by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies. If you have signed up for the beta test, you should have received notification, but more testers will get added gradually. The private test allows fans to try out a build that will pit 4 AI players against each other in order to test frame rates, hardware stats, problems etc.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Commando: Steel Disaster you play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to an evil organization called Rattlesnake. Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle though each of the five missions, as well as two extra hidden mission, with a a range of heavy weaponry, and pick-ups - each with its own attack method and power.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K8 will elevate the game of basketball to new levels never experienced before for the next-gen systems. NBA 2K8 will also continue to build and expand the groundbreaking Signature Style feature that will include hundreds of new shooting, passing and dribbling animations.
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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K2 Network announced that it has released new content for its free to play tactical online FPS, War Rock. The 4v4 Deathmatch mode is for intense, fast paced missions where small groups of seasoned veterans battle for supremacy. Two new maps, Operation: Red Clover and Operation: Cold Cave are now available for download.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive has signed a publishing deal with Aussie developer Auran to publish the world's most inclusive and in-depth train simulators as a complete collection, Trainz: The Complete Collection, featuring the full version of everything players need to immerse themselves in the magic of rail.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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This weekend Sony Online Entertainment is celebrating the ninth anniversary of its MMORPG, EverQuest, and to honor the 19999 launch SOE will hosting a variety of in game and fabled events throughout the year, the first of which are connected to the Planes of Power.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Running With Scissors' Postal III will employ the Valve's Source engine to deliver a new and advanced technical level of social satire and politically incorrect virtual violence, featuring motion-captured performances by a wide array of celebrities – from film stars to Playboy Playmates – as well as a storyline that offers gamers vast latitude in terms of their behavior.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a strategic move to closely align itself with the strong growth of the worldwide online gaming market, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) will report to Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, SCEI, effective April 1, 2008.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ's Worms: A Space Oddity is the newest iteration of the humorous turn-based strategy game, marking the franchise debut on the Wii with a fresh visual style, new environmental settings, intuitive controls and even more customization options.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a Toy Home Expansion Pack ($6.99), two new PAIN characters (Nurse and Cheerleader, $0.99 each), the free Dropkick Murphys Track Pack for Guitar Hero 3, three Rock Band tracks (Black Tide's Shockwave, Serj Tankian's Beethoven’s C***, and Paramore's CrushCrushCrush, $0.99 each). There is also a Major League Baseball 2K8 demo, some game trailers, PS3 themes and WipEout Pulse PSP demo available.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A departure from the traditional online settings of high fantasy, outer space, or military, Global Agenda is a fast-paced action MMO using Unreal Engine 3 set in Earth’s near future, a spy-fi world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Orange Box includes Half-Life 2 (original + Ep. One and Two), Team Fortress 2, a class-based multiplayer addition, and physics-focused puzzle game Portal. Valve announced the retail launch dates for the stand-alone, PC versions of TF2, Portal, and the Half-Life 2: Episode Pack.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haze puts you in the boots of a new recruit in the privately run Mantel army. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, SEGA officially announced that it has teamed up with Obsidian, who is also working on the Aliens RPG for SEGA, to develop its new 3rd person espionage focused action/RPG. Taking you on a suspenseful ride in the vein of James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne, Alpha Protocol has you work your way up the ranks as rookie agent Michael Thorton to become a bona-fide super spy.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens and trailers from Capcom's Digital Day 2008 lineup:
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this pair of action-packed adventures players journey as actual Pokémon through a land untouched by humans. Before the game starts, players take a test to help them figure out which of 16 Pokémon best represents their personalities. Pre-order and receive a free, limited-edition Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers Guide, which contains an exclusive collection of tips, interviews and an original manga by art director Ken Sugimori.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fuelled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plotlines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 8:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Build and decorate your dream home in Our House, Majesco's new simulation for NDS. Our House puts players in the contractor's shoes, challenging them to manage work-for-hire jobs and then use those earnings to create their own custom residence.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An expansion to Warhammer: Mark of Chaos for the PC, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Battle March builds upon the game's tactical foundation to offer new units for each army as well as an original campaign and new online modes. The Xbox 360 version will be a standalone game and also include the original content from Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After it signed an agreement with Game Republic yesterday, Brash Entertainment today announced a game development deal with California-based game development studio, Factor 5 to develop a yet unnamed title scheduled for 2010, which will be officially announced around the E3 Expo in July.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 7:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Universe at War: Earth Assault, developed by Petroglyph, is a combat-intensive RTS game enlisting players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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God of War II director Cory Barlog, who
recently left SCEA, has teamed up with writer-director-producer George Miller to develop a game based on the upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road movie. While
details are still slim, the new game will be an action-adventure title, George Miller's first foray into the videogame business, featuring melee & projectile weapons, and of course hacked up vehicles, just as you would expect from a post apocalyptic setting.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting. The visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now the entire game environment and every individual unit is in full 3D.
by Rainier on March 13, 2008 @ 4:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Videogame is a tongue-in-cheek take on the first three cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.