by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America announced that it has acquired North Carolina-based Vicious Cycle Software, known for the Vicious Engine development technology for consoles, handhelds and the PC. Upon completion of the transaction, D3PA will hold Vicious Cycle Software as a subsidiary through share acquisition.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 9:02 a.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 20, 2007 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning in July, Valve will ship a major update to its online gaming platform Steam, allowing users can set up their own personal Steam pages and profiles, create and join groups, schedule games with friends, review who they've played with, see how well everyone played, chat with groups, chat via voice, and more.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 6:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pro Cycling Manager 2007 strives to create the ultimate in sports simulation, while still being approachable to newcomers to the series. PCM is not just about the management, it allows you to fully experience the intensity of the races through its real-time simulation mode.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 6:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In NCAA Football 08 players will look to be a leader and become a legend on the field with a new and deeper recruiting system and an all-new Campus Legend mode. The all-new Leadership Control makes players lead by example and control the action on the field and improving players' personal ratings on each big play.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Assault is a turn-based strategy Sci-Fi adventure game taking the battle to Saraksh planet, where four armies (Khonties, the Land of Fathers, Island Empire and Southern barbarians) go toe-to-toe on the field of action.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games has signed a publishing agreement with AGEOD for its historically accurate operational-level turn-based game, American Civil War: The Blue and the Gray, placing players at the head of the USA or CSA during the American Civil War.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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XIDER Games announced Basketball Manager 2008, its latest sports management game. Find the best sponsors, bring in the best players and prove that you are the best manager to lead your team to be champions of the courts. Clear the court and let the games begin…
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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L&O II: Double or Nothing offers a blend of adventure and mystery as it explores the intricate worlds of criminal investigation and legal prosecution. Legacy Interactive decided to temporarily pull the game from UK store shelves after a real-life murder victim's mother
filed a complaint that her son was featured in the game. A patch is being worked on, and further action in North America is being contemplated.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Splash Damage's Managing Director
Neil Postlethwaite revealed that in order to help cover on-going support without passing the costs on to the gamer, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars will feature appropriate non-intrusive ads in select locations, you won't have to interact with them; they'll just be part of the normal environment.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 6:08 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:
- Bioshock [X360/PC] - Developer Diary #1
- Jackass: The Game [NDS/PSP/PS2] - Trailer
- Lost Planet: Extreme Condition [PC] - Trailer #2
- Tron [X360] - Classic vs. Enhanced Trailer
- Discs of Tron [X360] - Classic vs. Enhanced Trailer
- Eve Online: Revelations II - Trailer
- Donkey Kong Jet [Wii] - Trailer
- Jam Sessions [NDS] - Free Falling Trailer
- Wild Arms: Crossfire [PSP] - JAP Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As
previously announced the chief architect of Sony's PlayStation game console Ken Kutaragi, 56, stepped down Tuesday (although he will still have an advisory post at the gaming unit). The gaming unit is now headed by Kazuo Hirai, SCE's former president and chief operating officer.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced that they will be releasing an downloadable add-on for Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection allowing Tekken fans, for the first time in the franchise's history, to play online. The online feature will include ranked matches, custom battles, and online tournaments ...
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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They Hunger: Lost Souls is a commercial game powered by Valve Software's Half-Life 2 Source engine. Based upon the highly popular They Hunger mod series, the upcoming title features a completely new horror-survival adventure.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. EA has released some new C&C3: TW maps on Xbox Live Marketplace, one free (Ground Zero), and a pack that includes 6 new maps for 500 points.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Tiburon, known for Madden NFL Football and NCAA Football titles, is developing the latest installment in the Tiger Woods franchise. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 will include two new features, GamerNet And Photo Game Face. Read more for details...
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Undertow you navigate the stormy seas as one of four unique, upgradeable unit types, earning points for adding upgrades by killing enemies, completing objectives, and taking checkpoints. Undertow includes two multiplayer modes for up to 16 players, and a robust 15-level single player and co-op campaign.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command will bring the carnage of the 41st millennium to the handhelds, featuring a new and immersive single-player campaign, along with a robust global multiplayer component.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the MTV crazy-stunts-gone-bad-on-purpose show Jackass: The Game, developed by Sidhe Interactive, features mini-games, story mode and all the raunchy, and craziness you come to expect from the TV show, with likeness/voices from the real cast.
by Rainier on June 18, 2007 @ 9:35 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:
- SKATE [PS3/X360] - Agent Orange Trailer
- Transformers: The Game [ALL] - Intro Trailer
- Age of Conan [X360/PC] - Dev Diary #3 [Part2] - Trailer
- Boogie [Wii] - Duet Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2007 @ 6:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Like most other big publishers the past few weeks Namco Bandai held its annual gamers day, where various developers showed off plenty of upcoming titles. Check out our
Namco Bandai Editors Day 2007 page, for news, screens and trailers on the following titles :
by Rainier on June 18, 2007 @ 4:00 p.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 18, 2007 @ 3:50 p.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. This v1.72 patch adds a bunch of balance tweaks, as well as fixing various bugs and crashes.