by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ESPN and Microsoft announced an agreement that will add full-length games, television shows and video game programming to Xbox Live, including full-length NCAA college football and basketball games, Summer X Games 13, World Series of Poker, The Contender, Madden Nation.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy is a classic point-and-click adventure game. Nostradamus sends his daughter Madeleine to help Catherine de Medici, who thinks she has been cursed. As practicing medicine is a male occupation, the game allows you to disguise as Madeleine's brother Cesar to interact with other NPCs.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fall of Liberty takes players to new battlegrounds in World War II, ones born from a changed moment in history that led to the Nazi invasion of 1950s America, delivering an explosive action experience in a world where famous real-world locations appear startlingly different under Nazi occupation.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 5:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles. The Collector's Edition package includes volume 1 of ADV Films' Devil May Cry: The Animated Series, a Steelbook case and a bonus DVD filled with extras.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 5:22 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: Super Mario Bros. 3, Alien Soldier, and Power Golf.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 5:16 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. 5, 2007 @ 5:11 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. 5, 2007 @ 5:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Black Element Software announces that its single-player oriented sci-fi FPS will be available on IDEA Games' digital distribution service Sprocket later this month. Alpha Prime features a varied balance of combat and more technical activities such as hacking and remotely controlling robotic devices.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 4:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A flier included with the Guitar Hero III keychain inadvertently reveals that in December there will be an Xbox 360 firmware/dashboard update adding a new feature. The Parental Timer is a simple tool that lets you manage how much time your kids spend on their Xbox 360. It will allow parents to manage time in daily or weekly increments, and easily to suspend and add time.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While there has yet to be an official announcement, Tekken 6 is the next installment in Namco Bandai's popular 3D fighting series, coming exclusively to the PS3.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 2:46 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. This v1.2 patch Fixes "NAT traversal problem" so people behind NATs are able to see servers.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive has release the first patch for Artificial Studios' 4-player co-op online-enabled action game Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, bringing your German retail game to v1.001.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 1:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Speedball 2 transforms the futuristic game setting with the help of state-of-the-art technology into a high-speed online sports spectacle. Offering international leagues, a large-scale ranking system and a virtual marketplace, Speedball 2 pulls all the registers of modern multiplayer gaming action.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 1:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Motorm4x is a non-formulaic all-terrain off-road racing title that lets players drive and explore large outdoor terrains in a variety of SUV and off-road vehicles featuring simulated GPS and 4WD functions including player-controlled axle-locking, 4-wheel drive and GPS pathfinding.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 1:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Iron Realms has created a spin-off division, Sparkplay Media, to work on its free to play 3D MMO Earth Eternal, a high-fantasy world that combines real-world history, legend, and myth with original creations.
by Keith Durocher on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring intuitive touch-screen controls and innovative puzzles, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass offers new challenges for fans of the series and an easy-to-grasp introduction for gamers new to The Legend of Zelda.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. The Broadcast Tool allows Vista- and DX10-enabled users to use television-style broadcast options, now updated to the latest v1.002 patch code.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2007 @ 12:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.
by Steven Mills on Nov. 4, 2007 @ 6:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms offers an unprecedented amount of new content that gives gamers over 75 hours of epic new gameplay, including four new campaigns, 13 new factions with no less than 150 new units.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2007 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The ANNO 1701 add-on contains an all-new 11-mission campaign, a world editor and four interesting new computer player profiles. The Sunken Dragon add-on generally has an Asiatic look and the relevant flair to go with it.
Players will embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2007 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot Software, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game We Love Golf!, turning the Wiimote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2007 @ 4:35 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.
by Geson Hatchett on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages.