by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 9:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games announced a new twist on the racing genre in the form of Iridium Runners, placing gamers in a futuristic world where they are literally running for their lives.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeon Runners is a fast-paced multiplayer action/RPG experience where you take on the role of a brave hero and explore dangerous dungeons, battle ferocious monsters, and discover unique items! This second update adds in-game advertising in non-member worlds, more bank space for members, item trading, increased access to prime loot, and overall PvE/PvP refinements.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco announced Wonderworld Amusement Park, developed by Coyote Console, bringing to life a fully 3D world of games, rides and prizes across multiple themed areas that players can explore with personalized avatars.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Settlers VI will focus on building larger and more fortified cities as well as planning and optimization in a medieval world. Attributes that are typical of the series are once again the focus of the game, create magnificent cities and inhabit them with hundreds of settlers going about their daily lives.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Former Microsoft Game Studios Vice President Ed Fries has partnered with Blizzard and launched FigurePrints, a premium service that allows World of Warcraft players to create real-life 3D statues of the individual characters they play in the game.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sunrise is an adventure game with a gripping, story, entertainment and interactivity. Rydec, Brian and Max are three friends from New York with a great plan: a better life and then on to the Nobel Prize. Having spent innumerable late nights working on inventing something unique, on the night of their presentation, something goes wrong ...
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Patapon is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FF IV DS is a complete remake of the original 1991 SNES title (after which it appeared on the PSOne/GBA), featuring 3D graphics, redesigned characters, monsters, and cut scenes, as well as new elements, such as an "evolved" version of its active battle system.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 4:06 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:
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In No More Heroes you play a hardcore anime fan who takes it upon himself to murder the top assassin's in the world, using the Wiimote to wield your beam sword and kill off enemies in gruesome ways. Similar to the Japanese edition, the UK/European version of No More Heroes will be censored, and feature no violent killings and blood. The French/North American versions remain intact...
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 3 players will be able to continue the fight as Microsoft has released the Heroic Map Pack, three all new multiplayer maps for its recent sci-fi FPS, the first in a series of downloadable content from Bungie Studios to come via Xbox LIVE.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 2:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 2:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Following a successful launch in the United States last year, all Xbox 360 owners connected to the internet in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom can now download to rent both high definition and standard definition movies direct to their console using Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store.
by Reggie Carolipio on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 2:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 1:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show “Alarm for Cobra 11”. Synetic's Andreas Leicht gives us a few more details on the Euro racer ...
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution is a North American Wii exclusive title, and will include characters that have never been featured in the Clash of Ninja game series. The game will follow the storyline of the TV series and will take advantage of the Wiimote in fast-paced ninja action for up to 4 players in 9 different gameplay modes.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 8:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Exteel is a free to play MMO featuring stylized action in a universe filled with robots on a far off world where the exiled survivors of a lost war struggle against each other for control of the planet's resources.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 8:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 6:21 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Haggard Video Blog Trailer
- Borderlands [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
- The Bourne Conspiracy [PS3/X360] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
- Iron Man [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - VGA Awards Trailer
- Prototype [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- TNA Impact! [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - VGA Awards Trailer
- Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - Occupation Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled by human contestants online or by AI, fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. After a few beta round, Epic has released the final v1.1 patch for UT 3.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced that it settled its previously reported Dragonball Z dispute with FUNimation Productions Ltd., and under the terms of the agreement will pay FUNimation $3.5 million.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Inspired by the forthcoming Winter Olympics, RTL Winter Sports 2008 will see gamers cut through gates, punch through turns and slip through gliding phases as they strive to become number one.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take-Two announced that Gary Dale, previously Chief Operating Officer of Rockstar Games, has been named Executive Vice President, focusing primarily on optimizing the company’s sales and distribution activities, pursuing business development opportunities, and serving as corporate liaison with all of the publishing labels.