by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City Interactive is taking a break from the FPS genre, as it announced Overspeed: High Performance Street Racing. Illegal streetracing in Los Angeles seems to be the major focus, with damage models, joy pad support, car tuning, online multiplayer and more ...
by Rusty Bailey on May 29, 2007 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 1:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Irem Software is working on a new title in the 80's classic horizontal shoot'm up R-Type franchise. While details are still slim, R-Type Tactics will combine traditional shmup elements with strategy.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Action movie director John Woo, (Hard Boiled, Face/Off, MI:II), and game designer Warren Spector, (Deus Ex, and System Shock),
are hooking up to work on Ninja Gold. The movie and game project centers around a ninja warrior, part of a centuries-old legacy and bloodline, forced to confront the reality of covert warfare in the modern world.
by Rainier on May 28, 2007 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars developer Splash Damage is seeking a
Lead Environmental Artist, a Level Designer, and several Artists to join their studios in London, England. Offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits, Splash Damage is looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people with a talent and passion for advancing interactive entertainment. International applications accepted.
by Rainier on May 28, 2007 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First announced that it has signed an agreement to publish the action RPG title GODS: Lands of Infinity Special Edition, developed by Cypron Studios.
by Rainier on May 26, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | 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, Speedball 2 pulls all the registers of modern multiplayer gaming action. Bitmap Brothers' Mike Montgomery tells us more ...
by Rainier on May 25, 2007 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crush is a new PSP exclusive puzzle/platformer developed by Kuju Brighton. Reminiscent of Exit, Crush is a thinking man's game, allowing you to transform a 3D world into 2D in order to overcome obstacles and move on in the game.
In Prince of Persia Rival Swords, the Prince makes his way home to Babylon, bearing with him Kaileena, the enigmatic Empress of Time, and unspeakable scars from the Island of Time. But instead of the peace he longs for, he finds his kingdom ravaged by war and Kaileena the target of a brutal plot.
by Rainier on May 25, 2007 @ 12:27 a.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 May 24, 2007 @ 9:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Dominator is an all-new installment of the Burnout series, loaded with intense racing action and dozens of retina-searing World Tour events. EA is giving you the chance to take down your rivals on two brand new tracks from EA, available free of charge and by download direct to your PSP.
by Rainier on May 24, 2007 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare for an all-new, handheld Brian Lara challenge as Codemasters announces Brian Lara 2007 Pressure Play, an original title in the best-selling cricket series, specifically designed for PSP gaming with an emphasis on new burst-play cricket challenges and will deliver all the exciting and accessible cricket gameplay that the series is renowned for.
by Andrew Hayward on May 24, 2007 @ 12:23 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 May 23, 2007 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest Famitsu issue reveals that Taito Corporation plans on bringing its PSP puzzle game Exit to Xbox Live Arcade. In Exit you assume the role of Mr. Esc, a masked individual tasked with rescuing people from buildings under a time limit, avoiding various traps and solving puzzles.
by Rainier on May 23, 2007 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crush is a new PSP exclusive puzzle/platformer developed by Kuju Brighton. Reminiscent of Exit, Crush is a thinking man's game, allowing you to transform a 3D world into 2D in order to overcome obstacles and move on in the game.
by Rainier on May 23, 2007 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Godzilla: Unleashed is the ultimate fighting monsters game on a giant scale. Atari revealed that there will be 23 monsters included in the game, many making their debut in a game for the first time. This is the largest number of playable monsters ever in the popular series and features two entirely new monsters created specifically for this title.
by Andrew Hayward on May 23, 2007 @ 4:29 a.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.
Atlus U.S.A.'s Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG developed by Vanillaware featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto IV will be available as a special edition on October 16 in North America and October 19 in Europe, the same day as the regular edition of Grand Theft Auto IV.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 11:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America announced Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes, offering 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.
by Andrew Hayward on May 21, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jeanne d'Arc is an all-new RPG in development at Level-5's for the PSP, set during the 100 Year War between France and England. The game is based on the French heroine Jeanne d'Arc, mixed with spells, monsters and other oddities, such as Burning Site and Connection Guard attack moves.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Europe and BigBig Studios' sequel to 2005's high speed action game. Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice ups the ante with a Hollywood inspired storyline, multiplayer modes and will be coming to the PS2 as well.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 11:50 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 Andrew Hayward on May 18, 2007 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In God of War: Chains of Olympus, Kratos will journey to lands that no mortal has ever walked upon. With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek Mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.
by Andrew Hayward on May 17, 2007 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PaRappa The Rapper for the PSP system stays true to its stylish flattened animation technique and gameplay, combining fun and vibrant characters with hip music and a humorous storyline.