by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 9:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While continuing in the popular vein the original Sudden Strike is so famous for, Sudden Strike 3: Arms For Victory will push the boundaries of the RTS genre with some notable interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs that will demonstrate that size does matter.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 9:52 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. Known in Germany as Guardian of the Elements, the 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. 14, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Japanese development studio Digital Kids. With offices in Nagoya and Osaka, Digital Kids currently has a team of 20 developers specialized in games for the NDS which has worked regularly for a number of Japanese publishers and developed several titles for Ubisoft’s Petz line of games, including Hamsterz Life.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 6:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gravity, known for Ragnarok Online, announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with 20th Century FOX for an exclusive seven-year worldwide right to develop and publish Ice Age Online, an online game based on FOX's Ice Age and Ice Age: The Meltdown blockbuster films.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 5:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take the future of an empire into your hands in Imperium Romanum. Sequel to Glory of the Roman Empire, this historical strategy game sees the player take the role of a governor of a Roman province and strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 5:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2, an ancient organization which was long thought disbanded is alive and in search of several orbs to resurrect a mechanical horror that will ravage the land. It's now up to Naruto and all the Hidden Leaf Genin to join forces with those of the Hidden Sand Village to stop this menace.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 5:09 a.m. PST | 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". Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic has been selected to appear on the cover, together with Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The SCEA San Diego Studios development team went into this season looking to raise the level of authenticity and realism, and create the perfect blend of features and unique gameplay opportunities.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 3:24 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.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While Blueside barely released KUF: Circle of Doom, it is already working on the next title in the franchise. Kingdom Under Fire Dominion will be a Massively Multiplayer Online Action RTS (MMOARTS), and is currently scheduled for 2009. The new title will have a new story line, new characters/NPCs, and promises a shocking ending. The action will be improved upon and much larger in scale with thousands units fighting, siege warfare, and players will compete to dominate the world. There will be three sides, Light, Dark and one yet to be announced faction.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 3 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel, now on the next-gen platforms. Line Producer Joe Nickolls tell us more about the art direction and style concept.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 1:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Perimeter 2 is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of territory seizure using detailed terraforming and on the subsequent encircling of these zones with a special protective perimeter.
by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 1:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games announced a new twist on the racing genre in the form of Iridium Runners, placing gamers in a futuristic world where they are literally running for their lives.
Keep your hands steady and your mind focused – this time around there's a lot more on the line. Every cut of the scalpel, every pinch of the forceps, each and every second that ticks by is of the absolute greatest importance.
by Daniel Whitfield on Jan. 14, 2008 @ 12:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ratatouille offers a fresh and exciting take on the platform action genre, engaging players in deep, fluid, and fast gameplay through fun filled mini-games, daring heists, frenzied pursuits and wild chases, providing constant fun and challenge.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While Supreme Commander: forged Alliance has only been out a few months, and an X360 version of the original due soon, it seems there is already a 2nd SupCom addon in the works. At the
CES 2008 GPG's Chris Taylor revealed that they are working on an expansion pack called The Experimentals, where it's an experimental unit only expansion pack for Supreme Commander. Just massive experimental units for all factions.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2008 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After more than a decade, legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting Sam & Max make their return to the gaming scene! Rumored coming to
Xbox Live Arcade, and Telltale
expressing an interest in bringing Sam & Max to the Wii, it seems JoWood, who is bringing the PC edition to retail through DreamCatcher, revealed the existence of a Wii version through a footnote in one of their latest press announcements, "One of the next projects: Sam & Max will soon be hunting criminals on the Nintendo Wii."
by Matthew Szlapka on Jan. 13, 2008 @ 8:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Panzer Tactics DS lets would-be commanders lead their forces to victory or defeat in three exciting single-player campaigns, or compete in WiFi or wireless multiplayer, offering a competitive ladder system to rank the best online commanders.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2008 @ 3:11 a.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:
- Frontlines: Fuel of War [PS3/X360/PC] - Classes Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2008 @ 5:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races. This 1.2GB demo includes 1 tutorial and 2 missions.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2008 @ 3:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. levels. THQ has released a new patch for GPG's 3D RTS, bringing your retail game to v1.1.3280, adding display updates and compatibility for amBX support.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | 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 brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
by Mark Buckingham on Jan. 12, 2008 @ 8:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Godzilla: Unleashed is a fighting game on a gigantic scale — players are thrust into a world in which monsters are larger than life and the mother of all giants reigns. Players must battle with the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters in a challenge to ultimately save the planet from mayhem and complete annihilation.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2008 @ 8:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Back in October 2007, a Nintendo release list revealed Ubisoft is working on an NDS version of Assassin's Creed, and while there is yet to be an announcement, the first details are trickling in. Developed by Gameloft, Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles will be set prior to the console versions. You'll be able to pull off acrobatic moves in a fully 3D environment, interrogate informers and pick pocket by using the stylus, master sword fighting, stealth assassinations, combo attacks, and a variety of weapons.