by Rainier on April 23, 2007 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 April 23, 2007 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling combat, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition adds a new character a new boss and many new levels. This new v1.3.0 patch fixes various gfx/texture issues, and adding Vista compatibility.
by Rainier on April 20, 2007 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spectrobes has been the best-selling 3rd party game on the NDS platform since its mid-March release and will eclipse more than 700,000 units shipped worldwide by the end of April, according to retail account re-orders.
by Rainier on April 20, 2007 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Smersh" is Russian for the phrase "Death to Spies," and it was also the name of a set of counterintelligence departments in the Soviet Army formed during WWII. Their mission was to secure the active 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 April 20, 2007 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Taito's Kangaeru EXIT, sequel to last year's Exit, you play as Mr. Exit and are tasked with saving people out of buildings using logic, bypassing obstacles and solving puzzles.
by Rainier on April 20, 2007 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Microsoft revealed the race cars added to the game, completing the 310 and some details about the tournament mode.
by Jeremy Wood on April 20, 2007 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 12:22 p.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 April 19, 2007 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has released the spring backwards compatibility update, adding 38 original Xbox games that you will be able to play on your X360. At the time of writing it is not yet available on Xbox Live, so you need to
download it here, and burn it to DVD. Titles of note are Call of Duty 2/3, Jet Set Radio Future, Mercenaries, Oddworld Munch's Oddysee, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Tiger Woods 07, Republic Commando and plenty more...
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Namco Bandai's latest installment to the popular RPG Tales franchise, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology, players will create a hero to embark on a valiant quest to save the land of Terresia from the gripping force of a powerful evil, set on destruction.
by Andrew Hayward on April 19, 2007 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cube is a highly addictive strategy/puzzle game that challenges players to make their way through suspended 3D worlds of platforms and mazes.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced its 2007 second-quarter software line-up for PS3, PSP, and PS2, pomising no less than 100 new titles in the next few months across all platforms.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Take Two announced a European distribution agreement with Monte Cristo Games, for the upcoming PSP edition of KievGames' fantasy-style action/RPG Silverfall.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v1.70 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as the ability to download PSOne titles from Playstation Store (and play it on the PS3), use saved data for PSOne software on the PSP, and adding the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PSOne and PS2 titles. The v3.40 PSP update adds more PSOne title compatibility, and a change to the method of managing certificates.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Civ fansite
Apolyton revealed that Civilization III and Civ IV designer Soren Johnson had left Firaxis, and teamed up with EA, which he left in 2000 to join up with aforementioned Sid Meiers studio. EA confirmed the rumor and let us know that Soren has indeed joined the Maxis team, currently developing Will Wright's (r)evolutionary title Spore.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Odin Sphere is a PS2 exclusive Action RPG featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love. Atlus revealed the game will ship May 22nd, and that the North American version will include not only English, but also the original Japanese voiceovers.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellboy lets players step into the muscle bound frame of Hellboy, a hulking crimson-skinned warrior of supernatural creation. On the trail of a crazed witch, Hellboy uncovers a fiendish plot for world domination and must rush to defeat the crazed Hermann von Klempt before he can exert his evil will on a hapless world.
by Rainier on April 18, 2007 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Worms: Open Warfare 2 for PSP and NDS. Players will be able to challenge others from all over the world via multiplayer battles using a wireless connection as they command their worms through clashes that take place in famous battles of the past, as well as fictional fights of the future.
Sparta: Ancient Wars is based on the historical background of Spartans high culture, and not feature myths or legends, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new 3D engine.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced that it is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise by releasing completely remastered anniversary editions of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II, exclusively for the PSP.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Focus Home Interactive revealed that KievGames' fantasy-style hack'n slash RPG Silverfall is in development for the PSP, scheduled for later this year. While details are limited, and the game will obviously require a makeover in terms of graphics and gameplay, it will support 2 player co-op via WiFi or square off against 3 other players in the Arena mode.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos' billiards simulation video game Pocket Pool, developed by Hyper Devbox, features advanced AI, real world physics, 13 scintillating pool games including 9 ball, 8 ball Rotation, Black Jack and Snooker.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos' Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, is a new puzzle game for NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda announced that its action/adventure title Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow has been added to the PS2's Greatest Hits program.
by Rainier on April 16, 2007 @ 4:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head’s unique abilities.