hayward on May 19, 2007 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PAIN is much more than a game, it’s actually a creative, user-driven comedic experience that presents players with the unique opportunity to control and capture the irreverent style of humor found in television shows such as Jackass or Viva La Bam. The game boldly tackles a rarely explored area of video-gaming… comedy.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a PS3 exclusive remake of the original but with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, exclusive character, locations, and the ability to wield dual katanas. Last week we revealed the game went gold, and today Tecmo informed us that the game is scheduled to ship July 3rd.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The rumors have been flying ever since GameInformer mentioned it, but confirmation of a next-gen Chronicles of Riddick game comes through UK industry weekly, MCV. Developed by Starbreeze, who is currently working on The Darkness, the announcement for The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena will come next week. The title will feature updated graphics, all-new single-player missions, a developer's commentary mode, and online multiplayer capabilities. Stay tuned ...
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. Sony announced that not only will it release Warhawk as download, but also on Blu-ray. On May 24th PS3 owners will be able to participate in the online beta,
sign up here.
LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use your character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what you build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
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 May 16, 2007 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility. Midway announced today that the PS3 collector's edition Blu-ray disc will include John Woo's 1992 classic Hard Boiled.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Killzone II is a squad-based, first-person shooter, set in the near future during a period of planetary colonization, capturing the intense reality of warfare between the ISA Command and a ruthless, militaristic separatist faction called the Helghast. This
message on the community chatboards confirms that Guerilla will be having an open beta for Killzone 2.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announce Midnight Club: Los Angeles, developed by series creator Rockstar San Diego, bringing the 4th installment in the franchise to the next-gen consoles for the first time.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SKATE will deliver the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras and a fully reactive skateboarding city. The game features professional skaters such as Danny Way and PJ Ladd, as well as a reactive city and relevant in-game cameras that capture and deliver the most authentic skateboard experience to date.