by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Overlord, an original next-gen title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios, is a groundbreaking action adventure set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil). Codemasters has released a new v1.4 patch, adding split screen, amBX support, Overlord Raising Hell compatibility, and fixing the Speak to Jewel quest.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the distant future, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a fast and furious shoot 'em up with state-of-the-art graphics, driving soundtrack and classic fun gameplay sprinkled with fresh innovations.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles exclusively for the PSP delivers the classic PC Engine game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood with updated 3D graphics and new gameplay elements, the game marks the first time this groundbreaking title has been released in North America.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The EVE Online: Trinity expansion features a next-gen DX10 graphics engine, and a host of improvements that run the gamut from content to gameplay, giving you shiny new ships to play with, hundreds of new and exciting things to do with them, and a range of tweaks and fixes. Unfortunately, the upgrade has a critical flaw and deletes the boot.ini file on WinXP, crippling the system. While Trinity has been cleansed by now, CCP developer Pete Thacker urges players to
read his forum post ...
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed several weeks ago, Capcom officially announced development of Street Fighter IV, the first new entry in its fighting game series in nearly eight years, following Street Fighter III Third Strike.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wizards of the Coast, known for Magic The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, announced an agreement with UK developer Stainless Games to produce an exciting new online downloadable game.
by Tim McDonald on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DDR Supernova 2 capitalizes on the most popular elements of the franchise while adding new game modes and enhanced online capabilities to provide the most compelling DDR experience ever. The brand new Hyper Master Mode joins forces with original favorites such as Tutorial, Battle, Nonstop and Challenge to achieve mass appeal.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Odyssey is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years and doesn’t remember his past and doesn’t know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim’s journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nival Online, IT Territory, Time Zero and Nikita Online announced that they creating the largest player in the online entertainment market in Russia, Astrum Online Entertainment, allowing them to formalize a united strategy in regards to their activities and also utilize their combined experience and infrastructure.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Playlogic has acquired RTL Enterprises' point-and-click adventure game Simon the Sorcerer 4: Chaos Happens, in which players take control of the witty sorcerer during his new quest in the Magic World.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BigWorld Technology announced an agreement with Sierra Online to use the BigWorld Technology Suite in the development of an upcoming, yet un-announced, PC MMO.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The newest iteration of the street football arcade series will debut on the Nintendo DS with a new look that turns the game’s global football icons into stylized action heroes. This game features an intuitive Touch Screen control system using the stylus that enables you to easily perform over-the-top trick moves, passes and shots.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 3:45 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. Spellborn unveils details about the game design considerations that the team took into account when they created the mob behavioral model for creatures in the game.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. NCsoft senior game designer Kyoung Won Choi tells us more ...
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Conflict: Denied Ops 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. Valve revealed that Pivotal Games' latest shooter is coming to Steam in February 2008.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 4:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 3 players will be able to continue the fight as Microsoft announced three all new multiplayer maps to be released on Dec. 11 as part of the Heroic Map Pack, the first in a series of downloadable content from Bungie Studios to come via Xbox LIVE.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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2KGames has released a new patch for Firefly's 3D castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS Stronghold 2. This patch brings your US/Euro retail game to v1.4.1 and fixes various multiplayer issues.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 2:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dark Sector is a new and original next-gen action-thriller, developed by Digital Extreme. A dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 2:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Folklore is a dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. SCEA is prepping two content packs ($3.99, or $5.99 for both) to be released later this month, each including a new costume for either Ellen OR Keats, a completely new Folk, and 4 additional quests that extend the Folklore story.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 2:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix's NDS exclusive The World Ends With You, previously known as It's a Wonderful World, made by the team behind Kingdom Hearts, is an anime-inspired game set in modern day Tokyo, from the team that made Kingdom Hearts.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Culpa Innata, developed by Turkish Momentum, is a story-driven, 3rd person game using the classic mouse in a point and click interface, featuring a wide variety of organic obstacles ranging from logic puzzles to hi-tech gadget manipulation to dialog and inventory challenges. This v1.03 patch fixes a puzzle bug and improves vista compatibility.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Turn10 is prepping new premium content to be released Friday, Dec. 7. The car pack (400 points) will include 11 new vehicles, a mix of high-end exotics, classic rally cars and muscle cars. The track (100 points) is a remake of the Road America circuit.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.