by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to take advantage of the additional feature sets and improved processing ability to produce an entirely new, breathtaking FlatOut experience. Originally scheduled for a worldwide release in June, it is currently scheduled in Europe for July 11, 2008.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Linden Lab announced that it will hold a two-week long Virtual World Fair to celebrate the 5th birthday of its 3D virtual world Second Life, hosting a series of roundtable discussions, parties and exhibits that showcase the vast creativity of Residents as well as groundbreaking organizational uses of the Second Life platform.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SS3: Arms For Victory is the 3rd installment in the RTS franchise, adding interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs demonstrating that size does matter. The free Ardennes Offensive add-on features two multiplayer maps, a new campaign (2 missions) and one additional standalone mission.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 09 focuses on wide-open collegiate style gameplay featuring unique animations that you will only find in college football, unveiling the new Break Away Animation Engine which allows gamers to break in and out of moves.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts. Manga and anime fans can
register for the closed beta test.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 8:56 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 June 20, 2008 @ 6:05 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 June 20, 2008 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world,
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Atari's Gamers Day 2008 lineup:
by Reggie Carolipio on June 20, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frogwares' Dracula Origin is a gothic adventure game, where you, as Professor Van Helsing, are devoted to the elimination of Dracula. Preventing Dracula from finding and using the antediluvian manuscript; you must help everyone who crossed paths with the count and refused to serve him.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bleach: Dark Souls will feature a multitude of enhancements to last year’s Bleach: The Blade of Fate including multiplayer games with expanded personalization features, brand new special Bankai moves, 30 new Spirit Cards, power-enhancing crystals, as well as seven new gameplay modes.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, players will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of supernatural villains in a funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. One of the most iconic cars in Hollywood history, the Ghostbusters’ ECTO-1, is back and will be busting ghosts in a town near you to promote the game.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Men of War is 1C Company's latest RTS, taking place in Europe during the height of WWII. The story unfolds across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers.
Brain Challenge is an entertaining brain training program that helps players develop stress-management skills through a wide variety of games. A personal coach helps players develop their abilities in five areas of cognitive function, including logic, math, memory, visual thinking and concentration, in a fun and easy way.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is a completely original single-player RPG game set in a lush, real time fantasy world, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory. Square Enix revealed that
the PS3 delay is due the game using the Unreal Engine 3, which has a slower development on the PS3 side saying "It was only really workable after Unreal Tournament was published, so this was mainly a development decision."
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 1:48 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. Ubisoft sent us a short pre-canned interview with Gearbox's Randy Pitchford and Benny Wilson.
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 5:32 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, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. Last year 2KGames promised it would remove the DRM somewhere down the line, and
as of today all activation restrictions, including install limits, have been automatically removed.
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 5:28 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Preston Trailer
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian [ALL] - Gameplay Trailers (4)
- Battlestations: Pacific [X360/PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The sequel to the acclaimed SNES/ arcade classic, Legend of Sayuki immerses players in a 2D multi-scrolling shoot ‘em up world filled with Japanese folklore and monsters.
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... As promised, Valve has rolled out the Pyro update, adding three unlockable new weapons, 35 new achievements, and two user-created maps.
by Rainier on June 19, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with KOEI's fzero-like racer Fatal Inertia EX ($29.99), new Oceania Course for Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds ($4.99), six two-player mission types for The Incredible Hulk (free), Coldplay Track Pack for Guitar Hero III ($6.25), a 4-some of tracks for Rock Band ($0.99/1.99), and demos for NCAA Football 09, Hail to the Chimp, and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3. Of course there are also the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and Wallpapers.