by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | 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. The in-game soundtrack features 37 songs representing a resurgence in electronic music and brings the beautiful game back to the streets.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Keith Durocher on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | 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 atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original make a return armed with a new feature set!
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Consider it a big rumor but according to a UK PC Gamer reader the latest issue
reveals that Baldur's Gate 3 is in development. While details are slim, the unconfirmed article claims that BG3 is not done by Bioware but rather a developer "that believes in pushing technology forward," is not expected for at least another 2 years, and will not be classically isometric. A
second sighting, but could be the same user trolling.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 5:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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First revealed at the PlayStation Premier 2007 press conference in Japan, Valkyrie of the Battlefield is being developed by Sega. While details are still unavailable, the new action/rpg game, set during a fictional European War, is being developed by the creators of SEGA's PS2 crime series, Yakuza.
A completely accurate translation of the popular Fullmetal Alchemist trading card series, the Fullmetal Alchemist Trading Card game brings the collectible strategy game to the NDS with nearly 500 cards, a variety of play modes, and extensive touch screen support.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 4:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 3:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Glyphic Entertainment is currently developing Warlords DS, the second instalment of the Warlords franchise on the NDS platform after last year’s Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. Marker Man is a NDS/Wii mash up of a classic side-scroller with a puzzle game in the vein of Lemmings or The Incredible Machine.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCi signed the Highlander license a few years ago, and Widescreen is developing a Unreal Engine 3 powered third person action adventure set in the Highlander universe – control an Immortal embroiled in a battle against rival Immortals in an adventure spanning over 2000 years.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When SCi announced it was no longer conducting any merger/buyout talks, the top management of Eidos' parent company came under pressure from disappointed shareholders. As a result CEO Jane Cavanagh, managing director of publishing Bill Ennis, and managing director of studios Rob Murphy have stepped down and left the company. Former EA/Criterion exec Phil Rogers will move from his CFO position into the CEO seat, while US CFO Malcolm Dunne will take Rogers' position.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Summer Sports: Paradise Island will turn your Wii into a luxurious island resort! Check into the Paradise Island Resort and explore the vast array of recreational activities in this lush tropical environment, such as Basketball, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Horse Shoes, and Mini-Golf.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Baroque is a hardcore dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end, but rather, the means by which to move the story forward. Originally scheduled for February release, it has been pushed until March 18, 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 2:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A longtime America's Army player became a first responder at a tragic car accident last November by employing life saving techniques he learned by playing the America's Army game.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:59 p.m. PST | 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:
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - Dev. Diary Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 5:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a few Playstation Eye titles (Tori-Emaki & Mesmerize: Trace for $1.99) and a Blast Factor Bundle ($12.99). The weekly Rock Band tracks are now also available (Last Train to Clarksville / The Monkees, All the Small Things / Blink-182, and Action / Sweet for $1.99) as well as two new circuits for MotorStorm (Eagle’s Nest and Diamondback Speedway, $2.99). Also available are playable demos for Disney;s Turok and EA's FIFA Street 3, if all else fails, there's plenty of trailers, and movie clips to watch.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, with both BioShock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare receiving an 10+ nominations. Other titles up for the Overall Game of the Year Award are The Orange Box, Rock Band and Super Mario Galaxy.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Monster Madness: EX follows in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia with four player co-op gameplay, an all new polished look and improved game elements for its PS3 debut.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | 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. After a false start earlier this week, Activision has released a new v2.0 demo which includes the same map from the original demo, but has all the latest v1.4 patch updates, such as the new training mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Rondo of Swords is a fantasy strategy RPG that combines an epic narrative, complete with a branching story and multiple endings, with an innovative combat mechanic that takes advantage of the DS touch screen and forces you to add even more strategy and planning to your attacks.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The first wave in an ongoing line of Gears of War action figures includes main character Marcus Fenix, Augustus Cole, and the villainous Locust Drone, and are expected in stores late spring of 2008. Featuring an unprecedented amount of detail, extensive articulation, and game-accurate accessories, the action figures will appeal to the most dedicated Gears of War players, as well as action figure collectors in general.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment. Infogrames' CEO Patrick Leleu confirms a previously revealed delay, although it's not as bad as initially reported. AITD is currently scheduled for May 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Marvel Studios' first independently produced feature film Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard, and directed by Jon Favreau. The Iron Man movie will blast into theaters May 2, 2008, the game itself is currently set for release Spring 2008.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time, now expanded with a wide variety of brand new segments. Special performances to take place during GDC, Comic-Con, Leipzig Games Convention, NYC's Broadway, a 7,000 seat bullring in Mexico, as well as Taiwan, Brazil, Germany, France, England, Scotland, China, Canada and more ...
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 11:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, budding anglers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass.
by Judy on Jan. 17, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
- CSI: Hard Evidence (Wii)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...