by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X Motor Racing is an arcade racing game with next generation physics model, including all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sports cars, physics, and various graphical features. This demo includes 3 tracks, one car and is now updated with new physics surfaces, damage model, etc.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Aftermath is an Arcade RTS game where you command up to four squads of soldiers in exciting battles in a retro-futuristic world. Equip your squads to suit your playing style, researching new items using the spoils of war; choosing from over 100 different weapons, armor, power-up augmentations and spell-like special attacks.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Plain Sight is a 3D multiplayer arcade game with robots; robots who bounce around cityscapes on mini planetoids and wield swords which are used to destroy one another.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Entropia Universe, a virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, players have the opportunity to create a machinima music video using Entropia Universe graphics and part or all of the "Let it Rock" song for a chance to win a valuable virtual prize including a Unique Land Area as well as a Full Set of Unlimited Supremacy Armor, together valued at over $30,000 USD.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 5:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US. Massive is going to be releasing two new community maps: Airport, a domination map, brings the war to a beautiful large airport area while Bocage is a tug-of-war map taking you back to a battlefield with a great historical background.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using a new technology called the "Pollux Engine Square Enix has created a true cross-platform game as it will be identical on both NDS and Wii. Use the stylus to control your character on the NDS while the Wiimote will mimic the same actions on the Wii. The game requires only one copy of the game to work on both systems and will be multiplayer compatible on both platforms.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 5:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Evochron Legends is a freeform mercenary space-sim that focuses on 'lone-wolf' survival gameplay. You can play the game in a variety of ways and complete many activities. The game features unified gameplay profiles for both single player and multiplayer, so that upgrades, ships, equipment, money, you earn in the game can be used in both the single player and multiplayer modes.
by Brian Dumlao on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Cooking Mama 2: World Kitchen, featuring hot new recipes and all-new 3D graphics, players use the motion-sensitive Wii Remote to cook a variety of recipes by simulating the actions of a real-life chef.
by Brian Dumlao on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DDR Universe 3, featuring a soundtrack spanning from the '70s to some of today's hottest hits, offers fans a whole new experience as DJ Mode allows players to explore their inner DJ creating tracks and song lists to dance to while Quest Mode allows players to compete against bosses throughout the DDR city for a chance to become the ultimate champion.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, The Risen story unfolds over four chapters and will offer multiple ways to develop the story by his own actions and decisions. An innovative and intuitive user control interface will support both casual and hardcore gamers.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ClockStone, known for its action-RPG Avencast, is planning an NDS version of the Vampires Dawn RPG series together with original creator Dawnatic. Wicked black humor, a dark and sinister setting, an elaborate magic and fight system – these are just some of the elements that make the RPG series Vampires Dawn such a hit.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The 'Home' 3D online user community service will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game. PlayStation Home Beta service for PS3 will become available for all PS3 users around the world on Dec. 11, 2008.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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German publisher Frogster Interactive founded its North American subsidiary Frogster America Inc. yesterday, located in San Francisco, California, headed by industry veteran Sean Kauppinen as interim CEO role.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Whether you’re rescuing hostages, on a quest with your guild or saving humanity, you don’t want to worry about hand fatigue or hitting the wrong key. The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard, a hybrid gaming keyboard designed to complement your Logitech keyboard and mouse, gives you game-changing comfort and control on a Mac or PC.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 6:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crash Commando, a PS3 title exclusively for download on PlayStation Network, is a side scrolling multiplayer shooter game pitting two arch-enemy commando factions - the Grunts and the Jarheads - against each other in an all-out fight for world supremacy.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bring hours of interactive kitty cat fun home in Purr Pals, a game where you get to adopt and customize your very own virtual kitten! Choose from 40 breeds and hundreds of facial feature combinations and body characteristics, then have hours of fun teaching and playing games with your new bundle of fur.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 6:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is no official announcement yet, Sega is working on a new installment in the Phantasy Star franchise. Phantasy Star 0 supports Nintendo WiFi multiplayer and a Pictochat type chat system that supports sending of stylus sketches to other players.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. While the previous v1.20 patch fixed most of the crippling issues from controls, to connectivity and beyond, SCEA is now working on adding new features to the game with the next v1.30 patch, including trophies.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA expects its net revenue and earnings per share for fiscal year 2009 to be below the financial guidance previously provided, primarily the result of lower than expected sales. As a result, EA will cancel various titles for 2010, merge studios and lay off employees. EA CEO John Riccitiello stated, however, that certain new IPs (Dead Space/Mirror's Edge) will get sequels.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NVIDIA announced that Electronic Arts and Take Two have each licensed its PhysX acceleration technology as a development platform which will be available for their respective studios worldwide.