by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft unveiled the details of a new micro-transaction system called NCcoin that will allow customers to use real-world money to purchase in-game items and upgrades.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 7:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the original SingStar for PS3 has yet to be released in North American, Sony Europe is already prepping a sequel. Even though the original allows gamers to expand their tracklist through the constantly updated Singstore, Vol. 2 not only add 30 new tracks, but also a new Harmony Duet mode, and browsing of the Singstore via PSP.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 7:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson announced that it is bringing its classic tournament-style outer space side scroller/shooter Star Soldier R to WiiWare.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Online game publisher True Games Interactive announced that it is partnering with Petroglyph, known for Empire/Universe At War, to develop an upcoming Free-to-Play micro-transaction based online game.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 6:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness: Grave Danger follows in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia with 4 player co-op gameplay, an all new polished look and a number of new/improved features. Based on fan feedback from the original every Zombie, Werewolf and Vampire has been recalled to square one.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that The Sims has reached a significant entertainment milestone, celebrating 100 million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2000 and has gone on to become the best-selling PC game franchise of all time.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yesterday we had assets from Nintendo's Media Summit 2008 Wii/NDS lineup, and today you can check out new screens and trailers from the following upcoming WiiWare titles :
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Encore has signed a publishing agreement with Microids to publish the whole Microids games portfolio in North America starting with the back catalog as well as four upcoming new titles such as Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon, Sinking Island, Still Life 2, and "Nostradamus
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox announced an expansion to indie developer Frictional Games' horror series Penumbra. In the bizarre world of Penumbra: Requiem players will experience another psychological thrill on a level unheard of before Penumbra: Black Plague. This time telling what is real and what is not will be even harder and not always trusting your senses will be essential in order to survive.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TrackMania Nations Forever is a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively difficult tracks. TrackMania Nations Forever unites an even larger number of players thanks to its multiplayer modes, online functions and interactivity between players.
by Alan Butterworth on April 16, 2008 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, you play the role of Altair, an Assassin intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict and throw the environment into chaos and shape events during this pivotal moment in history. Assassin's Creed on PC features four brand new exclusive types of investigations.
GripShift combines automotive and puzzle solving skills across 120 challenging levels, 25 rubber burning race tracks and 20 deadly deathmatch arenas across four themed worlds.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco announced Air Traffic Chaos, developed by Sonic Powered Co., thrusting players into the hotseat of an air traffic controller whose job is to safely manage a myriad of takeoffs and landings at busy airports around the world.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deca Sports, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Theatre of War - Trailer #13
- Precursors [X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [X360/PC] - Launch Trailer
- Age of Pirates: Captain Blood - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. SC 4 will hit retail stores July 29, and a Limited Edition will include the game, art book, t-shirt, tournament bracket and, unidentified, exclusive downloadable content, all wrapped in a tin box.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Skip across the tundra, power over freshly settled snow and feel the thrill of overtaking your opponents at high speed whilst pulling off some crazy stunts. Kawasaki Snow Mobiles delivers a thrilling sensation of speed and snow! These are awesome machines in amazing environments. Climb aboard for the thrill of a lifetime.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. The ESRB has classified the remake too graphic (mainly due to the head-splosive ending) and has slapped Bionic Commando Rearmed with a Mature rating.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 4:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Play through Aerosmith's career, bands they performed with, venues they played. Pre-order Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and get access to a special bundle which includes the game, guitar, exclusive Aerosmith faceplate, and a Aerosmith tour book.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beijing 2008: the Official Video Game of the Olympic Games will be an authentic simulation of over 35 events from the upcoming Olympic Games and will allow gamers to experience the thrill of competing in many of the official venues. SEGA announced that it has signed top U.S. gold medal contenders Amanda Beard, Tyson Gay, Nastia Liukin and Reese Hoffa to appear on the cover.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games announced that Miguel Iribarren has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Publishing of Midway Games Inc., and that Martin Spiess has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, International of Midway Games Ltd., a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band will be joining Mötley Crüe on tour for this year’s CRÜE FEST, a 40-city summer blockbuster that will see the Crüe headlining an all-star bill featuring Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx: A.M. and Trapt. At each stop on tour, the fold-out Rock Band Second Stage Experience will give fans the on-site opportunity to become their very own rock star.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Illusions' Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced yesterday, No Time For Dragons is an RPG based on Russian sci-fi novels, where you, as young sorceress Telle, must learn and master the magic of the four elements, totem spells, cold steel and fire-arms and take a magical and personal journey of discovery testing your nerve and faith.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 12:27 p.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. Sierra has teamed up with DC Comics to publish an all-new comic book series based on its open-world action game Prototype, set to debut this August via DC’s WildStorm imprint.
