Brave Story: New Traveler features an entertaining storyline, enjoyable cast of characters and traditional turn-based battle system which is easy to pick up and play even for beginners, but has great depth and innovation for the seasoned gamers.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the MTV crazy-stunts-gone-bad-on-purpose show Jackass, Empire Interactive's Jackass: The Game, developed by Sidhe Interactive, features mini-games, story mode and all the raunchy craziness you've come to expect from the TV show, with likeness/voices from the cast. Producer Aaron Rigby gives us a few more details...
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chaos Concept's 3D tactical/strategy game UFO: Extraterrestrials' is set in the year 2025, and on the newly colonized planet Esperanza our space devices have not just been approached by alien machines but attacked.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that EA's executive vice president John Schappert will be joining the Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) in a newly created position as corporate vice president of LIVE, software and services.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 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:
- Medal of Honor: Airborne [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Avencast: Rise of the Mage - Trailer #3
- Heavenly Sword [PS3] - Legend of the Sword Part 1
- Madden NFL 08 [ALL ] - Player Weapons Trailer
- Luminous Arc [NDS] - Trailer
- Dragoneer’s Aria [PSP] - Summoning Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A contract clause rewarding long time share holders resulted in Electronic Arts increasing the amount of Ubisoft shares it owns to 24.86 % (up from 20 % in 2004) according to
Forbes.com. This technically means EA now has more shares in Ubisoft than the actual founders, as the Guillemot family has only 22.8%.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wild ARMs 5 is an RPG that follows the journey of a group of young travelers as they try to unlock the mysteries of their ravaged land and unknowingly become involved in a struggle that will decide the fate of the entire world. All launch units will contain an 80-page full color "The Art of Wild ARMs" art book, packaged in a special embossed foil box.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Trader is an action-trading game where you assume the role of Space Trader in an alternate future universe. Your goal is to make as much money possible, within a time limit, by leasing cargo ships, traveling to planets and trading with merchants.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fall of Liberty takes players to new battlegrounds in World War II, ones born from a changed moment in history that led to the Nazi invasion of 1950s America, delivering an explosive action experience in a world where famous real-world locations appear startlingly different under Nazi occupation.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes offers a furious fighting game experience with up to 3-on-3 team-based gameplay, intense single-player action, and a wireless multiplayer versus mode for up to two users, all within the Naruto universe.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America and Dimension Films are teaming-up to offer 3 lucky fans, and up to 50 of their friends, a chance to
win a hometown screening of Rob Zombie's Halloween before release in late August, presented by Dead Head Fred.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To complement the fast-paced basketball action, NBA ’08 introduces an all-new progression system where players earn skill and experience rewards that can be used to thoroughly customize player appearance and play styles. SCEA has signed Phoenix Suns power forward Amare Stoudemire as the cover athlete for the NBA '08.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City Interactive's Overspeed, developed by Groove Games, gives the player an opportunity of participating in illegal street-races in the USA - the tracks invite you to speed down the L.A. avenues at night-time. A wide scale of tuning options is one of the most important game elements.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is an RTS game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor. A
filing with the German USK reveals Koch Media is working on bringing Mark of Chaos to the X360 and while it would not comment, Koch's Games Convention schedule makes mention of it being at the show later this month.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne, next-gen debut of the series, is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience.
by Chris Lawton on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: The Game lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as Autobots or destroy it as Decepticons. Players will also experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite Robots in Disguise such as Bumblebee, Barricade and others.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America's .hack //G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption logs gamers back into the engaging MMO setting where the lines of reality are blurred and danger lurks around every corner. Delivering an epic action-RPG experience, gamers must overcome evil and restore balance to “The World.”
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 11:22 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:
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars - QuakeCon 2007 Trailer
- Geometry Wars: Galaxies [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- SimCity Societies - Trailer #3
- Home [PS3] - Trailer #3
- SEGA Rally: Revo [ALL] - Technology Trailer #2
- Madden NFL 08 [ALL ] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Add layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customizing your armies by combining units. A few weeks back EA teased us with a C&C: Tiberium Wars "revolution," and speculations ran wild from a new expansion, patch, to possible new modes? As it turns out it's nothing but BattleCast Primetime, a sort of online TV/Sports show with latest C&C news, interviews, and match reports, starting August 14th.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Industry veterans announce the formation of Blazing Lizard, Inc, a new game development studio dedicated to producing high quality and compelling console downloadable games for all ages and demographics.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the 1-on-1 match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fight everything in the German arsenal including the most notorious and lethal tanks such as Tigers and Panthers. Battle through over 50 missions in this fast-paced arcade-style shooter. Drive and fight rival tanks, destroy enemy positions and engage in ferocious firefights.