by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legacy Interactive has signed an agreement with Encore to distribute Microïds adventure video games as digital downloads in North America, including Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon, and Benoit Sokal's Sinking Island.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with
The Last Guy ($9.99),
Warhawk Fallen Star Pack ($7.99), Rock Band Locksley Pack (She Does, Don’t Make Me Wait, Don’t Make Me Wait, All Over Again, $0.99/$2.99) as well as demos for
SoulCalibur IV and
NHL 09. To top it all off, there's a bunch of game & movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 2:26 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 exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conspiracy has entered into a publishing agreement to bring Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, to North America. SBK08 is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the near future Raven Squad is a unique blending of RTS and FPS genres, as the game puts you in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. According to
Entertainment Weekly, RB2 will get full albums from Foo Fighters, Chillis, Vaughn, Megadeth, Jane's Addiction, and a No Doubt compilation album.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. TECMO/Team NINJA announced that, since its release in June 2008, Ninja Gaiden II has sold over one million copies worldwide
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive's new character-driven crime detective adventure, Unsolved Crimes, brings a new level of gaming excitement to the NDS integrating the thrills of an action game with the mental challenges of a 3D crime investigation.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Activision has issued an updated release schedule revealing World Tour is scheduled in Europe for Nov. 7, and also lists a PC version, confirming
an earlier rumor.
UPDATE: Activision revised the list and removed the PC edition.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world. A victim of its own success, the
servers are flooded with players, which is causing multiplayer connectivity issues.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eternal Eden is a fantastic RPG for the casual gamer, in the vein of old-school classics such as the vein of Zelda and Final Fantasy, completely packed with a large assortment of puzzles, complex riddles, and strategic battles against mythical enemies!
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2008 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interzone Futebol is a virtual world game centered on the world's most popular sport, futebol (soccer in the U.S.). The first city in this virtual world is Rio de Janeiro, and includes not only player-controlled futebol action and competitions, but also includes a 3D world of Rio complete with neighborhoods, shops, social interaction with friends, and the club scene.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 6:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 6:42 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:
- Far Cry 2 [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
- Prince Of Persia Prodigy [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
- Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen [NDS] - Trailer
- Rapala Fishing Frenzy [Wii/PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Divinity 2: Ego Draconis [X360/PC] - GC08 Trailer
- Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir - Trailer
- Kickster: Online Street Soccer - GC08 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant, a rejuvenated Neo Cortex is taking over the world one brain at a time! Cortex and N. Brio devise a new kind of evil — a text-messaging, do-anything device that controls both mutant and bandicoot minds. Armed with his wits and lightning agility, Crash must free his friends, the titans, and save the day!
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vulnerabilities in online gaming and virtual worlds lead to money laundering and other dangers, according to a new report by Dr. Igor Muttik, senior architect for McAfee Avert Labs. As revenues for virtual worlds topped $1.1 billion in 2006 and are expected to triple by 2009, online games are a hot target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities for money-making gains, who not only steal from online players, but also use virtual worlds to exchange funds achieved through their other criminal activities.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the final chapter of the trilogy, players find Sypro teaming up with an unlikely ally - Cynder, his former enemy, to face his most challenging mission to date. As the Dark Master’s evil envelopes the world like a plague, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and unlock the true power of the purple dragon within him to stop the Dark Master in his tracks.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the latest EGM issue Rockstar Toronto, know for The Warriors, is working on a new installment in the Max Payne series. While there is no official announcement May Payne 3 wouldn't come as much of a surprise considering there is a movie coming out, starring Mark Wahlberg, later this year. May Payne was originally released in 2001, and a sequel in 2003 already teased there would be a 3rd part, but apparently not by Remedy who is still working on Alan Wake.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). World Tour will exclusively feature several of the most influential instrument and equipment brands in the music industry like Sabian, Zildjian, Marshall, and others.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Central to the appeal of Ghostlight's International Athletics, developed by The Code Monkeys, will be the immense variety of the ten gut-busting events and the innate need of man to compete and win against his fellow man.
by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.