by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rise of Kunark introduces a new playable race, the Sarnak. This dragon-like humanoid inhabits the jungle islands of Timorous Deep, a new starting location for adventurers. Timorous Deep presents a wealth of new content for levels 1-20, and is one of the many new zones being developed for this expansion.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Rally Revo will set a new benchmark in its genre with a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with revolutionary dynamically deformable terrain, proprietary next-generation graphics, bone-jarringly realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced the acquisition of Atlanta-based software tools and gaming client applications provider Super Computer International (SCI), not to be confused with Eidos parent company SCi, which will be integrated into EA's Online Technology Group, headed by SCI CEO Jesper Jensen.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. The PC version includes a variety of all-new content, including three new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer game type, Game Editor, five new campaign chapters and DX10 support.
Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A year after the demise of DICE Canada through the purchase of DICE by Electronic Arts, former DICE Canada lead designer Armando "Aj" Marini, once part of the Battlefield development team, is now heading TUSK Interactive, which is currently looking for a a technical director. It's a safe bet that given Marini's track record in multiplayer online shooters, the new studio may have something going on in that genre.
by Chris Lawton on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters has signed a a worldwide licensing agreement with The Templar Company to create a original & exclusive NDS/Wii video game titles based on Templar's 14 million-selling 'Ology series of books, Dragonology, Wizardology and Pirateology.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fury is a competitive online RPG, taking the best elements of an MMO - combat, advancement and teamwork - and blending them with the best elements of an FPS - instant action, fast pacing and diverse game types. Based on beta feedback, Auran is making some last-minute changes to the game, adding training maps for new players, revising the Incarnation system and more ...
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Meridian4 announced that it has signed Black Element Software's single-player oriented sci-fi FPS, featuring a varied balance of combat and more technical activities such as hacking and remotely controlling robotic devices.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 7:31 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 Witcher - Locations Trailer
- Army of Two [ALL] - Teamwork Trailer
- Tomb Raider Anniversary [Wii] - Grapple Trailer
- Yakuza 3 [PS3] - Trailer #2
- Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 [ALL] - Rugby Trailer
- Panzer Tactics DS [NDS] - Game Modes Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 5:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos, while you journey through all of Springfield, vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games. Said parodies are causing trouble as it appears Rockstar did not think the Grand Theft Scratchy was funny, and legal proceedings forced EA to remove content from the game.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. levels. THQ has released a new patch for GPG's 3D RTS, bringing your retail game to v1.1.3269, adding 3 new units rebalancing the Mercy unit
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 3:15 p.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, in addition to new monsters, weapons, powers and plenty of quests. The NWN2 expansion is already released in Europe, but is missing some dialogue, being addressed with this small hotfix.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 1:23 p.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.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Football Manager 2008 will be fully updated for the new season and allow players to select their favorite club or international team (5,000 teams from over 50 countries) and guide them to glorious success by putting them through Cup matches, Leagues, Euro Championships and even major international tournaments.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco announced that it has signed Shin’en Multimedia's Nanostray 2, introducing many new features and elements which have never been used in its genre such as innovative touch screen features and exciting WiFi functions over the internet.
by Katarani on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A mysterious black dragon suddenly appears and begins destroying the kingdom that Valen resides in. The dragoneers fight back, but are powerless against the black dragon’s fearsome strengths. Valen, who survives the attack, is ordered to protect the elemental dragons and find out what the monster is after.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats. Next up in the series is Corp. Simone Cole, who is a reality hacker.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ND Games announces 9th Company: Roots of Terror, a new action-oriented RTS developed by Lesta Studios, creators of Pacific Storm, using their brand new proprietary engine.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Savage 2: A Tortured Soul mixes RTS with FPS, allowing players to to opt for either the fast-paced action of a shooter game, or the more tactical planning of a real-time strategy game, with squad-based features and enhanced RPG elements enabling players to build their character level and abilities throughout the game.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KartRider fuses the thrill of addicting, old-school multiplayer kart riding mayhem with innovative track design customization options, millions of uniquely created character personalities and endless kart modifications. As promised, Nexon America has launched the open beta client.
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by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2007 @ 4:31 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:
- Conan [PS3/X360] - Making Of Trailer
- Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Social Features Trailer
- Geometry Wars: Galaxies [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #3
- Trauma Center: New Blood [Wii] - Trailer #2
- Fracture [ALL] - Terrain Deformation Trailer
- Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer [PS3/PC] - Trailer
- Beowulf [ALL] - Game Story Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...