by Rainier on May 18, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Attack on Pearl Harbor, history's yours to shape: Either nation can win the war depending on your actions as players battle for supremacy behind the cockpits of some of the most prolific fighters, bombers and torpedo-bearing aircraft of the WWII Pacific Theater. The demo contains 4 missions (out of the more than 50 included in the full game) across two expansive maps.
by Andrew Hayward on May 18, 2007 @ 12:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In God of War: Chains of Olympus, Kratos will journey to lands that no mortal has ever walked upon. With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek Mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction.
by James King on May 18, 2007 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Penumbra: Overture is an enthralling first person action adventure using an advanced and internally developed real-time 3D engine which conveys player freedom and immersion aiding an already captivating storyline where the player has to use his/her wits to guide the protagonist on his quest to unravel the past.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 3:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In an interview with Canadian
MusiquePlus Eidos France's director Patrick Melchior revealed that the freshly formed Montreal studio's "first mission" is working on a new Deus Ex game, the 3rd (not counting Deus Ex: Clan Wars which was later renamed Project: Snowblind) in the franchise since its conception in 2000. No platforms or release date were mentioned.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week Sony Computer Entertainment America held its annual gamers/press day, where various third party developers/publishers showed off plenty of upcoming titles. Check out our
SCEA Gamers Day 2007 page, for news, screens and trailers on the following titles :
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. Sony announced that not only will it release Warhawk as download, but also on Blu-ray. On May 24th PS3 owners will be able to participate in the online beta,
sign up here.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The ESA announced that it has chosen former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications & Information Michael D. Gallagher as the next president of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). Serving as the chief telecommunications and policy advisor to the Bush Administration, Gallagher will start the ESA position later this month.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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K2 Network's Sword of the New World is modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing the exclusive Multiple Character Control system.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A financial analysis document from Nollenberger Capital Partners reveals that EA might already be working on The Godfather 2. "Interestingly, we learned that EA is leveraging the significant amount of development time and costs that went into The Godfather game. The open-world engine was built from the ground up for Godfather, and is now being used by five different franchises, including The Simpsons. Godfather 2 is also in development currently, though timing is unknown."
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this week Sony Computer Entertainment America held its annual gamers/press day, where they showed off plenty of upcoming first and third party titles. Check out our
SCEA Gamers Day 2007 page, for news, screens and trailers on the following titles :
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 10:02 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. A highly story driven semi-dynamic Campaign, from the US perspective, offers a completely new experience for "Combat Mission" fans.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultimate Duck Hunting finds you, your dog, your companion hunters and their dogs competing for wild ducks in noted North American hunting preserves. Your choice of hunting accessories, dog-training ability, and aim accuracy determines your ultimate duck hunting success.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mobile games company Telcogames has signed an agreement with ZOO Digital Publishing to bring the thrills of birdies and bogeys into the comfort of your home with Toy Golf 2.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Attack on Pearl Harbor, history's yours to shape: Either nation can win the war depending on your actions as players battle for supremacy behind the cockpits of some of the most prolific fighters, bombers and torpedo-bearing aircraft of the WWII Pacific Theater.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal and Midway announced today that they have signed an agreement that will see the Midway add Quazal’s Rendez-Vous and Spark! technologies for in-game lobby and matchmaking features across multiple next-gen titles.
by Alan Butterworth on May 17, 2007 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed Assault features a new engine with a fresh modern setting, and will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. Freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation.
LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use your character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what you build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.
by Rainier on May 17, 2007 @ 1:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlefront.com announced the first expansion for Fury Software's strategy title Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg. Titled "Weapons and Warfare" it incorporates a huge list of new features frequently asked for by the fan community.
Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 6:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Surf's Up, based on Sony's upcoming animation movie, is a mockumentary based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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What was supposed to be a very exciting day for many Halo fans turned out to be nothing but frustrating as people who bought Crackdown and obtained a Halo 3 beta code were left in the cold. The much-lauded multiplayer beta that should have started today has not kicked in, as people are unable to download it off Xbox Live. Aware of the situation, neither Bungie nor Microsoft has issued a statement apart from a vague "We're looking into it."
UPDATE: Microsoft informed us the Crackdown update is now live, and the MP beta should now be accessible.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility. Midway announced today that the PS3 collector's edition Blu-ray disc will include John Woo's 1992 classic Hard Boiled.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.