by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a frenzied and chaotic environment awash with grit, mud and petrol. Sony has released a new v2.0 update addressing various issues with the game, but most importantly preparing Motorstorm for a new track on Thursday (reverse Coyote race), and two additional vehicle packs, available September 13/27.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2007 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UK based Outerlight announced it has signed a development agreement with a major international publisher to work on a sequel for The Ship, its Source Engine powered first person online murder game set aboard a fleet of 1930s steam liners. While no further details were provided, an
interview on Consolevania reveals the second installment will be on both PC and Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 2:47 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 v1.03 and fixing bugs/crashes, various tweaks, AI and path finding improvements and plenty more.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2007 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, 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 Aug. 31, 2007 @ 5:41 a.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 Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 5:16 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 v1.03 and fixing bugs/crashes, various tweaks, AI and path finding improvements and plenty more.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kwari is a first-person shooter where players make money off each other in real-time. The game will be free to download online, but instead of being subscription-based it will use a unique free-to-play/pay-to-play model whereby Kwari sells the player ammunition in place of flat rate charges or monthly subscriptions.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 12:30 p.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.
by Rusty Bailey on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Transformers: The Game lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as Autobots or destroy it as Decepticons. Players will also experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite Robots in Disguise such as Bumblebee, Barricade and others.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:13 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 Aug. 27, 2007 @ 2:35 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. As promised, Turn 10 has rolled out a new patch, fixing the AWD glitch, bringing back the Lotus Elan, better ways to ban cheaters, hackers, and other miscreants, etc...
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 10:22 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.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 8:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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dtp announced that it has signed two new $1 million development budget RPG productions, scheduled for 2009. One of them, an action RPG developed by the Germany-based team Deck 13, known for its adventure game releases Ankh and Jack Keane, while the second is being developed by a well-known Belgian team.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 6:47 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 Aug. 23, 2007 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pixel Mine, founded by contributors to titles such as the Ultima and Wing Commander series, Deus Ex, and Medal of Honor, is a new game development studio with attention to innovative short play titles that focus on community and maintaining high production values.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2007 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced that Ubisoft was the latest to join the Games for Windows branding program. The first title Ubisoft will deliver is The Settlers: Rise of an Empire.
by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2007 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. Sony released a playable demo on PAL PSN, but it will only be downloadable between August 22nd – 31st!
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 10:28 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 Aug. 21, 2007 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced Viking: Battle For Asgard, developed by The Creative Assembly, is a hack'n slasher where you, as Skarin, a new iconic gaming hero, get to experience the violent yet spectacular world of the Vikings and their Gods.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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XLGames, founded by former NCSoft founder & Lineage creator Jake Song, announced that they have entered into an agreement with Crytek to license the award winning CryENGINE 2 for use in their newest MMORPG.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioShock will forever change the expectations for the FPS going beyond run and gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, creating a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. Already released on Xbox Live, the PC version of the 1.84Gb demo is confirmed for Monday 7pm EST/4pm PST, and of course we will have it on our fileserver network.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City Interactive announced a new title in its WWII FPS series. In Battlestrike: Force of Resistance the troops of the 3rd Reich are occupying almost the entire territory of Europe, and you, as an English commando, need to train & support the resistance.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 7:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2, sequel to the game that put class-based, multiplayer team warfare on the map, delivers new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more. Next week Valve will release a new "Meet the Soldier" trailer at the GC 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2007 @ 5:42 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 v1.02 updated demo (fixing various bugs/crashes, adding ATi gfx card compatibility feature and more), as well as an update v1.02 patch for the Paradox version of the game.