by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.
by Tom Baker on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silent Hill Origins reveals many of the series' most hallowed secrets. Assuming the role of a lone truck driver trapped in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery, players must escape the city's horrific inhabitants and confront the strange hallucinations that have haunted him since childhood.
by Redmond Carolipio on Dec. 16, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Manhunt 2, an experiment at a secret research facility has gone catastrophically wrong. Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper are the only surviving subjects. The Pickman Project will stop at nothing to hunt them down and stop the truth from getting out.
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier speculations on a
registered trademark have been confirmed in the latest issue of
PLAY magazine, Eidos is working on the next installment in the Tomb Raider franchise. Set a few years after the last game, Crystal Dynamic has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic (fluid movements due to motion capturing) and interactive (persistent destruction, Lara gets muddy but with the weather system, ran will wash it away), and lush (you'll be traveling, jungles, Mexico) all over the world. Currently scheduled for 2008 on PS3, X360 and PC.
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 game's Rhythm Racing physics engine.
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players. Adding a unique user-generated component, players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.
by Matthew Szlapka on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Orcs & Elves is a first-person fantasy role playing game offering a breathtaking dungeon-crawling experience, and a storyline spanning twelve sprawling levels within an ancient Dwarven kingdom.
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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This is the ultimate quad biking experience putting you in the driving seat of one of these awesome All Terrain Vehicles. The game features the most exhilarating off road tracks known to man! Plus you will experience the heart stopping power and agility of these awesome machines.
by Mark Buckingham on Dec. 15, 2007 @ 12:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtual Skipper 4 is a sailing simulation that lets you create your own tropical paradise and set sail. Marvel at the beauty of your creation and share it with friends. Race people from all over the world in online regattas, team or private races.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 7:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Dark Messiah Of Might And Magic: Elements [X360] - Trailer #2
- Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - Retaliation Trailer
- Boulder Dash Rocks! [NDS/PSP] - Producer in a Box Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 6:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Apart from the new tracks revealed earlier today, a new Guitar Hero III update has been rolled out, which is available worldwide on the X360 and for North American PS3s (the European and Australian update has been submitted to Sony, but not approved yet). The update enables the Hyperspeed cheat in online games, adds the Co-Op Quickplay mode on PS3, calibration improvements, various stability improvements and fixes.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 6:09 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 in‐depth game play can addict even the most demanding puzzle game enthusiasts. The title was originally scheduled for Feb. 2008, but NIS has delayed Puchi until late spring.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 6:05 p.m. PST | 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 Dec. 14, 2007 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Master recordings from Warner/Reprise artists Linkin Park, Mastadon and The Used will be available as downloadable track pack for GH III later this month, as well as single song downloads from such popular European bands as Extremoduro, Trust and Die Fantastischen Vier, as well as a free, exclusive rock rendition of the holiday classic "We Three Kings," recorded by Steve Ouimette.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, created specifically to take advantage of all the features the DS has to offer, boasts 16 official Olympic challenges including two new events that are exclusive to the handheld game - 10m Platform Diving and Cycling.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Battlefront has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Paradox edition) to v1.05 which includes over 65 new game features, fixes, improvements and all new modding tools!
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The maiden voyage of Square Enix's Star Ocean RPG series embarks upon the PSP with brand-new features and stunning original animated sequences.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ballerium is a multiplayer online real-time strategy game featuring innovative gameplay elements such as a real-time economy that lets players control and influence the in-game market, dynamic resource gathering, unique army building mechanics and more.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Director of PlayStation Network Operations Eric Lempel revealed that, at the request of the PS3 community, Sony is working on issueing PlayStation Network Cards, and should start appearing at retailers in early ‘08. The cards will be redeemable via the PlayStation Store for PC, and on the PS3 to supply the wallet with funds to spend on games, add-ons, and other paid content.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 11:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aksys Games announced it is bringing Castle of Shikigami III, a vertical scrolling shoot’em-up known for its lively characters and challenging difficulty, to North America.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 11:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Consumer analysts at Turner Investment Partners
concluded that casual games are catching the eyes (and fingers) of women, baby boomers and even seniors, giving video games the potential to be "one of the few retailing success stories in what may be a lackluster holiday shopping season." The company fails to mention the real casual games from companies like PopCap and Bigfish Games, and instead touts several high-profile companies of which it just happens to own shares.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest NPD numbers confirm that the Wii is still one of the hottest items on the market, with nearly 1 million units sold last month alone. During a conference call earlier today, NoA president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that large Wii shipments (20+ units) will be coming in this weekend at several retail stores such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Target and Wal-Mart. People who still can't find a Wii will be able to get a raincheck at GameStop, redeemable in Jan. 2008.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm features an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, as well as introducing two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GRIN, known for developing the PC versions of Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, announced that it is opening a new studio in Gothenburg, Sweden early 2008, to work on a yet un-announced triple A sci-fi title. Currently working on Bionic Commando for Capcom, GRIN has satellite offices in Spain, Jakarta, and Japan.
