by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed Assault is a realistic, combat gaming offering freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation. After a lengthy beta period, Morphicone has released a final v1.08 patch fixing various issues with the game.
by Steven Mills on June 11, 2007 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TLotR: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.30 patch fixes various multiplayer issues, crash and bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and overall game balancing.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced it will release Ubisoft's remake of the 1989 classic Prince of Persia game on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, June 13. Lauded as THE game that started the platforming genre features the same intricate level design, exciting swordplay, puzzle solving, and storyline from the original.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of high level turn based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software.
by Rainier on June 10, 2007 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With LFS S2 important features have been added, dynamic camber (improved simulation of suspension and different suspension types), highly detailed tire physics and a damage model have been introduced. The LFS team has released a new update for the LfS S2 alpha demo increasing the # of cars to 32, adding false starts, improved skins, handling, interface, and plenty more ...
by Rainier on June 10, 2007 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the latest installment in the action/RPG franchise, playable for up to 4 players with a strong multiplayer focus, but if you go solo you can use AI characters to perform combos.
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 June 9, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise by releasing completely remastered anniversary editions of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II, exclusively for the PSP.
by Rainier on June 9, 2007 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a Source Engine powered co-op multiplayer action game, introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology. If you are itching to kill some zombies and live on the West Coast you are in luck. Valve revealed Left 4 Dead will make its public debut at the
Showdown LAN event in San Jose, California. On top of that Valve's Gabe Newell will hold a keynote, and every attendee will receive a free copy of Half-Life 2, and Ep1.
by Rainier on June 9, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are a fugitive and you’re being ruthlessly hunted by the very government you once served. The key to your survival is to improvise, adapt and overcome, your environment becomes your weapon. You need to react to changing situations and use the environment and the crowds around you to create diversions and deter your enemies.
by Tim McCullough on June 9, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by MadMinute Games, Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 8:31 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 later this year.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 7:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a
briefing in London Disney's CFO Tom Staggs told journalists that Disney is "ramping up our investment in video games," and plans to triple the amount of money it spends developing video games. Last year's budget reached $100 million, this year $130 million is set aside, and in the next 5 years Staggs said Disney wants to invest $350 million per year in video games, principally consoles and handhelds. Market researcher forecasts the gaming software market will be worth $21.3 billion in 2009.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Manhunt 2 an experiment at a secret research facility has gone catastrophically wrong. Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper are the only surviving subjects. The Pickman Project will stop at nothing to hunt them down and stop the truth from getting out.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced today that its SEGA Rally franchise is not only coming to next-gen platforms, but will also be making an appearance on the PSP. Unlike its big console brethren, developed by SEGA Racing Studio, SEGA Rally Revo for the PSP will be developed by Bugbear Entertainment, known for the Flatout racing series.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative universe as they embark on a quest for vengeance to solve their own murder by using the decapitated heads of enemies to battle through environments designed to showcase each head’s unique abilities.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the dual screens of the DS to view sites, Opera Software has launched its NDS browser in North American. Overview mode presents the complete Web site on the lower screen with the highlighted area zoomed in on the upper screen, while Small-Screen Rendering, combines the upper and lower screens to make a single screen.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground offers addictive game play 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 June 8, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Sony refused to comment, the bloggers over at
Kotaku have conjured up info from unnamed sources that PSP v1.1 is in the works, to be unveiled in July at the also-revamped E3. The new and improved handheld console features a thinner exterior, 8GB of internal memory, redesigned d-pad and buttons, a faster loading UMD drive, and an LED backlit screen which increases battery life up to 4 times. Speculation is that it will go on sale in Aug/Sept for around $170.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix's NDS exclusive It's a Wonderful World, made by the team behind Kingdom Hearts, is an anime-inspired game set in modern day Tokyo, from the team that made Kingdom Hearts.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom secured the PlayStation format rights to publish official videogames based on the adrenaline fuelled motor sport, MotoGP, starting with MotoGP ’07 (working title) due for release this autumn on the PS2.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is 4-player co-op online-enabled action game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3. Only in stores for a few days Artificial Studios has released 2 new multiplayer maps (200 points each). Battle Field: Zack's House is a 4-player Capture the Flag level, and Battle Field: High School suitable for 16-players over Xbox Live & System Link.