by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment announced the development of Jumper, a 3rd person action fighting game based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming sci-fi action/thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity).
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 10:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legend: Hand of God is an action RPG set in a fantasy world where you guide your hero in his quest against evil, fighting your way through action filled battles.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Cyanide is now the official licensed developer for a series of triple-A titles based upon its popular Blood Bowl fantasy property, in which insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe compete in a "sport" that vaguely resembles American football. Cyanide confirmed the game is also in development for NDS, PSP and X360.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the WWII in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 6:39 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 Nov. 14, 2007 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Escape from Paradise City blends action-RPG and strategy asking the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence. After the French and German versions, now is finally time for the English edition to get patched.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 5:18 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:
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:10 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 Nov. 14, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well. This first patch adds new buildings, optimizes shadows, fixes bugs and improves various aspects of the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.63 patch version is for the North American version of Space Empires V.
Set in AD 1191, the Third Crusade was tearing apart the Holy Land. Playing the role of Altair, an assassin, men shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you must stealthily suppress hostilities on both sides of the conflict, in the process throwing the region into chaos and shaping the course of human events through one of history's most pivotal periods.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using the SIXAXIS wireless controller to simulate a real bowling swing with lifelike lane environments, players will compete to unlock ten distinctive characters and progress through ten themed alleys on their way to bowling domination, complete with leaderboards and stats.
by Chris Lawton on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Evil Under the Sun, famous detective Hercule Poirot is back in typical style, turning up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 12:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rhem3: The Secret Library is an adventure game, continuing the story from its two predecessors. Your task is to once again help the brothers Kales and Zetais to discover a new part of their fascinating world. After you have found a letter from Zetais with instructions you start the journey to Rhem once again...
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 12:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. A little earlier than expected, the TimeShift multiplayer demo is now on Xbox Live, giving you a chance to check out the King of Time and Meltdown Madness modes.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 5:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beowulf is a combat-driven action adventure game set in the realms of Nordic mythology. Arrogant, self-serving and lustful for gold and glory, as Beowulf you will journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 5:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Warrior Epic is a free to download & play online action/RPG set in an original fantasy universe, where players can utilize a wide selection of warrior classes to go out raiding dungeons in a variety of novel environments. Warrior Epic let you play co-op campaigns or slug it out with friends in PVP.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sinking Island is a dark detective adventure story set on a tropical paradise. At a millionaire's hotel a crime is committed, and while the island seems to be sinking for unknown reasons, you, as detective Jack Norm, have to find out who did it.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 4:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced that its CEO David Pierce has resigned, and is being replaced by Chief Restructuring Officer Curtis G. Solsvig III on an interim basis. Atari also announced it is seizing game development and will instead focus on publishing and distribution.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BASE Jumping offers you the opportunity to experience the awesome thrill of freefall, to witness the adventure of overcoming indomitable air elements, and feel that moment of truth when a human being takes his last, decisive step into the gaping abyss before him...
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Interplay has released its latest quarterly numbers, with no significant revenue to speak of ($497,000 compared to last year's $1.6 million). After having sold off its Fallout IP to Bethesda earlier this year, Interplay still has the MMO rights, and just revealed it has hired veteran game developer, Jason Anderson, as creative director of a yet unannounced MMMO, and has reinitiating its in-house game development studio.