by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 2:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts' theme park sim Thrillville will open its gates for a whole new season in Thrillville: Off the Rails. Featuring some of the most outlandish roller-coaster concepts ever imagined, as well as new ways to talk to park guests and a wider array of carnival games.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is introducing two capacities of its Memory Stick Entertainment Pack for the PSP later this month featuring either 2GB or 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Both versions come with a launcher DVD loaded with four movies from Sony Pictures Entertainment, including Click, Ghost Rider, RV and Stomp the Yard.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:36 p.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 Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Krome Studios' Viva Piñata: Party Animals brings gamers and garden connoisseurs together for a fun social party game set in a whimsical world bursting with living piñatas of every shape and shade imaginable. Microsoft has released a 970mb demo, allowing you to try out the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:30 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. 20, 2007 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment announced Bomberman Land is coming to the Wii and PSP, while Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is coming for the NDS. Bomberman Land brings together 3 exciting game modes into one, with over 40 mini-games and multiplayer support.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alerts, blue lights and bloody excoriations – humanity need the gods in white, and DreamCatcher is bringing it to North America. In Lifesigns for the NDS, it’s up to you if you save lives. Each second is important – the emergency room is waiting for you!
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Fate of Hellas is an expansion for World Forge's 3D RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta, and will feature an updated engine with improved visuals, two new campaigns with 7 missions each, and a new playable faction, the Macedonians.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Motorm4x is a non-formulaic all-terrain off-road racing title that lets players drive and explore large outdoor terrains in a variety of SUV and off-road vehicles featuring simulated GPS and 4WD functions including player-controlled axle-locking, 4 wheel drive and GPS pathfinding.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oniblade is a 3rd person anime style action/adventure. Your female heroine wields two magical blades, which either can be used as swords or guns, and also has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable. Spread over 20 locations with dozens of unique enemies, the game features two different endings.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ship Simulator 2008 is a simulation game that puts players at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea. The North American retail release will include all the free add-ons, including the upcoming multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment announced that Art of Fighting Anthology, a comprehensive collection featuring the entire Art of Fighting trilogy, is coming to Europe.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess, the 3rd expansion pack for Square Enix MMO, includes new areas, a wide variety of new jobs, time travel, and large scale battlefields.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Tokyo Game Show Capcom has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced that it is bringing the Kingdom Hearts franchise to handhelds. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for the PSP is set in "the distant past," and will be similar to the PS2 titles, focused on single-player. The NDS is called Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 3:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conflict: Denied Ops, previously called Crossfire, is a new paramilitary themed co-op FPS from Pivotal Games, putting you in control of two of these merciless operatives, each of them highly specialized in both weapons and military tactics.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Tokyo Game Show Sony revealed that its 3D online user community service, originally scheduled for fall 2007, is delayed until spring 2008. The 'Home' service, will enable users to create their own avatar and explore a real-time virtual community, as if they are playing a detailed 3D game.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire is a 3rd person action-adventure game where players unleash the supernatural powers of a magical dragon, creating a unique and visually stunning weapon through their sword and arms.
by Keith Durocher on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 1:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Now you can hear every shot, blast, punch and tackle in true 3D sound, all with the cushy, plush comfort that ears really dig and a flexible boom microphone that lets your mouth congratulate your defeated opponents.
by Chris Lawton on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 12:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Operation: Vietnam, players simultaneously command up to four soldiers as they attempt to lead their squad out of enemy territory. Using the touch-screen to issue commands, access inventory and view maps, players must utilize the specialties and weapons of each soldier in 20 different missions that include rescuing POWs and saving civilians.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 8:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it had acquired UK developer Evolution Studios and its subsidiary Bigbig Studios Ltd to further expand its game development capability as part of Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the TGS Sony announced that it would release Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PS3 incorporating a rumble feature. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular PlayStation controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive six-axis sensing system.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 8:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 Sept. 19, 2007 @ 7:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announced that it is teaming up with Future US to publish Nintendo Power magazine, its previously in-house produced magazine which has offered Nintendo fans a comprehensive mix of tips, tricks, reviews, maps and strategies since 1988. Future US will also take over
the magazine's Web site.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2007 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience.