by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jagex Ltd announced that its java-based MMORPG RuneScape is getting a full graphics improvement, which utilizes new technology to enhance the game graphics and, for the first time, runs the game in full screen through an internet browser.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions. As a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, players are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefield: Bad Company, using DICE's new Frostbite game engine, drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. DICE has just finished a free update that will add the Conquest mode in the near future, and is currently working on a patch to address online performance, VOIP issues, stats exploits, more balancing, etc.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original game, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than they ever could have imagined.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The future of New York City will be in gamers’ hands as Spider-man: Web of Shadows will have you play as the hero or villain in a large free-roaming environment. Starting today Activision is allowing them to determine the game's package image.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami Digital Entertainment announced Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre. Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji “Iga” Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. While the Cagney update, scheduled for July 10, will add a Timed Challenge mode, Criterion confirmed it will be supporting PlayStation Trophies in a future update.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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King's Bounty: The Legend, previously known as Battle Lord, is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Developers Conference (GDC) announced that submissions are now open for the 2009 Independent Games Festival (IGF). Submissions to the 11th annual festival are due by November 2008, with finalists to be announced January 5, 2009.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix's item-based MMORPG Concerto Gate players are summoned to the Kingdom of Fahren, a fantasy world of magic and sorcery, in hopes of becoming the legendary hero that has been foretold to save the world. Concerto Gate's closed beta test to be held from July 1 to 14.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, now starring even more Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, and even more play modes than previous installments.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom celebrates the seventh anniversary of its sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online with development continuing at full pace with an ever evolving virtual world.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the prehistoric ages, StoneAge 2, DigiPark's casual MMORPG, brings a mixture of dinosaurs of unimaginable heights and invisible spirits who help humans roam altered terrains such as dungeons and arid desserts.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive has signed Mount & Blade, a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CustomPlay Golf 2009 revitalizes the golfing experience packed with features that encompasses the full embodiment of this great sport along with some little extras that will please aficionados and the leisure player equally. From the detailed delights of 15 full 18 hole championship courses to some inventive crazy golf courses, no area is left untapped to present the ultimate in golf!
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Beginning July 3, 2008, the legendary, Top Gun Anthem will be available as a free downloadable song.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 8:21 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 July 1, 2008 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses. Scores of Diablo fans have started
a petition as a way to express their disappointment about Diablo III's artistic direction.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization. While previously set for Sept. 16 release
Gamestop now lists a Oct. 14, 2008 launch.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is an action-thriller arming gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. This v1.7 update requires the retail data files to create a new server or can be used to patch an existing server.
by Reggie Carolipio on July 1, 2008 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions' bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg developed by Liquid Entertainment, known for War of the Ring and Dragonshard. Set in ancient Greece you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 2:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan! Your dream to live and breathe the show will come true!
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's The Sims 2: Free Time gives your Sims the ability to perform casual tasks, jobs around the house or all sort of hobbies. This new v1.13.0.161 patch updates the game code to be compatible with The Sims 2 Store Edition, fixes some Securom issue, and adds a few Tinker ineteractions.