by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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City Interactive's Overspeed, developed by Groove Games, gives the player an opportunity of participating in illegal street-races in the USA - the tracks invite you to speed down the L.A. avenues at night-time. A wide scale of tuning options is one of the most important game elements.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Surface, a new category of surface computing products from Microsoft that turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, dynamic surface that provides effortless interaction with all forms of digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 1:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 1:20 a.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 Jeremy Wood on May 30, 2007 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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F.E.A.R. is a paranormal action thriller presented entirely in first person. It is an unprecedented adrenaline rush of close-quarters combat seamlessly melded with the spine-tingling, shocking intensity of the unknown.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 12:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles. Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii will feature all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
After years of fierce fighting, the Dark Lord was sealed away by the hands of the hero, Rastul. But from the blood of the demons, the land had been cursed and the sky lost its light. The cursed land entrapped the people, making every waking moment feel like an eternity.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 12:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forge of Freedom allows players to refight the American Civil War from either side in this grand strategy wargame. This v1.923 update includes 2 new scenarios, more historical orders of battle and historical economic and population levels, and a vastly improved AI opponent.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games has released a new patch for its naval warfare sim Harpoon 3: Advanced Naval Warfare, adding a streamlined game interface, tweaked and improved gameplay, and reinforcing Harpoon 3’s level of realism.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 7:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GameFlood announced a new mod and mapmaking contest allowing users to submit, nominate, and vote for their favorite mods and maps, with a chance to win a share of $25,000 in cash and prizes and gain recognition from developers, and gamers.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 7:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Bioshock [X360/PC] - B Roll Gameplay Trailer
- Shadowground [X360/PC] - Cinematic Trailer
- Worms: Open Warfare 2 [NDS/PSP] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sales were up 24%, the current operating income recently revised upwards to $51.63M, net income reaches record level of $54.6M, cash flows from operating activities up to $71.72M, positive net cash position up $162.18M, and the outlook for 2007–2008 confirmed.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hospital Tycoon is a medical-themed God game in which players are put in charge of hectic hospital facilities that are constantly on the verge of crisis and collapse. Players are challenged to run, maintain, enhance and expand the hospitals while turning any chaotic situation around using ingenious management techniques.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kudos: Rock Legend is a turn-based rock-band-tycoon game similar, but not directly a sequel, to the Sims-style game Kudos. KRL puts you in the position of the singer in a rock/pop band. It's up to you to take your band from nobodies to megastars by writing songs, booking gigs, managing the band and recording albums.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 3:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Club is a 3rd person action shooter that focuses on addictive and rewarding gameplay, testing your skills to the limit and offers a relentless pace with frantic, fast paced gameplay with a unique style, tone and storyline that drips with energy, attitude and anarchy. Richard Jacques will score the single-player campaign, while Chris Chudley does multiplayer and Jesper Kyd the main theme.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced a new expansion that will take Europa Universalis III all the way into the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era in Napoleon's Ambition.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nobody likes press releases that reveal nothing, only linking to a cryptic website that doesn't really tell you anything either. But when it involves the producer (John Johnson) of the most critically acclaimed RTS of all time (Company of Heroes) then launching
a teaser website (access code QUO) promising further details shortly, changes things. A visitors counter indicates further details are to come shortly..
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over. Fans who pre-order the game at retailers nationwide will receive an exclusive access code that unlocks 10 cars in the game, as well as exclusive videos of off-road racing star Travis Pastana.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mad Tracks is an action-packed toy-car racing game, with toy cars powered by spring engines. Races are set in everyday places, like toy stores, mini-golf parks, and restaurants. Mad Tracks will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade beginning Wed., May 30, at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. Pacific Time).
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame. The demo contains several systems, Stations, inner-system jump links, quests, and of course interesting trading routes as well as powerful upgrades for your spaceship!
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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American McGee's Grimm is a story-driven action-adventure game. The player interacts with a compelling collection of vividly drawn characters inhabiting a world built around twisted takes on the best-known tales in Western fiction. The game combines familiar exploration and questing conventions with a thematically inspired fighting mechanic based on the notion that “words are weapons”.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced that it has signed a distribution and licensing agreement with Red Mile Entertainment for Lucinda Green’s Equestrian Challenge. This family-friendly game delivers a fun, realistic portrayal of the equestrian sport under the tutelage of record breaking Badminton rider and former world champion Lucinda Green.
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the movie, Codemasters unveiled details on Dirty Dancing: The Video Game! Through this action puzzler, Dirty Dancing enthusiasts now have the opportunity to experience the life of Baby, learn to dance with the resident dancing couple, Johnny and Penny, and work alongside the team at the renowned Kellerman’s Mountain House Resort.