by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cartoon Network is expanding its games distribution to next-gen videogame consoles through an new browser application developed at AFI's Digital Content Lab. Launching in late 2007 to early 2008, the new multi-platform window called "MEGA Series" delivers an interactive video and gaming experience to PS3, X360 and Wii.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within draws upon strong filmic narrative, a complex story unfolds, immersing the player into a vivid and complex world, far beyond that from conventional video games. Vicon announced the sale of 16 of its Academy Award-winning motion capture MX40 cameras to Digi-Guys for its motion capture scenes.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America announced .hack //G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption, logging gamers back into the engaging MMO setting where the lines of reality are blurred and danger lurks around every corner. Delivering an epic action-RPG experience, gamers must overcome evil and restore balance to “The World.”
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | 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:
- The Sims 2 Pets (Wii)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Excalibur Publishing announce that they have licensed from Russian developers Akella, developed by Primal Software, the publishing rights to Requital; a single player, third person view, combat RPG adventure set in an ancient brutal world ruled by superstition, sword and sorcery.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 5:20 a.m. PDT | 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: Lode Runner, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Golden Axe II.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Riviera: The Promised Land is a new action RPG in which you play as Ein, the Wingless Angel whom sacrificed his wings in order to obtain great power. You are joined by a wide cast of comrades in order to complete your epic quest and help save the world of Asgard!
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 4:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Overlord, an original next-gen title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios, is a groundbreaking action adventure set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil).
by Alicia on June 11, 2007 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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True to the SimCity series, players will be able to create and control their city in the palm of their hands ... and much more. Maximizing the stylus and built-in microphone controls of the Nintendo DS, SimCity DS brings to the franchise like never before the feeling of personal involvement with your city.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using Techland's Chrome engine, City Interactive 's The Hell in Vietnam, produced by Men of Valor's Radomir Kucharski, is set during the Tet offensive. This first v1.1 patch fixes various crash issues with the game.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ben 10: Protector of Earth puts you in the role of Cartoon Network's popular everyday-kid-turned-superhero, Ben Tennyson. Using the power of the Omnitrix, which has embedded itself on Ben's wrist, players will be able to battle as one of five popular alien heroes from the show - soon to be revealed!
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 3:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 2:40 a.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 June 11, 2007 @ 2:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed Assault is a realistic, combat gaming offering freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation. After a lengthy beta period, Morphicone has released a final v1.08 patch fixing various issues with the game.
by Steven Mills on June 11, 2007 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TLotR: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.30 patch fixes various multiplayer issues, crash and bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and overall game balancing.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 1:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced it will release Ubisoft's remake of the 1989 classic Prince of Persia game on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, June 13. Lauded as THE game that started the platforming genre features the same intricate level design, exciting swordplay, puzzle solving, and storyline from the original.
by Rainier on June 10, 2007 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With LFS S2 important features have been added, dynamic camber (improved simulation of suspension and different suspension types), highly detailed tire physics and a damage model have been introduced. The LFS team has released a new update for the LfS S2 alpha demo increasing the # of cars to 32, adding false starts, improved skins, handling, interface, and plenty more ...
by Rainier on June 10, 2007 @ 1:16 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:
- All-Pro Football 2K8 [PS3/X360] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 10, 2007 @ 1:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the latest installment in the action/RPG franchise, playable for up to 4 players with a strong multiplayer focus, but if you go solo you can use AI characters to perform combos.
Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground offers addictive gameplay with a simulation dungeon creation element and real-time battles hunting for monsters to collect items, gold, and to fulfill requirements to complete the various quests given by townspeople.
Overlord, an original next-gen title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios, is a groundbreaking action adventure set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil).
by Rainier on June 9, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise by releasing completely remastered anniversary editions of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II, exclusively for the PSP.