by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War, the new installment in The Creative Assembly’s Total War RTS franchise, will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. The Special Forces Edition includes a range of exclusive elite units and a detailed print of the globe-spanning Campaign Map. Steamworks adds downloadable content, friend-list support and achievements.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spore Creepy & Cute Parts provides more than 100 new creature-building components (body parts, paint options, animations, backgrounds and more) themed in two distinct styles--charming, cartoon-esque creatures and scary, monster-like creatures.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fanatec introduced its high-end, and at $995 USD also high priced, RennSport Cockpit. Specially designed for the strong force feedback effects of all Fanatec Porsche racing wheels, the RennSport Cockpit is the ultimate addition to complete the virtual racing experience.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to accommodate the expanding functionality of PSP, the Media Manager grants access to the PlayStation Store through the PC, easing the process of browsing, purchasing, and downloading of games, movies and television shows. The Media Manager also allows for organizing and syncing your music, photos and other digital content.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 6:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spore Creepy & Cute Parts provides more than 100 new creature-building components (body parts, paint options, animations, backgrounds and more) themed in two distinct styles--charming, cartoon-esque creatures and scary, monster-like creatures.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RTL Wintersports 2009 challenges gamers and sports fans to go head to head with athletes from the world’s top sporting nations, in this season’s only Olympic inspired video game. Players will be competing in a range of events including; speed skating, figure skating, curling, downhill and more...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Red Cross Game: Emergency Response Unit is a strategy title where players manage relief efforts and race against the clock to try to help those in need. Created to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Dutch Red Cross, half of the net income generated by game sales will be donated to the Red Cross.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 7:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
A recent interview with EA Games' Frank Gibeau and Dead Space executive producer Glenn Schofield reveals that, apart from novels and toys, a sequel is already in the early stages of development, but depending on the success or failure of the original, it could still get scrapped.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 5:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spectromancer is a new turn-based online fantasy card game, where gamers can play as one of six powerful types of wizards and take on the corrupt council of magic and its innumerable minions.
In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will let players take the fight into their own hands with the debut of Superstar Fighting Styles. The game features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2008 @ 1:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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amBX delivers a full ‘sensory surround experience’ by equipping game developers with a tool box to use light, color, sound and even air flow through enabled devices. amBX announced a successful spin-out from the Philips Technology Incubator through the formation of amBX UK Limited.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2008 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adult Swim's African Swim is a collection of some of the most innovative contemporary African hip-hop music, compiling 15 tracks from some of South Africa's most popular hip-hop artists,
downloadable for free.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2008 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack provides more than 100 new creature-building components (body parts, paint options, animations, backgrounds and more) themed in two distinct styles--charming, cartoon-esque creatures and scary, monster-like creatures.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Meridian4 and Hermitworks Entertainment Corporation announced their unique, habit-forming action/trading game; Space Trader: Merchant Marine has gone gold.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yuke's Neverland Card Battles makes its debut on the PSP system, riding on the success of the original PS2 hit for the Japanese market, boasting an original Japanese art style and a cast of super-powered heroes and monsters.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Meridian4 and Hermitworks Entertainment Corporation announced their unique, habit-forming action/trading game; Space Trader: Merchant Marine has gone gold.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2008 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles. Black Box sent us the first details about the all-new multiplayer mode Cops and Robbers.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. Ubisoft has launched a Far Cry 2 game space in the Home beta, allowing users to explore the FC 2 world, and get extra information on the game.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.