by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | 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 March 6, 2008 @ 5:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Interactive has signed Now Production's thrilling new crime detective adventure, Unsolved Crimes, bringing a new level of gaming excitement to the NDS integrating the thrills of an action game with the mental challenges of a 3D crime investigation.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Witches is a next-gen 3rd person tactical combat game where players find themselves in terrifying dark medieval surroundings in an epic struggle for survival against the repellent deformed Hordes of the Beast, an evil creature that has established a reign of slavery and terror throughout the land.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In All Star Cheer Squad, players will immerse themselves into the world of competitive cheerleading as they experience the thrill and excitement of cheer through creativity, customization, style and teamwork.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 6, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bangai-O Spirits is an updated version of the original Dreamcast game. It features a level editor and cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes that supports up to four players.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 6, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of Hayden Tenno, an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. Attacked by an unknown enemy, he awakens to find part of his body altered by an infection that has granted him inhuman abilities; now he must learn to evolve along with his powers, to survive and to become a hero.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v4.9 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology.
by Geson Hatchett on March 6, 2008 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GrimGrimoire is a fantasy real time strategy, co-developed by Nippon Ichi Software and Vanillaware, in where players will take on the role of Lillet Blan, a young magician who is admitted to a prestigious yet mystical magic school; however, on the fifth day of school, everyone mysteriously vanishes.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In SEGA's squad-based first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines, developed by Gearbox Software and based on the Aliens movie, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is a total lack of any details, Mercury Steam, known for Codemasters' Jericho and 2005's Scrapland, revealed that is it working on a new title for Konami. Scheduled for release late 2009, early 2010, it will appear on PS3 and X360.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This v3.15 patch contains a mixture of cool new features and the elimination of a number of bugs.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 3:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Carriers at War is a re-make of SSG's the classic wargame, a WWII naval combat and strategy game set in the Pacific Theatre. Focusing heavily on carrier fleet command strategy, the player will have to use all of their naval prowess to best the enemy.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 7:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed earlier this week, Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 6:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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We all knew it was coming, and it might be a nice break from the zillion Sims 2 expansions and iterations. EA has launched the official
The Sims 3 website, although nothing is there as of now, apart from a timer ticking down to March 19, 2008, which might indicate that we can expect something to be announced in about two weeks.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. Crytek's latest
status update on the v1.2 patch reveals that it has passed Q&A, and is ready for release.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Launch Trailer
- C&C 3: Kane's Wrath [X360/PC] - Trailer #8
- Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword [NDS] - Trailer #4
- Sam & Max 204: Chariots of the Dogs - Trailer #2
- The Witcher Enhanced Edition - Trailer
- X³: Terran Conflict - Teaser Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on March 5, 2008 @ 2:50 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 March 5, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring 150 tracks and five distinct musical styles: rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band and Latin, Battle of the Bands combines fast-paced combat with customizable bands in the fight for musical supremacy, fully utilizing the Wii Remote controller’s highly intuitive control scheme to deliver a unique game-play experience.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In order to implement restructuring and permanently improve its capital structure, Ziff Davis — which own outlets such as 1up, Games for Windows, Filefront and EGM — elected to file Chapter 11 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Disgaea is a hardcore, turn-based, strategy RPG popular on the PS2 and PSP, and soon coming to PS3. In Disgaea, character units have a limit to their movement and attack ranges, based on level and weapons equipped. According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Nippon Ichi is now also expanding the franchise to the NDS.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | 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 March 5, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the latest installment in the action/RPG franchise, playable for up to 4 players with a strong multiplayer focus, but if you go solo you can use AI characters to perform combos.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. Audiosurf topped the February sales charts for dollars and units sold via Steam topping The Orange Box and Counter-Strike.