by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Hollywood and Games Summit, LucasArts head honcho Jim Ward
confirmed earlier rumors that it is working on a lightsaber enabled game for the Wii, "internally we have already played a lightsaber game on the Wii. It’s a lot of fun, and we’ll get there." Whether this is in addition to the Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga was not clear, but the LucasArts will be having "some stuff out this Fall."
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic Entertainment announced that it has signed a worldwide 3 year license with a 2 year extension, on all platforms, based on the popular franchise Dragon Hunters with French Futurikon. The animated television series is on air and there is also a full feature-length animated movie based on the series scheduled for release early next year.
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games announced that it will publish Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier, developed by Firaxis Games, and handcrafted from scratch for next gen consoles and handhelds.
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced that five new titles are in development exclusively for Nintendo systems. Only for Wii, experience the rebirth of action racing with Cruis'n and a collection of classic skill games with Game Party. Ultimate Mortal Kombat, The Bee Game and a title based on Cartoon Network's top-rated, kids animated series Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends are all in development exclusively for NDS.
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 5:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sporting various new features, and a new graphics engine, Arena Wars Reloaded is an action strategy game focusing once again on fast-paced RTS action and multiplayer mayhem. Although the installer is in German, the demo does include English.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 11:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In his Hollywood and Games Summit keynote today, Brash Entertainment's CEO Mitch Davis announced additional long term deals with the various film studios and partners, such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Studios, Vanguard Animation, and of course the previously announced Lions Gate Films.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The U.S. Army announced that the upcoming July 4th marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the its America’s Army online multiplayer PC game, and has since amassed more than 8.5 million user accounts, holding a steady top ten action games played online since its launch in 2002.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 1:10 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:
- Lair [PS3] - Trailer
- The Settlers [NDS] - German Trailer
- The Escape From Paradise City - Boris Trailer
- Boogie [Wii] - Movie Maker Trailer
- Bee Movie Game [ALL] - Trailer
- Skate [ALL] - Gameplay Controls Trailer
- Dynasty Warriors Gundam [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Destination Software announced it has signed a license agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, allowing it to publish and distribute Yamaha racing video games, starting with Yamaha Supercross.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth. Universe at War: Earth Assault will support Games for Windows Live, enabling PC vs. Xbox 360 cross-platform gaming.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It has been a while since we heard anything from Activision's Soldier of Fortune franchise, but that is all about to change. Making its first appearance since Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix back in 2002, SoF: Pay Back will also make its next-gen console debut. Whether Raven Soft will once again make limbs fly all over our screen was not revealed, so hopefully more will become clear in a few weeks time at E3. As it stands now, Soldier of Fortune: Pay Back is scheduled for a November release, but that is most likely to change (thanks Robert).
UPDATE: EBGames as well as
GameStop now have product listings up...
UPDATE #2: Our source confirmed that SoF Payback is indeed in development, although not by Raven Software but Cauldron, who recently did History Channel: Civil War, and published by Activision Value, known for the Cabela's hunting titles.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 10:12 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 and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there's only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Undercover: Dual Motives is an point & click adventure game where players take control of physicist and reluctant spy Dr. John Russell in his early days, investigating at a British research facility, and hunt for a Nazi nuclear bomb.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driver: Parallel Lines offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience and features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge. You take on the role of a notorious 18 year old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought after driver-for-hire in town.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced that former Ohio State All-American center and future top pick in the 2007 NBA Draft Greg Oden has been named the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K8.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 4:32 a.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 June 27, 2007 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Famitsu reveals that Tecmo is once again teaming up with Ntreev Soft to make a sequel to last year's Super Swing Golf, also known as Pangya! Golf with Style or Swing Golf Pangya. Taking advantage of the Wii’s motion sensing controller to give you the full 18-hole golfing experience the new version will include a Tour Mode, unlockable costumes from Ninja Gaiden's Rachel and Ryu Hayabusa, and of course new courses.
by Rainier on June 27, 2007 @ 3:29 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 June 26, 2007 @ 4:47 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:
- Hitman The Movie - Trailer
- Ace Combat 6 [X360] - Trailer #2
- CRASH of the Titans [ALL] - Trailer #2
- The Eye of Judgment [PS3] - Trailer
- Railfan [PS3] - Trailer
- Insecticide [NDS/PC] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 26, 2007 @ 2:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution is a North American Wii exclusive title, and will include characters that have never been featured in the Clash of Ninja game series. The game will follow the storyline of the TV series and will take advantage of the Wiimote in fast-paced ninja action for up to 4 players in 9 different gameplay modes.
by Rainier on June 26, 2007 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Echelon Software's Black Powder Red Earth is a multiplayer-only first-person shooter that combines highly stylized visuals and fast-moving tactical action with a persistent virtual marketplace and social network.
by Rainier on June 26, 2007 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari hooked up with Valve to stress test the multiplayer portion of Iocaine Studios' "projectile-based tactical game" ThreadSpace: Hyperbol. Players battle each other on roads in space, called Hyperchannels, as they pilot Ships capable of firing a wide variety of weapons.
by Rainier on June 26, 2007 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Settlers VI will focus on building larger and more fortified cities as well as planning and optimization in a medieval world. Attributes that are typical of the series are once again the focus of the game, create magnificent cities and inhabit them with hundreds of settlers going about their daily lives.