by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 6:33 a.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.
PC Gamer's interview with Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli reveals that Crysis "could be on the 360 or PS3," but "It requires optimisation."
by Keith Durocher on July 31, 2007 @ 5:55 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 July 31, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtual Heroes Inc. announced that it has signed a license agreement to use Epic's Unreal Engine 3 in the development of serious games and/or advanced learning technologies, giving Virtual Heroes access to a complete development framework including a vast array of core technologies, content creation tools, and support infrastructure.
by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mayhem Studios' Vampire World, originally called Vampire Story, is a combination of the RPG and adventure genres. You're an adventurer living amongst the dead and investigating a creepy murder that even the vampires themselves seem to avoid.
by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 5:42 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 July 31, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' NHL 2K8 will leverage all of the next generation capabilities, featuring innovative gameplay, revolutionary player models and stunning visuals to create an entirely new hockey experience, centered on authenticity and the NHL Signature Style.
by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation: Alpha Zylon brings you to the darkest forests of Africa, the dry deserts of the middle-east and the most dangerous places on the rooftops of MegaCity.
by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Are you ready to fight? Lace up your gloves and take on your friends in the best boxing simulation outside of stepping into a ring! XSEED Games announced that it has acquired North American publishing rights for Victorious Boxers: Revolution, a challenging, intense boxing title for the Wii.
by Katarani on July 31, 2007 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shining Force EXA is an RPG that plunges gamers into stunning interactive worlds of swords and sorcery, filled with anime cut-scenes for which the classic series is best known. The world of Shining Force EXA has long been steeped in devastating wars and oppression. Two bitter nations wage constant war upon each other by summoning armies of beasts and demons.
by Tim McCullough on July 31, 2007 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fire up your mind with Hot Brain, a game that engages the mind through a series of puzzles and challenges designed to raise the activity and temperature of your brain. Hot Brain presents challenging and fun mental activities that help ignite your mind in areas like logic, memory, math, language and concentration.
by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. levels. THQ has released a new patch for GPG's 3D RTS, bringing your retail game to v1.1.3260, adding new units and a few bug fixes.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 8:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2Moons is a free, totally brutal MMORPG designed specifically for adult gamers. No mercy for the weak, no pity for the dying, no tears for the slain, 2Moons was created to be an easy-to-get-into title set in an aggressive, dangerous and visually stunning world.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 8:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 6:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this online strategic shooter. Featuring team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles. Splash Damage's Paul 'Locki' Wedgwood revealed
an updated beta, with improved bots, performance, UI, graphics/sound, punkbuster, etc., will be available in the next few weeks.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 6:04 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:
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [PS3/X360] - Video Editor Trailer
- Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Smoke Trailer
- Stranglehold [ALL] - The Weapons Of Trailer
- Fable 2 [X360] - Video Diary Episode 2
- Sonic Rivals [PSP] - Trailer #2
- Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars [PSP] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hundreds of fans gathered in the San Diego Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29 to witness the world’s best Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card and video game players battle for the coveted titles of “2007 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Champions.”
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hegemony: Philip of Macedon is an RTS game based on the rise to power of Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander The Great. Using a new 3D landscape engine, the game map is constructed from satellite DEM data and combines battle and strategy within the same unified 3D world.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 5:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While and Level 5 are still at work on bringing the newest Dragon Quest IX title the the NDS, it was revealed in various Japanese print magazines that several of its prequels, DQ IV, V and VI to be precise, are also getting converted to the NDS, with full 3D graphics. Whether Square Enix will be bringing the RPG remakes to Europe and/or North America was not mentioned, but Dragon Quest IV is expected in Japan this winter.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CDV USA's Escape from Paradise City is a blended action-RPG and strategy game, developed by Sirius Games, that asks the player to infiltrate a gang-infested city on the Eastern seaboard in order to root out rampant corruption and violence.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jus when you though things were look up a bit for Sony, they get sued.. again. After the rumble debacle last year, Sony was recently taken to court for the PS3s Blu-ray discs digital security technology, and on July 26 a Californian company going by the name of Parallel Processing Corporation claims
Sony is infringing on its 1991 patent for "synchronized parallel processing with shared memory," and is requesting the impounding and destruction of all Sony products that infringe on the patent
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 12:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest Taiwanese issue of Famitsu reveals what could be a sequel to last year's hack'n slasher Ninety-Nine Nights from Phantagram. A release list of upcoming titles makes mention of Ninety-Nine Nights Rondo, scheduled for a November release in Japan. A sequel? Expansion? Downloadable content? We'll probably have to wait until the Tokyo Game Show 2007 to get more details ...
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. If you haven't seen
our Mass Effect preview yet..
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Upshift StrikeRacer is a free-to-play online car racing and combat game, blending high speed car races with online player-versus-player combat as multiple gamers enter deadly matches for bragging rights and reputation. Composer Kevin Manthei and Anthrax lead guitarist Dan Spitz have teamed up for the game’s official soundtrack.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Bleach: Shattered Blade, based on the hit animated series Bleach, offers relentless action and dazzling swordplay with crisp, highly-stylized graphics that deliver an authentic anime experience.