by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:29 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. 6, 2008 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Apparently not content with its 11 million userbase, Blizzard is offering people who recruit others to play the game, trial or purchase full game, bonuses ranging from exclusive mount, to extra experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:18 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. According to
What They Play, Microsoft will implement optional filters that "turns the blood into sparks" and "takes out all the swear words," to offset the fact that GoW2 is more brutal/visceral than its predecessor.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. While the game itself isnt out yet, producer Phil Frazier already revealed details on the first few patches (first one coming on launch) as well as upcoming DLCs.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version of 2K's genetically enhanced game is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters. Fans interested in the open beta test can
sign up here.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PayByCash's Ultimate Game Card can be purchased in 5,600 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout the United States. These pre-paid cards are available in $10 denominations and can be used to buy premium content for more than 150 online multi-player games.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in Terraformed Mars in the year 2177 AD, Blue Mars will feature stunning graphics, realistic characters and endless gaming attractions that will allow players to build and simulate real-life scenarios by creating personalized characters, or avatars.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come is an RTS that chronicles the trials and tribulations of the first crusaders and recreates its most important battles. From Constantinople to Jerusalem, you will become a part of the First Crusades in this historical recreation.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Games' Puzzle Kingdoms, developed by Infinite Interactive, is a new interpretation of the deep puzzle genre that raises the level of play beyond the standards of casual gaming by integrating a fantasy storyline with engaging strategy and tactical puzzle gameplay.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Confirming
previous rumors, Rockstar is now also bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with Grand Theft Auto IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai.
Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:26 a.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. 6, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep Silver's teaser timer has run out, only to be replaced by
another countdown clock that will expire in 14 days, probably to coincide with an official unveiling at the Leipzig Games Convention. What was revealed however is that Piranha Bytes' newest title is no longer known as Project RPB, but has an official title, Risen.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway has been hanging on for dear life for quite a while, Atari déjà vu, and earlier this week posted yet another
grim-looking financial report. To add insult to injury, Midway confirmed several key employees have recently left, such as director of media relations Reilly Brennan, VP of marketing Mona Hamilton, Senior PR Tim DaRosa (now at Six Degrees Games) and Mike Bilder, head of its Chicago studio, known for such titles as Blitz: The League, Stranglehold, and Mortal Kombat.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
Last month EA Singapore revealed a Sept. 23, 2008 release date, EA confirmed the day of reckoning will start a few days earlier, on Sept. 18, 2008 in North America & Europe.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements and journey towards discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Euro Truck Simulator is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting its beautiful cities, from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This is an unofficial patch for Pandemic's Battlezone II: Combat Commander, bringing your retail game to v1.3 beta 4 and adds new graphics features, and the usual bug & crash fixes.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Seize the moment and step into the glamorous life of a high stakes gambler! Phantom EFX announced its lineup of Reel Deal casino video games: Reel Deal Slots Blackbeard's Revenge, Reel Deal Casino Millionaire's Club and Reel Deal Card Games '09.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.