by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 5:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an original storyline developed exclusively for the game, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series, using his alien forms and their special powers in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time.
by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Music and party game developer Zoë Mode announced that it has opened a new studio in California, Zoë Mode San Francisco, lead by former Sony Studio 5 Producer Sarah Stocker and Sony Computer Entertainment exec Mark Danks.
by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 5:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is scheduled for Thursday, and Valve revealed today that it will add 34 new achievements, and awarded itself the corporate achievement for leaking The Spy trailer last week.
by Rainier on May 18, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beginning early in 2010, NASCAR fans anywhere in the world will be able to log onto the internet and compete against one another, as well as a number of NASCAR drivers, in an official NASCAR series featuring digital duplicates of real-world NASCAR cars and tracks in the most realistic NASCAR racing environment ever created.
by Thomas Wilde on May 18, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.
by Judy on May 16, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of
3D Realms' sudden shutdown last week,
Take-Two has sued 3D Realms for failing to deliver Duke Nukem Forever. The associated case documents reveal that Take-Two is suing for the source code and has filed a restraining order to ensure that the code and assets remain secure and "unharmed" before the case goes to trial. Scott Miller, co-founder of 3D Realms, has
shot down the rumor that Take-Two offered to buy the Duke Nukem IP for the reported $30 million.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 5:56 p.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 May 15, 2009 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add two new unlockable weapons for the Spy class, the Dead Ringer cloaks you for a brief period upon being hit but leaves a corpse, while the Cloak and Dagger watch makes you invisible for as long as you stand still.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The newest Unreal Engine 3 features will be demonstrated in closed door presentations for its prospective customers, evaluators, licensees, and members of its Integrated Partners Program. Epic has integrated Scaleform GFx, a user interface production tool for hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash-based scalable vector graphics and video.
by Rainier on May 15, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation. Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox will reprise their roles in the game, while Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, the voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron from the original animated series, have also signed on.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already hinted at in March when a listing on the ESRB Web site revealed that id Software's original FPS Wolfenstein 3D was headed to Xbox 360 and PS3, now
an official product page has popped up on Xbox.com to further substantiate that the almost-two-decades-old shooter is coming to XBLA/PSN. No details are provided, apart from the fact that it's being ported by Nerve and will be published by Activision.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc. The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add the Razorback, a shield to protect you from getting stabbed in the back by a spy.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend is a 3rd person Action/Adventure game starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.
by Rainier on May 14, 2009 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In early 2008, German-based Factor 5
had signed a multi-game development deal with Brash Entertainment, but due to
the publisher's demise, Factor 5 found itself in a tight spot later in the year and was forced to
lay off half of its staff. Now things have taken a turn for the worse, as Factor 5 announced that it has closed down its California studio, known for Lair and Star Wars Rogue Squadron III, as it was no longer able to keep it open due to the aforementioned issues.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add a new gladiatorial cart combat game mode, Payload Race, and two new maps (Sawmill/Nucleus)
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back in March Deep Silver and Apogee Software started looking for the next live-action Duke Nukem actor to represent the upcoming NDS/PSP games. Due to popular demand, the search has evolved from a three-city tour into a massive online audition open to anyone willing to take on the challenge.
by Rainier on May 13, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Creative Minx Marketing announced that it will represent EA for outbound licensing opportunities across multiple categories, such as collectibles, peripherals, apparel, and accessories for blockbuster franchises like The Sims, MySims, Dead Space, Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age, Dante's Inferno and Army of Two.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 4:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation. The soundtrack is headlined by composer Steve Jablonsky (original Transfoemrs and Gears of War 2), and he is joined by composer Bobby Tahouri (Iron Man) and electronic music act Julien-K.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... The sniper revamp is nearing completion and Valve revealed today that it will add a bow & arrow (18 arrows, and power shot) with the ability to pin your enemies to the wall.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIGHT… Until there is No Enemy! Take control of Delta Force, the US Army’s most secretive, highly trained unit. Use commando tactics and state-of-the-art weaponry to take the fight to the enemy against overwhelming odds.
by Dustin Chadwell on May 12, 2009 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jerry Bruckheimer and MTV Games announced two executive appointments that officially mark the producer's entrance into the video game industry, Microsoft/Halo producer Jim Veevaert and Ubisoft VP Jay Cohen.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sumthing Else Music Works has entered into a multiple-title licensing partnership with Capcom to release the original soundtrack albums for franchises such as Bionic Commando, Resident Evil, Dead Rising, Street Fighter and Monster Hunter.