by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 5:23 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. 12, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced it is releasing extra content for their Xbox LIVE Arcade title Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe, starting this week with a Theme Pack, followed by the addition of four new downloadable 3D Arenas, each with three variants that gives players even more customizable options.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 5:09 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: Axelay, Blue's Journey and Volleyball.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 4:18 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 Tim McDonald on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 4:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bleach: The Blade of Fate on the Nintendo DS brings a twist to the traditional 2D fighting game with a new kind of battle system that enables players to move between upper and lower split-plane battle arenas to chase after or escape from opponents.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Making History: The Calm & the Storm puts players in control of global conflict, combining a highly sophisticated AI with rich historical detail. Strategy First has released a first patch, bringing your retail game to v2.0.2, and improves AI, editor, rally point and a few other things ...
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2007 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While continuing in the popular vein the original Sudden Strike is so famous for, Sudden Strike 3: Arms For Victory will push the boundaries of the RTS genre with some notable interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs that will demonstrate that size does matter.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the control mechanics of the Wii Remote and allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
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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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 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 Reggie Carolipio on Nov. 10, 2007 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You Are Empty immerses players in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. Fighting against mutants created by the Soviet super human program, the players are tasked to figure out what happened in the city and stop the mutants from spreading further.
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.
Ratatouille offers a fresh and exciting take on the platform action genre, engaging players in deep, fluid, and fast gameplay through fun filled mini-games, daring heists, frenzied pursuits and wild chases, providing constant fun and challenge.
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 @ 9:29 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:
- Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360/PC] - Trailer (3)
- WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 [Wii] - D-Generation X Trailer
- Mass Effect [X360] - Trailer (3)
- Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles [Wii] - Ada Wong Trailer
- ANNO 1701: The Sunken Dragon - Trailer
- Burnout Paradise [PS3/X360] - Hunter Manhattan Trailer
- Assassin's Creed [ALL] - Cello Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
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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An
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.