by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Eternal Sonata, previously known as Trusty Bell, is an Xbox 360 exclusive RPG, boasting gorgeous graphics, 3-D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of your neighborhood playground, turning your gaming space into an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed for kids, and the kid inside all of us.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players. Adding a unique user-generated component, players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tripwire has released the summer update for its WWII online action game Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. The free update adds a new map Krivoi Rog (including the Panzer IV G tank), adaptive bloom system, in-game AA/AF tweaking, and the usual bug fixes and tweaks. Tripwire is offering a five-day freeplay period, August 29-September 3, as well as a 20% discount for new purchasers.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion pack for Ensemble Studios' 3D RTS AoE 3, engaging gamers of all ages and types n epic warfare in the Eastern world, and leading Japanese, Chinese and Indian civilizations to expand their empires.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed earlier this week, Halo 3 has gone gold and is on track for its Tuesday, Sept. 25 launch. The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the storyline of Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None follows 10 strangers who are invited to a lavish island only to be accused of murder, players assume the role of a new 11th character, Patrick Narracott the boatman who takes guests to the island. The player must reveal the killer before becoming a victim.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamcatcher has signed a digital distribution agreement with Stardock, offering its titles for download through TotalGaming.net, starting with titles like Painkiller, Hegemonia and Aura: The Fate of Ages, as well as the North American debut of Freak Out: Extreme Freeride.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 8:51 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 Aug. 29, 2007 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Commodore Gaming announced that it has opened a new North American Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and hired former EA executive Bill Sims as Vice President of North American Sales.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra Entertainment's WET is a seamless integration of intense gunplay, death-defying acrobatics and exciting swordplay, framed by breathtaking art direction and unparalleled animation quality.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 4:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Clive Barker's Jericho is a squad-based horror FPS devised by the master mythmaker, novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker. The Jericho Team is a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West featuring fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combined with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players. A few months after its release, Ubisoft has released a 710mb singleplayer demo.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA Manager 08 allows you once again to control is everything in the world of football management. FIFA Manager 08 provides all the tools you need to make it to the big time, featuring 52 leagues with original players from 20 different countries, each player evaluated on 42 separate ability values.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Released on the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console earlier this year, SEGA has unexpectedly released its old school beat-'em-up Streets of Rage 2 to Xbox Live Arcade, now multiplayer enabled (2 player Live/Local) and with optimized HD graphics. Streets of Rage 2 is now available for download on Xbox Live Arcade and will set you back a mere 400 Microsoft Points.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 2:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sinking Island is a dark detective adventure story set on a tropical paradise. At a millionaire's hotel a crime is committed, and while the island seems to be sinking for unknown reasons, you, as detective Jack Norm, have to find out who did it.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that Capcom has signed a development agreement with Camelot, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game for the Wii. In the same tradition as Camelot's previous titles, We Love Golf will feature folklorist courses, with the movement of the ball influenced by the position of the Wiimote upon impact.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience112 is a new 3D graphic adventure where you guide Léa Nichols, sole survivor on board of an infected cargo ship, escape by means of the surveillance system. Monitor, control and guide her movement towards freedom, but above all, the truth.
by Tim McCullough on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Final Fantasy II, a malevolent emperor has called upon monsters from a demonic realm to take over the world, ending what seemed to be an eternal period of peace. Thousands of lives succumb to their attacks, leaving many children orphaned. From the destruction rise four young survivors who will take it upon themselves to stop the merciless ruler and avenge the death of their parents.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 1:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sam & Max episodic game series will return this fall for another round of online mayhem. Feature the same quick wit and bizarre scenarios, Season Two will see some changes to the world, and general improvements born out of player feedback.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 1:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Uplink you take on the role of an Uplink agent, working for large corporations and hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, and framing innocent people.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guns of August is a WWI turn-based strategy game putting you in command of waging war at a grand strategic scale from Paris to Baghdad. The entire Western, Eastern, Italian and Balkan fronts are included as are the three fronts of the Ottoman Empire.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 7:09 p.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.