by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force. Warriors Orochi is currently only scheduled for release in Japan on Feb. 2008.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sidhe Interactive
revealed last month that it's bringing its high-flying stunt driving, puzzle-solving action Stunt Car Racer-esque game to Xbox Live Arcade with updated graphics, improved controls and additional single- and multiplayer content, including new Challenge courses and a Deathmatch mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | 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. Players can customize, tweak and tune their fighting characteristics whichever way they like, by using a wide variety of “Sigils” that can be attached to the character.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 3:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced the winner of the 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman Nascar Challenge, Brandon Coppinger. After five rounds of virtual racing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Coppinger beat out his competitors and won the $10,000 Grand Prize and bragging rights as the #1 NASCAR 08 video game player in the country.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Playlogic has won the legal proceedings in copyrights to the game Ancient Wars: Sparta. So has decided the District Court of Amsterdam in the case of Playlogic Entertainment against developers WorldForge/Visionvale from Cyprus and Burut from Russia.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Virgin Comics announced a partnership with Perspective Studios to co-create and develop a diverse slate of original intellectual properties. The goal of the collaboration is to create a compelling portfolio of new characters and franchises for exploitation in multiple formats, including comic books, mobile content, video games and feature films.
by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2007 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: Combat Ops expands the multiplayer experience presented in Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow, by adding mission and combat modifiers, map editing features, and the ability to share user-generated content.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2007 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, RTL Winter Sports 2008 will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.
by Tom Baker on Nov. 22, 2007 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head’s unique abilities.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2007 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Yggdra Union is a strategy role-playing game originally released in 2006 on the GBA, now being remade on the PSP with added features such as 16:9 widescreen, additional cut scenes, new maps, and extra playable characters. It's currently only scheduled for release in Japan ...
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mercury Games has secured the European publishing rights from Ertain BV for its fantasy action RPG Warriors of the Lost Empire, known in Japan as Lost Regnum, on the PSP.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 11:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Following in the footsteps of Bubble Bobble Evolution, Taito's cult classic arcade game Rainbow Islands will be the next title to receive a modernising touch in the form of Rainbow Islands Evolution, marrying the original's much-loved vintage gameplay mechanics with the formidable horsepower of Sony’s portable wonder.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Speedball 2 transforms the futuristic game setting with the help of state-of-the-art technology into a high-speed online sports spectacle, offering international leagues, a large-scale ranking system and a virtual marketplace. Frogster and IGA Worldwide have signed a deal to feed the action-sports-game with perimeter advertising boards and other in-game branded placements.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently scheduled for a Fab. 2008 released in Japan, Space Invaders Extreme is a remake of one of the first games ever released. While the core of the game has not changed much it seems the developers went all psychedelic with the backgrounds.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super HIND is a PSP exclusive action-based tactical air combat game, where you play as pilot Warrant Officer Dante Griffin, you have been put in charge of the deadliest military helicopter known to man. Developed by the multinational Consortium to fight the rebel groups left after the fall of the old order of nations.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 1:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently scheduled for release in Japan on March 13, 2008, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, known in Europe/North America as Monster Hunter Freedom, is an expansion for Capcom's multiplayer RPG, adding new equipment, new monsters, and all-new missions.
by Anthony Chambers on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Players will embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes.
by Tim McCullough on Nov. 18, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 6:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus USA has obtained the North American publishing rights for Spectral Force 3, which was
revealed last year. The first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, Spectral Force 3 delivers challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options.
MGS Portable Ops Plus adds new multiplayer modes, characters, maps. While the focus is on multiplayer, the new version will also feature a single-player portion with familiar characters such as Roy Campbell, Raiden and MGS4's Old Snake.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Axiom Corporation announces that the mining colony 'AF128' in orbit above Neutron Star PSR B1913+16 is now in full production. Inside the mine, pilots discover side-scrolling, omni-directional, 3D, physics-based job challenges that will push their piloting skills while dazzling their eyes.
by Rainier on Nov. 16, 2007 @ 12:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.63 patch version is for the European versions of Space Empires V.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD takes the player once again into the endless space, as Spaceforce: Captains meets the taste of the fans in their most wanted tactical genre turn-based-strategy.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment announced that it is bringing Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts to North America. Each version of the game will feature a unique story with epic battles, an all new assortment of weapons and many unique fighting styles. Like the classic game, the new versions will feature deep and customizable multiplayer adventuring.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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id Software and Fountainhead Entertainment announced today that the two developers have joined forces to create a new division of id Software, id Mobile, which will develop games for cell phones, the NDS and PSP.