by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A New Beginning is a cinematic, interactive eco-thriller. In the classic adventure game an impending global climate cataclysm threatens the world, in a story ripped from today’s headlines, dealing with the defining issue of our time. At locations all around the globe, players will have to try and stem the tide – with the whole world hanging in the balance.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blizzard announced plans to hold its fourth Worldwide Invitational in Paris, France on the 28th and 29th of June, celebrating the communities surrounding Blizzard's Warcraft, Diablo and StarCraft series as well as showcasing the skills of top eSports gamers from around the world.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 6:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed buildings out of over 150 available structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 6:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Chiquititas, powered by Emergent's GameBryo engine, will be a third-person platform jumper with action and puzzle elements. The game, centered on a wonderful lead character that runs a home for orphans, will incorporate the optimistic plotline, lively music and colorful video from the original television series.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Treasure Island is an 3D adventure game based on the classic bestseller novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, situated 4 years after its conclusion. The game combines traditional Point & Click controls and gameplay with breathtaking realtime 3D graphics and SFX.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 5:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Casual announces its initial slate of Hasbro games in development, starting with Wii and DS titles that will be available this fall are Littlest Pet Shop, and Nerf N-Strike. Also in the works are new Monopoly and Scrabble titles for multiple platforms, as well as other titles that will be announced later this year.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Announced
earlier this year, Iron Grip: Warlord, using the Quake 3 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 Feb. 11, 2008 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ankh: Battle of the Gods is a classic point & click adventure game, infused with lots of humor. Together with his girlfriend Thara, Assil will have to prevent the sinister Seth from winning the battle and subjecting Egypt to his regime of terror.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 3:10 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 Steven Mills on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 2:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot Software, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game We Love Golf!, turning the Wiimote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens.
by Tom Baker on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WH40K: Squad Command features action-packed combat and turn-based strategy through an engaging, authentic single-player storyline, where you play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the daemonic forces of Chaos through 13 missions.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 1:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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At the
AOU 2008 (Feb. 16) SNK Playmore JP and Taito will unveil the latest installment in its classic arcade title King of Fighters XII, and show it off for the first time, even though only in video format. In development for quite a while now, KOF XII is a fresh start with a brand new engine and overhauled sprites. Scheduled for release on Taito's Type X² arcade machine mid 2008, KOF XII is expected to be ported on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2009.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2008 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA's latest expansion pack for The Sims 2, Free Time, giving your Sims the ability to perform casual tasks, jobs around the house or all sort of hobbies. An international line-up of artists can be heard on The Sims 2 FreeTime soundtrack, leading off with pop star Natasha Bedingfield, who recorded a Simlish version of her hit single Pocketful of Sunshine.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 9:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Club is a 3rd person action shooter focused on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers relentless, frantic, and fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.
by Tim McCullough on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 7:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance continues the story following the Infinite War, featuring an all-new single-player campaign, a new faction and a myriad of innovative multiplayer features. More than one hundred new units will give players access to cutting-edge strategic options, including fully realized navies, orbital weaponry and advanced counter intelligence technologies.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. While details on the game are still slim, we now know that the franchise returns to New York situated around the mysterious protagonist Nikolai.
by Chris Lawton on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 6:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey is a naval action RPG set in the time of last pirate renaissance on the Caribbean. Smuggle, trade, fight, choose your side and become the region's most notorious captain!
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rail Simulator will offer the opportunity for players to take charge of steam, diesel and electric trains on real routes in the UK and Germany. Challenging and fun gameplay will even enable players to design their own ideal journey routes. This first patch brings all versions of the game to the same level, adding enhancements, improvements and fixes for issues people have been experiencing.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Alternativa is a classic point&click adventure game based on the original sci-fi/cyber-punk script which is composed of a number of shorter stories that lead us through the lives of individual characters as well as the fictional world of the future.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Microsoft sent shockwaves through the internet by offering to buy ailing Yahoo for no less than $44 billion. After a few days of deliberation, even considering outsourcing its ads business to rival Google, Yahoo will
turn down the offer, claiming the unsolicited offer undervalues the company, saying it needs an extra $12 billion.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 9, 2008 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | 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.