by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year Acclaim and industry veteran David Perry partnered up to present their ground-breaking “Top Secret” MMPROG project, in which players actually get an opportunity to participate in the entire development process from start to finish. Over 60,000 signed up to help, and later this month one lucky winner will be announced.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The web-based service of EA SPORTS Fantasy Football is free, while members of Xbox Live or PlayStation Network will have the opportunity to download the fantasy football applications for a fee. In addition, for the first time ever, gamers will have the ability to play their fantasy football squad in Madden NFL 09.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Seoul-based T-Entertainment announced that it has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for an upcoming MMORPG project codenamed L2, drawing elements from RPG and RTS games, and can be described as futuristic fantasy with a taste of space opera.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare titles to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Block Breaker Deluxe, Cocoto Fishing Master, and Samurai Shodown.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At this weekend's Major League Gaming Halo 3 competition in San Diego, Bungie's Lukems and Shishka
revealed that they are working on a remake of the classic Halo: Combat Evolved map Chill Out, to be released in the upcoming map pack as Cold Storage. No further info was revealed, but details are expected in the next Bungie update.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Hoboken International Film Festival, held in New Jersey, was where Postal, Uwe Boll's dark comedy based on the video game franchise from Running With Scissors, walked off with the coveted Best of Festival Award.
by Rainier on June 15, 2008 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on June 14, 2008 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coming in twelve TV-style downloadable episodes this summer, Siren: Blood Curse is a horror-survival title set in the Japanese village of Hanuda, where a TV crew from America arrive to research the legend of the ‘Vanished Village’ where human sacrifice is said to have taken place thirty years ago. Siren: Blood Curse’s creator, Keiichiro Toyama, tells us a bit more...
In 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 June 14, 2008 @ 7:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SF IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective. From today until June 18th,
fans can submit pictures, video, dissertation, limerick, singing telegram explaining why you should be in Street Fighter IV, include your contact info, and you might just get picked.
by Rainier on June 14, 2008 @ 7:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haemimont's Imperium Romanum is a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. A few weeks after the first Kalypso Media will released a second Value Pack next week which includes 4 new missions, many new tablets, and an improved art- and gamedesign.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 7:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 13, 2008 @ 7:13 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:
- Initial D: Extreme Stage [PS3] - Trailer
- Rise Of The Argonauts [PS3/X360/PC] - Cinematic Trailer
- Overlord: Raising Hell [PS3] - Trailer #3
- Civilization Revolution [ALL] - Unit Progression Trailer
- Empire: Total War - Teaser Trailer
- Too Human [X360] - Co-op Battlecries Trailer
- NHL 2K9 [PS2/Wii/PS3/X360] - Rick Nash Trailer
- Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UCCE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content. This v1.00.06 patch contains some significant revisions in the multiplayer engine.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships. Codemasters has re-released the first demo, and updated it with the latest v1.1 patch code.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Ignition Entertainment's Tornado, developed by Success, you set out to restore all of Earth's buildings, vehicles, inhabitants and other obscure objects that have been stolen by the envious Prince using his mischievous "Black Hole Device."
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Coldplay are making their debut on GH III with the release of a three-track song pack, including its new single Violet Hill, from the band’s new album, Viva la Vida.
by Geoff Gibson on June 13, 2008 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Re-imagined for an even more intense arcade shooter experience, Assault Heroes 2 expands its horizons into outer space, featuring hijackable enemy vehicles, many more levels and an enhanced co-operative gameplay mode.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having signed the license
earlier this year, the best-selling Humongous children's property made popular on the PC is now available for the Wii in a family friendly point-and-click adventure!
by John Day on June 13, 2008 @ 1:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cars Mater-National offers a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs, featuring all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival.
by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 6:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.