by Rainier on May 8, 2007 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. The
official blog reveals a demo is coming to Xbox Live in June, although no details as to its contents...
by Rainier on May 8, 2007 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix, and Electronic Arts announced that Fender Musical Instruments Corporation will have their instruments exclusively featured in the upcoming videogame Rock Band. In addition, Roland Corporation and BOSS have agreed to have their brands featured within Rock Band.
by Rainier on May 8, 2007 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hydrophobia is a survival adventure about conquering fear in a series of entirely dynamic flooded environments, featuring the unique technology of Blade’s
recently unveiled HydroEngine.
by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, to be officially announced later this week at the Square-Enix Party. This single-player only title is scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.
by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In late 2005, EA announced it had signed a
license agreement with Fox Television allowing it to develop games based on the popular Simpsons cartoon series, and it seems we may finally see the results. According to a countdown clock on the freshly launched
teaser site, EA will announce the 22nd title in the franchise since 1989, on Wednesday at noon, the same day it is having its Summer preview event, which we are scheduled to attend, so stay tuned...
by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unreal Tournament 3 will have dozens of new, unique levels covering diverse environments, along with an even bigger selection of playable characters. The game will feature 7 game modes in total including one all-new game mode, several new vehicles and an armory full of weapons. Sign up for the newsletter on the freshly launched
official website.
by Rainier on May 5, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 5:08 p.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 4, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience. Midway confirmed a demo is expected to be released on Xbox Marketplace somewhere this month.
by Andrew Hayward on May 3, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Judy on May 2, 2007 @ 9:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reshape the battlefield — and the fate — of a broken nation in Fracture, the new IP from LucasArts and Day 1 Studios. "Groundbreaking" in more ways than one, this 2008 blockbuster utilizes technology only possible on the Xbox 360 and PS3.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few weeks ago, both
EB Games and
GameStop had product listings for a PS3 version of Time Crisis 4, scheduled for Nov. 13, 2007, but it seems that it might now also be
coming to the Xbox 360, with a light gun. Time Crisis 4 features larger levels, and players are able to scroll by pointing the gun at arrows located on the sides of the screen.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in 1191 AD, the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 4:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Calling All Cars, originally called Criminal Crackdown, you take the role of a bounty hunter careening around a stylish cartoon world on the hunt for criminals on the loose. God of War designer David Jaffe confirmed that Calling All Cars is finished and will be available on the PlayStation Store Thursday, May 3, for $9.99.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.
by Andrew Hayward on April 27, 2007 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this arcade shooter, players will join the heroes of the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra. Up to four players will be able to cooperatively shoot their way through multiple levels, powering up their weapons, picking up bonuses and laying waste to anything that moves.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Currently in development at inXile Entertainment , known for The Bard's Tale, HEI$T has gamers taking charge of a group of renegade criminals as they rob, steal and shoot their way throughout the city, all the while their sights set on the big score: taking the San Francisco Mint.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos has signed the European distribution right for Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma, 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.
by Rainier on April 27, 2007 @ 12:37 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 April 26, 2007 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a realistic - but frenzied and chaotic - environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust. Sony confirmed that Motorstorm is getting a new/free update mid May, pluggin exploits, fixing audio, improving stability and various other multiplayer enhancements.