by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 9:04 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:
- The Sims 2 FreeTime (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 7:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take on the challenge of leading one of over 50 European national teams and play as your favorite country from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the European Soccer Championship tournament with UEFA EURO 2008.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 6:07 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 Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in Capcom's fighting game series in nearly 8 years following Street Fighter III Third Strike, promises to deliver an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PST | 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 Feb. 28, 2008 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Titan Quest developer Iron Lore, just finished Dawn of War: Soulstorm, announced that as of last week, it has ceased active game development. Several unrelated events resulted in Iron Lore being unable to secure funding for its next project.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 4:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a third-person espionage action game where players move from fistfights to firefights to experience sequences that, unlike any other game, seamlessly blend Bourne's signature hand-to-hand combat with intense shooting and the ability to escape and evade deadly situations.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Released on the last-generation consoles back in 2003, LucasArts' action RPG Gladius received a pretty
warm welcome when released. Nothing has been heard of the franchise since, but San Francisco-based designer James Zhang may have inadvertently leaked that a sequel could be in development. Credited on various Star Wars/LucasArts titles, his current
project list includes "Gladius 2," and according to
RipTen, several Gladius2/Kotor3 images were embedded, but quickly taken down.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 4:43 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 Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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White Gold: War in Paradise explores the shadowy background of modern low intensity conflicts, where the newest weapons often do battle with the antics of witchdoctors. An FPS with a handful of RPG elements thrown in for a good measure, White Gold offers a rich scenario in addition to the non-stop action.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Saga is a new MMORTS game, bringing persistency to RTS gaming. You build cities and armies to defend and manage a persistent online kingdom in a persistent fantasy world.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wii Fit uses the Wii Balance Board, included with Wii Fit, for an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games. Many of these activities provide a "core" workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit is Namco Bandai's next title in the DBZ franchise. Burst Limit will be similar to the DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi series (published by Atari in Europe and North America) and have online multiplayer, be cut-scene driven and support 16/9.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 2:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In The House of the Dead you will defy the undead with shotgun (Wii Zapper compatible) in hand as you explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland of unrelenting terror featuring beautifully rendered gore, six game modes (Time Attack, Arcade, etc.), co-op, and a wide variety of branching paths.
Jenga is based on the world famous wooden block tower building game and offers unpredictable, quick-paced, tactical play that combines suspense and risk-taking.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The search for the best virtual soccer player in North America will take place this week as the only live qualifying event of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008, showcasing 128 of the best interactive soccer players competing for one of 32 berths in the FIWC Grand Final in Berlin.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 10:09 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:
- Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Real World Rules Tech Demo #2
- Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Politics Trailer
- SEGA Bass Fishing [Wii] - Launch Trailer
- Viking: Battle For Asgard [PS3/X360] - Developer Diary #2
- Lost: Via Domus [ALL] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 10:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer takes place in a fantastical version of feudal Japan and stars a masterless samurai named Shiren who travels with a weasel named Koppa. Together they are on a quest to discover the mystical Land of the Golden Condor, said to be the home of the legendary city of gold known as El Dorado. The Chunsoft development team tells us more ...
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 9:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A King will detail the events after the original Crystal Chronicles, and will follow The Young King Leo as he rebuilds his kingdom after it was destroyed by the Miasme. Too young to leave the village, you will have to rely on mercenaries and adventurers to do the work for you.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 5:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dinosaur King, developed by Climax Entertainment, brings exciting new twists to the traditional role playing game genre, with 3D battling systems and multiplayer fighting action via Wi-Fi.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 5:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week, EA announced that it was teaming up with Starbreeze Studios, known for Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness, to "reinvent one of its most acclaimed classic franchises." Our predictions then were either the previously revealed "back to the roots" Need for Speed franchise, or Road Rash. According to
Kotaku, Skid Row front man Sebastian Bash may have prematurely disclosed the true identity. During an
interview on The Classic Metal Show, he let slip that one of the songs on Skid Row's upcoming album "got picked up for some video game Road Rage, or Road Rash, or something like that."
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 2:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A boxing game with realistic boxing action and intuitive controls, Victorious Boxer Challenge, also known as Victorious Boxers: Revolution, takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience. Originmally scheduled for a Feb. release, Ubisoft has pushed VBC until late March.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 12:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Marking the 10th anniversary of the franchise in North America, Namco Bandai announces the X360 exclusive Tales of Vesperia combining real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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. UK pop-rock band The Audition is using game footage in their latest music video and have provided several songs to use in promo trailers.