by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We all know that Blizzard is not afraid to
use the ban hammer on gold farmers and all sort of cheaters, but it seems to have outdone itself this time around. While still in a
legal battle with the creators of Glider, a bot program used in WoW to generate honor while being offline, Blizzard started banning thousands of subscribers who are using the "cheat" program. Shortly thereafter, the Glider forum was flooded with hordes of its users (it costs $25) wondering what was going on and asking for their money back.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Disney Interactive Studios announced Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell allowing girls to interact with dozens of enchanting Disney Fairies, including Silvermist, Iridessa and Fawn, and explore Pixie Hollow through time-based activities and mini-quests.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ship Simulator 2008 is a simulation game that puts players at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea. This v1.4.1 update improves towing, ocean bump maps/ship dynamics, and AI, as well as pushboat connection.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Party, developed by Cyanide, is a free MMOG where two teams of up to 5 players compete over one or more rounds and victory is only assured when one of them gets out of the dungeon with the treasure.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:55 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. Hot on the heels of
yesterday's release date announcement, some new screens...
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.
In a recent interview Replay Studios founder Marc Moehring revealed that the current PC market is not healthy and that the German developer will move to console-only titles after it wraps up Velvet Assassin.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KingsIsle Entertainment announced plans for Wizard101, an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buried in a
$200 million financing announcement from Crystal Sky Pictures to make 5 movies, is news that the company will produce a movie based on Namco Bandai's iconic Pac-Man franchise. Crystal Sky Pictures is also behind the upcoming video game adaptation of Konami's Castlevania, which was delayed due to the recent writers' strike.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix makes its downloadable debut on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Windchaser, start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, you assume leadership of one of Ensai’s guilds and take command of one of the mighty sailing ships that serve as mobile headquarters.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, known for Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style.
by Rainier on May 22, 2008 @ 1:51 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 Geoff Gibson on May 22, 2008 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fall of Liberty takes players to new battlegrounds in World War II, ones born from a changed moment in history that led to the Nazi invasion of 1950s America, delivering an explosive action experience in a world where famous real-world locations appear startlingly different under Nazi occupation.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having
announced the sequel earlier today, Koei revealed that the original Warriors Orochi has sold over 1.5 million units worldwide. Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors meet in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 8:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warfare is a real-time global war simulator with real material and it's devoted to a conflict in the Near East. The main goal of the first campaign (USA) is taking full control of the region; the second one is coming to power in Saudi Arabia and achieving the withdrawal of all American troops.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, leveraging the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra has released even more multiplayer goodness with the Urban ReDuel Multiplayer Map Pack, adding yet another 5 new maps for TimeShift.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 3:31 p.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 May 21, 2008 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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G4Box announced that they have secured English language rights, in several major markets, to develop and publish CrossFire, a first person shooter game with stable and powerful action as well as a strategic battle map that has rapidly become a major success in Asia.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 3:01 p.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 21, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK-08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements. SBK 08 has been chosen by championship riders in order to master the newest Miller Park Circuit in the USA.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sports fans play more video games than non-sports fans, according to research from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Sports Video Group (SVG), revealing that 60 % of sports fans who report owning a HD TV also own a video game console compared to 43% of non-sports fans.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 12:10 p.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 May 21, 2008 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This special bundle ($199.99 MSRP) will feature a limited-edition Metallic Blue PSP system with the Madden NFL 09 game; NFL: In Just One Play on UMD Video; a voucher to download Beats from PlayStation Store (accessible via a PC); and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo for storing photos, music, video and more.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gravity Interactive, is bringing Requiem: Bloodymare to North America. This new MMO, designed for a mature audience, melds elements of horror, fantasy and sci-fi and introduces a world where the misuse of science and magic has warped the natural world into a twisted vision of death.
by Rainier on May 21, 2008 @ 10:08 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 has released the final version of its v1.5 patch.