by Rainier on March 17, 2008 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts. In case
last week's 47 weren't enough, here are some more ...
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 17, 2008 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The America's Army: True Soldiers game accurately portrays the values that guide U.S. Army Soldiers by specifically incorporating gameplay based on mission accomplishment, teamwork, leadership, rules of engagement and respect for life and property. Just like in real combat, honor and respect must be earned, and in the game, the Play-Lead-Recruit feature allows players to earn respect as they move up through the ranks and become true leaders.
by Tim McDonald on March 16, 2008 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the past weeks, we've delved into some of the games you haven't played (but really should), taking in some of the best of the unknown horror and comedy games. With those two extremes out of the way, this time, we're going to focus on independent games, which are PC-only, with one pseudo-exception. For those of you who didn't read the
previous articles, these are games that you've probably not played, but you really should.
by Rainier on March 16, 2008 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, previously known as JAZZ: Hired Guns, is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.
by Rainier on March 16, 2008 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sledgehammer is a pure action game on wheels, a festival of demolition and speed, all in one. Drive the most powerful truck and destroy every opponent that you’ll find on the road or go to the multiplayer mode and decide who is the king of the highway.
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When CD Project
announced The Witcher Enhanced Edition, it also revealed that it was working on a mod editor called D'jinni, which would allow players to create or modify their own adventures, as well as two completely new adventures (8 quests). As it turns out, legal issues concerning the making and publishing of mods have delayed the release, which is now set for the last week of March.
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with added content such as stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom asked the community what the game should be priced, and the verdict was a measly $10 for XBLA/PSN (PC to be determined).
by Tim McCullough on March 15, 2008 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flight Simulator X: Acceleration allows gamers of all ages, types and skill levels to race against friends and engage in thrilling new missions in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:23 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:
- Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Dungeon Hero [X360/PC] - Wireframe Trailer
- Iron Man [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
- Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Part Of You Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and even more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience. If you haven't yet, check
our R6 Vegas 2 preview from earlier today.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Effective immediately, the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) will cease operations. Therefore, all CPL events currently scheduled for 2008 are hereby canceled. The CPL was launched in June 1997 with the mission of promoting and sanctioning video game competitions as a professional sport.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, in which the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. The Spanish issue if PSM has the first multiplayer details, revealing there will be 15 modes, up to 16 players, and full character customization (race, sex, hair, clothing).
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since we know that Mass Effect is meant to be a trilogy, the sequel announcement is no surprise. With EA's recent acquisition of Bioware/Pandemic, however, a big question was whether the franchise was going to become multiplatform. BioWare senior manager Matt Atwood revealed in a
recent interview that Mass Effect 2 will be exclusive on the Xbox 360, at least for a certain period, and then make its way to the PC
shortly thereafter.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there has yet to be an official announcement, Namco Bandai is working on Mr. Driller Online for Xbox Live Arcade. Featuring Standard Driller and Quest Driller modes, the game will support 4 player solo battle where everybody fends for himself, or Tag Battle which is a 2vs2 mode requiring teamplay.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.
by Geson Hatchett on March 14, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is a fast-paced new Sonic racing game created by Sonic team that takes Sonic into never-before seen worlds with edge-of-your-seat racing intensity and all-new gravity controlling moves.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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wipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the Wipeout franchise, offering meticulously crafted and fully reworked tracks. SCE Studio Liverpool's lead designer Colin Berry gives us more details ...
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Commando: Steel Disaster you play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to an evil organization called Rattlesnake. Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle though each of the five missions, as well as two extra hidden mission, with a a range of heavy weaponry, and pick-ups - each with its own attack method and power.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K8 will elevate the game of basketball to new levels never experienced before for the next-gen systems. NBA 2K8 will also continue to build and expand the groundbreaking Signature Style feature that will include hundreds of new shooting, passing and dribbling animations.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:28 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:
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - Thermal Scan Trailer
- Edna and Harvey: The Breakout - Trailer
- Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm [X360/PC] - Man Overboard Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This weekend Sony Online Entertainment is celebrating the ninth anniversary of its MMORPG, EverQuest, and to honor the 19999 launch SOE will hosting a variety of in game and fabled events throughout the year, the first of which are connected to the Planes of Power.