by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 5:54 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. 1, 2008 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent in-game advertising company Double Fusion has strengthened its PS3 portfolio by securing exclusive advertising opportunities with another slew of publishers: THQ, SEGA, Eidos and Midway.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Space Invaders Get Even (Wiiware), Pit Crew Panic! (Wiiware), and Metal Slug 2 (VC).
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NetDragon announced a licensing agreement with EA on the development of the first 3D MMORPG based on the Dungeon Keeper franchise, including themes, characters and other game content, also giving it the exclusive license to operate and distribute Dungeon Keeper Online throughout the Greater China region, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:43 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. 1, 2008 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time in the 15 year history of this 3-on-3 fighter game, The King of Fighters XII has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. It has been well over a year since the v1.40 patch and
back in Sept. the v1.50 got delayed due to third-party exploits that are being used to crash servers/clients and clients and spoof accounts, but according to EA community rep.,
it is set to arrive before Christmas ....
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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StuntMANIA!pro is a fast paced 3D car stunt driving game, where you get to perform the most amazing tricks and stunts in some really cool environments. This new versions adds a in-game interface, performance optimizations, general fixes and maintenance, extended levels and more ...
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. Ubisoft community rep. Marc
revealed that a new patch is in the works, scheduled for release somewhere between Nov. 8-11.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's 7th Dragon is a new fantasy RPG by the creators of Etrian Odyssey. The world of Eden is ruled by seven dragons and their massive armies of dragon minions, who grow a special flower which sucks the life out of the land, bringing mankind to the bink of extinction. The only hope for survival is to hunt down and defeat the dragons.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 2:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition contains everything you need to build or operate your own railroad and includes dozens of routes and hundreds of locomotives from around the world. You can drive steam diesel or electric locomotives using controls in the fully 3D cabs or use a simple speed controller for easier train management.
by Dustin Chadwell on Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade features hits from Namco Bandai Games' Xbox Live Arcade library including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Pac-Man Championship Edition and Mr. Driller Online, as well as 20 additional newly arranged versions of various classics.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash anarchy in the ultimate burner's paradise as Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
Last month Criterion revealed it had more four DLC packs in the works, and one of them will include a new location, the Big Surf, and at least one new car, the Dust Storm.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Nov. 30, 2008 @ 2:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Hunter is a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.
by Mark Melnychuk on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 1:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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King's Bounty: The Legend is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.
by Richard Poskozim on Nov. 29, 2008 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Go, Diego, Go!: Great Dinosaur Rescue takes gamers back in time with Diego and Baby Jaguar to help Maia the Maiasaura find her lost family in this prehistoric quest. Players utilize more than 12 different Wii Remote motions to stomp and roar like a dinosaur, climb across monkey bars, bounce along the jungle on a pogo stick and fly atop a Pteradon.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 2:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. This v2.31 patch/content update includes plenty of important fixes, but also adds new content desired by the community and developers.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Acclaim Games announces RockFree, a free, browser based, online multiplayer rock game, where you will be able to create custom rocker avatars, open a rock club and battle against other people around the world. In the end it�s all about who rocks, who sucks and more importantly, who gets the coveted title of Rocker God!
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From Software's Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease.
by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2008 @ 1:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom is working on bringing the original Gamecube (based on the 1996 PSOne game) title in the Resident Evil series to the Wii. Currently only scheduled for a December release in Japan, the port will add no new content or features, apart from making it compatible with the Wiimote controls.