by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stickmen Studios is developing Dragon Master Spell Caster for Nintendo's WiiWare, where players ride dragons and battle foes using unique combinations of melee and spells. Stickmen Studios has chosen Emergent’s Gamebryo engine for this new title, as well as future development.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legends of Daemonica: Farepoynt's Purgatory is a full 3D psychological thriller containing unique features, elaborate characters, and a truly non-linear storyline set in the14th Century.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Martian Panic is a three-dimensional sci-fi shooter game, the Martian Invasion Force has targeted Earth for complete destruction and players will need more than manpower and firepower to avoid mission defeat.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 6:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NASCAR Kart Racing enables players to grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With the New Xbox Experience, Xbox 360 fans have been able to customize their avatars with various features and attributes. Microsoft promised it would be releasing new items every 2 weeks. Making good on its promise, you can now pimp out your avatar with winter clothes (scarfs, boots, mittens, etc), labeled with a gold star in the Avatar Creator Tool.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCi/Eidos' takeover talks that it declared were "over" in early 2008 are
back on track with EA, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros. (who already owns 20% of SCi) in the running, but according to UK trade mag
MCV, a new player has emerged. A few months ago, Square Enix tried to acquire
Tecmo but was rejected in favor of KOEI, while more recently it not only signed Gas Powered Games' Supreme Commander 2, but has also set up a
new development studio in California, making its Western expansion plans quite clear.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Divinity 2: Ego Draconis you will take on the role of a young Dragon Slayer and ultimately become a Dragon Knight, a legendary hero with unique abilities. Discover a detailed world full of twists and turns in which your actions can make a real difference.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four-player co-op. According to Quartermann's rumor section in the
latest EGM, Square Enix might be bringing DQ IX to the Wii,
like it announced it would do by connecting both FFCC: Echoes of Time platforms.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:29 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. 4, 2008 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stormrise is an real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GRID takes you to locations over 3 continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new, classic, circuit and drift - you will compete in urban street races, official racetracks and championships. The premium 8 Ball pack features eight new cars to race and two new online events to compete in.
by Dustin Chadwell on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 2:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Scene It? Box Office Smash! is a great way to entertain guests at your next social gathering letting up to four players or teams match their wits in a trivia game to see whose movie knowledge (over 250 titles) reigns supreme, complete with more HD content, new questions and engaging puzzle types.
by Alan Martin on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When Melvin ducks into a candle shop to get out of the rain, he is whisked away to a medieval town to learn wizardry and overcome his fears. Along the way, he'll have to cope with vitriolic caretakers, touristy hermits, lecherous spinsters and other strange creatures. What he uncovers about the town's history leaves him speechless ...
by Judy on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Armed with iconic moves from rigorous assassin training, including "Curving Bullets" and "Bullet Explosion," as well an arsenal of powerful, high-tech weapons, players will explore Wesley’s quest to becoming an unmatched uberassassin in fast-paced, action-packed combat against the world’s most notorious killers.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Games industry trade body ELSPA (Europe's ESRB equivalent) urges parents looking to purchase video and computer games for Christmas to always check the game's packaging for the PEGI age ratings and content descriptors.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Fury Software announced the third, and newest, game in the Strategic Command series. WWII Pacific Theater shifts the focus from Europe and into the steaming jungles and islands of Asia- Pacific.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2008 @ 12:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MiniOne Racing enables anyone to become the racing car driver they always dreamed of becoming, with a twist! Players race colorful and humorous miniature vehicles around virtual beaches, playgrounds, campsites and even other planets.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Tale of Despereaux is an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ animated adventure of the same name. The game shares the fairy-tale look and feel of the upcoming film about a chivalrous mouse, full of courage and honor. Since the demise of Brash Entertainment, it has been quiet around The Tale of Despereaux, but with the imminent release of the movie, Atari picked up all platforms, but oddly not the Xbox 360 edition.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [ALL] - Trailer #3
- Ghostbusters: The Videogame [ALL] - Trailer #3
- Heroes over Europe [ALL] - Trailer
- Race Pro [X360] - Trailer #3
- The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena [ALL] - Trailer
- DemiGod [PC] - Trailer #3
- Codename Panzers: Cold War [PC] - Trailer #4
- Ready 2 Rumble Revolution [Wii] - Trailer
- Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Encompassing a variety of different characters while exploring many exotic locations and cultures across the game's universe of parallel worlds, Suikoden: Tierkreis will expand the bounds of the handheld RPG.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Apart from Massive's announcement with Blizzard from
earlier today, the Activision Blizzard/Massive ad-focused press event also confirmed
a slew of titles that have popped up in various financial statements. Further showing off in-game ads, future titles such as Guitar Hero 5 will feature integrated commercials, while also unveiling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a James Bond-themed racing game (by PGR devs Bizarre Creations) and stating that the new Tony Hawk will not be played with a regular controller.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering. Fans anticipating the PC release may be in for a rude awakening, as both
PC Games Hardware and
Gameblog.fr are reporting that the game often doesn't start, is hampered by the DRM, has loads of hardware/gfx card issues (mainly with ATi), CTDs, texture issues, and a cumbersome install/update routine with getting the Social Club working (requires .net Framework 1.1 and .net Framework 3.5). There are
a few workarounds, and while a patch is already in the works, there is no ETA yet.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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World Championship Games, known in Europe as International Athletics, is the most realistic athletics simulation available on handheld consoles. Featuring fourteen varied track and field events playable in jaw-dropping international stadiums, the game delivers online and wireless multiplayer fun for up to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi channel and local LAN.