by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 8:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), of the European Parliament met this week to discuss a report that highlights the issues of consumer protection, with particular reference to minors, when playing video games as well as for the European Parliament to endorse the PEGI age rating system currently in operation
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 7:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 7:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and features adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. Black and gold will reign supreme in Tampa Bay, according to the simulation of Super Bowl XLIII by Madden NFL 09.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The action-packed game, a hi–def re-imagined version of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features an entirely new chapter in the Riddick Saga and for the first time, intense online multiplayer combat.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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International video game publisher and developer City Interactive has signed an agreement with Nintendo of America to develop and publish titles for the NDS and Wii.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Good Old Games is launching its Friday weekend promotion. This weekend you can grab the whole
Jagged Alliance series, including Jagged Alliance, Jagged Alliance Deadly Games, Jagged Alliance 2 and Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business, for only $24.99 instead of $35.96, making it more than 30% cheaper (DRM-free of course)!
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Acquired by Eidos in 2007, in order to boost its casual mobile gaming market share, Rockpool Games employees have been made redundant and the Manchester development studio has been shut down according to Bill Harbison, a former employee. Eidos has now confirmed the closure blaming the "incredibly challenging and competitive times" so it can keep its costs under control. Earlier this year Eidos had already laid off a number of Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider) employees, and last year shut down Pivotal.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles, with its extended gameplay and variety of features, gives you the chance to test yourself while having fun.
by Dustin Chadwell on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Having signed the exclusive worldwide license from the Federation Equestre Internationale FEI, Atari will publish My Horse and Me, the complete horseback riding and equestrian lifestyle video game experience featuring a realistic and immersive representation of the world of equestrian sports.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with BUZZ! Quiz TV American Culture Pack ($5.99), NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 7 (free), Skate 2 Time Is Money Pack ($4.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band, demos for WipEout HD and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rune Factory: Frontier incorporates an open-ended structure that allows players to choose the type of game they wish to experience. Whether it's growing crops, expanding the town, fighting (or befriending) monsters or even falling in love.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Evochron Renegades is the sequel to Evochron Alliance with a lot of design aspects heavily influenced by player feedback and requests. It is a first person 3D space combat, trader, and mercenary simulation.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced the nominees for the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, dominated by SCEA's LittleBigPlanet with an astounding 10 nominations from industry leaders and members of the interactive entertainment software business.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 5:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Terminator Salvation: The Videogame, developed by GRIN Studios, is a 3rd person action game with concentrated armed combat against all of the Skynet enemies from the film while encountering new enemies specifically designed for the game.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe. On Friday, Jan. 23 fans of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe can duke it out against developers (Ed Boon etc...) on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 5:01 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:
- Grand Ages: Rome [PC] - Trailer #2
- Street Fighter IV [PS3/X360/PC] - Gouken Akuma Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Savage Moon is a frantic, action-packed PlayStation Network tower defense game in a gritty sci-fi setting. You are tasked with protecting mining facilities from ravenous space bugs using some truly fearsome weaponry. And you’ll need as much strategy as firepower as you fend off wave after wave.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Late last year, Microsoft revealed that in light of the weakened economy it would be laying off up to 17% of its workforce (15,000 employees), and now that the numbers are in (2% increase in revenue, but an 11% decrease in net income) the Redmond powerhouse announced that in order to reduce the company’s annual operating expense run rate by approximately $1.5 billion it will be laying off 5,000 jobs in R&D, marketing, sales, finance, legal, HR, and IT over the next 18 months.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamers and fans alike will be able to experience the original Japanese videogame with an unfiltered story that is visually enhanced to it the most beautiful Aya and Saki adventure yet. Each platform contains a different story, providing more clues of the girls Imichi ancestory for players to discover and zombie creatures to destroy.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 2:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. Unlike last week's web/flash based demo, this is a standalone PC demo.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Deca Sports 2, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island 2, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Following the fun and colorful path set by the first Dragon Quest installment in the Zenithia Trilogy, Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride now journeys onto the NDS as a high quality remake of the classic Dragon Quest V, packed with exciting new features and a truly genre defining story.