by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11." While the previous installment has
yet to be released in North America, Europe is already gearing up to burn more rubber.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 5:20 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... Shortly after revealing the last part, Valve has rolled out TF2's next update (400mb) revolving around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons, achievements, seven new maps and more ..
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place at Tokyo Game Show this October, the Metal Gear Online World Championship 2008 is open to the best players in North America, Europe, Japan and Greater Asia. The top teams from Regional Championships in all four territories will receive all expenses paid trips to the MGOWC08 Finals in Tokyo, Japan.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 2:16 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's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons, achievements, seven new maps and more ..
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) appointed former executive at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and senior counsel to the United States Department of Justice, Kenneth Doroshow, as its new General Counsel.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2008 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
A few weeks back Roadrunner Records revealed three more DragonForce tracks (including the debut of the Heroes of Our Time single from its upcoming album) were coming to GH III, which Activision confirmed will be available on Aug. 21, 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 8:23 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's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons, achievements, seven new maps and more ..
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 12:32 p.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. 18, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée and comes face to face with his darkest nightmares. After a long silence,
Remedy comments that while the development did not go as smoothly as liked, the team is working hard on it, and making progress.
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has decided to let its tender offer expire later today after CEO John Riccitiello had a discussion with Take Two's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Strauss Zelnick pending a management presentation to EA containing non-public information such as information relating to its three year product release schedule, so that it can better understand the value of the company.
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.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2008 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts will release a playable on XBL/PSN on Aug. 21 featuring a special version of the Tie Fighter Construction Facility level, special powers and an ending not included in the retail game.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2008 @ 1:04 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's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons, achievements, seven new maps and more ..
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 15, 2008 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Need for Speed Undercover is an intense action racing title starring international movie star Maggie Q as the lead character in the live-action sequences that propel the original story forward, taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introducing breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2008 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Black Box announced Need for Speed Undercover, an intense action racing title starring international movie star Maggie Q as the lead character in the live-action sequences that propel the original story forward, taking the franchise back to its roots and re-introduces breakneck cop chases, the world's hottest cars and spectacular highway battles.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced a publishing agreement with Japanese development studio Grasshopper to publish an all-new action horror game produced by Shinji Mikami and directed by Suda51. EA also signed a deal to publish Epic's new action game developed by its People Can Fly studio (known for Painkiller).
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 2:36 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's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons, achievements, seven new maps and more ..
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vicious Cycle Software announced that Frozen Codebase is utilizing its Vicious Engine to power their upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Zombie Wranglers, its WiiWare sandcastle-building simulation Fresco Beach (working title) published by Konami, and a third unannounced game.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 2:00 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's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining 3D animation and 2D designs, A Vampyre Story follows the opera starlet, Mona, a woman kidnapped by Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer and slowly becoming a creature of the night after coming under the vampire's spell.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the
recent demise of German publisher 10Tacle, industry veterans Juergen Reusswig and Slavo Hazucha founded indie studio Games Distillery. Former 10TACLE Slovakia partners, the duo aims their development focus at downloadable titles, mainly through Xbox Live Arcade and similarly designed distribution models for PC.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. To make up for the higher purchase price, Capcom producer Ben Judd
revealed that the PC edition will get some exclusive challenge rooms through a free update patch.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 12:16 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's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii Music makes it easy for people to jam to tunes, even if they don't know anything about music. Wii Music transforms the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers into more than 60 different instruments, including a violin, steel drums, electric guitar – even a cowbell. Amazon is currently offering Wii Music for
pre-order, claiming it will ship on Nov. 3, 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2008 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised Nvidia has released new graphics drivers allowing owners of most GeForce 8, GeForce 9, and GeForce GTX 200-series cards to automatically use PhysX acceleration. 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.