by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To better focus on the company's next-gen consoles development, Vicious Cycle Software has relocated to a 20,000 square feet new office and expanded its current 50-person team to more than 90 game development professionals.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on a persistent manga-style universe, Street Gears is a massively multiplayer roller game where players can challenge each others in races or tricks contests.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. Nexon America celebrates the third anniversary by unveiling new areas, contests and events for its Maple players.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Voltage is a futuristic racing game with real-time strategy elements, taking the rush and thrill of speed racing to a new level. Races take place far in the future on the planets of the Solar system, where players compete in the fastest and most technologically advanced races, to acquire the supreme title of the Solar System’s Best Racer.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 3:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and Marvel Entertainment announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement to create video games based on the burgeoning, kid-friendly Marvel Super Hero Squad franchise.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class. Also check out the
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by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships. The demo features 3 races, Muscle Cup in San Francisco with a mustang GT-R, Advan drift Trophy on the docks of Yokohama with a Nissan S15 Silvia, and a BMW 320Si in Jarama. The PC demo has been delayed until tomorrow.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 2:34 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. Digitalmindsoft revealed that it plans to launch Men of War in September, and the previously delayed multiplayer beta is set to commence in June.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Toki Tori's gameplay is a blend of two genres, while it looks like a platform game, it's a puzzle game by heart. Players will have to look and plan ahead carefully while using a variety of items, such as the Telewarp, Freeze-o-Matic and InstantRock to name but a few.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Speed Racer movie producer Joel Silver spoke about his and the Wachowski brothers' involvement in the development of Speed Racer: The Videogame, giving direction and assets to the development team directly from their Berlin set.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 1:17 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.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games has released a new patch for its naval warfare sim Harpoon 3: Advanced Naval Warfare, adding a streamlined game interface, tweaked and improved gameplay, and reinforcing Harpoon 3’s level of realism.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coming in twelve TV-style, suspense-packed downloadable episodes this summer, Siren: Blood Curse is a horror-survival title set in the Japanese village of Hanuda, where a TV crew from America arrive to research the legend of the ‘Vanished Village’ where human sacrifice is said to have taken place thirty years ago.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spacetime Studios announced that it has acquired the rights to the Blackstar IP from NCsoft, who had canceled it a few months ago. Blackstar Chronicles is a space fantasy combat game based on the single-player traditions of Wing Commander and the multiplayer feel of Descent.
by Rainier on May 7, 2008 @ 11:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. EA has released a v1.50 beta patch adds new maps, widescreen monitor support, a no vehicle option, and of course the usual big and crash fixes.
by Rainier on May 7, 2008 @ 11:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haze puts you in the boots of a new recruit in the privately run Mantel army. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand.
by Judy on May 7, 2008 @ 11:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that Fight Night Round 4 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver under the EA SPORTS brand. EA SPORTS Fight Night is back with the most realistic "in the ring" experience to date, featuring some of the greatest boxers in history fighting in their prime.
by Rainier on May 7, 2008 @ 11:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Stroke of Fate is an interactive detective story set in the authentic surroundings of 1940s fascist Germany, giving you the unique opportunity to conduct a compelling investigation of the most mysterious secret veiled by the 20th century – Adolf Hitler's premature death.
by Rainier on May 7, 2008 @ 11:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Central to the appeal of Ghostlight's International Athletics, developed by The Code Monkeys, will be the immense variety of the ten gut-busting events and the innate need of man to compete and win against his fellow man.
by Judy on May 7, 2008 @ 11:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software announced today that production has begun on DOOM 4, the next journey into the DOOM universe. id Software is expanding its internal team and is currently hiring to work on this highly anticipated title, which will most likely use their new Rage engine.
by Rainier on May 7, 2008 @ 11:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Travel through time and space with Top Trumps: Doctor Who! Join the Tenth Doctor and his companion, Martha Jones, as they battle monsters from across the universe!
by Judy on May 7, 2008 @ 11:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take-Two announced that Grand Theft Auto IV has surpassed all-time entertainment records for day one and week one sales. GTA IV has sold approximately 6 million units globally with an estimated retail value of more than $500 million in the first week. The title sold approximately 3.6 million units on its opening day with a retail value of approximately $310 million globally.
by Rainier on May 7, 2008 @ 11:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cyanide's PCM 2008 lets you manage one of the 65 teams, with improved AI, a better recruitment system, more realistic rider progression, extensive customization, and improved gfx. The 2008 edition will also introduce in-door circuit elimination racing, and the PSP version will feature 1vs1 wi-fi multiplayer.