by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 is the latest installment in the anime fighting franchise. The PSP version features 3D cell shading graphics, new characters such as Battle Characters' Shinji Hirako and Sagaruki Hiyori, as well as the ability to select multiple characters as allies.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Game Factory signed of a worldwide publishing agreement with Build-A-Bear Workshop, a make-your-own stuffed animal retailer, to market their first Nintendo DS title that will virtually recreate the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Slitherine Software and Black Bean Games have partnered with The History Channel to deliver their latest and most exciting gaming experience, The History Channel: Great Battles of Rome, allows players to fully immerse themselves into history as never before by combining cutting-edge gameplay, historical footage and battle simulation.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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If you're in pursuit of adrenaline, powder snow and pure freedom then look no further; that's what you’ll get delivered, with Freak Out! the ultimate freeride skiing experience. accentuated by one of the most head-banging soundtracks seen in gaming, Freak Out! features the acclaimed bands from 3-feet-smaller, Jellybeat, Alone and Acoustic, Point Leonard and Alien 101!
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Ocean combines fast-paced, uncompromising action with perilous diving sequences. You take on the role of Jack Hard, who stumbles upon a Cold War-era Russian research station on the ocean floor taken over by a terrorist group.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | 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 : Kirby's Adventure, Ice Climber, and Kid Icarus.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that, in addition to the extensive line-up of games, the first 500,000 purchasers of PS3 who registered on the PlayStation Network would receive a Blu-ray disc movie of Casino Royale, starring James Bond newcomer Daniel Craig.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dawn of Magic, also known as Blood Magic, is an action/RPG where the weapon of choice is magic. In this game, the player controls an Unlikely Hero in an ambitious search through many hostile environments looking for Modo, the ethereal being bent on destroying the world.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Virgin Games and Game Domain International announce the completion of the world’s first tests on A World of My Own, a 3D Virtual PC games world platform, paving the way for a lucrative new market in the $25 billion games industry.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision acquired the Transformers rights from Infogrames back in June 2005, and plans to release its first game in conjunction with the Paramount Pictures upcoming feature film, both coming this summer.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 5:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a genre-bending style of gameplay rooted in a classic puzzle gameboard setting and incorporates role-playing and strategy elements, multiplayer gameplay modes and an engaging storyline that will immerse players in the richly diverse game world and offer a compelling gameplay experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Intent on bringing originality and a sense of humour back to video gaming, the former executives of Gathering of Developers (G.O.D.) have risen from the ashes like the mighty Phoenix to announce the launch of a major new independent game publisher, Gamecock Media Group.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 5:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earn your TOUR card through mid-week training and challenges and Q-school, then take on the best PGA TOUR pros in tournaments throughout an entire season. Featuring 14 of the world's top players, including Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh, plus the newly added John Daly, Luke Donald, and Ian Poulter.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In UT3, you assume the role of a futuristic warrior engaged in contests of intense shooting battles against skilled opponents, controlled either by human contestants online or by A.I. These contests are fought with the most powerful sci-fi weapons and vehicles. It’s FPS action at its best!
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring interactive 3D environments and a large cast of returning and new characters, get ready for the reinvention of Sonic The Hedgehog, in his most intense, high velocity escapade to date! SEGA has released new levels for Sonic, Shadow and Silver, each 200 points, available on XBL Marketplace.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Close Combat: Cross of Iron brings back the venerable Close Combat system in intense new epic battles of the Eastern Front, you can take command of German or Soviet Battle Groups during WWII and you face the strength of the enemy war machine.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Premier of Québec Jean Charest, along with Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Raymond Bachand and Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity Michelle Courchesne, is pleased with Ubisoft's decision to establish a major digital design studio and expand its video game studio in Montréal.
Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel is an NDS-exclusive RPG featuring an all-new original storyline, original characters created exclusively for the game and an intuitive battle system based on action from the popular animated series.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée. In Bright Falls Wake comes face to face with his darkest nightmares.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 1:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FNR3 brings the most intense boxing experience to gamers, with film-quality graphics showcasing devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. On the way to becoming boxing's greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer. In an
interview with DogHouse Boxing, EA producer Michael Blank reveals a Wii version is being discussed...
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ayan Tariq (aka Fool) from Ridgefield Park, NJ defeated 31 gamers from around the world to take home $100,000 in prize money, bragging rights and be crowned the world’s best MADDEN NFL 07 player during the 5th annual Madden Challenge Finals Tournament, presented by Best Buy, on Feb. 8 in Honolulu.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 2:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Combining hypnotic music with brain teasing challenges that everyone can enjoy, Honeycomb Beat features intuitive touch screen puzzle action across three modes of play that lets gamers try to clear hexagonal Honeycombs from the game board.