by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Silent Hill: Homecoming is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this month SEGA revealed that it was closing Rally Racing Revo developer Sega Racing Studio in Solihull, central England. Confirming rumors, Codemasters announced that it has reached an agreement with SEGA to take over the Sega Racing Studio.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of the franchises, and the game will feature adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, online enhancements and a broadcast style presentation delivering an authentic NFL experience. Retired Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will grace the cover.
by Chris Lawton on April 25, 2008 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Viking: Battle For Asgard is a hack 'n' slasher where you, as Skarin, get to experience the violent yet spectacular world of the Vikings and their gods.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade, be nice or play rough! The Spore Creature Creator gives fans the first hands-on opportunity to design their own species, share it with others, and imported them into the full retail version once released.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:52 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.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.
SEGA confirmed it is working on a patch to resolve a snapping audio issue reported by the community with the PS3 edition of the game, although could not provide a date "due to the nature of the patch" for its release.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dagger Games' Dimensity combines dynamic hack & slash features with classic role-play and modern strategic elements. It invites you to take journeys, lead armies, achieve goals and unveil mysteries by involving yourself in unpredictable struggles.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameStop will host events on Mon., April 28, 2008, at over 3,500 of its U.S. stores for the launch of Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV, which will include trivia contests, GTA character look-a-like contests and giveaways leading up to the 12:01 a.m. Tuesday release. Most participating GameStop locations will begin their events after 9:00 p.m. local time; however, customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm the exact time of the event.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zombie BBQ is a shooter where you have to move forward by shooting down every living (or dying) creature in your path! Use the arsenal of weapons at your disposal to do away with the savage hoards of zombies.
by Rainier on April 25, 2008 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced that it will release its "Europa" engine through its download portal GamersGate, giving the the gaming community a chance to the community to develop their own games, which will then be distributed through its digital distribution platform
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony, still playing catchup after the recent Playstation Store revamp,
rolled out a new update with the Eye of Judgment Card Expansion Set 2 ($14.99), Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack ($9.99), Army of Two SSC Challenge Map Pack ($7.49). Rock Band gets Judas Priest's Screaming for Vengeance album and Motley Crue's Saints of Los Angeles, Guitar Hero III gets the Def Leppard track pack ($6.25), while Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore gets downloadable songs for $1.49 each. There are demos for Iron Man and echochrome, as well as the usual slew of game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games' Mafia II features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft reported sales figures for the Q4 of its fiscal year 2007/2008, with sales up 10%, full year sales up 36 % to $1.32 billion, mainly driven by strong performances from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2, The Games For Everyone Brands and Assassin's Creed. Ubisoft also announced it will be recruiting for 900 positions in the next 12 months for its various studios.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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echochrome is a puzzle game featuring 56 exclusive levels on each platform, each designed specifically to match that platform's characteristics. Gamers are challenged to play within five simple laws of perspective that govern how one advances through each stage.
As promised, SCEA has released a demo for PSP (PlayStation Store) and PS3 (Playstation Network.)
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft announced the release of Hellbound, the newest addition to the Lineage II franchise, in conjunction with its 4th Anniversary Edition retail package. Continuing the storyline and content from December’s expansion Kamael, Hellbound increases the game’s level capacity to 85 and adds significant quests and skills.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announced record revenues and profits for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, sales rocketed 73% compared to last year, racking in 1.67 trillion yen in sales and making a profit of 487 billion yen, a 115.6 % increase.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 11:47 a.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.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Darkness is an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game from Metal Saga developers Success. Set during WW2 you are part of an special ops team tasked with tracking down Hitler, featuring multiple scenarios, mixing historical events with fiction.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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History Great Empires: Rome is an accessible and compelling strategy game in which the player takes centre stage in building the biggest empire the world has ever seen. Through a fascinating blend of strategy, diplomacy and warfare, players develop vast, diverse cities and create powerful armies to defend, explore and conquer.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D2C Games announced SPOGS Racing, a frenzied, arcade-style racing game set to hit WiiWare. The game features high-speed arcade racing and Crash 'N Grab battling action as players dash around a dozen unique and challenging tracks.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo has plenty in store to keep your Wii Remote and touch screen busy in the coming months. Whatever sort of games you like to play there is something for everyone. Wii owners will get Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii Fit, new Wii channels, WiiWare titles, and for NDS gamers there's Cooking Guide, Apollo Justice, Pokémon and plenty more ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in a seriously twisted fantasy world, Overlord: Raising Hell is an action adventure that has players being ruthless, determined, and even a little despotic as they pillage lands and conquer kingdoms in order to be proclaimed the all-powerful Overlord.
by Rainier on April 24, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is an action-packed Virtual Experience where the player becomes the hero of the story using the Wii controller to control their legendary sword, and fight off horde after horde of monsters. Slice at enemies, parry with your shield and block attacks to launch powerful counter-combos.