by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD announced today that it has picked Spellbound Entertainment, known for Desperados and Chicago 1930, as the official developing team for Gothic 4.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Tom Baker on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in futuristic international military environments, BattleZone puts players in control of highly maneuverable hover tanks, challenging them in close combat scenarios against their rivals.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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K2 Network announced that it has expanded its Free2Play model for its MMORPG Sword of the New World: Granado Espada. Initially it launched as Free2play up to level 20, after which players purchased a monthly subscription to level characters beyond 20, which has now changed with no limitations on content, levels or areas to explore.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by 2K's Paris studio PAM Development in conjunction with 2K Shanghai, 2K Sports announces Top Spin Tennis for the Wii featuring fun, flawless tennis action and the most real life tennis experience to date for the Wii.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony signed on with British Sky Broadcasting to offer PSP owners in the UK and Ireland the opportunity to watch video on demand and on the move. Go!Explore is a state of the art, combined In-car and Pedestrian GPS navigation application. Utilising the latest VOIP technology, PSP users will be able keep in touch with each other, for free, from any wireless internet connection.
by Andrew Hayward on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM Tactical Strike allows you to assume the role of an entire team of elite Special Forces. Evaluate your situation from the SEAL's perspective, plan your approach and execute your strategy using the innate expertise of the four-man SEAL team.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. At a London press event,
Sony's Bill Ritch let slip that the reason desginer Kuji Okada won't attend Leipzig is because he's working on the PSP version.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 7:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson is working on an all-new Wii-exclusive sports title Deca Sports, featuring 10 activities, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari Classics Evolved features timeless games such as Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Tempest, Warlords and Pong. These titles, presented in both an original and an evolved version, will maintain the original gameplay while adding up-to-date graphics.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Heroes 2 is designed completely from the ground up for the Wii and PSP. Just like the recent Madden 08 announcement, the Wii edition will include an all-new mode that simplifies gameplay for players of all skill levels.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. The Special Edition is 3-disc set containing art book, original soundtrack, exclusive in-game vehicle, making of DVD, and various other trailer footage.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis follows SpongeBob and the rest of the Bikini Gang as they leave Bikini Bottom and journey to the legendary city of Atlantis. Players will discover the treasures of Atlantis, while experiencing new game mechanics and multiplayer features.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Giraffe is a psychedelic shooter featuring mesmerizing graphics and 100 levels of out-of-this-world gameplay. Street Trace: NYC is an all-in-one hoverboard racing and arena battle game featuring multiplayer over Xbox LIVE with up to eight players and an up to a four-way split-screen.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games and 2K Sports announced its lineup for Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany, featuring title such as Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, Gearbox Software's Borderlands, 2K Sports' NBA 2K8 and Top Spin 3, as well as 2 yet un-announced titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The journey in The Sims 2 Castaway begins when your Sims are washed ashore on an uncharted tropical island, and must overcome the forces of nature, craft tools for survival, and explore their surroundings to unravel the island's mysteries.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest Famitsu issue reveals that Hudson is working on an all-new Wii-exclusive sports title similar to Wii Sports. Featuring 10 activities Deca Sports will fully use the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, single, as well as multiplayer. So far seven categories are confirmed: Archery, Go Karting, Motocross, Volleyball, Football, Basketball and Badminton, while three are kept secret although the good word is they might be Speed Skating, Ice Hockey and Snowboarding.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wolverine Studios' professional and collegiate sports management simulation Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball, developed by Gary Gorski, is the follow up to pro basketball simulation, Total Pro Basketball 2005.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Delayed earlier this year, Ubisoft announced that both the PSP and PS3 version are finally ready, on track for next week's release.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | 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 Aug. 17, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM Tactical Strike allows you to assume the role of an entire team of elite Special Forces. Evaluate your situation from the SEAL's perspective, plan your approach and execute your strategy using the innate expertise of the four-man SEAL team.
by Tim McCullough on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The BIGS adds more explosive excitement to baseball video games than ever before. This over-the-top baseball action title puts an entirely new spin on MLB as it blends outrageous visuals and intuitive gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2007 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Calling All Cars you take the role of a bounty hunter careening around a stylish cartoon world on the hunt for criminals on the loose. The latest PSP - The Official Guidebook issue reveals that CaC will be
downloadable/transferable to the PSP, adding both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure multiplayer modes in the process. No payment methods (free for PSN owners, or all new purchase) was revealed.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2007 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes offers a furious fighting game experience with up to 3-on-3 team-based gameplay, intense single-player action, and a wireless multiplayer versus mode for up to two users, all within the Naruto universe.