by Tim McCullough on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 8:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To complement the fast-paced basketball action, NBA ’08 introduces an all-new progression system where players earn skill and experience rewards that can be used to thoroughly customize player appearance and play styles.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 7:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. The first patch has been launched adding tuned game progression, NPC tweaks, Gossip, and Elite Mode.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chocobos are probably one of the most recognizable characters of the Final Fantasy universe, and that is why Square Enix decided to give the yellow featherlings their own RPG. In Chocobo's Dungeon some dark power has stolen your friends' memories and you need to retrieve their identities.
by Tim McDonald on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | 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 Nov. 3, 2007 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bowser has captured Mario and his friends in his pursuit of a crystal that the group collected when it fell from the sky, and he doesn't hesitate to shrink them to miniature size to get rid of them and get his hands on the other four crystals. The mini-heroes have to find the crystals before he does, making their way through giant environments filled with enormous creatures.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata boasts gorgeous graphics, 3D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. The PS3 edition of Eternal Sonata will include extra content, such as new events to help move along the story line, Crescendo and Serenade as playable characters, and the ability to freely change your characters' costumes.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced a few months ago, Crave Entertainment's Professional Bull Riders captures all the adrenaline and challenge of the Toughest Sport on Dirt, letting you play as a pro bull rider or as a bull in multiple events leading up to the World Finals.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The omens in the Battle of the Gods have been many, signaling the impending fight for supremacy over all other gods of Egypt. And of course, Assil will be caught in the middle of it. Together with his girlfriend Thara, he will have to prevent the sinister Seth from winning the battle and subjecting Egypt to his regime of terror.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 4:51 p.m. PDT | 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. 2, 2007 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | 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 Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 4:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Undertow you navigate the stormy seas as one of four unique, upgradeable unit types, earning points for adding upgrades 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. 2, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In No More Heroes, developed by Grasshopper, you play the role of Travis Touchdown, a hardcore anime fan who takes it upon himself to murder the top assassin's in the world, using the Wiimote to wield Travis' beam sword and kill off enemies in gruesome ways.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | 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. 2, 2007 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Child's Play announced that it has opened its charity drive. The organization, which started as a fundraiser for the Seattle Children's Hospital, has since raised over two million dollars in toys, games and cash through its online toy drive and annual charity auction to over 45 hospitals worldwide.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 12:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beowulf is a combat-driven action adventure game set in the realms of Nordic mythology. It tells the story of a daring hero, Beowulf, and his adventures in the times of the early Viking age.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week, hackers managed to find a way past Rockstar's edited version of Manhunt 2, unlocking various banned content on the PSP version of the game. Since the ESRB demands full disclosure, even of hidden content, it decided to re-evaluate the game and has decided that the requirements to unlock the content were not sufficient for it to change the game's M rating.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original make a triumphant return armed with a new feature set!
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | 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. 2, 2007 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | 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. 2, 2007 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. CoD 4: Modern Warfare will invade the Xbox LIVE for a 72-hour Play & Win Sweepstakes full of games and prizes beginning on Friday, Nov. 16 at 12:01 EST.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arika's Wii exclusive Endless Ocean, known in Japan as Forever Blue, explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Forever Blue also features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend...
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2007 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aksys Games announced Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles, an interactive digital novel, exclusively for the NDS for release in the spring of 2008.