by Rainier on May 20, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Decades after their original release, Arkanoid DS and Space Invaders Extreme are getting revamped gfx, multiplayer modes, new power-ups, sound and other content.
by Rainier on May 20, 2008 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will expand beyond the film and feature 20 playable characters, each with different weapons and abilities, as well as a two-player offline/online "drop-in/drop out" gameplay mode.
by Rainier on May 20, 2008 @ 1:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are a fugitive and you’re being ruthlessly hunted by the very government you once served. The key to your survival is to improvise, adapt and overcome, your environment becomes your weapon. It has been very quiet surrounding the latest installment of the Splinter Cell franchise, and according to the
Xbox World 360 print magazine that is because Ubisoft has sent the title back to the drawing board, forcing a delay until as late as early 2010. More details expected at the UbiDays end of this month.
by Rainier on May 19, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the final chapter of the trilogy, players find Sypro teaming up with an unlikely ally - Cynder, his former enemy, to face his most challenging mission to date. As the Dark Master’s (voiced by Mark Hamill) evil envelopes the world like a plague, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and unlock the true power of the purple dragon within him to stop the Dark Master in his tracks.
by Tom Baker on May 19, 2008 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Downstream Panic! is an unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere.
by Rainier on May 17, 2008 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, 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 Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress introduces a new storyline based on the Naruto animated series, as well as a roster of more than 20 characters and frantic head-to-head multiplayer action with game-sharing capabilities. Pre-order now, register as a member of the game’s official online community,
Hokage’s Room, and receive one of six Naruto figurines (4th series).
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:41 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 May 16, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fading Shadows is a puzzle-platformer game offering an entirely unique style of action-packed puzzle gameplay, stunning graphics and visual effects, a riveting and immersive storyline, plus a competitive wireless multiplayer game mode.
by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a third-person espionage action game where players move from fistfights to firefights to experience sequences that, unlike any other game, seamlessly blend Bourne's signature hand-to-hand combat with intense shooting and the ability to escape and evade deadly situations.
by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Impact Games is working on a new installment in the Ratchet & Clank series, but this time Clank is going solo. As it has not yet officially been announced details are thin, but in Secret Agent Clank, Ratchet has been imprisoned and you have to clear his name by going all James Bond spy-like.
by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 7:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CBS CEO Leslie Moonves announced that it has agreed to buy online technology news and entertainment company CNet Networks Inc. for about $1.75 billion, which includes News.com, TV.com, Mp3.com, MySimon and GameSpot.
by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.
by Rainier on May 15, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII takes fans on an exciting journey through the origin of the FFVII saga in an all-new action-packed experience, featuring inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an engaging battle system.
by Rainier on May 14, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Cabela’s Legendary Adventures players will hunt in different eras in search of trophies such as white-tailed deer, Yukon moose, Alaskan brown bear and Roosevelt elk in over ten of North America’s top hunting locations, including Kodiak Island, the Yukon and the Rocky Mountains.
by Brad Hilderbrand on May 14, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 features beautiful new courses and wacky characters, along with hundreds of customization options including clothes, accessories, and equipment. Additionally, the game brings a wide range of exciting multiplayer options including 16-player online tournaments and ad hoc capability for one-on-one or Stroke Mode challenges.
by Rainier on May 13, 2008 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Electronic Arts' Spring Break 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on May 13, 2008 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Microsoft's Gamers Day 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on May 13, 2008 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StateShift is an original sci-fi racing title, set in a not too distant future, focuses on illegal racing competitions around the future Earth where economical instability, and depletion of resources has led to a series of bloody conflicts.
by Rainier on May 13, 2008 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Skate Park City draws on the very best elements of the great Tony Hawk and Jet Set Radio series fused with its own unique ingredients to make it the coolest, most creative and downright fun skateboarding game seen on any platform.
by Rainier on May 12, 2008 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Bangai-O Spirits, a re-imagination of their ‘90s cult classic, is a compelling blend of twitch-fest shooter and puzzler genres, seasoned with strategic and tactical elements.
by Rainier on May 12, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, where players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including legendary and original b-boy in-game host Crazy Legs.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.