by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lexicon Entertainment announced Voltage, a futuristic racing game with real-time strategy elements, taking the rush and thrill of speed racing to a new level. Races take place far in the future on the planets of the Solar system, where players compete in the fastest and most technologically advanced races, to acquire the supreme title of the Solar System’s Best Racer.
by Rusty Bailey on July 30, 2007 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community is in denial about the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort has returned.
TrackMania United is the complete TrackMania game, regrouping all the previously released TrackMania games including add-ons. The Stadium environment from TrackMania Nations will benefit from a new version with twice more blocks, while integrating a whole new set of functionalities both for online and solo play.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 12:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Positech Games, makers of Democracy and Kudos:Rock Legend, announced Democracy 2, which, like its predecessor, puts you in the position of the leader of a new government, tasked with running the country, and keeping the electorate happy in the run up to each election.
by Rainier on July 29, 2007 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Just as Sony's PS3 price cut was prematurely leaked through early ads, the rumored Xbox 360 price cut might also become a reality soon. Ads for Walmart and Toys 'R Us reveal that on Sunday, August 12, both retail chain stores will drop the price for the Xbox 360 by $50, to $349. Whether this reduction is only for the premium system was not clear, as that was the only model printed in the ad.
by Rainier on July 29, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Andrew Glenn on July 29, 2007 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A highly story driven semi-dynamic Campaign, from the US perspective, offers a completely new experience for "Combat Mission" fans.
by Katarani on July 29, 2007 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cake Mania combines a new Touch Screen element with the same fast-paced cake-baking fun that has captivated millions of online players worldwide. As an added bonus, Cake Mania for the NDS includes the full online game plus the Back to the Bakery expansion pack.
by Rainier on July 28, 2007 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity. The latest GamePro issue reveals that Rock Band will have you playing at 41 replicas of real life venues in cities across the globe, such as London, Paris, Boston, NY, Amsterdam. The article also hints at a possible Nov. 6 release date.
by Rainier on July 28, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At first the arcade racing game project was called No Brakes: X Racing, but after investigations of the physics model we've modified game concept and renamed to X Motor Racing. The game includes all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sports cars, physics, and various graphical features.
by Rainier on July 28, 2007 @ 2:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an
SpikeTV interview SCEA CEO Jack Tretton stated that it had just signed a PS3 exclusive development agreement with Rockstar for an all-new franchise, saying it is NOT L.A. Noire (whether that means it went multi-platform was, of course, not mentioned). SCEA's Director of 3rd Party Relations Michael Shorrock confirmed this, but further details could not be disclosed as per agreement with Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive.
by Tim McCullough on July 28, 2007 @ 2:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground offers addictive gameplay with a simulation dungeon creation element and real-time battles hunting for monsters to collect items, gold, and to fulfill requirements to complete the various quests given by townspeople.
by Rainier on July 28, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.
by Rainier on July 28, 2007 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare delivers amazing special effects, including use of depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, real time post-processing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects to enlist players into the most photo-realistic gaming experience yet.
by Jeremy Wood on July 28, 2007 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona.
by Rainier on July 28, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Fire Pro Wrestling franchise is heralded by its fans for its 2D character sprites and vast customization possibilities, allowing gamers to create their own wrestlers and moves. The game itself sports a wide variety of pre-made fictitious wrestlers, mixed with martial arts.
Agetec producer Mark Johnson confirmed acquiring the license for Fire Pro Wrestling Returns, and plans to bring it to the PS2 for a "very low price" in North America later this year, but a Euro date has yet to be set.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 7:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts and TT Games announced LEGO Indiana Jones: The Videogame (working title), a tongue-in-cheek take on the first three cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. This demo includes 2 scenarios (1 being a tutorial), full multiplayer modes, and game editor (but no save). Paradox released an updated patch adding gameplay fixes, A.I. & performance improvements, updated scenarios, campaigns, etc...
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 1:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wild Arms Crossfire, also known as WildArms XF, is a fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG that will test your reflexes by having you react within seconds depending on what enemy you will be facing next. No official announcement yet, Wild Arms XF is scheduled in Japan next month.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 1:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After the recent successful showing of their upcoming PvP MMO Fury at Gamecock's E.I.E.I.O. in California, and at China Joy in Shanghai, Auran announced that its special FURY Worldwide Preview event has now started, and will run through to 11.59pm Sunday July 29.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 1:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotoGP ’07 is the next evolution in the definitive motorcycle racing franchise, featuring the complete 2007 MotoGP season and an improved 'race day' experience that captures the excitement and spectacle of a live MotoGP event.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve and Nexon today announce Counter-Strike Online, a new online version of the original first-person multiplayer game that will be tailored for Asia. Nexon will develop and be the exclusive publisher for Counter-Strike Online in South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix officially announced that Fan Festival 2007, the celebration that commemorates Final Fantasy XI fans around the world, will be taking place Nov. 15–17, at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., and will give attendees the first chance to play FFXI: Wings of Goddess.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online allows Tekken fans, for the first time in the franchise's history to play online, and will be freely downloadable for current Tekken 5:DR owners. The online feature will include ranked matches, custom battles, and online tournaments.
by Rainier on July 27, 2007 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.