by Rainier on June 4, 2007 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In late March, it was revealed that "300" producer Thomas Tull formed Brash Entertainment to specifically develop games based on movie licenses, promising 60-100 titles over the next 5 years. Having acquired no less than $400 million in funding, the publisher currently has 12 games in development with another 40 already scheduled. The first two games, based on the "300" movie (different from Eidos' PSP-only game) and the "Saw" film series.
by Alicia on June 3, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wing Commander Arena is a fast-paced arcade-styled space combat game where gamers can team up with 16 players online to attack other teams of ships. Propel your customized ship through space, fire torpedoes and unleash deadly gravity bombs as they try to climb the leader board.
by Rainier on June 3, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get back into the swing of things as Donkey Kong goes vertical in DK Jungle Climber, previously known as DK: King of Swing, with all new moves, items and mini games.
by Rainier on June 2, 2007 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on June 2, 2007 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set on the battlefields of World War III, Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen console exclusive war strategy game that will push the envelope of technology, showcasing AI, graphics, physics and animations that were not possible before. Ubisoft Creative Director Michael de Plater gives us the low-down...
by Rainier on June 2, 2007 @ 12:36 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. The update file is eliminates a number of gameplay issues and adds some convenient new features.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 10:20 p.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 June 1, 2007 @ 10:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stray Bullet Games, formerly known as Wolfpack Studios who developed Shadowbane for Ubisoft, has licensed Simultronics’ HeroEngine still untitled, MMO. A year into development the studio has grown, and moved into the pre-production phase.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 4:45 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:
- The Darkness [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [ALL] - Sound Effects Trailer
- Tomb Raider Anniversary [PSP/PS2/PC] - Dev Diary Trailer #5
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 12:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. In case you hadn't seen it earlier, Ubisoft will release a multiplayer demo on June 7.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Obsidian is working on a Neverwinter Nights 2 expansion pack Mask of The Betrayer featuring a new campaign set in the Forgotten Realms, as well as new monsters, weapons, powers and plenty of quests.
by Alicia on June 1, 2007 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community is in denial about the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort has returned.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models, experience new features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In early March, Netdevil announced it was developing a LEGO MMO based on everybody's favorite childhood toy. A Danish article reveals the first details about LEGO Universe, scheduled to launch mid-2008. The new LEGO Universe will combine gaming, building and the opportunity for social networking on the very same web page. The game is being developed in close cooperation with fans, who are testing every idea, and "LEGO Group want to offer the unique experience to play with LEGO bricks both virtually and physically together with your friends from all over the world, and you can even change from the physically to the virtual play as you like – You are in control."
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v3.6 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed exclusively for the X360 from the ground up and for the first time ever, gamers will experience Naruto starting from the series' beginning. Re-live the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto's transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja.
by Rainier on June 1, 2007 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Overlord is an original next-generation title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios. A groundbreaking action adventure, Overlord is set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil).
Long, long ago, battles were waged with blade and spell. The lush island of Aedis was constantly submerged in bloodshed. Eventually, this hatred and anger gave birth to an entity known as Mugen, which brought an end to all things. Now they call it a fairy tale, a mere child's fantasy.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 8:40 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:
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes [PSP] - Trailer
- Dewy's Adventure [Wii] - JAP Trailer
- Anno 1701 [NDS] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 7:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Ubisoft will release a multiplayer demo next week Friday, June 7, 2007, featuring the PC exclusive Calavera map, playable in the Recon vs. Assault mode. We will of course have it on
fileserver network, so stay tuned!
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perpetual Entertainment's MMORPG Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising lets you take on the role of a son or daughter of an Olympian god challenges players to overcome and conquer the enemies of Rome. You can now sign up for an exclusive chance to
enter the closed beta playtest.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive has release the first patch for Artificial Studios' 4-player co-op online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, bringing your retail game to v1.001. No details as to what the patch fixes are available at this point.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Auran's Fury is the ultimate competitive online RPG. It takes the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blends them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types.
Sign up to participate in the beta test...
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Relic is working on the Company of Heroes expansion pack, it is also continuing to fine-tune the original. The much anticipated v1.70 patch is now available, adding DirectX 10 support, and the usual bug/crash fixes, and other enhancements.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 10:44 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.