by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed video game where gamers will be able to embark on a fictional NFL road show. With real NFL players as teammates, players will travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly designed stadiums. As players defeat each of the NFL squads, they come one step closer to winning a NFL contract.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot Software, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game We Love Golf!, turning the Wiimote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GEON: emotions is a psychedelic, pick-up-and-play game of rapidly changing tactics. Playing as one of eight emotions – Rage, Passion, Fear, Envy, Rapture, Courage, Bliss or Melancholy – players must race to collect pellets and score goals, using power-ups and their ‘emotional’ strengths and weaknesses. Geon emotions comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 08 will feature an exclusive AHL license for the first time, with all 29 teams from the primary development league for the NHL fully playable in game. EA has released the first patch, unlocking the new Reebok Edge jersey for your players (no need for the h3oyxpwksf8ibcgt console unlock code).
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IAC and GarageGames announced the creation Web-based videogame network, providing compelling original action games through a standard Web browser using GarageGames development tools.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 18, 2007 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | 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 Sept. 18, 2007 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Avalanche Studios, known for Eidos' Just Cause, announced the completion of their Avalanche engine v2.0 architected for the next generation of consoles which simulates advanced scalable landscapes and high end characterization, which set to make its first appearance at this years' Tokyo Game Show.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to a series of new reports from DFC Intelligence the worldwide video game and interactive entertainment industry is expected to grow from about $33 billion in 2006 to as much as $47 billion in 2009.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo's latest incarnation in the Super Smash Bros. series gets all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. Series creator Masahiro Sakurai announced that the game will be playable over Wi-Fi, featuring two primary connection methods, With Friends and With Anyone, for up to 4 players. Those playing With Friends will have a number of special options available for them that are not available in matches With Anyone.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.
by Byron Cutting on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Escape from Paradise City is a blended action-RPG and strategy game that asks the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence.
A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold allows gamers to play a John Woo-directed action blockbuster movie. Dual-wielding and stunt-laden gunplay combined with massive destructible environments ensures that Stranglehold will be a true tour-de-force.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | 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. Without giving specific details Community Manager Che Chou revealed that 10turn, if all goes well with the certification process, plans on dropping Forza 2's first real DLC pack on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Feel what it’s like to be a field general making key personnel decisions on both sides of the ball during the game’s biggest moments in Madden NFL 08. This second patch/roster includes the updated rosters as of September 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Total Pro Golf 2 allows users to create a golfer and take him or her on one of six in-game tours. Hire caddies and coaches, purchase equipment and play some great golf to earn sponsorships and your professional tour card. This v2.3 patch fixes a few minor issues.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MySims, designed especially for the Wii and NDS, introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2007 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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AMD announced the addition of AMD Phenom triple-core processors to its desktop roadmap, expected to be the world’s first PC processors to integrate three computational cores on a single die of silicon. The triple-core can help deliver the visual experience, performance and multitasking capabilities of true multi-core technology to a broader audience.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 7:47 p.m. PDT | 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:
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights [ALL] - Gambling Trailer
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [ALL] - Rigger Abilities Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bizarre revealed that it's just gone gold racing game PGR 4 is getting a playable demo soon, which is currently under certification and will include demo specific custom built challenges, the Nurburgring Snow Time Challenge, drivable in 5 vehicles (cars/bikes), and a demo-only Arcade mode chapter set in Macau.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 2:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2007 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced today that the animated TV series, One Piece, will make its exclusive debut on the Wii with One Piece: Unlimited Adventure. Join Captain Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates as they embark on a search for the ultimate treasure in this all new original quest.