by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced Stormrise, an innovative real time strategy console title offering fans of the classic RTS genre an immersive and dramatic twist whilst challenging the conscience of the gamer. Experience the heat of the battlefield by leading your troops from the front line, instead of the traditional way of controlling the units from a detached view point.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brave: A Warrior's Tale brings players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a new take on the first-person action adventure category, where you are Faith, a 'runner' in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. When Faith's sister gets framed for a murder she did not commit, Faith finds herself on the edge of the city, on the wrong side of the law.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deep Silver's Ride to Hell, produced by their internal development studio, is set in the last years of the roaring 1960's, a time of Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N Roll. The biker movement, rock music and the hippie counterculture all add to the fascinating atmosphere to be experienced in Ride to Hell.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles. TNA has a few little tweaks compared to regular wrestling, such as a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment announced development for The Tale of Despereaux, an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ animated adventure of the same name. The game shares the fairy-tale look and feel of the upcoming film about a chivalrous mouse, full of courage and honor.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games announced its product portfolio to be shown at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit, showcasing exciting new IPs such as Wheelman starring action film star Vin Diesel, This is Vegas, TNA Impact, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, casual titles such as the Game Party sequel, and several others.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that it will publish Hell's Kitchen: The Video Game, based on the TV show from Granada America featuring world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay. The game will allow players to experience the show's high-pressure kitchen and dining room challenges as a faithfully rendered 3D Chef Ramsay watches their every move.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3P will showcase titles for gamers of all ages at this year’s E3 Media & Business Summit, including brand titles such as VIZ Media’s animated series NARUTO, Aardman Animation’s Shaun the Sheep, Cartoon Network Enterprises’ Ben 10: Alien Force, the just announced Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers, as well as Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, etc...
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Imperium Romanum is a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. The Emperor Expansion includes 4 new campaigns offering 16 challenging missions.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive announced its lineup for the upcoming E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles July 15-17, 2008, where it will showcase its fall 2008 titles with extensive hands-on and producer-led demos, including Ninjatown, X-Blades, Big Bang Mini, Igor The Game and a few others...
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zombies across America will meet their match when D3Publisher brings the popular bikini-clad samurai sisters Aya and Saki to our shores in Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers on the Wii.
by Brad Hilderbrand on July 10, 2008 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is the 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 July 10, 2008 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cyanide's PCM 2008 lets you manage one of the 65 teams, with improved AI, a better recruitment system, more realistic rider progression, extensive customization, and improved gfx. The 2008 edition will also introduce in-door circuit elimination racing, and the PSP version will feature 1vs1 wi-fi multiplayer.
by Brad Hilderbrand on July 10, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lock and Load! Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 takes the no-holds-barred arcade spirit of its predecessors and crafts an all-new furious cooperative shooting adventure for the next generation!
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Double Fusion signed a partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment to deliver dynamic in-game advertising on PS3, working with publishers and advertisers to create effective marketing programs for brands targeting PS3’s demographic.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 5:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Owners of the original will be able to download the entire set list, in addition to the 80+ songs that come with RB 2.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally announced a few months back, SilverBirch has settled definitive terms for the purchase of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Lighthouse Interactive Game Publishing. The final closing is anticipated to take place shortly following approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts the famous bear and bird duo return for a unique adventure of epic proportions. The Lord of the Games is tired of the petty squabbling between Banjo and the evil witch Gruntilda (aka Grunty) over the years, and has arranged a showdown to decide the rightful owner of Spiral Mountain. Microsoft denied speculation from
earlier today that comments from Microsoft creative director Ken Lobb referred to a possible, and often rumored, Motion Sensor Controller.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new original title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's been described as a "dramatic progressive action" title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, and thrusts players back into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Fans attending the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival will get a chance to check out Gears of War 2, and win additional prizes.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mirror's Edge is a new take on the First Person Action Adventure category. You are part of an underground group of concerned citizens who, not relying on technology, use runners to relay messages. Gamestop is offering fans who want to
pre-order Mirror's Edge
an exclusive Mirror’s Edge Runner Bag.