by Rainier on July 25, 2007 @ 12:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Worms: Open Warfare 2 players will be able to challenge others from all over the world via multiplayer battles using a wireless connection as they command their worms through clashes that take place in famous battles of the past, as well as fictional fights of the future.
by Rainier on July 25, 2007 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami unveiled MGS Portable Ops Plus, adding new multiplayer modes, characters, maps. While the focus is on multiplayer, the new version will also feature a singleplayer portion with familiar characters such as Roy Campbell, Raiden and MGS4's Old Snake.
by Rainier on July 25, 2007 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame.
by Rainier on July 25, 2007 @ 1:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the MGS 20th anniversary event in Japan, Hideo Kojima not only revealed Metal Gear Online, but also a new episode in his interactive comic book series on the PSP, Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinee, where you, by reading it, unlock hidden secrets and new content.
by Rainier on July 25, 2007 @ 12:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Publisher/developer Data Design Interactive takes its big bag of Wii games to the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig/Germany (August 22nd -26th), where it will be making a number of announcements, most importantly the launch of its new Wii label entitled Popcorn Arcade.
by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft released its sales figures for Q1 ended June 30, 2007, reporting that sales came to $180.66M, up 90.5% compared with the same period last year, driven by Rainbow Six Vegas, Surf's Up, and its back catalog. Unfortunately, it also revealed that Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed until January-March of 2008.
by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Smersh" is Russian for the phrase "Death to Spies," and it was also the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies and criminal elements. During the war, these agents became the main force combating the German intelligence service.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Speedball 2 transforms the futuristic game setting into a high-speed online sports spectacle, offering international leagues, a ranking system and a virtual marketplace. Speedball 2 will feature dedicated servers for fast paced online-gaming to avoid client lags for players with slower connections.
by Tim McCullough on July 23, 2007 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The all-new remastered Final Fantasy anniversary edition contains the best treatment of the classic RPGs and feature all-new character art, updated graphics, new dungeons, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an updated camera view that gives players a new vantage point on two of the greatest RPGs ever made.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GODS: Lands of Infinity Special Edition is a blend of adventure and action in a turn-based setting. There is an array of missions and NPCs who players can add to their team. Players must fight, gain experience, level and acquire new skills.
by Jeremy Wood on July 22, 2007 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set against the drama and excitement of players' senior year of high school, Brooktown High: Senior Year for the PSP is a groundbreaking social interaction and dating simulation that challenges players to create their own characters and find the girl or boy of their dreams.
by Rainier on July 21, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. As mentioned a few weeks ago, Turn 10 has been working on a patch (fixing issues like Auction House car duping, speed glitch, Test Track King Cobra and Lotus Elan exploit), and will be released on Monday.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 6:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars is an all-new twists to the classic Crazy Taxi experience including multiplayer modes that allow two people to play co-op or competitively, including the original Dreamcast games, Crazy Taxi and Crazy Taxi 2.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft revealed its latest financial results and announced revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, a 13% increase over the same period last year. On the flip side, the games division recorded a $2 billion loss, mainly due to the Xbox 360 warranty policies and refunds.
by Rainier on July 19, 2007 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City Interactive's Overspeed, developed by Groove Games, gives the player an opportunity of participating in illegal street-races in the USA - the tracks invite you to speed down the L.A. avenues at night-time. A wide scale of tuning options is one of the most important game elements.
by Rainier on July 19, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Panzer Tactics DS lets would-be commanders lead their forces to victory or defeat in three exciting single-player campaigns, or compete in WiFi or wireless multiplayer, offering a competitive ladder system to rank the best online commanders.
by Rainier on July 19, 2007 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2 Castaway challenges your Sims to survive and prosper on an uncharted tropical island. The journey in The Sims 2 Castaway begins when your Sims are washed ashore and must overcome the forces of nature, craft tools for survival, and explore their surroundings to unravel the island's mysteries.
by Rainier on July 18, 2007 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Data Design and Conspiracy Entertainment announce they have signed a deal allowing Conspiracy to distribute and publish Data Design Interactive's nine first Wii console products in North America and Asia.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that Peter Moore has joined EA as President of EA Sports. Moore joins EA from Microsoft where he served as corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division, leading both the Xbox and Games for Windows businesses.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced Medal of Honor Heroes 2, a new game from the MoH franchise 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 July 17, 2007 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Playstation Premier 2007 conference in Japan, Konami unveiled MGS Portable Ops Plus, adding new multiplayer modes, characters, maps. While the focus is on multiplayer, the new version will also feature a singleplayer portion with familiar characters such as Roy Campbell, Raiden and MGS4's Old Snake.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ghostlight are on their marks and set to explode out of the starting blocks with Decathletes on the NDS and PSP, developed by The Code Monkeys, known for Shrek Treasure Hunt and Charlotte's Web.
by Rainier on July 17, 2007 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a genre-bending style of gameplay rooted in a classic puzzle gameboard setting and incorporates role-playing and strategy elements, multiplayer gameplay modes and an engaging storyline.
A mysterious black dragon suddenly appears and begins destroying the kingdom that Valen resides in. The dragoneers fight back, but are powerless against the black dragon’s fearsome strengths. Valen, who survives the attack, is ordered to protect the elemental dragons and find out what the monster is after.
by Rainier on July 16, 2007 @ 3:19 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. Composers Kaveh Cohen and Michael Nielsen in association with Groove Addicts bring their unique brand of orchestral-electronic fusion to Ubisoft's latest stealth action game.