by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The SCEA San Diego Studios development team went into this season looking to raise the level of authenticity and realism, and create the perfect blend of features and unique gameplay opportunities.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take inspiration from competing in the world's most exciting racing cars on legendary circuits and iconic city streets and then get creative with the most powerful track editor in portable gaming, and set to offer the most complete pick-up-and-play pocket racing package, complete with stunning visuals.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 11:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jumper is a third-person action fighting game based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming sci-fi action/thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity). Brash Entertainment has confirmed that the role of Griffin in the game is voiced by Jamie Bell, who also plays Griffin in the "Jumper" film.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 10:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Late last year the rumor starting floating around, but it has now been confirmed, Cryptic Studios Marvel Universe Online MMO has been canceled. In a
recent interview with MTV's multiplayer game blog, Microsoft's Shane Kim made it official, "Marvel and we have agreed to end development on the MMO. It was an amicable decision…"
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard announced plans to hold its fourth Worldwide Invitational in Paris, France on the 28th and 29th of June, celebrating the communities surrounding Blizzard's Warcraft, Diablo and StarCraft series as well as showcasing the skills of top eSports gamers from around the world.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Treasure Island is an 3D adventure game based on the classic bestseller novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, situated 4 years after its conclusion. The game combines traditional Point & Click controls and gameplay with breathtaking realtime 3D graphics and SFX.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 3:58 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.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 3:10 a.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 Tom Baker on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WH40K: Squad Command features action-packed combat and turn-based strategy through an engaging, authentic single-player storyline, where you play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the daemonic forces of Chaos through 13 missions.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 1:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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At the
AOU 2008 (Feb. 16) SNK Playmore JP and Taito will unveil the latest installment in its classic arcade title King of Fighters XII, and show it off for the first time, even though only in video format. In development for quite a while now, KOF XII is a fresh start with a brand new engine and overhauled sprites. Scheduled for release on Taito's Type X² arcade machine mid 2008, KOF XII is expected to be ported on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2009.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.
by Tim McCullough on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 7:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance continues the story following the Infinite War, featuring an all-new single-player campaign, a new faction and a myriad of innovative multiplayer features. More than one hundred new units will give players access to cutting-edge strategic options, including fully realized navies, orbital weaponry and advanced counter intelligence technologies.
by Chris Lawton on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 6:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey is a naval action RPG set in the time of last pirate renaissance on the Caribbean. Smuggle, trade, fight, choose your side and become the region's most notorious captain!
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alternativa is a classic point&click adventure game based on the original sci-fi/cyber-punk script which is composed of a number of shorter stories that lead us through the lives of individual characters as well as the fictional world of the future.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Microsoft sent shockwaves through the internet by offering to buy ailing Yahoo for no less than $44 billion. After a few days of deliberation, even considering outsourcing its ads business to rival Google, Yahoo will
turn down the offer, claiming the unsolicited offer undervalues the company, saying it needs an extra $12 billion.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | 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.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. In a recent
interview, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli revealed that, like its previous game Far Cry, they are in active talks to make a Crysis movie. Let's hope it's not Uwe Boll!
Let the ultimate Sudoku expert, Carol Vorderman, show you how to play and conquer the number game phenomenon sweeping the world. With over 1 million puzzle boards to choose from, experience countless hours and hours of fun.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Club is a 3rd person action shooter focused on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers relentless, frantic, and fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 7:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In an statement announcing that Vivendi’s UK Managing Director and Vice President of Europe Adam Roberts has joined D3Publisher of Europe as Managing Director it was revealed (which we can confirm) that D3P is developing a sequel to last year's Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, a genre-bending style of gameplay rooted in a classic puzzle gameboard setting that incorporates role-playing and strategy elements, multiplayer gameplay modes and an engaging storyline.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 7:36 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:
- Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath [X360/PC] - Mechapede Trailer
- Condemned 2: Bloodshot [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
- Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds [PS3] - Trailer
- Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - The Style Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment's Jumper is a 3rd person action fighting game based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming sci-fi action/thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity).
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 5:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GRAW is a tactical squad based shooter featuring changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. After a long period of silence Ubisoft will release a new patch next week WEdnesday, adding 2 new weapons, fixes and 5 updated singleplayer maps for multiplayer purposes.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 5:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Jack Keane, developed by Deck 13, is a classical adventure game with their rich story-telling and fun gameplay. As the player you guide hero Jack Keane as he faces some of his toughest challenges yet.