by Rainier on June 9, 2007 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Left 4 Dead, developed by Counter-Strike makers Turtle Rock Studios, is a Source Engine powered co-op multiplayer action game, introducing Turtle Rock's v2.0 A.I. technology. If you are itching to kill some zombies and live on the West Coast you are in luck. Valve revealed Left 4 Dead will make its public debut at the
Showdown LAN event in San Jose, California. On top of that Valve's Gabe Newell will hold a keynote, and every attendee will receive a free copy of Half-Life 2, and Ep1.
by Rainier on June 9, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are a fugitive and you’re being ruthlessly hunted by the very government you once served. The key to your survival is to improvise, adapt and overcome, your environment becomes your weapon. You need to react to changing situations and use the environment and the crowds around you to create diversions and deter your enemies.
by Thomas Wilde on June 9, 2007 @ 12:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioShock is a revolution in the shooter genre that will forever change the expectations for the FPS. Going beyond run and gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. BioShock is the Shooter 2.0.
by Tim McCullough on June 9, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by MadMinute Games, Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 8:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wild Arms Crossfire, also known as WildArms XF, is a fantasy turn-based strategy/RPG that will test your reflexes by having you react within seconds depending on what enemy you will be facing next. No official announcement yet, Wild Arms XF is scheduled in Japan later this year.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 7:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a
briefing in London Disney's CFO Tom Staggs told journalists that Disney is "ramping up our investment in video games," and plans to triple the amount of money it spends developing video games. Last year's budget reached $100 million, this year $130 million is set aside, and in the next 5 years Staggs said Disney wants to invest $350 million per year in video games, principally consoles and handhelds. Market researcher forecasts the gaming software market will be worth $21.3 billion in 2009.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 6:37 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:
- Hellgate: London - Multi Character Gameplay Trailer
- Zoids Alternative [X360] - Trailer
- Zendoku (NDS) - Trailer #4
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Manhunt 2 an experiment at a secret research facility has gone catastrophically wrong. Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper are the only surviving subjects. The Pickman Project will stop at nothing to hunt them down and stop the truth from getting out.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced today that its SEGA Rally franchise is not only coming to next-gen platforms, but will also be making an appearance on the PSP. Unlike its big console brethren, developed by SEGA Racing Studio, SEGA Rally Revo for the PSP will be developed by Bugbear Entertainment, known for the Flatout racing series.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars is a 3rd person action game with RPG elements. The game places players in a fantasy medieval world, where a dimensional portal to the Outer Worlds has opened, and an enemy from the darkness has encroached the world.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using the dual screens of the DS to view sites, Opera Software has launched its NDS browser in North American. Overview mode presents the complete Web site on the lower screen with the highlighted area zoomed in on the upper screen, while Small-Screen Rendering, combines the upper and lower screens to make a single screen.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground offers addictive game play 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.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Sony refused to comment, the bloggers over at
Kotaku have conjured up info from unnamed sources that PSP v1.1 is in the works, to be unveiled in July at the also-revamped E3. The new and improved handheld console features a thinner exterior, 8GB of internal memory, redesigned d-pad and buttons, a faster loading UMD drive, and an LED backlit screen which increases battery life up to 4 times. Speculation is that it will go on sale in Aug/Sept for around $170.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix's NDS exclusive It's a Wonderful World, made by the team behind Kingdom Hearts, is an anime-inspired game set in modern day Tokyo, from the team that made Kingdom Hearts.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D; while the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is 4-player co-op online-enabled action game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3. Only in stores for a few days Artificial Studios has released 2 new multiplayer maps (200 points each). Battle Field: Zack's House is a 4-player Capture the Flag level, and Battle Field: High School suitable for 16-players over Xbox Live & System Link.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 6:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EU III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire. This v1.3 patch improves AI, expands database, enhances the interface, and adds dozens of tweaks.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sierra announced the second entry in The Legend of Spyro trilogy. Scheduled for release fall 2007, The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night, developed by Krome Studios and Amaze Entertainment, is a scorching jump'n run game featuring Lord of the Rings' Elijah Wood as Spyro and Harry Potter's Gary Oldman as the dragon Ignitus.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burn is a first Person Shooter, in development at Polish Destan Entertainment, offering a dark and intense campaign mode coupled with state of the art online community play.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages.
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 Xbox 360 gamers to play against each other.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sherlock Holmes: Sherlock Holmes vs The King of Thieves is the fourth title in the adventure series from Frogwares. Sherlock Holmes, receives a strange letter signed by Arsène Lupin, aka the king of thieves, challenging Holmes to prevent him from various robberies in London, with the purpose of humiliating England itself.
by Keith Durocher on June 8, 2007 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Ship offers exploration, investigation, survival, stealth, intrigue and murder across beautifully crafted decking and highly-polished interactive environments. Previously only available via Steam, the retail version of The Ship includes a single-player mode and update patches.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Overlord is an original next-generation title from Age of Wonders developer Triumph Studios. A groundbreaking action adventure, Overlord is set in a seriously warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil). A 890mb demo is now available on Xbox Live, while a 1.2Gb PC demo is expected next week.
by Rainier on June 8, 2007 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. levels. THQ has released a new hotfix patch for GPG's 3D RTS, bringing your retail game to v1.1.3254.