by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Q-Games's PSN exclusive PixelJunk Monsters takes the simple RTS concept of building, researching and having base defenses and wrap it all in a completely different style and mode of gameplay.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports announced that New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will be the cover athlete and official spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage has released an updated beta version of the v1.2 SDK toolset, which contains all of the tools used to develop ETQW, allowing modders to create their own content.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its best-selling, 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.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops commando Joseph Turok, now part of an elite Special Forces squad, on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet. Pre-order Turok at select retailers (Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart.com and Game Crazy), and get a playable demo disc for free.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 11:16 a.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.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microïds announced Still Life 2, developed by Gameco Studios, a real-time 3D adventure game where you play FBI agent and profiler Victoria McPherson, investigating some of North America's most difficult and darkest crimes.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters that it has updated the Neon game engine, which powered its racing title DiRT, and has renamed the proprietary middleware to EGO Game Technology Engine, a new name befitting its accomplishments and future potential. The new engine will power GRiD and Operation Flashpoint 2.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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That Blizzard has several projects in development is no secret, but they are kept pretty secret. However it seems there is now another mystery title to be added to the list, a "next-gen MMO", according to the latest sightings on the
job recruitments page. Blizzard
confirmed this is a yet unannounced "new" title, not another World of Warcraft expansion.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility. Midway announced a downloadable map pack for the PS3/X360 featuring 10 fresh multiplayer maps, 21 all-new multiplayer character skins, and 10 new achievements worth 250 points for the Xbox 360 version.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally scheduled for release in 2005 by Enlight, it seems DreamCatcher has finally picked up Infinity's RTS Seven Kingdoms: Conquest, which offers strategy fans the choice to play as human or demon in epic battles spanning from ancient Egypt in 3000 BC to the final battle on a futuristic Earth.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhound is an FPP shooter where you make a career of the elite mercenary. When you are not working, you get new licenses and improve. When at work, you take part in the hottest world conflicts. Because you are a Warhound - an elite mercenary on the side of good.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 7:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 7:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Southpeak Interactive has signed Fuzzyeyes' new 3rd-person post-apocalyptic action/adventure title Edge of Twilight, a dark, steampunk fantasy in a world that has been split into separate realms of Day and Night.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Overlord, an original next-gen title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios, is a groundbreaking action adventure set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil). Codemasters has released a new v1.4 patch, adding split screen, amBX support, Overlord Raising Hell compatibility, and fixing the Speak to Jewel quest.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the distant future, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles exclusively for the PSP delivers the classic PC Engine game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood with updated 3D graphics and new gameplay elements, the game marks the first time this groundbreaking title has been released in North America.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The EVE Online: Trinity expansion features a next-gen DX10 graphics engine, and a host of improvements that run the gamut from content to gameplay, giving you shiny new ships to play with, hundreds of new and exciting things to do with them, and a range of tweaks and fixes. Unfortunately, the upgrade has a critical flaw and deletes the boot.ini file on WinXP, crippling the system. While Trinity has been cleansed by now, CCP developer Pete Thacker urges players to
read his forum post ...
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed several weeks ago, Capcom officially announced development of Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in its fighting game series in nearly eight years, following Street Fighter III Third Strike.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Conflict: Denied Ops, previously called Crossfire, is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from Pivotal Games, putting you in control of two of these merciless operatives, each of them highly specialized in both weapons and military tactics.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wizards of the Coast, known for Magic The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, announced an agreement with UK developer Stainless Games to produce an exciting new online downloadable game.
by Tim McDonald on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DDR Supernova 2 capitalizes on the most popular elements of the franchise while adding new game modes and enhanced online capabilities to provide the most compelling DDR experience ever. The brand new Hyper Master Mode joins forces with original favorites such as Tutorial, Battle, Nonstop and Challenge to achieve mass appeal.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Odyssey is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years and doesn’t remember his past and doesn’t know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim’s journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nival Online, IT Territory, Time Zero and Nikita Online announced that they creating the largest player in the online entertainment market in Russia, Astrum Online Entertainment, allowing them to formalize a united strategy in regards to their activities and also utilize their combined experience and infrastructure.