by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2007 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2007 @ 3:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Orange Box will be available via Steam and at retail outlets beginning next Wednesday, Oct. 10th. In preparation for launch, Valve has begun pre-loading both Portal and Half-Life 2: Ep. Two to those who have pre-purchased The Orange Box. The pre-purchase campaign, available via Steam and at participating retailers, grants gamers access to the Team Fortress 2 beta and a 10% discount off the regular price of $49.95.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2007 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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End All Wars is an Unreal Engine 3 powered FPS set in the war-torn trenches of World War I Europe, delivering unrivaled atmosphere and realism, bringing the mud strewn horror of this most desperate of conflicts into your home. UK based publisher Ghostlight is looking to form new alliances for the release in North America.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 8:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Paradox has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Battlefront edition) to v1.04 improve performance (multi core support), overall AI, better framerates, key areas like pathfinding, spotting, improved terrain textures and better visual representation of elevations and distant objects.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announced a partnership with IGN.com, MySpace.com and Playboy to launch a cyber search for the ideal female who can best evoke the "dangerous vibe" of their upcoming game,
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Gamers can visit
http://kaneandlynch.ign.com/ to submit and vote for their favorite candidate.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announces the Wii Remote Jacket, a durable, silicone cover for the Wiimote that provides a variety of benefits for the player. Nintendo will include the Wii Remote Jacket with all Wii hardware systems and with all Wii Remotes sold separately or packaged with Wii Play starting Oct. 15.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Battlefront has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Paradox edition) to v1.04 improve performance (multi core support), overall AI, better framerates, key areas like pathfinding, spotting, improved terrain textures and better visual representation of elevations and distant objects.
by Alan Butterworth on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 5:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve's next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics and more.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world with the Wiimote in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Tantalus Interactive/Kemco's 2003 GBA racer Top Gear Rally, Top Gear: Downforce brings the speed and fury of strategic racing to the DS with a new top-down viewpoint, boasting 3D models, robust vehicle physics, and the ability to place hazards on the track surface using the touch screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world with the Wiimote in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
by Judy on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11."
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In UT3 you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. During a
community chat Epic VP Mark Rein revealed that there will be no PS3-PC cross-platform multiplayer at launch (and even a slim chance of it ever happening) due to the difficulty of making game code 100% compatible between the systems.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Games Company has established a new label named Green Kangaroo, focusing on releasing decent casual and kids“ games, with its first title being TELL: the Game of the Movie, a point-&-click adventure scheduled for Nov. 2nd, 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arika's Endless Ocean is a Wii exclusive title exploring the life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Forever Blue also features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend...
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer battle mode, boss battles, exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Because the original track could not be located, The Sex Pistols re-record Anarchy in the U.K. after 30 years ...
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Emergent Game Technologies announced that Sidhe Interactive, currently developing Jackass The Game, has chosen Gamebryo game engine as its preferred middleware solution for Wii titles and multi-platform games in development.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 6:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Revealed earlier this week, This downloadable content package will set you back 400 points and includes 10 brand new racers and muscle cars, with one additional car ( 2007 SEAT Leon Cupra) as free download.
by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is an add-on for Gas Powered Games' 3D RTS, following the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune brings players into a world ripe with realism and unexpected juxtapositions. A fallible hero akin to those depicted in pulp-adventure genre films, Nathan Drake brings a humanity and believability never seen before in video gaming, enabled entirely through technology advancements.
by Nathan Grayson on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mega Man Star Force is the first game in a new Mega Man series making its debut in three versions – Pegasus, Leo and Dragon , a first for any Mega Man title. This action RPG blends exploration with fast-paced battles, as players travel between real world and virtual "Wave World."
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Factory is publishing a new animated high-tech action-adventure series, Code Lyoko, based on the fourth season of the popular series.