by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silverfall is a fantasy RPG set in a world of magic, machines & mayhem, the choices you make during the game take you along the path of nature or technology. The Earth Awakening addon features an updated engine with improved gfx/performance, 2 new races, over 50 new pieces of armor, 42 new weapons, 20 new maps, and optimized multiplayer.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. Citing reliable inside sources,
the Angry Pixel blog claims that Halo Wars is coming to PC and feature cross-platform play, co-op, a map editor, no resource and unit management usually found in the Age of Empires series, and possibly even user content playable on X360. More at GDC!
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 2:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games will publish Load Inc's latest Xbox Live Arcade title, Things On Wheels, an accessible, pure arcade racing title placing players at the helm of radio-controlled vehicles as they compete on tracks set within a gigantic house.
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the immediate availability of the latest system software update for PSP. Version 3.90 will enable all owners of the new PSP Slim & Lite to make and receive phone calls through Skype.
by Nathan Grayson on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 12:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA's Tiberium is a tactical first-person shooter action game set in a sci-fi world with plenty of visual effects and dramatic environments. Tiberium takes players on an adventure through an environmentally-devastated world and places them in the heart of an epic battle for control this powerful energy source.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:45 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:
- Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway [ALL] - Randy Pitchford Interview
- George of the Jungle [NDS/PS2/Wii] - Trailer
- Tarr Chronicles: Sign of Pride - Trailer [RUS]
- Tiberium [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
- Turok [ALL] - The Making Of Trailer #4
- WH40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm - Confessor Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As the Cybernetic God Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. An ancient machine presence has forced the God's hand. In the first of a three part trilogy, Baldur is charged with defending mankind from an onslaught of monstrous war machines bent on eradication of human life. Updated product listings over at
GameStop and
EBGames, as well as a newsletter, all indicate Too Human is scheduled for May 6, 2008, while Microsoft PR remains stoic as ever.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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XIII Century: Death or Glory is a 3D RTS that combines Risk-style global strategy game play with real-time tactical action. The game immerses players in the Middle Ages, into a world of noble knights and ruthless nomads, a world of courageous deeds and internal wars.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve, known for Half-Life, Counter-Strike and its digital delivery system Steam, announces that Steamworks, a complete suite of publishing and development tools - ranging from copy protection to social networking services to server browsing - is now available free of charge to developers and publishers worldwide.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Chair Entertainment and bestselling author Orson Scott Card announced their partnership to create the first-ever video games inspired by the legendary "Battle Room," featured in the popular science fiction novel, Ender's Game.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 3:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beltion: Beyond Ritual is Rostok-Games' alternative fantasy RPG, in development since 2004. Beltion allows the player a freeform gameplay with a mix of fantasy and historical reality of medieval Europe.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 12:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While the highly anticipated award-winning Wireless Nunchuk for Wii is a brand-new standalone product, the Cord-Free wireless adapter for Wii Nunchuk differentiates from its sibling by converting your standard wired Nunchuk into a wireless peripheral.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 12:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 12:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cabal Online, a 3rd person 3D MMORPG that builds on over a decade of experience with massive network traffic management to deliver graphically vivid world of non-stop hack & slash action. The U.S. open beta testing period for CABAL ONLINE begins Feb. 1, 2008 until the game's official launch on Feb. 21, 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 11:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft released the Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Co-op Collection, a new downloadable content package with an all-new co-op campaign, achievements, and a total of nine maps, seven inspired by classic maps from Ghost Recon and two that are totally brand new. A free more guns pack is also available adding 7 new single-player weapons.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Schizoid, the first Xbox LIVE Arcade title built using XNA Game Studio Express, is a co-op action game where teamwork equals survival and players must team up to protect each other from a seemingly endless stream of glowing enemies.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With the Guild Wars
Bonus Mission Pack ($9.99/€8.99/£5.99), you play through four pivotal moments in Guild Wars history and earn rare weapon rewards—some of the best-looking gear in the game! Gather unique rewards as you play a key figure in the Battle of Jahai and go up against Palawa Joko and his undead army, bear witness to events in the violent Tengu Wars, discover what became of Gwen after the Charr invaded her home, and the Searing destroyed everything she'd ever known.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Persona 3, you assume the role of a high school student, who was orphaned as a young boy, and has recently transferred to Gekkoukan High School. Only days after he arrives at the school dorm, he is attacked by a Shadow. Under the supervision of school chairman Shuji Ikutsuki, he joins his new friends in confronting this evil threat…
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crytek will demonstrate their CryENGINE 2 game development middleware and their Sandbox 2 game editor at this year's Game Developer Conference, for the first time running on multiple hardware platforms such as the PS3 and Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lighthouse Interactive and developer Kerberos Productions announce Sword of the Stars: Collector's Edition, which includes the original game, the Born of Blood add-on (never released to retail in Canada/US), the first ever Sword of the Stars novella The Deacon's Tale by renowned sci-fi writer Arrin Dembo and a bonus CD.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Shortly after the recent v1.0/Stonehenge patch, Flagship is already working on the next v1.1 update.