by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). The Smashing Pumpkins' new single G.L.O.W. will debut on World Tour, together with classic tracks 1979 and The Everlasting Gaze. In addition, singer, songwriter and lead guitarist Billy Corgan as an in-game character and will bring with him 1993's hit Today.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has signed Dragon Ball: Origins, developed by Namco Bandai Games, which takes players back to the original Dragon Ball series and around the world for a thrilling action-adventure game with innovative touch pad controls.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak. Sony announced that a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta will begin in early October.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | 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. While an earlier rumor by German Heise Online that the game would be a PS3 timed exclusive was quickly debunked, Sony confirmed that PS3 owners will be able to download exclusive content through the PlayStation Network, although details nor a release date were revealed.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has opened a new office in Shanghai, China, from which it will pursue new development opportunities, expand publishing partnerships and spearhead the expansion of local partnerships to develop and publish both online and packaged games for distribution in China and around the world.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tenchu 4, developed by Acquire, will see the return of the two main characters, Rikimaru et Ayame, tasked with investigating the disappearance of Gouda Matsunoshin's daughter Kiku. More infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and of course use of the Wiimote for aiming at the screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Connecticut Superior Court has dismissed most of the WWE’s claims against THQ and THQ/JAKKS Pacific arising out of WWE's allegations that the videogame license between aforementioned parties was void based upon alleged bribery accusations.
Braid is a unique 2-D puzzle-platform experience that bends all the rules with the manipulation of time. Braid plays with the conventions of video games while posing truly challenging puzzles for the platform gamer.
by Richard Poskozim on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stuntman: Ignition challenges players to drive for perfection, dropping them into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stuntman, vying to create the most insane high-flying jumps, mind-blowing corkscrews and metal-twisting crashes ever filmed.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gauntlet is a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game. Choose from the four heroes (Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie) each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Slash your way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid you in your battle with evil.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advanced Tactics is a robust interface and flexible gaming system that will allow for addicting, but realistic, recreation of a variety of historical periods and even some fictional ones! The 1.20 update brings new support for weather seasons, diplomacy, sharing line of site, nukes, and also fixes a handful of issues and increases PBEM security.
by Judy on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 8:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 7:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Various situations unfold in a world that changes in real time, with players’ choices leading to "unknown discoveries." Infinite Undiscovery offers a fantasy world overflowing with realism, allowing players to experience true role playing within a grand story.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taiwan based indie studio Seed Studio is developing two new titles, for yet unspecific platforms. While details are slim, Blue Shift is a futuristic post apocalyptic game where you embody a female lead accompanied with a wide range of supporting allies. Epoch Wars is a casual RTS game that allows a player to leap right into the action from game start, with no resource gathering or management and no construction required.
by Judy on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Ubisoft's Games Convention 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 2:36 p.m. PDT | 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:
- DeathSpank - Trailer (3)
- Golden Axe: Beast Rider [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
- Guitar Hero: World Tour [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [PSP/PS2] - Walkthrough Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii Music makes it easy for people to jam to tunes, even if they don't know anything about music. Wii Music transforms the Wiimote and Nunchuk into more than 60 different instruments, including a violin, steel drums, electric guitar – even a cowbell.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pipe Mania you must lay down a pre-ordained set of pipes on a tiled grid in order to keep the constantly flowing Flooze moving for as long as possible without it spilling out. The game requires quick thinking, hand-eye co-ordination, forward thinking and keen spatial awareness.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | 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. During NVISION 09, EA
revealed some preliminary system requirements.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment announced Six Flags Fun Park, a videogame that brings the thrills and chills of a Six Flags theme park to the family living room, featuring uniquely themed areas and 40 mini-games representative of a visit to Six Flags park.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2008 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | 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.
