by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dutch developer Engine Software announces that Nintendo of America has approved the company as official Licensed Wii Developer. Engine Software has no development projects currently scheduled for the Wii platform, but is looking into Wii Retail, and Wii Ware projects.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vigilance, powered by Crytek's CryEngine 2, was designed using state of the art 3D technology to help train U.S military personnel to locate and identify Improvised Explosive Devices, and has been selected by the National Training Systems Association as one of the finalists in the 2007 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FreeStyle Street Basketball is a fast-paced online basketball game where players meet on virtual courts to challenge each other in a pick-up game environment, featuring music, fashions and gravity defying basketball moves. Sierra Online announced that there will no longer be a premium upgrade and players can play through all 45 levels for free when they sign up.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, makes its exclusive debut on the Wii. Join Captain Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates as they embark on a search for the ultimate treasure in this all new original quest.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action brings gamers together with friends and family for a casual trivia game. Using the simple and intuitive Big Button Controller, players can challenge their friends to see whose movie knowledge reigns supreme, with real content from their favorite movies and actors.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soldier of Fortune Payback continues with the organization know as The Shop where players take on the role of a hired mercenary, blasting their way through high intensity combat situations in the world's most dangerous hotspots in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve and Codemasters announced an agreement that will see a collection of new and future PC titles being available via Steam, starting with Clive Barker's Jericho, Overlord and DiRT.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, RTL Winter Sports 2008 will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battersea Evolution in London’s Battersea Park played host to the British Academy Video Games Awards. Wii Sports dominated the evening, winning six out of the thirteen categories (Gameplay, Casual, Innovation, Multiplayer, Sports, and Strategy & Simulation), while Crackdown, Okami, and God of War 2 each took two categories.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 9:22 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:
- The Witcher - Making Of Trailer (2)
- Mario Party DS [NDS] - Trailer #2
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat [NDS] - Puzzle Combat Trailer
- Top Gear: Downforce [NDS] - Trailer
- Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Blueprint Trailer
- MX vs ATV Untamed [ALL] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Runaway for DS, players will be invited to travel all around the world, where they'll solve some of the most unique (and hilarious) puzzles and greatest mysteries seen in adventure games.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft sales report for the six months ending Sept. 30, 2007, reveals it beat expectations with a 52% increase compared to last year fueled by GRAW 2 (PSP, PS3), Jam Session (NDS), Blazing Angels 2, The Settlers and Surf's Up. Oddly enough, Ubisoft also decided to push four unannounced titles into 2008, stating its current lineup is strong enough for the coming holiday season. An updated release list indicates a possible delay for Nitrobike, as it is no longer listed.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A video game designed by McGill University researchers to help train people to change their perception of social threats and boost their self-confidence has now been shown to reduce the production of the stress-related hormone cortisol.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perimeter 2 is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of territory seizure using detailed terraforming and on the subsequent encircling of these zones with a special protective perimeter.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG in which you play a bold sea captain in the 18th century Caribbean as you seek glory and adventure. Starting today you can pre-order your copy and get access to the game up to 15 days before launch, get a parrot sidekick, a special weapon and a CD with the original game soundtrack.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having signed the exclusive worldwide license from the Federation Equestre Internationale FEI, Atari will publish My Horse and Me, the complete horseback riding and equestrian lifestyle video game experience featuring a realistic and immersive representation of the world of equestrian sports.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Find the best sponsors, bring in the best players and prove that you are the best manager to lead your team to be champions of the courts. Clear the court and let the games begin. This patch fixes several bugs and updates the EuroBasket rosters.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 23, 2007 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ND Games announces 9th Company: Roots of Terror, a new action-oriented RTS developed by Lesta Studios, creators of Pacific Storm, using their brand-new proprietary engine.