by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet: Colonies adds an 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, four new multiplayer maps, four new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than seven new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting and Akrid Egg.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Bull BC One takes players to the international breakdance tournament that challenges B-boys and B-girls alike. Players control their break dancer by solving puzzles under strict time limits. Puzzles consist of drawing geometrical shapes, which will get more complex as the game progresses.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 1:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's 4X strategy game Lost Empire: Immortals is set in space featuring six playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 1:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World 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.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress introduces a new storyline based on the Naruto animated series, as well as a roster of more than 20 characters and frantic head-to-head multiplayer action with game-sharing capabilities. Pre-order now, register as a member of the game’s official online community,
Hokage’s Room, and receive one of six Naruto figurines (4th series).
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 12:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The all-time puzzle classic returns for the Wii generation, featuring online gameplay and a new Germ Buster mode! Destroy all the viruses trapped in the bottle by dropping and slotting capsules to create lines of matching colours. The more viruses you clear, the faster the capsules drop.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Apart from yesterday's SEGA's Platinum announcement, check out the following new screens SEGA's Gamers Day 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Chimps, based on the upcoming CGI-animated movie, is a 1-2 player action/adventure game that chronicles the quest of Ham and Luna as they overcome the perils of an alien planet in search of Earth's lost Infinity Space Probe.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Packed with the most powerful race cars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships over three continents. GRID's multiplayer content will feature 32 online race events on 80 circuits at 15 intercontinental locations for up to 12 players, with full damage.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft has released a new content update (Chunk 3) for its free-to-play RPG Dungeon Runners, beefing up membership benefits, a variety of new skills, quests, player versus player (PvP) system improvements and quality of life enhancements.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos Studios is delaying the v1.1.0 patch after some issues with the Punkbuster anti-cheat integration came to light. Read more for an updated fix list...
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage is doing some
last minute testing with id Software to track down a few issues that have turned up, but if all goes well the v1.5 patch should be released next week.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We Love Golf! transforms the Wii Remote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens. This new title is developed in partnership with Camelot Software Planning, best known for developing successful sports games for home systems, including Hot Shots Golf and the Mario Golf series.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced a line up of software titles set to launch over the remainder of 2008 and early 2009 exclusively for PS3, PS2, PSP and PlayStation Network. A mix of original concepts as well as franchise mainstays, the upcoming list of software includes more than 15 games across all PlayStation platforms.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces Hasbro Family Game Night, featuring six games including: Battleship, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Boggle, Sorry! and the all new, Sorry! Sliders.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts PR rep Adam Khan revealed in a recent
interview that the X360/PS3 versions of the game will have no multiplayer, "there isn't multiplayer and that's kind of how it is..." The Wii, PSP, and DS editions do have some sort of multiplayer capabilities.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, Infinite Line is a role playing game exclusively for the NDS that takes place in outer space and gives players the ability to control, build, outfit and customize more than 150 spaceships, offering over 200 characters and the ability to control multiple spaceships at any one time.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tarr Chronicles is an arcade-style space combat sim where you, lost in space and deep behind enemy lines, must defend the galaxy's last hope using dozens of high-tech fighters bristling with cannons and rocket launchers. This v1.0.4.0 patch fixes various sound & mission issues.
Featuring a re-imagined control scheme built around the intuitive Wiimote, Okami offers players an unparalleled level of control and an opportunity to rediscover a critically acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure.
LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use your character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what you build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fading Shadows is a puzzle-platformer game offering an entirely unique style of action-packed puzzle gameplay, stunning graphics and visual effects, a riveting and immersive storyline, plus a competitive wireless multiplayer game mode.
by Brad Hilderbrand on May 16, 2008 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Poker Smash is an action packed puzzler with a poker twist where players rush to clear rows of cards by arranging them into poker hands. To keep things interesting Poker Smash offers card-blasting bombs and a super slow-motion trigger for players caught in a bind.
by Rainier on May 16, 2008 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Replacing Phil Harrison, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced the appointment of Shuhei Yoshida, Senior Vice President, US Studios, as President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, effective May 16, 2008.