by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Princess on Ice sees you jump, spin and pirouette your way to fame as you follow the fortunes of Kelly, Gabrielle, Alyssa and Madison - four young ice dancers. Plucked from obscurity by a mysterious dance trainer our heroines are trained and in turn audition for the Princess on Ice Tournament, the most prestigious ice dancing event of the year.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 9:34 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. Originally set for March 25, Capcom has delayed Okami's release until April 15, 2008.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 6:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 6:25 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:
- Mushroom Men [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #6
- Secret Files: Tunguska [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- LEGO Batman [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Section 8 [PS3/X360/PC] - BTS Trailer #1
- Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters [PS2] - Launch Trailer
- SEGA Superstars Tennis [ALL] - Samba De Amigo Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 6:25 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Metal Gear Online features characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4. This reloaded MGO experience packs in additional environments, game modes and team-based multiplayer mayhem for up to 16 players.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 6:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and JAKKS Pacific are in the process of arbitrating the royalty rate to be paid by THQ to JAKKS Pacific for WWE video game sales, and THQ announced that it has prevailed in a proceeding filed by JAKKS Pacific before the California Court of Appeals to disqualify potential arbitrators, who would determine the royalty rate effective as of July 1, 2006.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SpongeBob and Patrick stumble upon a magical pencil that brings whatever it draws to life. Unfortunately, the evil SpongeBob drawing ‘DoodleBob’ gets a magic pencil of his own which he uses to cause havoc all over Bikini Bottom.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Having left his position as President of Sony's Worldwide Studios last week it was already rumored Phil Harrison would resurface in a new position this week. Infogrames announces the appointment of Phil Harrison as President and Directeur Général Délégué of Infogrames Entertainment, reporting to David Gardner.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 3:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed on the
official Xbox.com web site earlier today, but quickly removed, Microsoft is will be organizing a new Grand Theft Auto IV sweepstakes, offering four trips to NYC to attend the GTA IV launch party for Rockstar Games' upcoming open world action game. The next 100 lucky winners all get a prize package which includes a custom Xbox 360 Elite console. Schedule to start today, running until April 15, winners announced on April 23 (
thanks FiringSquad).
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tri Synergy announced that it has signed Word of Mouse Games' Snood Deluxe, an addicting puzzle game where the player must use their wits and good aim to save the Snoods. By attaching Snoods of the same type into groups of three or more you can set the Snoods free and accumulate points, prizes, awards, and more!
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 12:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactic Command: Echo Squad SE puts the player in the cockpit of an Echo fighter, where they'll lead the Galactic Command squadron in massive scale aerial and space combat engagement.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another two classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following title: Super Turrican.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rocketmen: Axis of Evil is a 4 player coop arcade shooter putting you in a white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. The Gears of War title update fixes various performance issues, including the Games for Windows Live update issue.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Step onto your Wii Balance Board or grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk and hit the fresh powder as Namco Bandai America announced an exciting skiing game, We Ski. Now up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs in the comfort of their homes as We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls take them down the slopes like never before.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | 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 Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silverfall is a fantasy RPG set in a world of magic, machines & mayhem, the choices you make during the game take you along the path of nature or technology. The Earth Awakening addon features an updated engine with improved gfx/performance, 2 new races, over 50 new pieces of armor, 42 new weapons, 20 new maps, and optimized multiplayer.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GamersGate announced that German publisher Crimson Cow has joined the list of publishers choosing the portal for their digital distribution, starting with point & click adventures The Abbey, (March), followed by A Vampyre Story (May).
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:01 a.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 March 3, 2008 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall 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 March 3, 2008 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Penumbra: Black Plague, the final chapter in the Penumbra story, thrusts players into a creepy environment of psychological horror, as they are challenged in this unique action/adventure experience.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 3, 2008 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is an action/RPG with a story that takes place in a giant, open-ended and seamless world, containing hundreds of dungeons, treacherous opponents and a variety of challenging quests.
Obscure: The Aftermath follows the story of a group of friends attending college who discover that a mysterious black flower, with addictive hallucinogenic effects, also has the terrifying ability to transform people into hideous monsters.