by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 09 focuses on wide-open collegiate style gameplay featuring unique animations that you will only find in college football, unveiling the new Break Away Animation Engine which allows gamers to break in and out of moves.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Citing Hollywood executives, the
LA Times claims that Sony has been in licensing talks with movie/tv studios the past few weeks in order to launch an online video service through its PS3 game console, as early as this summer. While Sony of course did not comment on the matter, SCEA's senior vice president of marketing Peter Dille said "we'll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you've seen or used." The service will have to compete with Microsoft's Xbox Live which currently offers 350 movies and more than 5,000 episodes of TV shows.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 2:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following a survey of existing measures to protect minors from harmful video games across the 27 European Union member states, the European Commission called for a retailers' Code of Conduct to be drawn up within two years.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Put on your headset, grab your clipboard and see if you have what it takes to be the boss in NFL Head Coach 09, a unique NFL experience that gives gamers the power to make decisions that define their career and ultimately the fate of their franchise as a head coach in the NFL. EA revealed that NFL Head Coach 09 will not only come bundled with Madden, but also as standalone title.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If previous trademark registrations are any indication, then Ubisoft's next installment in the Prince of Persia franchise will be called Prince of Persia Prodigy. According to
trademork, Jordan Mechner has locked in the next installment in the Sands of Time trilogy, as he also owns The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. Maybe we'll get more details at UbiDays or E3.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK-08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Double Helix, previously known as The Collective before
it merged with Shiny, is currently working on Silent Hill: Homecoming, which raised the question, what happened to its previous project Harker? Foundation 9 clarified that question today when it confirmed the action game inspired by the classic horror novel Dracula was put on ice as the dev team is now working on SH5. Whether or not the game will be revived after the newest title in Konami's horror franchise wraps up, is uncertain at this point.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. Engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements and journey towards discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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38 Studios announced the expansion of its design team with the appointment of Travis McGeathy as systems design lead. Travis hails from SOE and joins his former co-workers at 38 Studios, Jason Roberts and Steve Danuser, who have been laying the groundwork in IP and game development in year one at the studio.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships. The eBay Motors Marketplace will allow you to buy and sell performance vehicles in a realistic setting.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and Infinity Ward are planning a new offensive with the Call of Duty 4 downloadable Variety Map Pack, a series of new multiplayer maps, coming to the PlayStation Network on Thursday April, 24 for both North America and Europe!
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory.
SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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'They' is a first person mystery shooter featuring a technically future minded 3D engine with next generation effects, brand new gameplay elements and a revolutionary weapon system to survive the challenges ahead!
by Rainier on April 22, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aurora: The Secret Within is a classic point & click adventure, immersing the player in a world of puzzles and mysteries just waiting to be solved, presenting a thrilling, compelling tale of subterfuge that the player will need to unravel to succeed.
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 3:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' fast-paced medical action is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters, numerous enhancements, new difficulty modes and new operations. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable aftereffects of GUILT.
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources. This v1.6 patch removed the cd check, and fixes a few bugs, crashes and other issues.
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Interplay announced that Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim 2, Boogerman, and Clayfighter, four of its franchise titles for the classic Sega Genesis videogame, will be available later this year on the Wii Virtual Console.
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress continues the frantic, action-packed, one-on-one battles for which the series is known. The game also introduces a new storyline based on the Naruto animated series, as well as a roster of more than 20 characters and frantic head-to-head multiplayer action with game-sharing capabilities.
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 7:00 a.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:
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - DirectX 10 Features Trailer
- Iron Man [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #3
- Speed Racer [PSP/PS2/Wii] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.
SEGA's combat-intensive RTS Universe at War: Earth Assault for the Xbox 360 will employ a control scheme built from the ground up to ensure smooth gameplay and ease of command for console gamers. Great attention has been paid to implement a balanced gamescape for multiplayer games for console players.
by Rainier on April 21, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of turn-based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. A new demo has been released with the latest v1.06 code, adding balance changes, general improvements, map and scenario updates, etc.
by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 8:28 a.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:
- Team Fortress 2 [ALL] - Meet the Scout Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on April 20, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles 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.