by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With E3 around the corner we can expect many new announcements to be made, one apparently coming from id Software according to recent reports. Giving credence to this rumor is an
updated jobs page on id Software's website where the DOOM/Quake powerhouse is looking for new designers, artists and programmers with PS3, Xbox 360, and PC experience, for a new, yet unannounced project.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Audio solution provider Audiokinetic announced today that Rare, known for Viva Pinata, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie, will use its audio pipeline solution Wwise for the development of several upcoming titles.
by Rainier on July 8, 2008 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spotted on the
ESRB website is a new installment in the Ratchet & Clank franchise. While it does not specify whether Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty is an all-new game, a new PlayStation Network title, or merely an expansion/addon for Ratchet & Clank Future, the name has been submitted for registration and received a Everyone 10+ rating. We should know more shortly when E3 kicks off.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 5:07 p.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.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For Internet users who hate to pay for content, Ultramercial, LLC has just the solution: let an advertiser pay your way in, after you trade 30-seconds of your attention for free access to online games.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With LFS S2 important features have been added, dynamic camber (improved simulation of suspension and different suspension types), highly detailed tire physics and a damage model have been introduced. A new update/demo for the LFS S2 alpha has been released, adding New/updated interiors, interface/graphics improvements, suspension improvements and other tweaks.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed earlier today, now official. With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, Chrono Trigger represents the best-in-class of the video game world. Remastered for the NDS, this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:10 a.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. While details are slim,
TF2 director Robin Walker said the aim was to improve the Heavy without encroaching on another class's role, especially the Heavy/Medic combo.
by Rainier on June 27, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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38 Studios announced the appointment of Thom Ang as Director of Art to oversee the management and direction of all aspects of 38 Studios artistic development, including the MMOG codenamed Copernicus, and work closely with Todd McFarlane and R. A. Salvatore
by Rainier on June 27, 2008 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission Shock Force: Marines is the first of several planned expansions of the Combat Mission contemporary warfare setting, adding a significant number of new formations, units, weapons, equipment and vehicles for both the US and Syrian sides, as well as brand new missions, maps and a campaign.
by Rainier on June 27, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Havok provider has signed a licensing agreement with 2K Games to let the California based developer use its physics engines to develop several upcoming titles which will be available on the Wii.
by Rainier on June 26, 2008 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Galaxy and Dark Cloud developer Level 5 is working on an all-new PS3 exclusive fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG, White Knight Story. At its Tokyo press conference Sony not only revealed the movie download service plans from earlier today, but also said that Level 5's RPG White Knight Story will be released this fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2009.
by Rainier on June 26, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forged by Chaos is an online fantasy game with many RPG elements, using Crytek's CryEngine 2, based on the Chaos theme - worlds powered by steel and battle magic - featuring customizable characters, interactive environments, multi-player interaction, and enhanced game world dynamics.
by Rainier on June 25, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game of action and strategy in which the player must wisely use the abilities of all four members of Unit 77 as you battle your way through inhospitable jungles, scorching deserts, endure harsh and deadly arctic conditions as you fight to rescue the hostages and defeat the terrorists.
by Rainier on June 23, 2008 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Trion World Network, founded by Might & Magic creator Jon Van Caneghem, are expanding their team once more. After recently having hired former SOE Executive Director of Development Nicholas Beliaeff, it has now signed SCEA's former Director of Online Technology Glen Van Datta. Trion World is currently working on a cross-platform fantasy themed MMORPG.
by Rainier on June 22, 2008 @ 8:59 p.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. Online retailers
GameStop,
Best Buy and
Circuit City, all have StarCraft II listed for release on Dec. 3, 2008. While online retailers often have placeholder dates, the fact that three of them pegged the same date a week before Blizzard's 2008 Worldwide Invitational is quite a big coincidence (thanks Jeremy).
by Rainier on June 21, 2008 @ 6:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, known for Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Ubisoft is giving fans a chance to contribute to the achievements by
voting for one of three possibilities, the most popular one will make it in the final game.
by Rainier on June 21, 2008 @ 1:11 a.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 recent Spyro update, adding three unlockable new weapons, 35 new achievements, and two user-created maps, Valve is giving people a chance to check out the game during this weekend, for free. There is also a
new patch for TF2 fixing a few bugs.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts. Manga and anime fans can
register for the closed beta test.
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 3:35 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... As promised, Valve has rolled out the Pyro update, adding three unlockable new weapons, 35 new achievements, and two user-created maps.
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc. Pushed back from its original May release date, it has now been confirmed for September 2008.
by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA CEO John Riccitiello has not only
spilled beans on The Godfather II at the William Blair & Company's 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference but also revealed that Need For Speed: Undercover is coming later this year. Riccitiello himself was rather disappointed with last year's Prostreet, and since the Vancouver team has been split in two, each given a two year development cycle. NFS: Undercover will feature a very strong mission structure, influenced by the action movies The Transporter, and a better storyline with a strong narrative hook
by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When Ninja Gaiden developer Tomonobu Itagaki left Tecmo he let his discontent be heard, which apparently resulted in more employees leaving and filing lawsuit. Now
Tecmo has slapped Itagaki with a gag order, preventing him from disclosing or leaking information regarding its game software, sales, development or any other company secrets, using newspapers, magazines, and the Internet to criticize Tecmo software and employees, obstructing its business through slanderous remarks to third parties, nor can Itagaki accept interviews regarding Tecmo or talk to the press about the company.
by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods is an addon for Jwood's action/RPG and will answer many open questions and guarantee a seamless step to Gothic 4. Once more you take on the role of the nameless Hero and again you have to raise your sword in anger to save the world of Gothic.
by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 9:01 a.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... The Pyro Update will be made available Thursday and contains three unlockable new weapons, 35 new achievements, and two user-created maps.