by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday, gamers can log virtual track time and exercise their fingers and thumbs with the Konami's 1983 classic Track & Field, now updated with enhanced grahpics and up to four player multiplayer competition on one Xbox 360 or over Xbox LIVE.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NaturalMotion announced that Red 5 Studios has added morpheme to its game development pipeline. Chosen for its intuitive graphical user interface and ability to increase collaboration between animators and programmers, Red 5 Studios is using morpheme for an unannounced next-gen game title.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forever Blue, developed by Arika, is a Wii exclusive title exploring the life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, Forever Blue also features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend...
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 7:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Namco's latest RPG, Tales Of Rebirth, a port from the prevoiusly released PS2 version, you will play as a swordsman in a world called Callegeia.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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10Tacle Studios announced plans to acquire a 29% stake in Climax Group, as well as the signing of a strategic partnership to jointly develop games in specific genres, with the first two action/fantasy titles already in the pipeline.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Industry sources expect the BBC to increase its output and start creating products which will be taken more seriously in the gaming community. Currently it offers a limited number of games, mainly titles for children. Last month Eidos revealed its internal studio is working on a Dr.Who game, and its new media boss Simon Nelson is scheduled to keynote at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival next week.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai revealed it's working on no less than four titles in the Tales Of franchise, one of them being Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatoskr for the Wii. While there has yet to be an official announcement, we do know it is set two years later, and Emile Castanie is the new hero.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is a first person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play. Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Wave Race 64 (N64), Adventures of Lolo (NES), Galaga '90 (TGfx16).
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RTL Games' new publishing label Black Inc. has signed Black Sea Studios' real-time strategy game WorldShift, which is currently scheduled to launch in 2008. WorldShift is a next-gen, cyber-fantasy RTS game set in a dark future of Earth, where today's civilization is only a fading mysterious legend.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway has not only signed the European publishing rights to Neko Entertainment's fast and fun-packed GBA title Cocoto Kart Racer, but also for Myst (excluding South Africa, Australia & New Zealand) on NDS.
Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models, experience new features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
Nervous Brickdown features 135 levels of crazy, retro, brick-breaking gameplay across 10 unique modes. With gameplay types ranging from space shooters to action platforms, Nervous Brickdown will definitely keep your pulse pumping and your head spinning.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. At BlizzCon, Blizzard sent along a pre-canned Q&a giving more details about SC 2.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration, as new levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King. Blizzard sent over a pre-canned Q&A giving more details ...
by Tim McCullough on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With NFL Street 3 you can play your style of football both on the ground and in the air in this newest iteration of the popular NFL STREET franchise. Show off your style and boost your score by performing stunning aerial moves, jumping into the air and collecting special items and game modifiers that hover above the playing field.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Almost a year after the original Rainbow Six: Vegas release, a new
product listing at UK online retailer Play.com reveals an upcoming add-on, Rainbow Six: Vegas Bishop. Scheduled for an October 2007 release, there are currently no additional details available, but judging from the £29.99 price tag it is most likely an add-on, and not a full retail product. More details soon ...
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA is bringing 2005 arcade gun game Ghost Squad to the Wii, adding a number of new Wii-specific gameplay modes and using the Wiimote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages.
by Andrew Hayward on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 5:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time you will have the freedom to define your own character, story and style based on the choices you make, the paths you choose and the style of skating you use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C.
by Steven Mills on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ancient Wars: Sparta is based on the historical background of Spartans high culture, and not feature myths or legends, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new 3D engine.
by Jeremy Wood on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GUN Showdown puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger making his way through the untamed West of the late-1800s where the lines between good and evil are blurred and greed, lust and brutality were a way of life.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gala-Net's Upshift StrikeRacer is a free-to-play online car racing and combat game, blending nerve-wracking high speed car races with explosive online player-versus-player combat as multiple gamers enter deadly matches for bragging rights and reputation.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Turtle Rock Studios and Valve are showing off their forthcoming Source Engine powered survival co-op game Left 4 Dead at QuakeCon this weekend, some disappointing news came to light. While gamers lined up for hours to play and meet the design team, it was revealed that we'll have to wait even longer for the game itself, since it has been delayed until early 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time in the Digimon series, two games containing parallel and interweaving storylines will make their debut, each distinctly enhanced with rare Digimon, compelling battle systems and new Digifarms.