by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The weapon-based fighting game franchise has been reinvented as Namco Bandai announced Soulcalibur Legends exclusively for the Wii, fully immersing players in a 3rd person action adventure that takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Tomorrow the GH 3 demo will launch on Xbox Live, and starting Nov. 2 fans will be able to shred against Guitar Hero III developers.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Haze, developed by Free Radical, is a a new shooter that puts you in the boots of a new recruit in the privately run Mantel army. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand. At first glance, all is well, but things quickly begin to look a little strange…
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inspired by the TV series, Battlestar Galactica lets players choose their own path – be the hero and defend Galactica or join the dark side with the ruthless Cylons. In the thrilling puzzle action game, Exit, players will need to think fast to save lives as the heroic Mr. ESC. Both games will be available on XBLA this Oct. 24, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring all new authentic tricks, FIFA Street 3 provides new gameplay experiences by making over-the-top moves and skills even bigger in this fast-paced sequel, now on the next-gen platforms.
by David Brothers on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestar Galactica will feature both single- and multi-player modes and allow the player to take part in intense space battles as a pilot for either the humans or Cylon forces. Legendary ships from the television show will be featured as well as missions based on favorite episodes.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | 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: Golden Axe III, Lunar Pool and Ninja JaJaMaru-kun.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this month
Midway's financials revealed several new titles, such as new installments in the Blitz and NBA Ballers franchises, but also a new Mortal Kombat title. While there have been no details made available yet, the previous MK titles were mainly console oriented. According to Epic, however, the upcoming Unreal Engine 3-powered Mortal Kombat 8 will also be coming to the PC.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 3:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Orcs & Elves, developed by Fountainhead Entertainment, is a first-person fantasy role playing game created by id Software and making the move from mobile phone game, exclusively to the NDS. Fountainhead Entertainment's Katherine Anna Kang tells us more about the new additions to the NDS version.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models, experience new features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flagship Studios and HanbitSoft announced the expansion of the closed beta program for its MMORPG Mythos with the introduction of a new zone, Bloodbristle Heath, and the outpost town of Tulin’s Hope. Roughly doubling the size of the Mythos universe, this new content will include new levels, monsters, quests, items, and skills.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Mega Man ZX Advent, the main characters discover the power of the mysterious "Biometal model A," which on its own has several attacks, but also has a special Megamerge ability which allows the character to transform into one of eight "Pseudoroid" bosses that each have a unique set of abilities.
Based on the MTV crazy-stunts-gone-bad-on-purpose show Jackass, Empire Interactive's Jackass: The Game, developed by Sidhe Interactive, features minigames, story mode and all the raunchy, and craziness you come to expect from the TV show, with likeness/voices from the real cast.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance follows the epic story of the original game in the aftermath of the Infinite War, offering a mysterious new alien faction, the Seraphim, an all-new single-player campaign and more than 100 new units to master on the path to galactic domination.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 1:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NwN 2: Mysteries of Westgate will feature a non-linear, open-ended single-player campaign with numerous side quests covering more than 15 hours of game play, as well as 3 new companions; a host of new monsters, including some truly epic foes; an original musical score; and thousands of new lines of professionally recorded dialogue.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 12:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
EBGames/
GameStop are offering a $69.99 Limited Edition, which includes an Art book, guide book, a bonus DVD, as well as an extra DVD with exclusive content
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crackpot Entertainment's Insecticide is a classically styled action adventure detective game bringing the look and feel of gritty gumshoe films into a futuristic city where insects have become the dominant race.
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 12:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first E for All wrapped up this weekend, attracting 18,000 hardcore and casual gamers, developers, retailers, media and other members of the game community. The organizers were thrilled with the attendance, even though it was lower than expected as IDG World Expo CEO had its
aim set for 20-30,000. We were in attendance and can vouch for there being lots of "empty space..."
by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 12:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dementium: The Ward, previously known as The Ward, tells a twisted story with gruesome 3D visuals and FPS gameplay. The game's interactive narrative reveals the puzzling nature of a strange hospital frozen-in-time, and introduces a cast of peculiar characters.
by Tom Baker on Oct. 21, 2007 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Players will rock out, or smoothly strum, on the lower screen of the Nintendo DS system, producing an authentic sound digitally remastered from an actual acoustic guitar.
by Alicia on Oct. 21, 2007 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will let players take the fight into their own hands with the debut of Superstar Fighting Styles. The game features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes, new rosters, more environmental hotspots, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more!
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2007 @ 3:13 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 Rainier on Oct. 21, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that the Interactive Leagues online mode for FIFA 08 has been expanded to include the Italian Serie A, Spanish Primera Division, and the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs in North America.
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.