by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new original 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 been described as 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 July 9, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Fans attending the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival will get a chance to check out Gears of War 2, and win additional prizes.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a new take on the First Person Action Adventure category. You are part of an underground group of concerned citizens who, not relying on technology, use runners to relay messages. Gamestop is offering fans who want to
pre-order Mirror's Edge
an exclusive Mirror’s Edge Runner Bag.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Whilst society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold and two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. After the
beta demo, Kaos has released the multiplayer demo featuring the Oilfield and GNAW maps, updated with the latest v1.1.1 code.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom confirmed BC:R will have PSN specific features such as Dualshock 3 support, PSP Remote Play, and more to be unveiled later.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy, a classic point & click adventure game, you play as Madeleine sent to help Catherine de Medici, who thinks she has been cursed. As practicing medicine is a male occupation, the game allows you to pose as Madeleine's brother Cesar to interact with other NPCs. European publisher ElektroGames plans on bringing Nostradamus to NDS.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 11:35 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 July 9, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Previously known as Kuju Brighton, music and party game specialist Zoë Mode, known for SEGA's Crush and currently working on Konami's Rock Revolution, announce the formation of Zoë Mode London. Based near the south bank of the Thames in central London and will be led by Nick Rodriguez, currently Exec. Producer at Zoë Mode Brighton.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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de Blob is an action/puzzle title allowing you to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with paint.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GErman based 3D Game Engine developer Trinigy announced a license deal with Ubisoft studio Blue Byte, giving The Settlers developer access to Trinigy’s latest Vision Engine 7.0 which has been unveiled quite recently.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami's Castlevania Judgment, developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji “Iga” Igarashi, is the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre, and bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco revealed its product lineup for the 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles from July 15th - 17th at booths #421 and 423 featuring Wii and NDS games that offer fun for the entire family such as Cooking Mama, Marker Man, AWAY Shuffle Dungeon and several others.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City Life 2008 Edition features 60 more buildings, bringing the total to 360, including famous structures such as St. Paul Cathedral, Royal Opera, etc. New scenarios, 10 new maps and an updated version of the editor allow you to import satellite maps, as well as import from applications such as World-Machine, or GeoControl.
by Thomas Wilde on July 9, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher: Versus, previously known as DuelMail, is a free-of-charge web-browser game, based on the RPG The Witcher, that centers around battles between two players digitally incarnated as one of three completely different character classes.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced Game Party 2 which includes returning favorites from the original and five all-new fun filled family games, and TouchMaster 2 offering a collection of 20 new addictively fun and exciting card, action, strategy, puzzle and picture games.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PAIN is a creative, user-driven comedic experience that presents players with the opportunity to control and capture the irreverent style of humor found in television shows such as Jackass or Viva La Bam. Idol Minds is currently working on an all-new area, the Amusement park adding new modes, multiplayer with voice chat, PSN Trophies, new playable characters, 2 alternate downtown layouts and plenty more...
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wee 1st is Activision's a new consumer initiative to expand the company’s Wii portfolio, promoting games that were developed specifically with the Wii in mind, such as Little League World Series 2008, Rapala Fishing Frenzy and Dancing with the Stars: Get Your Dance On.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced its extensive line-up for the E3 Media & Business Summit today, confirming an impressive array of games ranging from re-mastered classics to brand-new IP’s such as Infinite Undiscovery, The Last Remnant, Star Ocean, Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy IV, and mane more...
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the its series of WWII-themed vertical shooters, but will stand out as its own unique entry in the series. Gameplay resembles the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but utilizing a full 3D engine.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Rumored a few days ago, Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification has
given Fallout 3 an RC rating, making it illegal to sell. Whether local distributor Red Ant will modify the game like AFA did
earlier this week for Dark Sector remains to be seen.
by Dustin Chadwell on July 9, 2008 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fueled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plot lines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom announced the company's lineup for the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit to be held July 13 - 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to the expected Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, and Bionic Commando, expect to go back in time with Mega Man 9, or check out the mysterious, yet unannounced, Flock.