by Tim McDonald on Sept. 30, 2007 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atelier Iris 3 brings new designs, characters, and an epic story with new systems. It will give players more control and enjoyable game play experience by featuring the Active Cost Card Battle System and the Symbol Encounter System, as well as a Synthesis that is interesting, creative and challenging than the last two titles in the series.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | 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 Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. Spellborn's El 'Selachii' Drijver tells us more about the skills, combos and bodyslots. A lengthy read ...
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2007 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to its survival FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, bringing the players one year prior to the events of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game in 2011.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2007 @ 7:01 a.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 Sept. 29, 2007 @ 7:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage has released the first v1.1 linux binaries, allowing you to run your own servers, which comes in two version, a full install, and one requiring the original game.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2007 @ 6:49 a.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 Tim McCullough on Sept. 29, 2007 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold allows gamers to play a John Woo-directed action blockbuster movie. Dual-wielding and stunt-laden gunplay combined with massive destructible environments ensures that Stranglehold will be a true tour-de-force.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 6:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise. Burnout 5 gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has released a new gameplay difficulty DLC package for its RPG Blue Dragon, offering three new difficulty levels that will challenge even the most demanding fans. If RPG isn't your bag, you can also download three new songs for Guitar Hero II, as Activision has released its 3rd pack of downloadable tracks (500 Microsoft points). Unlike the previous Chemical Romance pack, these titles are from different bands, Trivium's Detonation, Atreyu's Ex's And Oh's, and Protest the Hero's Bury the Hatchet.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Dynasty Warriors' Tactical Action experience, featuring completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally significant depictions.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 5:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, players try to become the Caribbean's most legendary pirate, all while forging alliances, hunting for buried treasure, battling evil undead forces and facing off against enemies from the movie franchise.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF IV DS is a complete remake of the original 1991 SNES title (after which it appeared on the PSOne and GBA), featuring 3D graphics, redesigned characters, monsters, and cut scenes, as well as new elements, such as an "evolved" version of its active battle system.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK Playmore USA announced that The King of Fighters XI and NeoGeo Battle Coliseum, are coming for the PS2. Both classic SNK arcade titles are scheduled for release in North America this fall.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 2:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity. EA revealed that the X360/PS3 bundle is scheduled for Nov. 23, and will cost $169, while PS2 gamers will have to wait until Dec. 3, but can then rock out for $159.99. For people who do not want the entire set, game and instruments will be made available separately.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Explorer is based on the acclaimed action series made originally for the TurboGrafx console. This completely revamped and re-envisioned game captures all the action RPG glory of the original, as well as expanding on the multiplayer elements that made the game so popular.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 1:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Adventures announced that Ultima Online & Tabula Rasa developer Richard Garriott, son of former NASA astronaut Owen Garriott, has begun preparations for a “commercially active” mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Island is a FPP shooter that combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of acouple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie infested, island.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Rally Revo offers a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with dynamically deformable terrain, next-gen graphics, realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing. SEGA has released a demo offering 1 track, drivable in a Golf GTI, as well as the first patch improving gfx, performance and fixing plenty of issues...
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to Tantalus Interactive/Kemco's 2003 GBA racer Top Gear Rally, Top Gear: Downforce brings the speed and fury of strategic racing to the DS with a new top-down viewpoint, boasting 3D models, robust vehicle physics, and the ability to place hazards on the track surface using the touch screen.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion pack for Ensemble Studios' 3D RTS AoE 3, engaging gamers of all ages and types n epic warfare in the Eastern world, and leading Japanese, Chinese and Indian civilizations to expand their empires.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Back at the E3 summit earlier this year Nintendo revealed it was bringing Mario Party to the NDS, and while the launch date is creeping closer (Nov. 19) there have yet to be any details released regarding the game itself. At least we some new screens for you ...
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. Massive revealed that the first patch is expected next week, and will include balance tweaks, minor fixes, improved dx10 performance for all cards, and new customization features for player profiles.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself. Mercer’s amazing shapeshifting powers allow him to become an exact replica and steal the skills or powers of anyone who crosses his path.
ClockStone Software's action RPG, Avencast: Rise of the Mage, mixes the dynamics of an action game with strong adventure elements creating an enthralling and unique gaming experience.