by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, not only means changes in the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, but not also includes a mod editor called D'jinni allowing players to create or modify their own adventures, as well as two completely new adventures (8 quests) created by CD Projekt.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax Media announced it has begun direct publishing operations in Europe with the establishment of its London-based subsidiary, ZeniMax Europe Ltd.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma, whose rage against those who wronged her triggered a chain of events that have spiraled completely out of control, now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and Phantasy Star II.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 5:15 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 Reggie Carolipio on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Samurai Warriors: Katana, known in Japan as Sengoku Musou Wave, is based on the Samurai Warriors series and delivers total arcade-style action right into your own home. Armed with your motion-sensitive Wii Remote, you'll journey back in time to do battle as a lethal samurai warrior.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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'Rhiannon' weaves classic Celtic legends of revenge into a modern-day setting in a run-down Welsh country house and grounds. The game is aimed squarely at the first-person point-and-click market, and although violence-free, it is decidedly not for young children.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Abbey takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and you, in the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, are tasked is to shed light on the mystery.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hosted by Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, American Dad), Jesper Kyd's original score for Assassin's Creed was awarded Best Original Musical Score in a Video Game at the 2nd Annual Elan Awards, the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and the Animated Arts, last weekend.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Babo: Invasion, based on the freeware multiplayer combat game Babo Violent 2, is a fast-paced multiplayer game where armed ball-like "Babos" navigate maze-like worlds in a free-for-all firefight or team-based combat.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. Kaos' Frank Delise
confirmed Frontlines will support 50 players in multiplayer on X360, no details were given on the other platforms.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 1:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed 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. Defeat each of the NFL squads, and be one step closer to winning an NFL contract.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America's PSP exclusive Dead Head Fred, developed by Vicious Cycle Software, has won the Writers Guild of America's inaugural Videogame Writing Award, spotlighting quality work by video game writers, raising their profiles, and validating their contributions to this rapidly maturing medium.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2008 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GenCon has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the State of Washington, as a result of significant unforeseen expenses associated with externally licensed events. Gen Con is currently being sued by LucasArts in regard to its Star Wars Celebration IV event held in May 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within is an innovative next-gen 3D title with graphical style & visual look unlike any other current game. Drawing upon strong filmic narrative, a complex story unfolds, immersing the player into a vivid and complex world, far beyond that from conventional video games.
by Nathan Grayson on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the animated TV series, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, makes its exclusive debut on the Wii. 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.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. We already knew about the new
paint schemes & insignias, but you can also expect new VOIP options, HOME game launching, bio-field generator, and a mechanic’s field Wrench.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LEGO Batman features all of the characters from the LEGO Batman construction sets, plus a few new additions. Gamers will have the ability to roam the streets of LEGO Gotham City as Batman or Robin, and even take control of the villains while manipulating gadgets and building/operating vehicles in co-op gameplay.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 16, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Are you ready to careen around the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a hand-built 1960s speed machine that hits speeds of nearly 180 mph, yet rides only 7 inches off the ground? Can you survive a moving minefield of crashes, spinning cars, rolling tires, oil slicks and 32 rivals competing for the perfect racing line?
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 7:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Silent Hill 5 is a psychological horror game thrusting players into a shadowy world of chaos and terror with atmospheric HD graphics, an all-new iconic and chilling soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, and an original storyline that sheds new light on the desolate, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 7:15 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:
- Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Back to Iraq Trailer
- The Path - Gameplay Trailer
- Robocalypse [NDS] - Trailer
- Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force [NDS] - Trailer
- SEGA Bass Fishing [Wii] - Cape Trailer
- King of Fighters XII [ALL] - AOU 2008 CAM Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 6:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Demiurge Studios has been involved since the tail-end of the X360 development, and is known as content provider for BioShock, Titan Quest, Brothers In Arms series and the upcoming Frontlines: Fuel of War.
by Rainier on Feb. 15, 2008 @ 6:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Theseis, Greek for opinion or idea, is a new conspiracy-fantasy adventure game where players are caught between the mundane and the supernatural, following the clues of a long-lost ancient artifact that could spell disaster or ascension for the entire human race, only you will determine the outcome.
