by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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IDDK and G5 Software announce a new tank simulation to be set during the Second World War. WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger tells the story of the great triumph of the Soviet Army during the summer campaign of 1944.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Huxley is an MMOFPS utilizing the Unreal Engine 3 that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources. The second stage of testing will take place from Dec. 13-17, 2007, in Korea.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Initially, Take Two pinned the GTA IV release to
Oct. 2007, assuring there would be
no delay, while delaying it shortly thereafter to the more ambiguous
Q1 2008. At the BMO Capital Markets Interactive Entertainment Conference, CEO Strauss Zelnick went even further and took the "When It's Done" attitude, saying, "we weren't able to stick to our firm date the last time. We're going to give a firm date when we are utterly convinced that we have it and that isn't right now."
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Microsoft unveiled new parental tools as part of the second year of the "Safety is no game. Is your family set?" campaign. The Family Timer will enable parents to set the appropriate amount of gaming and entertainment time on the X360 for their kids, on a daily or weekly basis.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men — a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath — and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has finally submitted its delayed quarterly financial report for the first quarter ended June 30, 2007, and it's not looking good. Net revenue is down from last year's $19.5 million to $10.4M, while net loss was $11.9M compared to $7.3M during the same period last year. Atari stated that it has "substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern."
by Tim McDonald on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this online strategic shooter. Featuring team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Become Mario as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective shifts as they run upside down through wild alien worlds that need to be seen to be believed.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The New International Track & Field features over 20 different athletic events, with several unlockable characters from other Konami franchises, such as Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 and Sparkster from Rocket Knight Adventures.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 2:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern-day firepower to fight a new war in the world's most treacherous hot spots. Valve announced that Call of Duty 4 is heading to Steam, which will be made available on Nov. 12 ($49.95).
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 4:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Asterix at the Olympic Games follows Asterix, Obelix and the faithful Dogmatix as they travel to Greece in aid of their lovesick friend Alafolix. Their journey takes them to the Olympic Games where they find themselves pitted against the athletic might of the Roman Empire. This multilingual demo lets you try put part of the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 4:09 p.m. PST | 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:
- Assassin's Creed [ALL] - Developer Diary #4
- Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII [ALL] - Race Mode Trailer
- Empire Earth III - Launch Trailer
- Guilty Gear 2 Overture [X360] - Gameplay Trailer
- Kane & Lynch: Dead Men [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
- Nanostray 2 [NDS] - Trailer #3
- Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 [NDS/Wii] - Paris Invasion Trailer
- SimCity Societies - Haunted City Trailer
- Trauma Center: New Blood [Wii] - Co-op Trailer
- Viva Pinata [PC] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | 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 Nov. 6, 2007 @ 3:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Heroes 2 is designed completely from the ground up for the Wii and PSP. Just like the recent Madden 08 announcement, the Wii edition will include an all-new arcade mode that simplifies gameplay for players of all skill levels.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 1:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft announced that it has fully acquired the City of Heroes/Villains intellectual property that was still partly owned by Cryptic Studios, and has formed a new studio to further develop the franchise.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination. SEGA announced that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will be the first Wii title to tap into the system’s Weather Channel support.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World Heroes Anthology is a complete compilation of SNK's 2D-fighting series World Heroes. Included in the collection are World Heroes, World Heroes 2, World Heroes 2 Jet and World Heroes Perfect.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | 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, exclusive unlockables, and authentic rock venues. To support the launch of GH3, Activision, Pontiac and Hot Topic are teaming up on a national promotion giving fans the chance to win a 2008 Pontiac G5.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Industry veterans Gary Corriveau and Steve Bergenholtz, founder of Sandlot Games, now part of EA, announced the formation of Beanbag Studios, a new company poised to raise the bar for the design and production of high quality casual games.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic Rivals 2 is in development exclusively for the PSP, getting a revamped jostling system, new battle mode, and updated rivalry.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire has signed an agreement with Fireglow Game to distribute Stranger, an RPG / RTS hybrid, and Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory, latest installment in the WWII RTS franchise, in the UK.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Arcade Moon invites you to water world of speed boats and crazy races in Aquadelic GT! Join the Aquadelic league and race for glory and cold, hard cash across Russian canals, Greek port towns and Caribbean islands!
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for: