by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | 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.
Crytek revealed that the Team Action mode has been removed (no one liked it), and multiplayer will differentiate overall whether you use DX9 (no physics & day/night cycle) and DX10 (full on).
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Football Manager 2008 will be 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 even major international tournaments, with over 5,000 playable teams from over 50 countries.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An action-horror-adventure story filled with self-discovery, Chadam will come to full 3D animated life via the magic of the Unreal Engine 3. The Internet series will serve as an incubator for future expansion of the Chadam universe, from additional online episodes to television, film, videogames and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everlight: Power to the Elves!, previously known as Everlight: Fairies, Candles and a Wish, is a 3D fantasy adventure under development at Silver Style Entertainment, known for The Fall.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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. Kicking off a new series on the Jericho squad members is heavy weapons expert and pyromancer Sgt. Frank Delgado.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Effective immediately, Games Media Properties will no longer produce the World Series of Video Games. The remainder of the 2007 season in Los Angeles, London and Sweden is canceled.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Meridian4 announced that it has signed Black Element Software's single-player oriented sci-fi FPS, featuring a varied balance of combat and more technical activities such as hacking and remotely controlling robotic devices.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 9:32 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 Sept. 13, 2007 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Snooker Championship 2007 boasts 104 of the World’s best snooker players, with ten official tournaments all realistically modeled for the 2007 season.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft is making sure you are all set for the coming weekend as not only has it released EA's much anticipated FIFA 08 demo (730mb), but also a playable version of Activision's Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (430mb). Gamers in Europe will have to wait a little longer for the FIFA 08 demo, as there has been an unresolved issue that was discovered last minute.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FASA Studio manager Mitch Gitelman
announced that they are no more, "Today was the official last day of employment for those of us who had not moved on to other positions within Microsoft Game Studios." Half the people found other positions within MGS and Microsoft, while Community Manager and Technical Support Manager will remain on the job to continue the Shadowrun support.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 6:33 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:
- Halo 3 [X360] - TV Advert Trailer
- Worldshift - Trooper Trailer
- Wild Arms: Crossfire [PSP] - JAP Trailer #2
- Soul Nomad [PS2] - Special Attacks Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Loki: Heroes of Mythology is an action/RPG where players take on the role of one of four great mythological heroes as they confront hordes of evil minions, battle against great mythological beasts and defy the gods in an adventure bristling with rage. While the previous demo let you play as the Norse fighter, this one puts you in charge of the Egyptian mage.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts' first Wii trivia game Smarty Pants will combine age-targeted trivia with action-based gestures, making it a truly trans-generational game for the Wii.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zen Studios' Flipper Critters is a fully 3 dimensional, original new gameplay experience based on classic pinball. Unlike most games, which take place on small, closed tables, Flipper Critters pinball takes place on a much bigger scale. Originally scheduled for July, delayed until Sept. 2006, then moved it back to Feb. 2007, Ignition is finally pinning down October 9, 2007 as launch date...
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PCM 2007 strives to create the ultimate in sports simulation while still being approachable to newcomers to the series, allowing you to fully experience the intensity of the races through its real-time simulation mode. This v1.0.2.1 patch addresses a rare Starforce issue that prevented the game from launching.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Europe and Sports Interactive announced that Football Manager Handheld 2008 for the PSP will be in stores before Christmas 2007. Football Manager Handheld 2008 will include a host of new features, which will enrich the portable management experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 9:46 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 Sept. 12, 2007 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Tantalus Interactive/Kemco's 2003 GBA racer Top Gear Rally, Top Gear: Downforce brings the speed and fury of strategic racing to the DS with a new top-down viewpoint, boasting 3D models, robust vehicle physics, and the ability to place hazards on the track surface using the touch screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed in its
Games Convention lineup last month, SouthPeak Games officially announced Monster Madness: EX. Following in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, Monster Madness: EX four player co-op gameplay has an all new polished look and improved game elements for its PS3 debut.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, powered by an updated Essence Engine, allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 7:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 6:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergent Game Technologies announced that its next-gen Gamebryo engine is now Wii compatible, and optimized for accelerated cross-platform development on symmetric and asymmetric multiprocessor and single processor systems.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, during Microsoft's pre-TGS media briefing Team Ninja announced that Ninja Gaiden 2 will be an X360 exclusive and available worldwide in 2008. A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.