by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Fate of Hellas is an expansion for World Forge's 3D RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta, and will feature an updated engine with improved visuals, two new campaigns with 7 missions each, and a new playable faction, the Macedonians.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Motorm4x is a non-formulaic all-terrain off-road racing title that lets players drive and explore large outdoor terrains in a variety of SUV and off-road vehicles featuring simulated GPS and 4WD functions including player-controlled axle-locking, 4 wheel drive and GPS pathfinding.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oniblade is a 3rd person anime style action/adventure. Your female heroine wields two magical blades, which either can be used as swords or guns, and also has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable. Spread over 20 locations with dozens of unique enemies, the game features two different endings.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ship Simulator 2008 is a simulation game that puts players at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea. The North American retail release will include all the free add-ons, including the upcoming multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment announced that Art of Fighting Anthology, a comprehensive collection featuring the entire Art of Fighting trilogy, is coming to Europe.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess, the 3rd expansion pack for Square Enix MMO, includes new areas, a wide variety of new jobs, time travel, and large scale battlefields.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Tokyo Game Show Capcom has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced that it is bringing the Kingdom Hearts franchise to handhelds. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for the PSP is set in "the distant past," and will be similar to the PS2 titles, focused on single-player. The NDS is called Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conflict: Denied Ops, previously called Crossfire, is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from Pivotal Games, putting you in control of two of these merciless operatives, each of them highly specialized in both weapons and military tactics.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Tokyo Game Show Sony revealed that its 3D online user community service, originally scheduled for fall 2007, is delayed until spring 2008. The 'Home' service, will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire is a 3rd person action-adventure game where players unleash the supernatural powers of a magical dragon, creating a unique and visually stunning weapon through their sword and arms.
by Keith Durocher on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Now you can hear every shot, blast, punch and tackle in true 3D sound, all with the cushy, plush comfort that ears really dig and a flexible boom microphone that lets your mouth congratulate your defeated opponents.
by Chris Lawton on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 12:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Operation: Vietnam, players simultaneously command up to four soldiers as they attempt to lead their squad out of enemy territory. Using the touch-screen to issue commands, access inventory and view maps, players must utilize the specialties and weapons of each soldier in 20 different missions that include rescuing POWs and saving civilians.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it had acquired UK developer Evolution Studios and its subsidiary Bigbig Studios Ltd to further expand its game development capability as part of Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the TGS Sony announced that it would release Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PS3 incorporating a rumble feature. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular PlayStation controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive six-axis sensing system.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 8:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announced that it is teaming up with Future US to publish Nintendo Power magazine, its previously in-house produced magazine which has offered Nintendo fans a comprehensive mix of tips, tricks, reviews, maps and strategies since 1988. Future US will also take over
the magazine's Web site.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 7:33 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 Sept. 19, 2007 @ 7:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft revealed that it has signed a publishing agreement with Grasshopper to bring its open-world action game No More Heroes to North America. 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 Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America announced Active Life: Athletic World (working title) for the Wii. Combining the motion sensing Wii Remote™ with a custom mat controller, the game lets players use their whole body to participate in more than10 fun and unique activities and multiplayer challenges.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K8 will elevate the game of basketball to new levels never experienced before for the next-gen systems. NBA 2K8 will also continue to build and expand the groundbreaking Signature Style feature that will include hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations. This demo delivers a four-minute exhibition game of NBA 2K8...
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune brings players into a world ripe with realism and unexpected juxtapositions. A fallible hero akin to those depicted in pulp-adventure genre films, Nathan Drake brings a humanity and believability never seen before in video gaming, enabled entirely through technology advancements.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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European Street Racing is a fast and furious new street racing game. Test your driving skills and race through the streets of seven of Europe’s principal cities including Moscow, Warsaw, London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin and Hamburg.
by Judy on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 1:15 p.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 Judy on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea, you play a bold sea captain in the 18th century Caribbean as you seek glory and adventure. Those who pre-order starting Tuesday, October 23rd, can access the game up to 15 days before launch, get a parrot sidekick, a special weapon and a CD with the original game soundtrack. (A European pre-order date has not yet been set.) Quite fitting for
Talk Like a Pirate Day....