by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. In related news, it seems Crysis has been leaked and hacked by warez group Razor 1911 well over a week before its official launch.
by Alicia on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 1:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hop on your sea scooter and navigate the seven isles of the Green Bays archipelago as you scout, train and synthesize a colorful array of over 200 classic Dragon Quest monsters.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 1:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 1:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. At Gstar, Frogster has signed an agreement with Excite Japan for the exclusive rights to The Chronicles of Spellborn in Japan.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2007 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest 1upYours podcast has stirred up a lot of ruckus over the weekend after EGM's Shane Bettenhausen revealed that he has fairly reliable information that next week, Microsoft might announce the cancellation of a big first-party title. Speculations include Alan Wake, Banjo Kazooie 3, Fable 2 or Too Human. Remedy and Lionhead have already responded and said it is not their respective titles, so Too Human (which is currently over budget, overdue and in a lawsuit with Epic) or Rare's Banjo 3 (no news in a long time) are currently the prime candidates ....
Victorious Boxers: Revolution offers the best boxing simulation outside of stepping into a real ring. Not only will players get a chance to swing and knockout their opponents, but they will also get a great workout, as the game takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2007 @ 1:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MX vs. ATV Untamed features bigger, more populated outdoor open-world environments, an X-cross career mode showcasing all eight vehicles and the all-new EnduroCross mode pitting gamers against logs, rocks, mud-pits and more, and illustrating the full potential of the franchise's Rhythm Racing physics engine.
by Tim McDonald on Nov. 11, 2007 @ 1:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s will feature visually stunning retro rock venues and hipster characters, unlockable guitars, intense game play modes, and most importantly 30 awesome new songs to experience the ultimate rock star fantasy.
by Tom Baker on Nov. 11, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Xiaolin Showdown, based on the popular animation television series, combines action and exploration with seamless four-player multiplayer action as players take on the role of a group of young warriors on a mystical adventure.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2007 @ 7:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Football Manager 2008 will be fully updated for the new season and allow players to select their favorite club or international team and guide them to glorious success by putting them through Cup matches, Leagues, Euro Championships and major international tournaments. This BETA patch fixes the closing down bug and adds various other tweaks...
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2007 @ 6:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2007 @ 6:34 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. To complement the TimeShift experience, Saber is going to release a multiplayer demo on Xbox Live on Wednesday, Nov. 14, giving you the chance to try out what is, without a doubt, the best part of the game.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 9:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Club is a 3rd person action shooter that focuses on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offering a relentless pace with frantic, fast-paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 9:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the new Aliens vs. Predator film, which 20th Century Fox releases nationwide on Dec. 25, players will become the ultimate Predator, hunting down and eliminating the Alien species in the authentic universe of the Aliens/Predator movie.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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interview with Bungie studio manager Harold Ryan gives more details about the split with Microsoft, but also reveals some future plans. First, the obvious: Bungie is currently working on Halo 3 downloadable content with new maps, but now that the studio is independent, a new IP is also in the works. Last, but not least, "we have other Halo games that are cranking along also."
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 5:26 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. 9, 2007 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Downstream Panic! is an unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3, adding new innovative features, enhancements and customization options the the franchise. Battle through 20 unique stages using more than 40 of the most loved and feared characters from the animation phenomenon. Unleash the hidden chakra from within and experience the best yet from the series.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 4:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hail to the Chimp is a politically charged party game where players battle one another to become the new leader of the Animal Kingdom. Players use the game’s unique team-up mechanic, balancing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory. The entire roster of candidates has been revealed...
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 12:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom announced that the fourth installment of its courtroom drama series to North America. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, developed specifically for NDS, and sees a change of direction for the story line with the introduction of new defense attorney Apollo Justice and a host of new characters.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 12:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Become Mario as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Experience dizzying perspective shifts as you run upside down through wild alien worlds that need to be seen to be believed.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ice Station Santa puts a whole new spin on the season of giving, peace, and joy. With Christmas presents on the attack and carols of gunshots drowning out the bells, Sam & Max must storm the North Pole to bring down a less-than-jolly foe.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion.
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2007 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two announced the settlement of all consumer class action lawsuits pending in the United States against the Company and its subsidiary Rockstar Games, relating to a third-party program called the "Hot Coffee Modification" that could be used by consumers to alter the content of the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game.