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.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic Entertainment announced it has signed an agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment America granting Playlogic full publishing rights in the United States for the PS2 and PSP platforms
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:15 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 Keith Durocher on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taito Legends Power Up will compliment the first collection and fulfill the wishes of many retro gamers dreams with 25 titles, such as Space Invaders, Lunar Rescue, and 4 newly enhanced titles with updated graphics and extra content.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:41 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. Without giving specific details Community Manager Che Chou revealed that 10turn, if all goes well with the certification process, plans on dropping Forza 2's first real DLC pack on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Judy on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SWAT PSP is built upon the classic and highly acclaimed SWAT franchise. Penned by script writer Scott Rosenbaum (The Shield), SWAT: Target Liberty is set in New York City where the SWAT team is tasked with thwarting an ever-increasing number of international terrorist threats.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 17, 2007 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you're in pursuit of adrenaline, powder snow and pure freedom then look no further; that's what you’ll get delivered, with Freak Out! the ultimate freeride skiing experience.
by Tim McDonald on Sept. 15, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Giraffe features uniquely beautiful graphics and 100 levels of lovingly hand-crafted shoot-em-up action gameplay from the makers of Llamatron and Tempest 2000. Collect power-ups to activate Bonus Rounds and master the strategies necessary to maximize your score on every level!
by Tim McCullough on Sept. 15, 2007 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ratatouille offers a fresh and exciting take on the platform action genre, engaging players in deep, fluid, and fast gameplay through fun filled mini-games, daring heists, frenzied pursuits and wild chases, providing constant fun and challenge.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | 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. This demo features Venom or Green Goblin as sidekick.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The battle may not begin until Sept. 25, but Halo fans can prepare for the epic fight with the release the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console (comes with matching Wireless Controller, headset, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme) on Sept. 16 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Smersh" is Russian for the phrase "Death to Spies," as well as the name of Soviet counterintelligence departments during WWII. Their mission was to secure the 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 Sept. 13, 2007 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The upcoming October 2007 issue of
Game Informer has the first details of a new survival horror/sci-fi title from Electronic Arts, saying "Fans of the cult-classic film Event Horizon and straight-up horror aficionados aren’t going to want to miss this one!" No developer of platforms were revealed except for "In the far reaches of space, humanity brings to light a forgotten alien scourge. Can one man cut through the darkness?"
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft is making sure you are all set for the coming weekend as not only has it released EA's much anticipated FIFA 08 demo (730mb), but also a playable version of Activision's Spider-Man: Friend or Foe (430mb). Gamers in Europe will have to wait a little longer for the FIFA 08 demo, as there has been an unresolved issue that was discovered last minute.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of he previous update, Sony has released a new v3.71 PSP firmware update, addressing a minor issue with the icons, while the PS3 also gets a v1.93 update, fixing minor PlayStation Network bugs/stability from the previous v1.92 patch (said to particularly make the Warhawk experience smoother).