by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Recoil: Retrograd is an epic title incorporating an intense mix of action, adventure and strategy, powered by the Unreal Engine 3. In switching technology (Unreal 3), Zeitguyz felt Urban Mysteries had a different ring compared to what it really wanted to accomplish the game, so hence the name change.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 5:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Activision's Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first game built around the legendary music of America’s Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band. Play through Aerosmith's career, bands they performed with, venues they played. Guitar Hero 3 owners will be able to download Aerosmith's Dream On track for free this weekend!
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The next standalone chapter in Relic's RTS franchise, WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Civilization Revolution will deliver revolutionary features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which completely transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Announced
earlier this week, THQ's Deadly Creatures is a Wii exclusive 3rd person action thriller title developed internally by its Rainbow Studios. Deadly Creatures throws players into a venomous world of desert terror, where the greatest victory is survival.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Late 2007 Naughty Dog art director Bob Rafei announced his departure after 13 years to pursue a long planned career goal: to be an independent original IP creator and developer. After Uncharted: Drake's Fortune wrapped up Bob announced he was leaving and has now emerged at the head of Big Red Button Entertainment, its motto "Games you want to watch and films you want to play." While there are no particular details available yet, the new developer has six original IPs currently in concept development.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 4:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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German game publisher dtp entertainment and Hamburg development studio 49Games announce their latest multi-platform sports game Summer Athletics. Players can expect an abundance of disciplines from a variety of summer sports in this title.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sierra's The Spiderwick Chronicles, developed by Stormfront Studios, is an action/adventure game based on Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films' upcoming 2008 movie, as well as the fantastical Spiderwick book series.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 6:16 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:
- Secret Agent Clank [PSP] - Trailer
- Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed [Wii] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Frontlines: Fuel of War [PS3/X360/PC] - Street Map Trailer
- Insecticide [NDS/PC] - Cinematic Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | 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 Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 3:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Rock Band content: Truth Hits Everybody - The Police, Teenage Lobotomy - The Ramones, Complete Control – The Clash ($1.99 each/$5.49 pack). A demo for the PS3 exclusive MLB 08 The Show is available, a slew of game and movie trailers, a downloadable demo for Patapon, full download of Twisted Metal: Head On ($14.99) as well as some themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes (biology, music, math and geography), new unlockable items and clothing, new two-player off-line minigames, new awards and Achievements.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FM2008 is fully updated for the new season and allow players to select their favorite club or international team and guide them to glorious success by putting them through Cup matches, Leagues, Euro Championships and major international tournaments. This v8.0.2 patch (for FM08, WSM08 and Futboll Manager 08) includes all of the transfers from the January transfer window.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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To commemorate the first NCAA Football title on Wii, the video game’s packaging will feature a platform exclusive NCAA college team mascot, selected by fans. The Wii edition also includes the Family Play feature seen in recent Madden & FIFA titles.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of games such as Dungeon Siege, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. CD Projekt RED's debut title, The Witcher, has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide in just three months.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 takes players on an epic adventure to a breathtaking alternate future spawned by time travel run amok. Developed by EA Los Angeles, Red Alert 3 breaks new ground in the RTS genre, featuring a fully co-operative campaign while bringing back the series' light-hearted style and classic, action-oriented gameplay.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. WiC on PS3 and X360, now scheduled for fall 2008, will get additional single/multiplayer content, which will be made available to PC users as addon.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | 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 v4.7 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Storm Region's Codename: Panzers series leaves the World War II stage to take the story into Cold War East-West conflicts fought on fictitious battlefields, with a special emphasis on deep story lines and rich battle effects.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 4:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pure takes quad racing to a new level, featuring massive jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in memorable, photo-realistic settings all over the globe. Featuring never-before-seen, vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps in real-world quad locations, Pure delivers heart-pounding off-road racing unique to the genre.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed late 2007, Focus Home Interactive confirmed that TrackMania is coming to the NDS. With TrackMania DS, you drive at mind-blowing speeds on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 4:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the 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. Nintendo is launching four regional Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario tournaments, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and New York for a Midnight Madness Launch event.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earth Eternal is a free to play 3D high-fantasy MMORPG world that combines real-world history, legend, and myth with original creations. Sparkplay Media has secured $4.25 million in financing from Redpoint Ventures and Prism Ventureworks.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. THW confirmed a multiplayer demo will be released on March 11, and will include two maps (Invasion and Oilfield).