Shift into high gear! Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers. Need for Speed Shift delivers an authentic and immersive driving experience.
Developed by EA Montreal, Need for Speed Nitro for Wii and NDS will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay. EA Montreal has already established a strong track record of developing for these platforms and will bring their unique creativity and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise.
by Rainier on June 3, 2009 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kalypso Media confirmed that an agreement for the acquisition of most brands, intangible assets and exploitation rights of insolvent Ascaron Entertainment GmbH- has been signed with the German administrators, Pielemeyer & Welsch.
by Rainier on June 2, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To provide flight simulation enthusiasts with a realistic experience, Logitech unveiled the Logitech Flight System G940, the company’s first force-feedback flight simulation controller, design and controls inspired by military and commercial planes and helicopters.
by Rainier on June 2, 2009 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Squeeballs is a collection of more than 150 unique challenges that showcases the capabilities of the Gametrak Freedom, an ultrasonic 3D motion-control game controller. Squeeballs are toys that are manufactured on a secret island somewhere in the Pacific and they must be fully tested by the players of the game before they can be sold to children across the world.
by Judy on June 1, 2009 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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During Microsoft's pre-E3 2009 Media Briefing, it not only revealed that
Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm are coming to Xbox Live,
new Netflix and HDTV features and
controller-free gaming, but it also confirmed that Splinter Cell Conviction will be an X360 exclusive and announced a slew of new titles, including Crackdown 2, Forza Motorsport 3, Halo: Reach and a bunch more.
by Rainier on June 1, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digger, a remake of the classic PC game from the early 80s, has received a major facelift for the new millennium, while staying true to its classic gameplay. Mushroom Wars is an all-ages, fast-paced, real time strategy (RTS) game that brings arcade skirmish gameplay to the forefront.
by Rainier on June 1, 2009 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. At the Activision investors call on Sunday, Blizzard's Mike Morhaime revealed that it's currently aiming for an end of the year release, without of course committing to any specific date.
by Rainier on June 1, 2009 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean Games and National Geographic Games have signed a multi-year agreement to create console games promoting knowledge about Nature, Wildlife, Mankind, Ancient Worlds and Culture according to themes central to National Geographic.
by Rainier on May 30, 2009 @ 11:17 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 May 29, 2009 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PushButton Labs, founded by veteran independent game makers Jeff Tunnell and Rick Overman, officially announced its formation, with the intent to create exciting new web and game properties, including the revival of an old time classic PC franchise.
by Brad Hilderbrand on May 29, 2009 @ 9:00 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 28, 2009 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway has established the timeline for the expected sale of its assets to the highest bidders in accordance with the sale and bid procedures motion filed with the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Family Feud games will feature all of the favorite elements of the show as played on television, with two “families” playing against each other in a contest to name the most popular answers to survey questions posed to 100 people.
by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smoking Gun Interactive is collaborating with the award-winning writer Douglas Rushkoff for the story of it�s as-of-yet undisclosed new property. Rushkoff will work closely with the team at Smoking Gun, to develop story narratives across a range of media formats that can feed off one another and exist concurrently.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 6:45 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.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, new multiplayer modes and maps offering a deeper Spellforce experience.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Phenomic's BattleForge is a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Earlier this month EA dropped the retail price to $29.99, but has now decided to make the game free to download and play.
by Rainier on May 26, 2009 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals, based on Enki Bilal's Nikopol Trilogy graphic novel series, is a visually striking, richly detailed point and click adventure game developed by Benoît Sokal’s White Birds Productions.
by Rainier on May 22, 2009 @ 10:05 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 Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 6:00 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. Valve has rolled out the Spy/Sniper update, and to celebrate is selling TF5 at 50% off, and is letting people who have not played the game yet try it out for free, all weekend long, with with no purchase obligation.
by Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 5:15 p.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 Rainier on May 21, 2009 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Former Rockstar founders Jamie King and Gary Foreman have teamed up to start a new digital download based game development company, 4mm. The new venture plans to initially focus on mobile platforms like the iPhone before branching out onto consoles.
Brain Training For Dummies gives players a mental workout as they tackle 15 fun and interactive brain games, including Shape Sense, Memory Math, and Lightning Letters, with more than 350 total puzzles to play.
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 4:26 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. To celebrate the Spy/Sniper update coming this Thursday, Valve is offering a free weekend of TF2, now available for pre-load with no purchase obligation. The last addition to the update is urine, inflicting more damage to enemies and doused fire on team members.
