by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The team that brought Final Fantasy III to NDS comes together once again to breathe new life into a classic, Final Fantasy IV for DS will feature full 3D graphics, fully voiced dramatic cut scenes, and added content.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Jesse Littlefield on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Journey to the Center of the Earth, based on New Line Cinema's 3-D film starring Brendan Fraser, players can relive the excitement from the film as they ride a dangerous rock slide, navigate an out-of-control mine cart, raft across an ancient sea and survive from being chased by a Gigantosaurus.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Play Ten unveiled the four titles that it will have on display at the Leipzig Games Convention. Apart from Precursors and White Gold for 360 and PC, it will be also showing, for the first time, playable console demos of Battle for Atlantis and The Wall.
Based on the renowned board game, Ticket to Ride is a casual card based game, featuring simple rules but fast play, that lets you race your opponents from city to city as you plan routes across the country to become the most traveled player.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. You will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the NDS' networking features.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a unique 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. Without providing details, but $15 more expensive, Amazon is offering
a Collector's Edition for both PS3 and X360.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the distant past, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is a single-player focused tale of a new trio of heroes, told across three scenarios. New features will be introduced on top of the traditional controls, game system, and visual style of its predecessors.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Video Games Live and Crytek announced the music from Crysis will make its world premiere on Wed., Aug. 20, 2008 at the 7,000 seat Leipzig Arena in Leipzig, Germany during the world renowned Games Convention.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content set in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek Online is the MMOG that allows you to boldly go where no one has gone before!
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The former Flagship Studios Seattle team, responsible for Mythos, announce their reformation as Runic Games, and intend to continue to use their expertise in the Action-RPG MMO genre to create the best games in this market.
Manage a team of elite war machines through a campaign of intense military conflicts. Advanced upgrade and customization options combine with challenging objective-based gameplay to offer a fresh new strategy RPG and a daring new vision of the long-running Zoids universe.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Omega Five is a next-gen, high-def. Xbox Live Arcade shooter with awe-inspiring graphics. Players fly through dangerous 3-D environments in this side-scroller and try to avoid the enemies that come at them from all sides, even from behind.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2008 @ 12:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ferrari Challenge is a realistic racing game, developed by Eutechnyx, from the famous Italian sports car manufacturer, with the official license of the motor sports series with the input of professional racing drivers. Yet to be released in North America, Ferrari Challenge received a 60mb patch in Europe addressing various issues, such as online play bug/crash fixes and AI tweaks.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 4:05 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 Aug. 9, 2008 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Amazon is offering a
$139.99 GoW 2 bundle that includes a copy of the Standard Edition of the game ($10 extra gets you a Limited Edition version) plus a Lancer replica featuring a trigger-activated motorized "Chainsaw" sound and vibration feature.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new "playground of destruction" from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world with only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K9 will offer fans the opportunity to play like the pros using the Wii Remote controller as a hockey stick, and play hockey in a wholly unique experience like never before.
by Dustin Chadwell on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lock and Load! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 takes the no-holds-barred arcade spirit of its predecessors and crafts an all-new furious cooperative shooting adventure for the next generation!
by Richard Poskozim on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players will take control of WALL-E and EVE through a fast-paced adventure based on the upcoming Disney/Pixar film. The game will allow fans to relive some of the movie’s most thrilling moments as they explore 10 worlds filled with non-stop action and adventure, along with head-to-head multiplayer challenges.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fresh way to learn exciting new games and activities emerges as EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces a series of For Dummies games for the PC and the NDS inspired by the famous For Dummies brand, starting with Poker For Dummies.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Windows Vista gamers will be able to experience the epic story of "Halo 2" as Master Chief delves further into the mystery of the Covenant in the aftermath of Halo's destruction. This updated patch includes the previous fixes (removes obscure content which includes partial nudity) and now also addresses a few packaging issues that affected international players.