In a vast and fertile land lies a small town known as Etria, a peaceful village that became famous for a startling discovery. A crack in the vast forest opened at Etria's edge, leading downward like a gaping maw. Riches… fame… prestige… all that and one more thing does the labyrinth promise: the true spirit of adventure, on the perilous edge of death.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 4:09 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.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard has yet again released a minor updated patch for good old Starcraft, and its expansion pack Brood War. The v1.15 patch fixes several bugs that contributed to game exploits, bug fixes, StarCraft leagues support, and saving of replays.
by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has released a demo on Xbox Live Marketplace (only Japan for now) for its ninja infested hack'n slasher Tenchu Z allowing you to try out a single player mission and pre-selected ninja accessories from the full game.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 9:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 6:04 p.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. Capcom has released 2 demos, one for DX9 and another for DX10, both featuring 2 levels, attack an Akrid hive, or assault an ice pirate fortress.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 6:03 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:
- Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms - Trailer #2
- Prince of Persia Classic [X360] - Trailer
- Medal of Honor Airborne [ALL] - Trailer #7
- Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal [PS2/Wii/X360] - Trailer
- Mortal Kombat Armageddon [Wii] - Khameleon Trailer
- Code Lyoko [NDS/Wii] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Previously announced as Ship Simulator 2007 earlier this year, Lighthouse Interactive and developer VSTEP have decided to hold back the release the to middle part of the year has prompted the decision to change the title to Ship Simulator 2008.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 4:00 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.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo is searching for the next great director, inviting filmmakers from all walks of life to demonstrate their passion and skills by creating a Nintendo-themed short film or video.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal is an action-adventure game featuring seven playable Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tazmanian Devil, Foghorn Leghorn, Marvin the Martian, Gossamer and a special secret character, all rendered in high-definition, next-gen graphics.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is an MMORPG with a vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more. SOE announced it has acquired both Vanguard and its developer Sigil Online, re-hiring 50 people from the original staff.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 12:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Arcade Race: Crash! combines race and shooting genres, while you are taking part in this addictive race, you try hard to be the first but not only driving takes all your attention, you should also pick up bonuses, take care of rivals' mines and missiles and bomb the cars that want to distance you.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm delivers brutal off-road racing, plunging players into a frenzied and chaotic environment awash with grit, mud and petrol. The v1.2 update we made mention of last month has been delayed from mid may to June 7th, but will now also feature a new Time Attack mode.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 10:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Games’ revenues spiked 117.2% compared to last year, primarily driven by the successful launch of Blizzard's first World of Warcraft expansion pack The Burning Crusade. In its first month of sales, The Burning Crusade set a new one-month record for PC game sales by selling approximately 3.5 million copies in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and is soon to launch in China.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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There is Only WAR! is a new action adventure based on a true story of the epic conflict bringing gaming to its origins, showing that the "have fun or die trying" slogan is all the rage again.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MAN2 is an online strategy game featuring sci-fi conflicts on distant planets. Gamers are fighting against the world's most talented strategy players. This v249 updated demo features the innovative dual rating system, which caters to both hardcore and casual players.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Serious Sam developer Croteam announced that Gamecock Media Group will publish its next project. The as-yet-untitled game is currently in development using the latest version of Croteam's proprietary game development system, the 'Serious Engine 3'.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami announced an agreement with Sony BMG Music to digitally distribute Konami's library of songs from its diversified catalog of video games.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne, next-gen debut of the series, is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience.
by Andrew Hayward on May 15, 2007 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Master strategy in the medieval world as the award-winning board game classic, Carcassonne comes to life on Xbox Live Arcade. The medieval countryside thrives as you and your opponents strategically place your tiles and complete towns, roads, and farms while amassing the most points.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 6:04 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 Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 5:42 a.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. Hollywood veteran John C. McGinley, currently on Scrubs, will voice the main character.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End invites 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. Disney Interactive Studios has released a 570m demo, allowing you to try the first level tutorial.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 5:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blazing Angels: Secret Missions is the follow-up to the squadron-based flight combat game Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII. Blazing Angels: Secret Missions shows World War II from a different perspective, that of an elite pilot who is part of a secret team.
