by Steven Mills on May 20, 2007 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Catan for Xbox Live Arcade puts players in the role of colonists on a newly discovered island, where they vie for control of valuable territory and resources through strategy and trading. The game can be learned in just minutes, but will challenge players of all skill levels, even the experts!
by Andrew Hayward on May 20, 2007 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Meet the High Velocity Bowlers, each with a unique personality, skill-set, and comedic attributes. Using the SIXAXIS wireless controller to simulate a real bowling swing with lifelike lane environments, players will compete to unlock ten distinctive characters and progress through ten themed alleys on their way to bowling domination, complete with leaderboards and stats.
by Rainier on May 19, 2007 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Worldwide Invitational in Seoul, South Korea, Blizzard lead designer Dustin Browder (formerly of EA) just announced StarCraft 2! During the presentation lots of game footage was shown, but it has been confirmed — a full-on sequel nearly 10 years after the original. No mention of World of StarCraft (yet).
by Andrew Hayward on May 19, 2007 @ 12:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PAIN is much more than a game, it’s actually a creative, user-driven comedic experience that presents players with the unique opportunity to control and capture the irreverent style of humor found in television shows such as Jackass or Viva La Bam. The game boldly tackles a rarely explored area of video-gaming… comedy.
by Michael DePasquale on May 19, 2007 @ 12:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 7:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Opoona is a "lifestyle RPG," where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 6:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Box or Orange Box — it has always been somewhat confusing. One edition included Half-Life 2 Ep. 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, while the other added the original H-L 2, and Ep. 1 to the mix. Valve decided to
cancel the Black Box version, and instead only have the Orange Box with all of the content. The PC edition will include codes to download through Steam, so if you already have one of the titles, you can simply give the codes away to a friend.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to 2005's fast-paced action title, Devil Kings 2 possesses compelling gameplay that thrusts players into a land of warring nations and unrelenting hostile armies, playable as one of 30 chararcters.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a PS3 exclusive remake of the original but with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, exclusive character, locations, and the ability to wield dual katanas. Last week we revealed the game went gold, and today Tecmo informed us that the game is scheduled to ship July 3rd.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 2:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 2:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Storm Eagle Studios is proud to announce Jutland, the 2nd installment utilizing its Distant Guns 3D Combat Engine! Set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, Jutland delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC Wargaming!
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 12:14 p.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 Judy on May 18, 2007 @ 12:02 p.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:
- Resident Evil 4 (PC)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America announced Namco Museum Remix featuring a graphical makeover, including five "remixed" Namco arcade games with new controls utilizing the Wii Remote to whip, swing, twist and shake up the video game classics.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. This new v1.3 patch fixes various single & multiplayer issues, and adds a few new features.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crash's arch-nemeses, Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash's island into monstrous abominations! Never one to shirk from danger, our orange furry friend finds that with his potent mix of wacky bravado and daredevil action he is able to hijack the titanic monsters and wield their immense powers against each other!
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 11:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Online Entertainment announced that registration is open for its annual Fan Faire event being held on August 2-4, 2007 at the Rio Hotel in LasVegas, where it will debut its new online game.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:56 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 May 18, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The rumors have been flying ever since GameInformer mentioned it, but confirmation of a next-gen Chronicles of Riddick game comes through UK industry weekly, MCV. Developed by Starbreeze, who is currently working on The Darkness, the announcement for The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena will come next week. The title will feature updated graphics, all-new single-player missions, a developer's commentary mode, and online multiplayer capabilities. Stay tuned ...
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Akella's lineup features both sequels and new exciting developments of various genres. 6 key titles announced for this year’s E3 Media and Business Summit include Disciples III, Jagged Alliance 3, Heavy Duty, Showdown: Scorpion, 2025: Battle for Fatherland, and Numen.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology : a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Originally scheduled for mid June, it has now been pushed back until July 27.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's turn-based strategy Sci-Fi adventure Galactic assault, previously known as Inhabited Island: Battlefield, takes the battle to Saraksh planet, where four armies (Khonties, the Land of Fathers, Island Empire and Southern barbarians) go toe-to-toe on field of action.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Late last year Sierra announced that Scarface: The World Is Yours has sold more than
1 million copies worldwide, and now 6 months later it has doubled that. Scarface is a 3rd person action shooter set in a complex world filled with excess and greed, where you take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.
by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios, Ensemble Studios and Big Huge Games Inc. today unveiled the first details about Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, introducing gamers to Asian civilizations, a host of new gameplay features, and a new developer that will provide a unique spin to a classic favorite.