by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 4:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halo 3: Recon is a new chapter in the Halo saga that lets gamers experience events leading up to the story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of a new hero in the Halo universe. Bungie revealed that while they will work on Halo for the next two years, mostly in terms of support,
there are no plans for further Halo content beyond Halo 3: ODST.
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed in
our preview earlier today, G-Force revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 30, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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G-Force, based on the Jerry Bruckheimer produced Disney movie, revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep Silver and Apogee Software announced an open search for the next live-action Duke Nukem actor in North America to represent the upcoming Duke Nukem Trilogy games. The talent contest will travel to three cities this spring, culminating at the E3 in June with the naming of a new Duke Nukem representative.
by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Astrum Online Entertainment and BigWorld announced the signing of a license agreement for the use of BigWorld’s technology software suite for developing a new online game.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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During his keynote speech, SOE president John Smedley revealed that its spy-themed MMO, The Agency, and superhero-themed MMO, DC Universe Online, are both scheduled for 2010.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure having just released, lead designer Peter Ong and lead programmer Ryan Pijai have departed Electronic Arts and announced the creation of the independent studio DreamRift.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Walt Disney's G-Force, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the game revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire, who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Windows gaming took center stage at the Game Developers Conference, as Microsoft announced new features coming to the Games for Windows Live online gaming service and community, such as anti-piracy solution, in-game marketplace, and roaming.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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OnLive is a revolutionary, on demand video game platform delivering the latest and most advanced games instantly, on any TV via a sleek, inexpensive MicroConsole, or on almost any PC or Mac.
by Rainier on March 24, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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All Points Bulletin is an MMO freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, bringing players into a living, breathing city where cash is king and territory equals respect.
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LightBox Interactive is a new independent game studio founded in January 2009 by former team members of Incognito Entertainment (known for Warhawk, Twisted Metal), and are currently engaged in a multi-year, multi-title parternship with SCEA developing games for the PlayStation
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Further strengthening its senior management team, Activision announced that Dan Rosensweig has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of RedOctane, known for the Guitar Hero franchise and soon-to-be-released DJ Hero.
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 6:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Korner Entertainment is a Spain based developer headed up by Sergio Rincón, former Managing Director for Planeta DeAgostini Interactive, On Games and Gammick Entertainment, with its first project being Math Blazer for Wiiware/PC.
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.
by Rainier on March 20, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This v1.82 patch includes some minor bug fixes, improved AI during sieges, some balance changes, and additionally, realistic mode now has 25% reduced supply.
by Rainier on March 19, 2009 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ACE Team's Zeno Clash, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is an action game with a strong focus on melee combat set in a punk fantasy world with the beautiful environments, where you will encounter incredible challenges.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Former Ensemble Studios programmer Dusty Monk has launched Windstorm Studios. No formal announcement has been made yet, but it was revealed that the independent studio is working on a new MMO. A big fan of titles such as Ultima Online, EverQuest, and World of Warcraft, Monk wants to create an MMO that breaks the mold of depressing postapocalyptic titles with gray streets beneath gray skies, killing gray zombies, and hints at a game with cities of glass and steel, and most importantly, flying cars. Previously, Monk has worked on such titles as Age of Empires, Halo Wars, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing and the canceled Halo MMO.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chair Entertainment announced that Howard Phillips, a 28-year veteran of the interactive entertainment industry, has been appointed studio director for the Utah-based game development studio.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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inXile entertainment has recruited Jason Anderson, one of the original Fallout design team members, as creative director for a new, unannounced RPG. Anderson recently left Interplay, where in his second tenure there
served as creative director working on the next generation MMO Project: V13.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Legendo's sword-swinging platform adventure inspired by Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, up until now only available on the PC, is being revamped for Wii to provide players with more fun and interaction as they launch sword attacks and control the game’s hero with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
by Rainier on March 18, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, using Epic’s Unreal Engine 3, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. When
late 2008 a website popped up revealing how long employees has not been paid Cheyenne Mountain admit it was facing a cash-flow issue, but it seems there is more to it than that as
a lawsuit has been filed for "an unpaid open account."
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 9:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Merely
a year after acquiring the Rise of Nations developer, THQ has notified the Big Huge Games staff that it is looking to sell off the studio, or closed it down, according to
Crispy Gamer. As part of its
restructuring efforts THQ will cut costs by $220 million, and lay off 600 employees worldwide. To achieve that goal it will not only close BHG, but also granted Heavy Iron and Incinerator their independence. Closing Big Huge Games would be the second big loss for real time strategy gamers after Microsoft recently
shut down Ensemble Studios.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix has licensed Emergent’s Gamebryo engine for a yet unannounced title, which will be announced at a later date.