by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2007 @ 6:44 a.m. PST | 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:
- Crysis - Gameplay Trailer
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl - Creating The Zone Trailer
- SSX Blur [Wii] - Trailer #2
- Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors [Wii] - Trailer
- The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Trailer
- Culpa Innata - Trailer
- NCAA March Madness 07 [PS2/X360] - Trailer #4
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 2:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Reminiscent of the Gears of War debacle, Germany's ESRB equivalent USK (Unterhaltungssoftware Selbskontrolle) has refused to give Microsoft's GTA-like
Crackdown game an age rating (same goes for Eidos' Reservoir Dogs). This results in Real Time Worlds' open ended action to not be publicly sold or advertised, not sold to minors and can only happen in person, no online ordering. Germany's USK has strict rules on violence in games, especially in light of the recent fatal high school shooting.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | 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 Jan. 5, 2007 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve announced that it is overhauling its Steam digital delivery service next week, adding new features such as Guest Passes, Background Client Updating, and a completely updated user interface, and more.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In a move to play a dominant role in the enormous growth of the online game industry, Showtime Networks and Broadband Libraries today announced the formation of a joint venture, On Broadband Networks, offering a GameTap-like service of downloadable games and content.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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IDG World Expo announced the official name of its newest event: Entertainment for All Expo (E for All Expo), scheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2007, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A naming contest to replace the original GamePro Expo attracted 3000 submissions with the winning entry proposed by California resident Dante Padre.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In its 18 years of existence Stormfront Studios has developed over 40 titles, several based on motion pictures, most recently Lord of the Rings and Eragon adaptations. Similar to the movie, Eragon was a meager success but apparently that is not stopping Stormfront as it is currently working on yet another action-adventure game based on high profile license that will appear as a major motion picture in 2008. The yet unnamed/unannounced title is planned for Xbox 360 and Wii platforms.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a while ago, Vivendi officially announced the PSP's first flight combat/racing game, M.A.C.H. (Modified Air Combat Heroes). Gamers will become outlaw pilots as they compete in deadly aerial contests of skill, speed and weaponry in this sky-high race to own the air.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Secret Of Atlantis is a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin. This demo lets you try out the beginning of the game ...
by Nicolus Baslock on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 1:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA 07 delivers authenticity with licenses for all the world’s top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division, and 26 others from over 20 nations. This year, you have the power to shape your club’s destiny in the Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of your real-world opponents.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2007 @ 12:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Headplay announced the unveiling of the its Personal Cinema System's final production ready design at the 2007 CES, a portable, visual headset and media center that delivers an immersive, high resolution, cinematic, big screen viewing experience for gaming, movie watching and Internet use.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | 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 Jan. 4, 2007 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | 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:
- Sonic and the Secret Rings [Wii] - Trailer
- Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific - Dev Diary Trailer #3
- Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - TV Spot
- Tales Of the World : Radiant Mythology [PSP] - Trailer #2
- Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Companions of Telon Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While there has not yet been any official announcement, it seems Atari is working on a sequel to last year's first-ever DBZ game on the PSP, and adding a NDS edition to the mix. Currently scheduled for March 2007, Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road will furhter give players the ability to experience intense WiFi multiplayer battles with the most thrilling aspects of DBZ combat, including counter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Equip your alien rider and drop him at the highest peaks of tremendous mountains. Explore a never seen before terrain inspired by Alaska's impressive summits or match online with your friends and players from around the globe. This updated demo fixes some bugs and improves the overall experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Control is everything in the world of football management, and this year FIFA Manager 07, aka Total Club Manager 07, provides all the tools you need to make it to the big time. EA has released the first patch, for retail and download, addressing various crashes, bugs and adding tweaks.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silverline has released the first patch for Mayhem Studios' fantasy RPG Neverend, bringing your North American retail game to v1.1 and addressing a few bug and crashes as well as some enemy AI issues.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest issue of
PC Zone UK has the first details on the next expansion pack for Bethesda's RPG TES 4: Oblivion. Scheduled for Q2 2007, Shivering Isles features no less than 30+ hours of gameplay, new quests, monsters, branching sidequests, and an all new land that you can watch change according to your vital life-or-death decisions. A gate on Nibben Bay has opened, a portal to new realm, the Shivering Isles, ruled by the god of madness and dementia Sheogorath.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Traveller’s Tales, known for the recent Lego Star Wars titles, has acquired Embryonic Studios, established by former founders of Warthog and Digital Anvil, known for titles such as Privateer, Privateer 2, Brute Force, Starlancer, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, and several others...
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 5:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced today the return of New York Yankees' All-Star Shortstop Derek Jeter as cover athlete and official spokesperson. MLB 2K7 features true, next-gen details, all-new throwing mechanics, a revolutionary presentation system, stunning, lifelike player models, signature style animations, inside edge data and more...
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters will allow up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.
by Andrew Hayward on Jan. 4, 2007 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ridge Racer 7 promises to reinvent itself, allowing players to choose from 40 different machines and over 20 courses. With reversed courses, the total grows to 40, most in the series ever! Players can further enjoy the drift racing experience by taking part in the new customization mode, opening up the experience with up to 200,000 customization combinations.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 6:01 p.m. PST | 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:
- Dungeon Runners - Trailer #2
- Tenchu Senran [X360] - Japanese TV Trailer
- Final Fantasy XIII [PS3] - Japanese TV Trailer
- Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Trailer #16
- Rogue Galaxy [PS2] - Trailer #6
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 5:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone: Liberation is an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series, featuring a new intelligent 3rd person camera system. If you haven't checked the game yet, connect your PSP to your PC and
visit the Killzone website to download the demo, allowing you to try out a complete single player mission and one multiplayer map!