by Rainier on July 14, 2008 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v4.05 system software update for PSP adding new visualizers for music playback, among other features.
by Rainier on July 14, 2008 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced the appointment of former Sony Computer Entertainment America Director of Marketing Jeff Reese as its Vice President of Marketing, reporting to Jim Wilson, CEO and President of Atari, Inc.
by Brad Hilderbrand on July 13, 2008 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Logic, observation, memory, speed of perception and analysis: these are the qualities that define the famous Intelligence Quotient Test and these same skills will be challenged in Best of Tests for the NDS. Not only will the game challenge the skills of the player, it also aims to help the player improve them.
by Rainier on July 13, 2008 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A tomorrow's briefing, Microsoft is expected to reveal the next title in the Halo franchise, rumored to not feature Master Chief but instead focus on the UNSC marines vs. the religious Covenant. According to
Gamespot the game will be a mix between Ghost Recon and Gears of War, be more bloody, violent, and less cartoony with the atmosphere similar to African filmmaker Neil Blomkamp's shot movies that were releases last year.
by Rainier on July 13, 2008 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.
by Rainier on July 13, 2008 @ 4:58 a.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:
- Project Origin [ALL] - E3 2008 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Sanford May on July 13, 2008 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA has teamed up with Obsidian, who is also working on the Aliens RPG for SEGA, to develop its new 3rd person espionage focused action/RPG. Taking you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne, Alpha Protocol has you work your way up the ranks as rookie agent Michael Thorton to become a bona-fide super spy.
by Rainier on July 13, 2008 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft is giving consumers more gigabytes for their buck, as it announced an X360 with triple the storage space of the original, but for the old price of $349 (U.S.), at the same time dropping the previous 20GB model's price to $299 (while supplies last).
by Rainier on July 13, 2008 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.
by Tom Baker on July 13, 2008 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress introduces a new storyline based on the Naruto animated series, as well as a roster of more than 20 characters and frantic head-to-head multiplayer action with game-sharing capabilities.
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 8:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
by Alicia on July 12, 2008 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged.
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While
yesterday Flagship Studio confirmed some layoffs and vigorously denied any take over attempts of its diabloesque first-person RPG Hellgate: London, it turns outs that
most of it was true. A legal notice sent out by Hanbitsoft's law office revealed "It is unfortunate that Flagship turned down additional investments HanbitSoft offered to make that would have allowed it to keep its doors open" has now been confirmed by Community Manager, Taylor Balbi. Mythos right reverted to Korena publisher HanbitSoft as part of an earlier investment, and Hellgate's went to Comerica, due to some
loan agreement.
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Aksys Games' adventure horror title, theresia, developed by WorkJam, players will take on the roles of two different characters trying to understand out their past, present, and intertwined destiny. Will you be able to discover the true meaning of theresia?
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | 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 Brad Hilderbrand on July 12, 2008 @ 12:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wacky Races: Crash & Dash is an action racing game like no other, with fun-filled environments, crazy cars and hilarious characters from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon TV series including several old favorites.
by Alan Martin on July 12, 2008 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Pro Evolution Soccer series is renowned for its realism, and Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is abundant with new gameplay additions. Player AI has been massively upgraded, while the physical side of play has been refined.
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirate Galaxy is a futuristic action packed space combat game full of 3D dogfights on exotic planets providing breathtaking excitement, while the easy to learn controls keep the game fun and accessible. Board your starship and join thousands of other players as you fight to break free from the tyranny of ruthless alien oppressors.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War, the new installment in The Creative Assembly’s Total War RTS franchise, will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:34 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:
- Vigilante 8: Arcade [XBLA] - Teaser Trailer
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
- Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars [Wii] - Trailer
- Crazy Mini Golf [Wii] - Trailer
- Too Human [X360] - E3 2008 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 8:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest Game Informer issue
reveals the first details on Raven/id Software's new Wolfenstein. Set during WWII, the Nazis are once again experimenting with occult powers, fueled by a parallel dimension/alternative reality of the city called The Shroud. B.J. Blazkowicz returns, and to measure up he now also has supernatural powers, and on occasion the AI controlled resistance will back him up. The game is set in one large city, with new section unlocking as you complete missions and quests.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 8:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Microsoft still denies anything related to a motion sensor controller, 3rd party manufacturer
Motus Games revealed Darwin, its 2 piece motion-controlled X360 controller. While it does not use infrared like Nintendo's device, the Darwin does use an array of sensors allowing it to detect movement. According to
Motus Games' Satayan Mahajan official announcements are to be made by console-makers, so maybe we'll get confirmation next week at E3, in the meantime
check out some trailers to see it in action.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 6:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. Two Worlds: Epic Edition contains the original game and the add-ons Tainted Blood and Curse of Souls, putting the world of Antaloor and countless hours of adventuring into one tremendous package.