by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During the first C&C 3 battlecast, EA revealed Kane's Wrath, the first addon for its 3D RTS. Scheduled for early 2008 release, Kane's Wrath centers around NOD's leader Kane, starts after the 2nd Tiberium war, leading up to the 3rd, and beyond. Each faction will have new units, structures, upgrades, sub factions, while new characters will be revealed during the FMVs. A new Risk-like Global Domination mode will be introduced, dropping you into action once enemies are encountered on the map.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Homie Rollerz is a fast-paced, mayhem-laden kart racer where players can pick one of the 10 most popular Homies, customize their slick rides, then trick, hop, and battle through courses with settings, shortcuts, and secrets as unique as the Homies themselves.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While other FPS titles claim to feature action-packed, highly realistic gameplay, BlackSite: Area 51 takes next-gen gaming to an all-new level integrating cutting edge technology, game design and story writing to create the ultimate entertainment experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Strike is an action-heavy “shoot-em-all” space arcade that challenges players to destroy the onslaught of aliens before they wreak havoc on humankind.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A leaked advertisement for major retailer Carrefour reveals that Microsoft will also drop the Xbox 360 price in Europe. The announcement will most likely be made next week during the Leipzig Games Convention as the ad clearly states that the new price will go in effect August 24, also the launch date for the X360 Elite in Europe. From that date on the Premium will sell for 349 €, while the Core will carry a 279 € price tag.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sinking Island is a dark detective adventure story set on a tropical paradise. At a millionaire's hotel a crime is committed, and while the island seems to be sinking for unknown reasons, you, as detective Jack Norm, have to find out who did it.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Octane has released the 5th downloadable content pack for GH 2 on Xbox Live Marketplace, offering 3 new songs from My Chemical Romance (Teenagers, Famous Last Words and This is How I Disappear), for 500 points ($6.25).
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the new high-definition, next generation sights and sounds of Beautiful Katamari as the Prince takes on a new high-rolling adventure, with his famous cousins in tow, to save the Katamari universe once again after the King of All Cosmos has a very un-royal and unfortunate accident. Namco has released a 432 mb demo, available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NetDevil's Warmonger - Operation: Downtown Destruction is an apocalyptic FPS, built around the AGEIA PhysX processor, enabling unique, piece-by-piece destruction system and is designed to deliver stunning fluid and cloth-based effects unlike anything seen before.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles. Meet Credo, Agnus, and Gloria...
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 3:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the expansion of its videogame publishing organisation throughout Europe, including direct distribution, sales, and marketing of its internally-developed titles, starting with Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal and Duck Amuck, as well as third party game titles.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game that utilizes the control mechanics of the Wii Remote and allows player to explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate ever.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blast! Entertainment has agreed a major deal with Little Britain’s licensing agent Granada Ventures, to publish Little Britain The Video Game, based on the long running popular British comedy show on TV.
by Gordy Wheeler on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a tactical turn-based game. The scene of action is a small country called Palinero somewhere in the tropics. Recently a coup d'etat has happened in the country and civil war is about to break out. The main character of the game has to hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the situation.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guilty Gear 2 Overture, developed by Arc System Works, is the newest installment in the Guilty Gear franchise, deviating from the series beat'm up norm by not calling it GG X, as well as by adding some RTS where you need resources to gather your army and destroy the enemy's base.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 5:33 p.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 Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 5:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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CellFactor: Revolution redefines physical interaction, combining multiplayer gameplay with massive environmental destruction where you can manipulate thousands of objects simultaneously, control vehicles and fight against AI-controlled opponents or challenge friends to a match in the networked gameplay modes.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bladestorm will offer massive battles mixed with strategy, much like the Dynasty Warriors titles, but one of the main differences is that the game will be situated in the Western medieval timeframe.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Civ. IV: Beyond the Sword will focus on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and will deliver 12 challenging and decidedly different scenarios. 2K Games has released a new patch for the Civ IV expansion pack, fixing the manifest requirements, and adding the DirectX 9.0c June version.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Halo 3 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. With preorders in North America already exceeding the 1 million milestone, Microsoft has high hopes for the Halo 3 debut. Director of creative marketing Chris Di Cesare claims
the goal is to reach $155 million in a single day, surpassing both Halo 2's $125 million, as well as Spider-Man 3's $151 million opening record.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A heroic task awaits you. Just beyond your galaxy, an ancient malevolence has embarked upon a covetous rampage. This demonic juggernaut seeks nothing less than the total enslavement of every world it encounters. Your world could be next.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft producer and technical director Dany Lepage seems to be firm about the
multiplatform future of Splinter Cell Conviction, saying that "It’s NEVER gonna come out on the PS3 or the Wii. It’s a logical decision," further implying that Nintendo’s console doesn’t have the graphical horsepower, and the PS3 can’t handle AI nearly as well as the 360. Let's wait a few days and see if Ubisoft issues a clarification or downright retraction of that statement.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the 1-on-1 match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA Live 08.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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People who have been upgrading their gaming system with the latest hardware might be in for a surprise as
The Inquirer reports (albeit not a very reliable source) that an upcoming DirectX 10.1 update by Microsoft will not be compatible with the latest GeForce 8800 or Radeon 2900 gfx cards. While the update itself is rather insignificant, 32-bit instead of 16-bit floating point filtering, and 4xAA will become a standard, it also requires Vista SP1, and developer implementation.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare delivers amazing special effects, including use of depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, real time post-processing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects to enlist players into the most photo-realistic gaming experience yet.