by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 1:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stealth Force: The War on Terror is a new installment in the franchise that spans three decades in the quest of the elite Special Forces unit ‘Stealth Force’, to eradicate the world of international terrorist cells.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fresh way to learn exciting new games and activities emerges as EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces a series of For Dummies games for the PC and the NDS inspired by the famous For Dummies brand, starting with Poker For Dummies.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with issue #3 of its Qore magazine, addon/DLC for NASCAR 09 (2.49) and Snakeball ($1.99), GH III
Interscope track pack ($6.25), System of A Down ($1.99) and Cruefest #2 ($2.99)
tracks for Rock Band. More importantly the Home Theme that will allow you to
join the beta, and the usual trailers, themes, and wallpapers.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fresh way to learn exciting new games and activities emerges as EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces a series of For Dummies games for the PC and the NDS inspired by the famous For Dummies brand, starting with Poker For Dummies.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has filed a lawsuit against Optical Experts Manufacturing, the North Carolina-based company it had used to makes copies of Assassin's Creed on PC. OEM failed to follow its own security measures and allowed an employee to take home a copy of the game, who then uploaded it on the internet six weeks before its official release.
Ubisoft claims the leak was downloaded 700,000 times, costing the publisher millions of dollars, and is suing for breach of contract and negligence, asking for $10 million each.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Aug. 12, Nvidia will release new graphics drivers that will allow owners of most GeForce 8, GeForce 9, and GeForce GTX 200-series cards to automatically use PhysX acceleration according to
Tech Report. Along with the drivers will come a PhysX software pack containing free UT 3 maps, the full version of NetDevil's Warmonger, a couple of Nvidia demos, and sneak peeks at Object Software's Metal Knight Zero and Nurien Software's Nurien social-networking service.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having already received $1.5 million in June 2007, Ultizen Games announced that it has secured another $6 million USD in funding to support company’s continued rapid growth through acquisitions.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Las Vegas based developer HSC Labs has licensed has Simutronics' HeroEngine in connection with their massively multiplayer game project currently getting underway.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The state of California today reimbursed the ESA $282,794 for attorney’s fees after the state attempted to defend an unconstitutional law restricting the constitutional rights of video game publishers, developers and consumers.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Six Degrees Games has secured $7 Million in financing, funds that will support the product development, launch and distribution of an original sports-themed virtual world designed for six to 14 year-olds, but open to all ages, currently in closed beta.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 1:09 p.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 Aug. 4, 2008 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets modern-day fortune hunter Nathan Drake on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. As we
mentioned last week, Naughty Dog has released a 13mb patch (v1.01) for Uncharted adding 48 trophies. Unfortunately these are not retroactive, so you'll need to replay the game.by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Kingdom for Keflings is a city-building title that puts players in the shoes of a giant who has the ability to design and construct an intricate city for the local Keflings. Each giant starts out with a small handful of helpful Keflings who help build the kingdom from the ground up.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally scheduled in 2000 as a DreamCast title, Thunder Force VI is a side scrolling shooter game in development for the PS2, directed by SEGA's Tetsu Okano, known for Segagaga, Astro Boy: Omega Factor and Gunstar Super Heroes.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A stand-alone downloadable PSN adventure for both fans and newcomers to the franchise, Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty offers up to four hours of gameplay. With all new wrench mechanics and light and dark illumination puzzles, Ratchet must manipulate objects and use his wits in order to succeed in his quest.
Mega Man Star Force 2 blends a unique formula of RPG exploration elements with fast-paced action, as players travel and battle between the coexisting physical and virtual Wave World. While seeking to unravel the mystery around the appearance of new troublemakers, players will encounter enemies in the virtual Wave World and battle them on three-by-five battle grids with their Battle Card deck.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Savage 2: A Tortured Soul is an FPS/RPG featuring expansive environments, an entirely enhanced combat system, and gameplay elements that will catapult it beyond its prequel. From August 1st-3rd, Savage 2 is being sold on Steam for the record low price of $9.99, a $20 discount from its original price. Savage 2 is also scheduled to receive a visual upgrade early next week, with bloom and refraction support being added to the engine.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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During the Activision Blizzard conference call, Blizzard CEO and co-founder Mike Morhaime revealed that while Age of Conan had some initial success, 40% of the people who left for Funcom's MMO have already returned to World of Warcraft. In a more interested tidbit, Morhaime revealed that Blizzard is currently hiring for a new MMO in development, but for "competitive reasons," no details were given. In the Q&A afterwards, Morhaime stated there are no plans to bring WoW to consoles. He revealed that testing on the Wrath of the Lich King expansion was proceeding well, and although he didn't confirm the previous "before end of the year" date, he did say it will NOT be during the July-September quarter.
by Rainier on July 31, 2008 @ 1:32 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 July 30, 2008 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Signature Devices' open source development platform, the Elemental Engine II, is now available for download. Initially unveiled at this year's GDC, Signature Devices will be showcasing the Elemental Engine II on the
its social networking site.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced it will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.
by Rainier on July 30, 2008 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets modern-day fortune hunter Nathan Drake on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Naughty Dog
revealed to IGN that you will be able to get 47 Trophies by finding treasure, doing hand-to-hand or gun combat, and one Platinum Trophy for getting all the other Trophies. Unfortunately these are not retroactive, so you'll need to replay the game.