by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Adventures announced that Ultima Online & Tabula Rasa developer Richard Garriott, son of former NASA astronaut Owen Garriott, has begun preparations for a “commercially active” mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow features a variety of combat mechanics including the ability to force enemies into cover with "blind-fire," an advanced melee system that allows Gabe to use enemies as human shields, and 360 degree underwater combat.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 11:18 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 Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF Tactics: The War Of The Lions is an epic combat adventure set in the Final Fantasy universe. Re-enter the world of Ivalice and experience a land of imaginative artistic design that provides a sumptuous backdrop to a politically charged tale, where two young men endeavor to reshape the course of history.
by Alicia on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF Tactics: The War Of The Lions is an epic combat adventure set in the Final Fantasy universe. Re-enter the world of Ivalice and experience a land of imaginative artistic design that provides a sumptuous backdrop to a politically charged tale, where two young men endeavor to reshape the course of history.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 4:42 a.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 Sept. 25, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crash's arch-nemeses, Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash's island into monstrous abominations! Never one to shirk from danger, our orange furry friend finds that with his potent mix of wacky bravado and daredevil action he is able to hijack the titanic monsters and wield their immense powers against each other!
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valhalla Knights 2 is the sequel to last year's action/RPG which is currently only scheduled for release in Japan, Q2 2008. Valhalla Knights 2 will feature a bigger world, a deeper story, and new character classes and races.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 3:34 p.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 Sept. 24, 2007 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 9:59 a.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 Sept. 24, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With R-Type Tactics developer Irem is deviating from the usual shoot 'em up genre into the tactical/RPG genre, giving fans of the franchise a chance to see all the units and enemies up close and personal, in 3D, while also adding 2 player versus mode.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sports management developer Sports Interactive and German-based OOTP Developments have announced that they are to go their separate ways, with immediate effect.
by Tim McCullough on Sept. 22, 2007 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The gang from Mystery Inc. are the stars of a hit reality TV show about ghost hunting. However, when rival show team GSI (Ghost Scene Investigators) question Mystery Inc.'s unscientific methods of ghost detection, the challenge is on to see who can debunk the most ghosts!
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 6:08 a.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. Revealed earlier this week, This downloadable content package will set you back 400 points and includes 10 brand new racers and muscle cars, with one additional car ( 2007 SEAT Leon Cupra) as free download.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:36 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 Sept. 20, 2007 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment announced Bomberman Land is coming to the Wii and PSP, while Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is coming for the NDS. Bomberman Land brings together 3 exciting game modes into one, with over 40 mini-games and multiplayer support.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alerts, blue lights and bloody excoriations – humanity need the gods in white, and DreamCatcher is bringing it to North America. In Lifesigns for the NDS, it’s up to you if you save lives. Each second is important – the emergency room is waiting for you!
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Fate of Hellas is an expansion for World Forge's 3D RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta, and will feature an updated engine with improved visuals, two new campaigns with 7 missions each, and a new playable faction, the Macedonians.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced that it is bringing the Kingdom Hearts franchise to handhelds. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for the PSP is set in "the distant past," and will be similar to the PS2 titles, focused on single-player. The NDS is called Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Forge has revealed it is working on an expansion for its 3D RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta. The Fate of Hellas will feature an updated engine with improved visuals, two new campaigns with 7 missions each, and a new playable faction, the Macedonians. More details to follow shortly ...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Halo 3, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Last week, some stores in Norway leaked the game, and now
UK retailer Argos has gone ahead and sold copies prematurely. Microsoft, however, will continue to use the ban hammer, blocking anybody who plays the game ahead of its Sept. 25/26 release date off Xbox Live, for life. Disconnecting the X360 from the Internet
does not safeguard you, as the console collects data to be transmitted later.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sports Interactive's Football Manager Handheld 2008 will include a host of new features, which will enrich the portable management experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it will publish Downstream Panic!, 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.