by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kynogon announces that its Kynapse AI middleware has been chosen by Sony Online Entertainment for the development of their upcoming massively multi-player online action game set in the DC Comics Universe.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Creators of the FinnWars Battlefield modifications have founded their own game development company, Iceflake Studios and are currently working on FinnWars 2, an action packed multiplayer experience that concentrates on the battles between Finland and Soviet Union in Eastern Front during WW2.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently scheduled for a Fab. 2008 released in Japan, Space Invaders Extreme is a remake of one of the first games ever released. While the core of the game has not changed much it seems the developers went all psychedelic with the backgrounds.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer. Now that the Massive has launched the v1.003 patch, it has also issued new versions of the server and broadcast tool, as well as released a map editor.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports has released a 720mb demo for its latest installment in the College Hoops basketball franchise featuring Ohio State and UNC, while THQ has issued a 910 mb demo for Rainbow Studio off-road racing game MX vs. ATV Untamed.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Super HIND is a PSP exclusive action-based tactical air combat game, where you play as pilot Warrant Officer Dante Griffin, you have been put in charge of the deadliest military helicopter known to man. Developed by the multinational Consortium to fight the rebel groups left after the fall of the old order of nations.
by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2007 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After numerous complains from people experiencing problems with the v2.0 firmware update, Sony has released a new v2.1 edition of its PS3 system software improving not only stability of the system, but also PS3 and PS2 titles, and the Internet browser. There was also a problem with unintended power on through the Remote Start feature, which let you turn on the PS3 remotely using the PSP, which has now been disabled.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 9:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Puchi Puchi Virus does not resemble the ordinary puzzle game. The usual “object drop” style was replaced with a more intuitive system of “object linkage”. Its simple design and surprisingly in‐depth game play can addict even the most demanding puzzle game enthusiasts.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters and Epic Games are the latest publishers to join the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents U.S. computer and video game publishers, expanding the association's membership to 29.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With advanced next generation visuals, hundreds of new animations, and a wealth of new innovative features, including all new crowd atmosphere that can affect the game performance of teams, College Hoops 2K8 is set to run the competition off the court with authentic college basketball game action.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At last weekend's Wizard World Texas event, Top Cow Entertainment's Phil Hester, who is currently working on new episodes of The Darkness comic together with artist Michael Broussard, revealed that a sequel to 2K Games' action/horror title is currently in the early stages of development over at Starbreeze. A platinum edition of The Darkness video game ($29.99) will hit stores next summer.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 1:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently scheduled for release in Japan on March 13, 2008, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, known in Europe/North America as Monster Hunter Freedom, is an expansion for Capcom's multiplayer RPG, adding new equipment, new monsters, and all-new missions.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 12:02 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 the ETQW Linux client, which requires you to copy over the media pak files from the PC version of the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Undertow you navigate the stormy seas as one of four unique, upgradeable unit types, earning points by killing enemies, completing objectives, and taking checkpoints. Undertow includes two multiplayer modes for up to 16 players, and a robust 15-level single player and co-op campaign.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kuma Games teamed up with the American Film Institute's Digital Content Lab — a project entitled "Leaving the Game" — to develop a prototype that leverages the video game engine to create dynamic storytelling, delivering a customized movie-like experience in real-time.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai revealed information for the five new plane variants for Ace Combat 6 that will be available for download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Wed., Nov. 21. With their own unique look and new attributes, these new additions to each player’s hangar will let them strike fear into their opponents as they tear through the skies.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 9:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 3 players will be able to continue the fight as Microsoft announced three all new multiplayer maps to be released on Dec. 11 as part of the Heroic Map Pack, the first in a series of downloadable content from Bungie Studios to come via Xbox LIVE.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters has reported the results from the most successful period in its 22-year history. According to the NPD Group the past 12 months Codemasters increased sales by 38% to $149million, with a 332% increase in sales of video game software in the US.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 8:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Wrecking Crew, Sonic 3D Blast, and Super Air Zonk.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft will release a new Silent Hunter IV: Wolves of the Pacific add-on pack, U-Boat Missions, which will allow players to prowl the Indian Ocean as the captain of a German submarine.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2007 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for: