by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2008 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xbox Live Primetime is a channel on the New Xbox Experience, a new generation of games and entertainment experiences, a virtual game show stage where content is always fresh; play is global, live and massively multiplayer; and prizes are plentiful. According to
Forbes the fall launch has been pushed until spring 2009.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Lionhead announced that the online co-op patch is finished and will be available as free download when the game launches Oct. 21, 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2008 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Exodus from the Earth is a sci-fi first-person shooter, where the player will have to solve numerous quests and eventually to find out if human life and civilization are possible beyond the Earth's confines. Until Oct. 24th, fans who
pre-order on Steam will receive a 10% discount.
by Jesse Littlefield on Oct. 19, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armored Core for Answer is From Software's latest installment in its mech-based combat franchise. As a mercenary armed with cutting-edge military robot technology, choose your side and defeat the other factions by harnessing the power of the deadliest and most gigantic weapons ever created by mankind.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2008 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles. Black Box sent us the first details about the all-new multiplayer mode Cops and Robbers.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2008 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new study conducted by Sony Online Entertainment, published exclusively in the new November issue of Family Circle magazine, suggests parents across America are seeing improvements in hand/eye coordination, problem solving and typing skills.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors. The
Nov. issue of GameInformer reveals that Bioware's upcoming RPG Dragon Age is coming to Xbox 360 and PS3, but after the PC version's launch.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the PS3 port of BioShock scheduled for next week, it seems early copies are already floating around. When you finish the PS3 game, you unlock
a teaser trailer for BioShock 2, and while it merely shows a Little Sister holding a Big Daddy doll, it does not only show the full title, but also indicates that the sequel might be multiplatform from the get go, including a PS3 version.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As part of a month long event celebrating the world-renowned festival of Halloween, MapleStory Europe players can look forward to a wealth of special, Halloween-themed additions to the game, including spooky new quests to solve and new items to be won.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! Four months ahead of its release, The Sims 3 is now available for pre-order, with the
previously revealed goodies in tow.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2008 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Bowling is a new stylized sports video game, powered by the Vicious Engine, delivering stunning, detailed graphics as well as intuitive and fluid, lifelike game play. Pre-order now and take 10% off its regular price ($19.99).
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2008 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The US Army has released a new version for America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.84, and contains the Every Soldier a Sensor (ES2) training mission, a new multiplayer co-operative mission, and improved performance of the AI to react in a more realistic manner.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced the opening of a new studio located in Redwood City, CA. and has appointed former Flagship Studios' Dave Brevik as Creative Director, ex-Ping0's Jeff Lind as Engineering Director and Matt McKnight as Studio Director, previoisly CEO of Sniper Studios.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A panel discussion, hosted by The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, on how computer games can be a force for good in today's society concluded that computer and video games can help children make friends, forge closer relationships with adults, and have a positive impact on their lives.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2008 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force will introduce kids to all new adventures in the Club Penguin world, giving players a chance to complete secret agent missions, solve mysteries and connect with friends in new ways. The game allows players to take on the role of a covert agent in the Elite Penguin Force.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TrackMania Nations Forever is a new version of the Stadium environment, a solo mode and 65 new, progressively difficult tracks, uniting an even larger number of players thanks to its multiplayer modes, online functions and interactivity between players.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersFirst has signed a development partnership with Canadian studio A2M for an original, yet unannounced, social gaming title.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2008 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box's Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles. Black Box sent us the first details about the all-new multiplayer mode Cops and Robbers.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2008 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rush for Berlin is a tactical RTS game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, where you have to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union. This v1.25 fixes an "Illegal save file" error.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2008 @ 2:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items.
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2008 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 2:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has promoted former Everquest Vice President of Product Development Rod Humble to Executive Vice President and Head of The Sims Label.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Ninjatown, based on the Shawnimals' designer toy line, is na action strategy title where you have to defend your peaceful town from Mr. Demon, using each of the ninja's unique skills and powers.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft's Carbine Studios announced the promotion of industry veteran Tim Cain to design director of the studio’s unannounced massively multiplayer online game.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grasshopper Manufacture has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a new multiplatform action horror game to be published by EA, produced by legendary Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and directed by game designer Suda51.