by Brad Hilderbrand on May 10, 2008 @ 12:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games' NBA Ballers: Chosen One marks the return if fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action as players can select from more than 65 NBA superstars to be the next "Chosen One".
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | 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:
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Assault Gameplay Trailer
- Emergency Heroes [Wii] - Trailer #2
- Baja [ALL] - Physics Developer Diary
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 10, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | 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 May 10, 2008 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A recent SEC filing reveals that Electronic Arts has arranged an agreement with Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, The Bank of Nova Scotia and KeyBank National Association for a whopping $1 billion in case it needs the funds to acquire Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two. EA initially made a $2 billion offer, which Take Two turned down, so these funds may be used to raise the offer now that GTA's $500 million first-week revenue has surely increased the company's overall value. The multibank agreement gives EA access to the funds until Jan. 9, 2009.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 6:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet: Colonies adds an 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, four new multiplayer maps, four new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than seven new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting and Akrid Egg.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 6:46 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [ALL] - Welcome to 'B' Company Trailer
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - PlayStation Day 08 Trailer
- Motorstorm Pacific Rift [PS3] - Pre-Alpha Tech Trailer
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 [PSP] - Trailer #4
- SpongeBob SquarePants Drawn to Life [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment announced that since its racing and car-life simulator Gran Turismo launched over 10 years ago in December 1997, the cumulative worldwide shipment of the franchise has exceeded 50 million units.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest old-school 2D side-scroller action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. when Midway made the announcement of its Teen-rated fighting game fans were up in arms of the lack of fatalities, but
in a recent interview Ed Boon stated that the game will include modified finishers, just not "the same kinds of outrageous moves, like tearing someone's head off and the spine being attached to it."
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you are local, or willing to relocate, Houston, Texas based Pi Studios
is currently recruiting full time (but temporary) video game testers for positions in its Quality Assurance Department. Pi Studios is known for various Call of Duty expansion/map packs, Rock Band (PS2 & Wii) and currently working on Mercenaries 2: World In Flames (PS2), Quake Arena Arcade (Xbox 360 Live!) as well as a yet unannounced project.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
Announced earlier today, Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Earlier this week Bioware producer Derek French
caused quite a stir when he revealed the Mass Effect (as well as Spore) copy protection activated a validation check every 10 days. EA/Bioware have
changed their position, and now both games will only initiate a check when downloading a patch or extra content.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, leveraging the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra plans to release a Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack, a free DLC package for TimeShift that includes five new multiplayer maps.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvelous Entertainment and XSEED Games announced a strategic co-publishing partnership which will allow Marvelous to enter the North American market and give XSEED Games an opportunity to access and bring to market titles from Marvelous’ portfolio starting with Valhalla Knights 2 for the PSP, scheduled to launch in fall 2008.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Iron Grip: Warlord, using the Q3 engine, blends RTS and FPS gameplay, where you must employ urban guerrilla tactics to fight off the hordes. Protect your city at all costs, by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Late last year German based developer/publisher 10tacle announced it was acquiring The Games Company, but since there have been all sorts of financial trouble which led to both companies agreeing to not realize the intended takeover. From now on TGC again acts an autonomous and independent developer and marketer of computer and video games.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bus Simulator 2008 combines driving and business simulation in a fun and unique way, testing the player’s bus driving capabilities, as well as commercial expertise to run a bus company.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre is the story of how Rogue Trooper and his comrades are betrayed by a traitor general on their first mission to an area on Nu Earth known as the Quartz Zone. Only Rogue survives, and joined by his fallen comrades within his equipment, he begins a journey across Nu Earth to find the general and unleash his revenge!