by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 5:35 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 31, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cyanide's PCM 2008 lets you manage one of the 65 teams, with improved AI, a better recruitment system, more realistic rider progression, extensive customization, and improved gfx. The 2008 edition will also introduce in-door circuit elimination racing, and the PSP version will feature 1vs1 wi-fi multiplayer.
by Sanford May on March 31, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cars Mater-National offers a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs, featuring all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival.
by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not only has Capcom
acquired the MotoGP license earlier today, but it is also expanding its internal development studio by acquiring Japanese studio K2, known for Valhalla Knights and the Tenchu series. Capcom has used the services of K2 in the past, both companies are located in Osaka, and by making K2 a wholly owned subsidiary, Capcom plans to make its game development activities more efficient and speedy.
by Rainier on March 31, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Realtime Worlds, UK developer known for Crackdown and currently working on APB (All Points Bulletin), apparently has no trouble finding extra development monies, as it previously bagged $33 million in funding, and has just
received another $50 million from Maverick Capital. Realtime Worlds is founded by David Jones, one of the original Grand Theft Auto creators and the Lemmings franchise. APB combines the open ended (online) world on GTA mixed with the combat seen in Crackdown.
by Rainier on March 30, 2008 @ 2:04 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 March 29, 2008 @ 3:40 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:
- Race Driver: GRID [NDS/PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (3)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 29, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced that Volition, Inc.’s Red Faction franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.
by Rainier on March 29, 2008 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself. In order to ship the game on time for its fall 2008 launch, Exec. Prod. Tim Bennison revealed in an
interview that Radical decided to scrap co-op multiplayer.
by Judy on March 29, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is an Action RPG game where as the previous KUFire series were Action RTS titles that recreated realistic fantasy battlefields of massive scale. Circle of Doom focuses on the development of one character with easy-to-learn game system and control mechanics.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 6:00 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:
- Too Human [X360] - Video Diary Trailer #3
- Valkyria Chronicles [PS3] - Isara Trailer
- We Love Golf! [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
- Facebreaker [ALL] - Face Rendering Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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American McGee's Grimm is a story-driven action-adventure game where the player interacts with a compelling collection of vividly drawn characters inhabiting a world built around twisted takes on the best-known tales in Western fiction.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week Gearbox announced that it had signed an in-game advertisement agreement with Double Fusion, which made the community quite uneasy. To calm down the fans Gearbox President Randy Pitchford has
written a blog to explain their reasoning and point out that so far no specific deals have been made, but that in-game ads done right only adds to the authenticity, increases awareness for the game, can lead to a bigger budget which results in a a better game.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Darksiders: Wrath of War is an action/adventure game that gives players the ability to experience the supernatural destructive power of WAR, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a demon ravaged world -- seeking revenge and ultimate redemption with a vast array of modern and mythical weaponry.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and Infinity Ward are planning a new offensive with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition and the downloadable Variety Map Pack, a series of new multiplayer maps, both scheduled for release on April 3 (May for PS3).
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Barely announced earlier this week, the Warhawk new expansion pack, Operation: Broken Mirror, brings with it the new Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), which comes in two forms, and ten arenas of the new Vaporfield Glacier.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Start your engines! NASCAR 09 will offer an authentic, exhilarating stock car driving experience for racing fans of all ages. legendary NASCAR driver of car #24 Jeff Gordon will not only grace the cover but also work you through an all-new interactive 3D menu interface, the game’s major features and advise you throughout your career.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and Infinity Ward are planning a new offensive with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition and the downloadable Variety Map Pack, a series of new multiplayer maps, both scheduled for release on April 3. GameStop is hosting their “First to Play” event tonight in NYC and San Jose, CA, where you can try out the new maps and win prizes.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. The franchise’s creation system offers a brand new Create-A-Finisher option, while a new Road to WrestleMania Mode lets players experience co-op storylines for the first time.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Even after being turned down
earlier this week, EA is not ready to give up just yet and has amended its tender offer for all of the currently outstanding shares of common stock of Take-Two. EA has also extended its offer until April 18, 2008, a day after the Take-Two's annual stockholders meeting.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take the future of an empire into your hands in Haemimont's Imperium Romanum, a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. This v1.02 update fixes major game crashes and contains the new Augusta Raurica scenario.
by Rainier on March 28, 2008 @ 2:47 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 on the battlefield. This v1.01 patch improves performance, AI, and adds balance tweaks.
by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 8:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.