by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 2:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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3volution Productions announced the addition of renowned producer and engineer, Jeremy Blair, as Chief Engineer and Producer to its Temple Studios in Los Angeles, where he will co-produce and be in charge of all premium music engineering for the company.
by Judy on April 25, 2007 @ 12:48 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:
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Definition detail of course graphics accompanied with new, more accurate golf physics, vibrant new courses, zany new characters and a wealth of new online features, brings a revolutionary new level of immersion to the already established signature style of pick-up and play gameplay.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Settlers VI will focus on building larger and more fortified cities as well as planning and optimization in a medieval world. Attributes that are typical of the series are once again the focus of the game, create magnificent cities and inhabit them with hundreds of settlers going about their daily lives.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld – a fantasy world arising from the ashes of an epoch-long war of darkness – players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic announced that its revenues went up 30% (from $2.7M to $3.5M) compared to last year, as well as its profit and shares, primarily due to newly released PC titles such as Infernal and Ancient Wars: Sparta. By the same token, Playlogic announced that it is expecting to raise $10 million in a private placement from accredited investors within weeks.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Chaos is an adventure/RPG that will take its players to the vast fantasy world of Worluk, where you have to take revenge on the Mage Peltar for the murder of your parents and take the legendary artifact called "The Word of Chaos" from the Order-worshipping Peltar.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. The PC version will feature optimized gfx, DirectX9/10 support, better multiplayer lobby, etc.
by Keith Durocher on April 25, 2007 @ 6:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood is designed to increase the diversity, tactical depth and replay value, unleashing a new alien race, a new form of strategic movement, new ship sections, new weapons, new technologies, new scenarios and new unknown menaces.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week we reported that Infinity Ward had a major announcement coming this Saturday, April 28. Activision just confirmed that it is indeed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and it will be unveiled during the NFL Draft on ESPN, 10AM PDT / 1PM EDT.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Great progress has been made in the one month since PS3 became part of Stanford University’s Folding@home program, a distributed computing project aimed at understanding protein folding, misfolding and related diseases.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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That Sony is bringing the God of War franchise to PSP is no longer a secret, and while details are still nil, the final title has been revealed. God of War: Chains of Olympus will be an all-new game that is a continuation and fleshing-out of the PS2 version, with no rehashing of old assets.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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One of the Wii's launch titles is already getting a sequel as Nintendo confirmed it is working on Excite Truck 2. The sequel, scheduled for late 2007, will feature online multiplayer racing for up to 6 players, compatible with your Mii, the ability to upgrade your vehicle, new locations, and new tricks.
Somebody went through the trouble to fabricate a fake press release and fake screens, even with the developer stamp on it. Our apologies...
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year it was already revealed that Guilty Gear XX Accent Core was making its way from the arcades to the PS2, but according to Japanese magazine Famitsu it is now also coming to the Wii. Using both the Nunchuk/Wiimote and the original controller for combos, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core is currently only scheduled for release in Asia July 26, 2007.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 2:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When Wario sees a television series about a thieving master of disguises, he dives through the TV screen, steals the thief's quick-change wand and takes over the whole show. Revealed in its lineup
earlier this month, Nintendo Europe confirms Wario: Master Of Disguise's release date.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 2:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures' upcoming feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona.
by Rainier on April 25, 2007 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Maximum-Football allows the players to select and change nearly every option of play, play or coach your team to victory in a fully customizable league system, draft free agents, and create the ultimate football team. This v1.3.171 adds smoother gameplay in addition to substantial improvements made to the AI's substitution and fatigue protocols.
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has quietly released a new patch for its 3D WWII RTS Company of Heroes, bringing your retail game to v1.51, and addresses two minor multiplayer issues.
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 7:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shadowrun is a team-based FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology, allowing cross platform multiplayer gaming, To celebrate the end of the Shadowrun beta, FASA is inviting everybody to participate in the final IRC chat. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades is a 3rd person anime style action/adventure in development at Gaijin Entertainment. Your female heroine weilds two magical blades, which either can be used as swords or guns, and also has magical abilities, all of which are upgradable. Spread over 20 locations, dozens of uniques enemies, the game also features 2 two different endings.
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft released an update to XNA Game Studio Express which adds new functionality, enhancements and performance improvements to the software. Officially dubbed the XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh, this release is an incremental update to the previously released XNA Game Studio Express 1.0.
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced that, 8 years after its predecessor, it is bringing the latest RPG in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Persona 3, to North America in summer 2007, packaged in a special collector’s box with a tantalizing art book and wicked-awesome CD soundtrack.
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 2:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alien Syndrome is a fast-paced action-RPG set in a stunningly imaginative sci-fi universe, offering a dramatic and engaging single-player campaign, plus a hugely re-playable co-op multiplayer mode where up to 4 players can delve into the daring quest.
by Rainier on April 24, 2007 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS's unique characteristics, KOEI's action-combat series Dynasty Warriors will be unlike any other Tactical Action game previously released on the NDS.