by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 11:55 p.m. PST | 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:
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl - Trailer #24
- Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Trailer (2)
- Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- Armored Core 4 [PS3/X360] - Trailer #9
- Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle - Trailer #7
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCSoft is preparing to announce a fourth and final expansion to its MMORPG Guild Wars,
Eye of the North, adding mostly content for high-level players, such as new multi-level dungeons, new armor sets, new skills and additional Heroes. On top of that, NCsoft is also starting to work on a full-fledged sequel, with an updated gfx engine, set 100 years after the original. Scheduled for launch in 2009-10, with a beta starting in 2008, Guild Wars 2 will add zone-wide events like DAoC, a refined control system and plenty more ...
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 9:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Runaway: the Dream of the Turtle is an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. This v1.1 patch is for the German edition of the game only, and fixes a DirectX bug and the "Globe" problem.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 8:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Major League Baseball Pitcher Curt Schilling announced that 38 Studios, LLC, will be the official corporate name of the Green Monster Games entertainment company he launched last fall.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft has rolled out another patch for its Xbox 360, but without prior announcement. Calling it an operating system update instead of a firmware update or security fix, the new download addresses an issue where hackerz found an exploit allowing you to run your own software applications, such as Linux operating system. The vulnerability was discovered late last year and fixed last month. The update was distributed through Xbox Live but will also be included with every game after February 20.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 7:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Adrenalin 2 gives you a chance to achieve everyone's biggest dream - press the pedal to the metal and forget about the traffic you are sitting in. Take part in street races, upgrade your car and become famous among other drivers. But remember - the police also have good drivers.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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During a Morgan Stanley investor conference Electronic Arts' outgoing chief executive Larry Probst said the publisher expects Sony's 10 year console market dominance to slip in the current hardware war, mainly due to the year lead by Microsoft, and the much cheaper Wii with its innovative Wiimote controller. While Probst still expects Sony to prevail, it will be a tough fight with a less commanding lead.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 4:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dreamlords combines the accessibility of a web game with RPG character development, RTS battles and long term tactical strategy in a never before seen gaming experience. Lockpick has released a new set of patches for its online RTS-client bringing it all the way up to v1.05.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 3:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The TMNT movie takes place in a New York City plagued by secretive villains and strange, otherworldly creatures. The new NT video game uses the same dark and dangerous environments and adventurous themes featured in the new NT CGI film.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The LEGO Group announced it has commenced a working relationship with NetDevil to develop a massively multiplayer online gaming experience to further engage its dedicated and active community.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mad chickens are trying to take over the world, so kick their ass, big time. But hey, don't get your boots dirty, use a variety of unique weapons and upgrades. The game uses UNREAL engine and offers animations that will leave you rolling on the floor, laughing.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 1:43 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 March 5, 2007 @ 1:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A Nielsen survey revealed that the number of video game consoles in U.S. television households has expanded by 18.5% since late 2004. By late 2006, there were 45.7 million homes with video game consoles, representing 41.1% of all TV households.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar. Be sure to check
our Guitar Hero II preview from earlier today...
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 11:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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QuickSpot is a fast and challenging game of concentration, where the objective for the player is to spot the differences between two seemingly identical pictures and circle the differences on the touch screen.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released a new patch v11757 patch, addressing some multiplayer issues, fixing various text problems, as well as making sure everything works with The Vikings addon.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Now here is an interesting rumor... According to unidentified
insider sources, EALA has recently pitched the idea of bringing the Crysis engine in-house to develop what is said to be a new FPS in the C&C universe. While it is only speculation at this point, the chances are extremely high according to the source, but whether this will be a sequel to the failed C&C Renegade, or an all-new IP was not disclosed. Here's to hoping!
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take Two has signed a co-publishing agreement with XS Games to bring former Acclaim shooter The Red Star to European territories. The Red Star takes place in a parallel fantasy universe in which a mythic empire based on the Soviet Union sets the landscape for an epic battle of militarized sorcery and monolithic technology.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 10:19 a.m. PST | 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 March 5, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft launched the fourth free content expansion for Auto Assault which includes the installation of an auction house, the introduction of new vehicle chassis and a new tournament schedule as well as several quality of life system improvements.
by Alicia on March 5, 2007 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guitar Hero II arrives with a new track list, new venues and additional play modes – including the ability to transform the original Guitar Hero SG Controller into a rhythm, lead or bass guitar.
by Judy on March 5, 2007 @ 5:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle is the follow-up to the hit adventure title Runaway: A Road Adventure. Featuring 3D characters with a cartoon look, the game's high-impact visual features incorporate 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Flight Simulator X ACES team is not only working on a Service Pack #1 and the DirectX 10 update, but it is also developing Flight Simulator X: Adrenaline, the first expansion pack in years, adding new features, including multiplayer air racing, new missions, and all-new aircraft, including the legendary P-51 Mustang.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 5:16 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: Elevator Action, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Sword of Vermilion.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas is not yet another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters. No official announcement nor further details are available at this point.