by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT | 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. Ubisoft has released a multiplayer demo featuring the PC exclusive Calavera map, playable in the Recon vs. Assault mode/Deathmatch mode.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Double happiness today, as Microsoft released two X360 demos. FASA's Shadowrun demo (1Gb) lets you try 3 training levels, one multiplayer map (Power Station) online or against bots. K2's Tenchu Z demo (640mb) features a single player mission and pre-selected ninja accessories from the full game.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally slated to be videotaped and aired at a later date DIRECTV announced that the Championship Gaming Series (CGS) will now air live when it begins its exclusive run on DIRECTV's original entertainment channel, The 101.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sequel to 2005's fast-paced action title, Devil Kings 2 possesses compelling gameplay that thrusts players into a land of warring nations and unrelenting hostile armies, playable as one of 30 characters.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow millions of players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA is bringing 2005 arcade gun game Ghost Squad to the Wii, adding a number of new Wii-specific gameplay modes and using the Wiimote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Developer Harmonix is giving fans a chance to
submit their favorite rock songs that they would like to see featured in the game.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marix Games has signed a publishing agreement to bring Commander: Europe at War to North America. Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of high level turn based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software.
by Alicia on June 7, 2007 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take care of and train your lovable yet unpredictable pets in this laptop-friendly member of The Sim Stories series.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
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 7, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CNN will host an hour-long program looking at the blurring lines between reality and imagination and how technological developments are shaping our communities and the lives of our children. Panelists include the founders of Wikipedia, Second Life, Flickr and EA, in addition to renowned academics and psychologists.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s will feature visually stunning retro rock venues and hipster characters, unlockable guitars, intense game play modes, and most importantly 30 awesome new songs to experience the ultimate rock star fantasy.
by Byron Cutting on June 7, 2007 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 12:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resident Evil 4 takes you on a secret mission at a mysterious location in Europe, where you will fight not-zombies in an attempt to recover the President's daughter. Earlier this week it was revealed that the Japanese version of RE4 will feature minimal blood and gore, headshots will no longer kill enemies, and there won't be any exploding heads or limbs. However, Capcom confirmed the North American version will not be restricted.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 9:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ten years after its original release Lara returns, using an enhanced Tomb Raider: Legend engine and offering a completely new gameplay experience. Curiously missing when the Anniversary edition was originally announced, it seems Lara's remake might be making an episodic Xbox Live appearance as the
ESRB reveals approval for 5 versions , each corresponding with a level in the actual game (Croft Manor, Egypt, Greece, Lost City, and Peru). No Eidos official could be reached for comment.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 9:03 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:
- Overlord [X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
- Kane & Lynch: Dead Men [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
- Hoshigami Remix [NDS] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 8:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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All-Pro Football 2K8 hits the gridiron with the new gameplay features, an innovative attribute system and today 2K Sports announced that football legends John Elway, Jerry Rice and Barry Sanders will grace the cover leading off a roster of over 200 famous football heroes featuring each star’s trademark moves and abilities.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that EA DICE's multiplayer FPS Battlefield franchise is coming to the online gaming market in Asia. The game will be co-developed by EA and Neowiz Corporation as part of an ongoing strategic partnership between the two companies.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 3:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last month NoA announced it would be selling off its land in Redmond, Wash., right next to Microsoft, and would instead be moving the North American headquarters to New York or San Francisco. As a result, current employees had the choice of relocating or receiving a substantial severance package. Today,
it was revealed that 90% of NoA's sales and marketing team will not make the move, including VP of marketing George Harrison, VP of marketing and corporate affairs Perrin Kaplan and the company's PR head, Beth Llewelyn.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA. Check out screens from Juiced cover girl, Miss Ursula Mayes.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Book 9: Shores of Evendim, the first of many planned free updates to the world of Middle-earth, introduces an entirely new landscape region, over 100 additional quests, the battle for Helegrod raid, nine new monsters and major enhancements to monster play and the music system.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Independent developers Demiurge Studios (worked on titles such as Brothers in Arms, Titan Quest) and Creat Studios announced a complementary strategic partnership that provides publishers an established, international development team capable of bringing titles to any and all platforms.
by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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K2 Network's Sword of the New World is modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing its Multiple Character Control system. Fans who reserve their retail copy get exclusive beta access and 10,000 Vis (in-game currency) in their account.