by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 3:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Twelve Interactive's Martial Arts: Capoeira is an original fighting game combining sport and RPG elements with traditional fighting game mechanics for the very first time, to offer unrivaled realism and challenging brutal gameplay.
by Reggie Carolipio on May 5, 2008 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Humans, succumbing to ray-guns, mind-control, and shiny flying saucers, have failed to defend their planet and let it fall easily into the clutches of the Big Brain and his army of Brain Thingys. The only hope left for mankind is three Teenage Zombies that have arisen from a graveyard disturbed in the invasion.
by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK is preparing yet another installment in the long running side scrolling military arcade shooter series, Metal Slug 7. While there is no date set for Europe or North America, it is currently scheduled for a July 17th, 2008 release in Japan.
by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items. Telltale is
looking for testers to come to their offices and play each new episode prior to its release.
by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc. Originally scheduled for May 16th, it has been
delayed until Aug/Sept., the previously revealed
console version is making good progress according to product manager Maciej Sachmacinski, but still too far off to pin down a release date.
by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefront.com and Fury Software's second expansion pack for Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East, has gone gold, allowing allow players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of World War II.
by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally a GBA title back in 2006, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is an Active-Time Tactical Combat RPG, featuring traditional turn-based combat which requires players to observe the positions of their characters as well as the enemies'.
by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week, Activision Blizzard revealed it would not be attending the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 (nor renewing its ESA membership), and subsequently NCSoft and Foundation 9 confirmed they would not be participating either. While id Software's attendance is still up in the air, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
issued a statement that it will be present, and in spite of not being on the exhibitors list, Bethesda confirmed it will be showing off Fallout 3 at the event.
by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.
by Geoff Gibson on May 4, 2008 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take the future of an empire into your hands in Haemimont's Imperium Romanum, a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement.
by Rainier on May 4, 2008 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stargate Worlds, an MMORPG use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. On April 30, Cheyenne opened registration for Head on over to the Stargate Worlds to
the closed beta test, which received in excess of 65k applicants on its first day.
Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai. Get something to eat & drink, this is a lengthy one...
by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard unveiled a brand-new design for its
Official Blizzard Store, not just overhauling the graphical appearance and navigation of the site but also incorporating several major new functions into the site, such as the Beta-Test Eligibility and the ability to download copies of Blizzard games that you have previously purchased.
by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.
by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. According to
an EBGames product listing, Boogie Superstar is scheduled for release on Wii mid October 2008.
by Rainier on May 3, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim Games is taking its free-to-play gaming model one step further by partnering with TrialPay to give away its virtual currency, Acclaim Coins, for free. Using TrialPay, players get Acclaim Coins for free by trying or buying real world items such as clothes, send flowers or hundreds of other offers.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earthrise, Bulgaria based indie developer Masthead Studios' debut title, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction MMO.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier today Viacom, MTV Games and Harmonix parent company, revealed its latest financial results. First quarter 2008 revenues of $3.12 billion grew 15% from $2.72 billion in 2007. Media Networks revenues rose 16% to $2.02 billion, principally driven by strong sales of Rock Band. Viacom expects to further that success with the upcoming release of Rock Band on the Wii and the game's launch in Europe.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 4:29 p.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 will feature 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.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus' fast-paced medical action is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters, numerous enhancements, new difficulty modes and new operations. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable after effects of GUILT.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday it came to light that Activision Blizzard would not be attending the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 (as well as not renewing its ESA membership altogether) and while the exhibitors list seemed to be incomplete, NCSoft and Foundation 9 confirmed they are not attending either. While id Software themselves seem to be uncertain (first confirmed, then retracted it) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment issued a statement making clear that in spite of not being on the list, it will be attending E3.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Market research company Niko Partners announced results from its latest report citing China's 46 million gamers spent $1.7 billion on online games in 2007, up 71% from 2006, while console sales rose by 75%.
by Rainier on May 2, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's X360 exclusive Tales of Vesperia combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.