by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mayhem Intergalactic is a streamlined arcade strategy game of interstellar conquest. Assemble gigantic fleets of warships, then take on rival empires in an epic struggle for control of the universe!
by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions is an epic combat adventure set in the Final Fantasy universe. Re-enter the world of Ivalice and experience a land of imaginative artistic design that provides a sumptuous backdrop to a politically charged tale, where two young men endeavor to reshape the course of history.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 7:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vienna based developer Bplus announce that it is the first to offer original game titles for the new Wii download service with Plattchen: Twist ’n’ Paint, an innovative puzzle shooter game Plattchen: Twist 'n' Paint, specifically designed for Wii and its innovative new controller.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes. The game will leverage the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Back when it was in the hands of Atari, some demos were released, but with the recent overhaul by Vivendi, it was revealed a new demo (featuring part of the 2nd level of the game) is scheduled for August, showing off the facelift and improvements the game underwent the past year.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet.
by Nathan Grayson on July 8, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious Uncle Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 2:23 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 featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Andrew Hayward on July 8, 2007 @ 1:29 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.
by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is working with Steven Spielberg to create several titles for the latest round of consoles, and an article dated July 16 from
Newsweek's N'Gai Croal reveals more details. PQRS, working title, is a action-puzzle simulator for the Wii blending Jenga style building-blocks with Saturday-morning cartoon, a physics heavy game that lets you manipulate blocks with the Wii remote. LMNO, working title, is an X360/PS3 action title, where you're an ex-secret agent, and the bond that you forge while on the run with the computer-controlled woman (good, bad, indifferent) determines the nature of her special abilities and the ways in which she'll assist you.
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. It has
hinted at, mentioned, denied, but now it seems
leaked footage from 1UP's GameVideos (which was removed shortly thereafter) confirms what we were all hoping for, Gears of War coming to PC. The trailer, probably meant to debut at E3, shows Windows Live achievements unlocked, and even new content (Brumak boss fight).
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda mentioned several times that there will most likely be no further addons for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion beyond the Shivering Isles expansion, so it should come as no surprise that Take Two is combined all the content together in an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition package. While not officially announced, GameStop has
a product listing for the GotY Edition, tentatively scheduled for release September 2007 (thanks Robert).
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve's trilogy of episodic single player gaming continues with Ep. Two where, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box also includes Team Fortress 2 as a multiplayer addition, and physics-focused Portal.
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 4:35 a.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:
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare [ALL] - Double Tap Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Chris Lawton on July 7, 2007 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Secrets Of Atlantis is a point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, solving puzzles and interacting with over 30 NPCs.
by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – a showdown between the Soviets and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer action and fast, hard-hitting battles. The
open beta test will kick off on the first day of E3 (July 11), and run through the end of the month.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts is back again with another installment in their long running basketball franchise, this year with Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas on the cover athlete EA SPORTS NBA Live 08.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In 2005 Independent Games Festival finalist Iocaine Studios projectile-based tactical game ThreadSpace: Hyperbol, players battle each other on roads in space, called Hyperchannels, as they pilot Ships capable of firing a wide variety of weapons.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:35 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:
- Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles [Wii] Trailer
- SWAT: Target Liberty [PSP] - E3 2007 Trailer
- The Golden Compass [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
- Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [ALL] - Trailer #2
- SKATE [PS3/X360] - Skate Reel Trailer
- Requital - Trailer
- TimeShift [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #13
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Whisk your Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping outdoors on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, your Sims will enjoy all-new activities to relax and rejuvenate them.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria's captivating story takes place long before the events of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth with ties to Norse mythology, producing a perfect synergy of exploration, plot development, fast paced action, and control multiple combatants with an innovative battle system.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 12:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Culpa Innata, developed by Turkish Momentum, is a story-driven, 3rd person game using the classic mouse in a point and click interface, featuring a wide variety of organic obstacles ranging from logic puzzles to hi-tech gadget manipulation to dialogue and inventory challenges.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced an all new Wii exclusive intellectual property, Boogie, a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve and Penny Arcade have teamed up to bring ruthlessly-topical Webcomic Penny Arcade to Valve's digital content delivery platform Steam. Viewable in all Steam accounts (no purchase required), a brand new installment of Penny Arcade will be posted every other day, providing a thrice-weekly dose of one of today's most popular Webcomics.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 11:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA is introducing a new Need for Speed version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA previously announced its cooperation with Chris Taylor's Gas Powered Games to develop a new action/RPG, which has now been officially revealed. Space Siege features a deep and compelling storyline, intense combat and a dynamic character development system.