by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 6:08 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 1, 2007 @ 4:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday is a stand-alone expansion pack which includes the original and boasts a WW III scenario, a complete scenario editor, as well as an extended timeline. This v1.3 patch adds new features, AI tweaks, bugfixes, gameplay balancing and various scenario adjustments.
by Thomas Wilde on March 1, 2007 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
Previews
Set against the drama and excitement of players' senior year of high school, Brooktown High: Senior Year for the PSP is a groundbreaking social interaction and dating simulation that challenges players to create their own characters and find the girl or boy of their dreams.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shadowrun is a team-based FPS set in a world where ancient magic blends with modern weapons and advanced technology to form a revolution in multiplayer FPS gaming, allowing PC and X360 gamers to play against each other.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres. Publisher 2K Games has confirmed that BioShock's street date is set for Tuesday, August 21, 2007.
by Andrew Hayward on March 1, 2007 @ 3:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
Editorials
To shine a light on the better releases of each month, we have come up with the monthly Spotlight feature. Having scoured the release lists for the upcoming month, we picked the 5 titles that we believe have the most potential to satisfy your gaming needs across all platforms and genres. Without any further ado, here are our recommendations for March 2007.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Loki is Cyanide Studio's latest hack 'n slash action/RPG where you on an incredible journey through four great mythologies. Loki allows the player to take-on the role of one of four heroes - a mighty Norse warrior, a fierce Greek fighter, a powerful Egyptian sorcerer or a skilled Aztec shaman.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Games Workshop for the Warhammer 40,000 franchise through 2013. The deal covers PC and all handheld and console platforms, and includes a Warhammer MMO.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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D2C Games today formally emerged as a creative publishing leader of innovative and social game experiences delivered through a direct download distribution model.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Spectrobes, an anime-inspired action/RPG by the makers of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, are prehistoric creatures that possess special powers, and hold the key to defeating a vicious and merciless force, known only as the Krawl and threatens to destroy the galaxy.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Australian MMO developer Micro Forté announced that it has cancelled development on the Citizen Zero project, with internal development now focused on a top secret spy-themed MMO.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gang War is an RTS game which possesses both strategic and action elements. At any point in time, you can jump down and take control of your individual gang members. The game then changes from strategy to action, where you're free to do anything from stealing vehicles to mugging citizens.
by Tim McCullough on March 1, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days, and you will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 1:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Duty: Roads to Victory delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout.
by Rainier on March 1, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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After several preliminary financials statements, due to the internal backdating investigation, Take Two has finally released a final 2006 statement. Overall revenue is slightly down, and last year it recorded a loss, compared to a small profit the year prior. Most interesting is the mention of a new installment in Sid Meier's Civilization strategy franchise, scheduled for fiscal 2008, which means no earlier than Nov. 1st, 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 11:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft has kicked off the registration period for the upcoming Games for Windows Live beta testing, opportunities that will only be available for a limited time. To be considered you will need to complete the Games for Windows -
Live Beta application survey. Games for Windows Live is the upcoming online service that will allow multiplayer connectivity between PC Xbox 360.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 6:27 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 [ALL] - Trailer #4
- Motorstorm [PS3] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #4
- Dawn of Fantasy - Trailer #2
- Calling All Cars [PS3] - Trailer
- Burnout Dominator [PSP/PS2] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 6:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Pogo Island includes five games, the colored-stone-grouping Phlinx, the balloon-popping Poppit!, the color-matching Squelchies, a card-based Tri-Peaks Solitaire, the scrambled-word challenge Word Whomp, as well as meta game that challenges players to find Pogo mascots across the backdrop of Pogo Island.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ has expanded its development agreement with tabletop game publisher Games Workshop, to not only make RTS titles based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe, but extend into the MMO market, according to this
GameSpot interview. Initial indications were that Relic would be taking on the project, but as it turns out Vigil Games will be taking on the task.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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God of War II is a combat action-adventure game based on Greek mythology. Get reacquainted with the vicious ex-Spartan warrior Kratos who, armed with all-new brutal combat moves and magic, embarks a new epic odyssey. With less than 2 weeks until release, Sony announced that God of War II has already spurred more than 1 million retail orders.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 2:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic. Check out the sp/mp achievement list...
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Project Hipassus, developed by Frozen North, is an MMO game that allows players to create magic for their characters by leveraging sophisticated mathematics rendered accessible and made easy to understand by the game engine. Targeted toward high school kids, it will be available on X360 and Vista, incorporating Live Anywhere as the online platform.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 12:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MySims, designed especially for the Wii and NDS, introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 11:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CnC3 adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Start the demo, select Skirmish, click the race selection tab without selecting any, move the mouse over the Nod and simultaneously press N and click the mouse. To make GBI the enemy press G and click mouse.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 11:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prepare for lift off as Namco Bandai takes gamers above the clouds and deep into the unknown in Space Station Tycoon allowing gamers to become moguls in their own galactic empire as they customize stations all over the galaxy while maximizing their income.