by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has released yet another update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.2.2 patch adds a number of new graveyards across the world and two new holiday events.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 5:50 p.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 Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway reduced its Q3 2007 expected revenue from $50M to $39M, mainly because of pushing Stranglehold (PS3) into Q4, the delay of UT 3 (PS3) until Q1 2008 and lackluster sales of BlackSite: Area 51 due to the split shipment between the X360 and PS3 versions. Their expected annual revenue has been lowered from $225M to $170M. However new installments in the Mortal Kombat and Blitz franchises were revealed.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will feature an original score by Stephen Barton, with the main theme and music production provided by award-winning composer Harry Gregson-Williams, whose work has been featured in numerous TV series, video games and films, such as "Enemy of the State," "Man on Fire" and "Spy Game." The CoD4: Modern Warfare soundtrack was performed and recorded by a full orchestra, largely at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today announced The Command & Conquer Saga, a compilation of 13 Command & Conquer games spanning three generations of the series in a single package, including C&C 3 Tiberium Wars and all the titles in C&C: The First Decade. Available in North America this October for the PC, The Command & Conquer Saga marks the largest PC franchise compilation to date.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announced a partnership with IGN.com, MySpace.com and Playboy to launch a cyber search for the ideal female who can best evoke the "dangerous vibe" of their upcoming game,
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Gamers can visit
http://kaneandlynch.ign.com/ to submit and vote for their favorite candidate.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation redefines the flight-action genre with photorealistic licensed aircraft, adrenaline fueled aerial battles, four unique online multiplayer modes and a gripping storyline. Namco Bandai announced today that Ace Combat 6 has gone gold for the Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Urban Empires is an RTS game which possesses both strategic and action elements. At any point in time, you can jump down and take control of your individual gang members. The game then changes from strategy to action, where you're free to do anything from stealing vehicles to mugging citizens.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flight Simulator X: Acceleration will allow gamers of all ages, types and skill levels to race against friends and engage in thrilling new missions in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 5:25 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 Oct. 2, 2007 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Everlight: Power to the Elves! is a 3D fantasy adventure under development at Silver Style Entertainment, known for The Fall. After yesterdays false start, The Games Company has issued a proper version of the Everlight demo, allowing you to check out the first of four chapters.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next generation animation technology, persistent player statistics, and more.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the Dynasty Warriors titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe. KOEI announced that a playable demo will be available to download from Thursday Oct. 4th, on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment's Omega Five is a next-gen, high-def. Xbox Live Arcade shooter with awe-inspiring graphics. Players fly through dangerous 3-D environments in this side-scroller and try to avoid the enemies that come at them from all sides, even from behind.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Data Design Interactive has partnered with Destineer’s Bold Games label to publish ten of its casual Wii titles in North America, including Myth Makers: Orbs of Doom, Kawasaki 4X4 Quad Bikes, Kawasaki Jet Ski, Big Rig Racer 2, London Taxi: Rush Hour, Monster Trucks: Offroad, and more ...
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 2:58 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 Oct. 2, 2007 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get a Life Show is a game that represents the hottest TV Show of the season. The player gets inside a reality show in which the entrants have to compete like they never have before. The winner will be the best in managing an balanced lifestyle with success and charisma.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | 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 Keith Durocher on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 1:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PRISM: Light the Way is an addictive light-based puzzle game, where the player can color, split and bounce the light to create one illuminating pattern, solving the puzzle. It also boasts an infinity mode, which will randomly generate puzzle after puzzle.
by Alicia on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 1:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Action Forms' Cryostasis is a first person horror/action game where you play a meteorologist caught inside the "North Wind," an old nuclear ice-breaker, frozen in the ice many years ago. This steel beast once fought for its country, but it fell into an ice trap as did every living thing onboard.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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WH40K: Squad Command features action-packed combat and turn-based strategy through an engaging, authentic single-player storyline, where you play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the daemonic forces of Chaos through 13 missions.