by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellboy combines action and exploration elements to deliver an original brawling experience, and today Konami revealed that actor Ron Perlman will continue his portrayal of the character from the hit 2004 film, and provide Hellboy’s voice in all versions of the video game.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm takes players through a fascinating and exciting challenge as they fight for the magical portals, which seem to be the only connection between the shattered islands of Eo.
by Andrew Hayward on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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To shine a light on the better releases of each month, we have come up with the monthly Spotlight feature. Having scoured the release lists for the upcoming month, we picked the 5 titles that we believe have the most potential to satisfy your gaming needs across all platforms and genres. Without any further ado, here are our recommendations for February 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 6:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prepare for an all-new tarmac-tearing TOCA experience as Codemasters announces TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge, an original title in the thrilling motorsport series. Real performance cars, intense pack racing with real physics and real damage returns to PSP screens with all-new Challenge game.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.25 demo is updated with the latest code, but features the same content (tutorial, quick start, full game limited to 100 turns)
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Diner Dash, you play the restaurant entrepreneur Flo, out to work her way up to the top of the food service industry. The game blends fast-paced action puzzles with a build-your-restaurant-empire theme through over 40 different levels.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced Godzilla: Unleashed, the ultimate fighting monsters game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time.
by Nicolus Baslock on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 enables players to experience the intensity of being a WWE Superstar like never before with key updates and new game play features. Environmental hotspots let players select and control multiple objects in and around the ring, as well as from crowd members, to inflict damage on their opponents.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hard Rock Casino captures the exhilaration and kudos of becoming a rockin’ High Roller in the world’s most illustrious casino. Players are challenged to try their luck at more than 20 different casino games, experience high-stakes arenas and invitation-only tournaments and win un-lockable upgrades to their fully customizable alter egos.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 1:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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IDV announced it has signed SpeedTree RT licenses with Artplant AS, Bandai Namco, Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment (Stargate Online), Cryptic Studios (unannounced title), Epiphany Games, and LucasArts. These new SpeedTree-powered games will run the spectrum from next gen shooters to MMOs and RPG titles, most of them scheduled for 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 12:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wolverine Studios' professional and collegiate sports management simulation Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball, developed by Gary Gorski, is the follow up to pro basketball simulation, Total Pro Basketball 2005. This demo lets you play for 3 days.
by Rainier on Jan. 31, 2007 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, Winter Sports will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 6:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.10 PSP firmware update, adding an optional Conserve Memory feature for your Internet browser when viewing a Web page with a larger amount of data, as well as a Dynamic Normalizer providing automatic volume adjustment. Sony is also promoting a new
PSP download service currently offering the Killzone demo but in next few weeks Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 are expected.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Heatseeker will strap you into the pilot’s seat and deliver an exhilarating white-knuckle ride that’ll have you clutching the joypad as you engage in face-melting 6G turns and fight against a seemingly-impossible amount of airborne enemies.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few months ago, StateShift is an original sci-fi racing title, set in a not too distant future, focusses on illegal racing competitions around the future Earth where economical instability, and depletion of resources has led to a series of bloody conflicts.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 4:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone: Liberation is an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series, and features a new intelligent 3rd-person camera system. One of the best games of 2006 is getting even better as SCE is currently beta testing the Infrastructure Mode to possibly add Deathmatch multiplayer to Killzone Liberation.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After Burner: Black Falcon is the first arcade-style flight combat title for the PSP, combining intensive air combat with explosive gameplay, whilst allowing players to relive the experience of the classic After Burner arcade game.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.25 retail patch, not for the Steam edition, fixes a slew of issues, crashes, and makes a bunch of tweaks.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dawnspire is a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-rpg's.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 18 years after the original PS2 title, Tales of Destiny 2 introduces two new heroes, Kyle Dunamis and Reala. The game uses mostly 2D, except for map movement, battle sequences are real time using the new Trust & Tactical Linear Motion Battle System (TT-LMBS).
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blast! Entertainment has agreed a major deal with Little Britain’s licensing agent Granada Ventures, to publish Little Britain The Video Game, based on the long running popular British comedy show on TV.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2007 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking advantage of the Wii remote and Nunchuck, in Prince of Persia: Rival Swords players will be able to clash swords with enemies, execute speed kills and perform the Prince's well-known acrobatic moves such as running on walls.
Rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go.