A unique twist on handheld racing games, Pocket Racers redefines the term "road rage" by offering players the chance to drive for their soul against a powerful evil adversary in detailed racing environments, either solo or with friends.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom is proud to reveal the world's first MMO concert delivered via in-game video feed delivery. The popular US band "All American Rejects" will have a unique virtual concert for the citizens of Rubi-Ka this Sunday, perfectly merging technology and music from the 21 st century with a game set 25,000 years into the future.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forever Blue is a Wii-exclusive title exploring the life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalog species you encounter, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Nintendo Japan is
recalling the first batch of retail copies due to it freezing on multiple occasions throughout the game. A properly working version is already being shipped, with an
updated box cover to indicate the difference.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, add-on for Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS, following the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 12:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – a showdown between the Soviet Union and the United States, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 5:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week Anti-Video Game Bill AB1179 was recalled for being unconstitutional, but California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger intends to appeal that ruling. Gamers need to unite, and make the Governor understand that video games deserve the same First Amendment protections as his action movies, and stop wasting millions of taxpayers' dollars in court.
Write NOW!by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 3:43 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:
- Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals - E3 2007 Trailer
- Madden NFL 08 [Wii] - Party Mode Trailer
- Heavenly Sword [PS3] - Making Of Trailer
- SEGA Rally: Revo [ALL] - Environmental Trailer #1
- Godzilla: Unleashed [NDS/PSP/Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption [Wii] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Expanding its studio resources, Codemasters announced the opening of a third (Southam and Kuala Lumpur) development studio, UK-based Codemasters Studios Guildford, which will initially assist with the next installments in the Operation Flashpoint and Race Driver series.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it will publish Chessmaster: The Art of Learning (NDS) and Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition (PC). In both games, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches players to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BattleGoat Studios announced that they will be giving a first look at the next installment in their Supreme Ruler franchise at the Leipzig Games Convention later this month. Scheduled for release in May 2008, Supreme Ruler 2020 adds many new features...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heroes of Mana will be a mix of RPG and RTS, where the protagonist's name is Roger, a natural leader and excellent swordsman. You will need to gather resources, summon monsters, and engage the enemy, with combat occurring in real time, as in previous Mana titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get back into the swing of things as Donkey Kong goes vertical in DK Jungle Climber, previously known as DK: King of Swing, with all new moves, items and mini games.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2007 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Swarm is a 3D action/adventure game, where the player will face the challenge of surviving in a wasted Moscow that shows the scars of the alien attack, defending himself against other humans looking for scraps of food, and from the dangerous aliens.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 4:03 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:
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare [ALL] - Ghillie in the Mist Trailer
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [ALL] - Trailer
- Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
- Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Dev Diary #1
- Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties - Indian Dynasty Trailer
- Worms: Open Warfare 2 [NDS/PSP] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WolfQuest is a new project that brings the immersive, compelling drama and action of video games to informal science learning while creating a model for nationwide distribution. WolfQuest will teach wolf behavior and ecology through its exciting gameplay and intense social interactions.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 08 will feature an exclusive AHL license for the first time, with all 29 teams from the primary development league for the NHL fully playable in game.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next. The pre-order box offers customers several perks, including exclusive in-game items and a 3-day head start prior to launch.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra announced that Stormfront Studios is developing The Spiderwick Chronicles, an action/adventure game based on Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films' upcoming 2008 movie, as well as the fantastical Spiderwick book series.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Merscom's Trainz Railwayz combines two new titles in the Trainz line of games, Harlem Line Edition and the Metropolis Edition, with the bonus addition of Trainz Railroad Simulator, modified to be compatible with Windows Vista.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Halo 3 Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Preorders in North America have exceeded the 1 million milestone, while details of upcoming promotions with Mountain Dew, 7-Eleven, Pontiac, Comcast and Burger King Corp. are unveiled.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Assault is a turn-based strategy Sci-Fi adventure game taking the battle to Saraksh planet, where four armies (Khonties, the Land of Fathers, Island Empire and Southern barbarians) go toe-to-toe on the field of action.
Brave Story: New Traveler features an entertaining storyline, enjoyable cast of characters and traditional turn-based battle system which is easy to pick up and play even for beginners, but has great depth and innovation for the seasoned gamers.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the MTV crazy-stunts-gone-bad-on-purpose show Jackass, Empire Interactive's Jackass: The Game, developed by Sidhe Interactive, features mini-games, story mode and all the raunchy craziness you've come to expect from the TV show, with likeness/voices from the cast. Producer Aaron Rigby gives us a few more details...