by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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During a Blues Brothers
concert in Edmonton, Canada, Dan Aykroyd confirmed the existence of the Ghostbusters game, which he reveals has now been picked up by Universal, after it purchased the rights from Sony. Retiring from his 30 year acting career, now a registered Canadian importer and distributor for Patron tequila, he will once again become Ghostbusters' Dr. Raymond Stantz, and is said to go into the motion capture studio for the game development somewhere "next year."
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The PS3 has now received a new update, optimizing compatibility for unspecified PlayStation 2 titles. If you read Japanese, here's
the full fix list...
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Infernal is a 3rd person action adventure that is set in a present day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Rag Doll Kung Fu you control your string puppets characters on screen with the mouse, create your own style, act out whatever you feel like, and of course, if you really feel like it, you can have a fight. Available for quite some time through digital distribution, Wild Hare announced the retail product has gone gold.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first person shooting game utilizing the Unreal 3 engine that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. Initially Two Worlds allowed up to 8 players to adventure together online, it now supports thousands online at one time.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Street Trace is a next-gen race and arena combat game set against the dystopian backdrop of a corporate-controller future. Choose one of 6 characters as an entrant in this year's Tracer Game, a series of challenges that will take you and you salvaged hoverboard through the bleak cityscapes of future NYC's crippled outer burroughs.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gamer's Gate has signed an online distribution agreement with Swedish developer Frictional Games. Penumbra: Overture is a first person horror game utilizing physics for interaction and puzzles. The game is set in an underground facility on Greenland where the protagonist searches for information regarding his late father.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Maelstrom is a strategy action epic which takes place on a devastated future Earth. In the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion, thus becoming the battleground as a divided human race fights for survival.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA announced the development of Universe at War: Earth Assault for the PC. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive RTS game enlists players in an epic struggle to prevent total alien domination of planet Earth.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA has released a 509mb NBA Street Homecourt demo on Xbox Live, although only for Gold members for now, allowing you to check out the new Trick Remixer and Flight Control systems, and play the Denver Nuggets (with Carmelo Anthony) vs. the Detroit Pistons (with Rip Hamilton) at Venice Beach.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA Manager 07 is getting an expansion to its already extensive 2,000 clubs and over 20,000 players. The Extra Time expansion adds new stadiums from all over Europe, new features such as ability to sell advertisement, start as coach, half time screens with commentary and plenty more..
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 7:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. EA and Def Jam announced the Def Jam: Icon 29 track listing, featuring artists such as The Game, Lil Jon and Young Jeezy, to name a few.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, players try to become the Caribbean's most legendary pirate, all while forging alliances, hunting for buried treasure, battling evil undead forces and facing off against enemies from the movie franchise.
After two years of development Climax's Warhammer Online was cancelled after which Games Workshop granted its license to Mythic Entertainment. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMO game for PC and console set in the fantasy world of Warhammer. Earlier this week,
we examined the PvP aspect, and in today's preview, we take a closer look at PvE.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 7:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 5:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cheerleaders, crowd chants, and team fight songs are elements that add to the atmosphere and realism of MVP 07 NCAA Baseball. There are now an increased number of conferences, teams and authentic stadiums, creating a true-to-life NCAA baseball experience.
by Judy on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced its Q3 financial results ending Dec. 31, 2006. Net revenue for the 3rd quarter was $1.28 billion, up a mere 1% compared to last year's $1.27 billion, driven by Madden, but curtailed by higher next-gen development costs and acquisitions. In the conf call afterwards, EA revealed Spore and My Sims are coming to the NDS (in addition to the PC and Wii versions, respectively), and that White council is "on hold," not cancelled.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 3:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The first new playable race to the Realms in two years, the Minotaur has returned to Camelot, and they seek the help of the mightiest warriors from the three warring Realms. Powerful Minotaur Relics, long hidden and sealed away, have been unearthed, and their corrupting influence now threatens the world of Camelot.
by Judy on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The French Parliament has approved a bill which would grant tax credits to video game developers for 20% of production costs, up to €3 million ($3.91 million) per year. Games would have to include "a cultural dimension," although it's unclear what that would entail.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 1:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Partners signed an agreement to publish Pandemic's Mercenaries 2: World in Flames for the 2007 holiday season. Set in a new and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there’s only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As with all major sports event, EA Sports has just released its prediction based on an automated simulation using Madden NFL 07, and it has the Indianapolis Colts winning over the Chicago Bears 38 - 27. Read more for highlights, game summary and player stats.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ratatouille offers a fresh and exciting take on the platform action genre. The game will engage players in deep, fluid, and fast gameplay through fun filled mini-games, daring heists, frenzied pursuits and wild chases. This game will provide constant fun and challenge.