by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed game where gamers will be able to embark on a fictional NFL road show. With real NFL players as teammates, players will travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly designed stadiums. Defeat each of the NFL squads, and be one step closer to winning an NFL contract.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's PSP exclusive Dead Head Fred, developed by Vicious Cycle Software, has won the Writers Guild of America's inaugural Videogame Writing Award, spotlighting quality work by video game writers, raising their profiles, and validating their contributions to this rapidly maturing medium.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GenCon has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the State of Washington, as a result of significant unforeseen expenses associated with externally licensed events. Gen Con is currently being sued by LucasArts in regard to its Star Wars Celebration IV event held in May 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within is an innovative next-gen 3D title with graphical style & visual look unlike any other current game. Drawing upon strong filmic narrative, a complex story unfolds, immersing the player into a vivid and complex world, far beyond that from conventional video games.
by Nathan Grayson on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, makes its exclusive debut on the Wii. Join Captain Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates as they embark on a search for the ultimate treasure in this all new original quest.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Are you ready to careen around the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a hand-built 1960s speed machine that hits speeds of nearly 180 mph, yet rides only 7 inches off the ground? Can you survive a moving minefield of crashes, spinning cars, rolling tires, oil slicks and 32 rivals competing for the perfect racing line?
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and you, in the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, are tasked is to shed light on the mystery.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the latest slate of downloadable tracks available for Rock Band. Starting the week of Feb. 19, 2008 players can download 3 new tracks, which include Sex Type Thing by Stone Temple Pilots, El Scorcho by Weezer, and Why Do You Love Me by Garbage.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 7:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Silent Hill 5 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 Feb. 15, 2008 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Theseis, Greek for opinion or idea, is a new conspiracy-fantasy adventure game where players are caught between the mundane and the supernatural, following the clues of a long-lost ancient artifact that could spell disaster or ascension for the entire human race, only you will determine the outcome.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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. While Ready at Dawn promised not to alter the original, it is adding widescreen (16:9) and 480p progressive scan support, two missing features fanslambasted the PS2 edition for.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 5:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gravity Interactive, known for Ragnarok Online, 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 Feb. 15, 2008 @ 5:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Kuju Entertainment announced the appointment of former EA executive Bradley Crooks as Studio Head of the London Studio, know for developing Nintendo's recent Wii exclusive Battalion Wars game, and currently working on several unannounced projects.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Drone Tactics is a game of mechanized strategy RPG warfare that has you command a squad of insect Drones, choosing from over 100 weapons, upgrades, and power-ups to optimize your forces as you confront the oppressive Black Swarm. Atlus is pushing back the release date by two weeks to finish up the game properly.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare plans to expand its development teams for future video game projects and will be looking for new people at the 2008 GDC. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, this leading developer of electronic entertainment software is actively recruiting for a variety of positions across numerous disciplines.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 2:04 p.m. PST | 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 Feb. 15, 2008 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds new gameplay features and even more stunning visuals. Players will encounter a solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City, co-op and adversarial modes, while providing unprecedented interaction between the solo and multiplayer experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's 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.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 1:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Available now, at the PlayStation Store, gamers will be able to expand their ProStreet experience with the no-charge, Energizer Lithium Extender Pack. The pack features two new tracks (Leipzig Test Track & Tokyo Expressway) and two new cars (Plymouth Road Runner & SEAT Leon Cupra).
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Masters of Belial is a multiplayer-only Action Strategy RPG game, developed by Brain Seal using Microsoft's XNA development platform, that takes place in an ancient world that is controlled by spirits that call themselves Angels.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos has partnered with alternative payments outlet TrialPay to enjoy Tomb Raider Anniversary for free. Using TrialPay, players get a free subscription to Tomb Raider Anniversary by trying or buying an offer from blue-chip advertisers.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 10:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. If you haven't yet, check
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by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Confirming its March 2007 shufflings, Take Two's Non-Executive Chairman Strauss Zelnick has been approved by the Board of Directors to the position of Executive Chairman, upon appointment was temporarily replaced by Ben Feder, who has in turn now been offered the CEO position through Oct. 31, 2012, while Karl Slatoff was named Executive Vice President.