by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 10:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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3G Studios announced that former Chief Creative Officer of Vivendi Games has joined 3G as the Company's Tahoe Studio President. Drew Markham is known for forming Gray Matter Studios as well as involvement in titles such as Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Redneck Rampage, and Kingpin.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bomberman Tournament DS marks the first return of the franchise to a Nintendo since the GBA titles. Currently scheduled end of March in Japan, Bomberman Tournament DS is an action/rpg, mixing traditional elements with stylus operated mini games, playable in single or 8 player multiplayer, online or wifi.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. EA has released the final version of the v1.20 patch, fixing various bugs, tweaking weapons, Titan mode optimizations, pluggin exploits, and more ...
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time ever SimBin presents Formula cars, featuring Formula 3000, Formula BMW and in addition also Radical cars with the models SR3 and SR4. But not only that, as the title RACE 07 signals, the game will ship with the full season of WTCC 2007, all the new cars and tracks included as well as the 2006 season found in RACE.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week Marc Ecko revealed that his new MEE studio had signed a development deal with a high profile developer for a new, yet unannounced, next-gen project. Today more details emerge as MEE announced a major partnership with Human Head Studios, best known for last year’s Prey.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 8:50 a.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 Feb. 21, 2007 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed by Exozet Games and published by Nobilis, Zoom Mission Paparazzi is all about the money shot. You are a tabloid photographer tasked with getting the scoop on celebrities' private lives. At cocktail parties, or hiding in the bushes, you need to get the required photos to complete each of the 15 missions.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo Japan's latest release schedule reveals what might be a sequel to one of last year's sleeper hits, Elite Beat Agents. Listed as Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ôendan 2, the possible sequel promises multiplayer support for up to 4 players, but other details are not available. Originally titled Osu! Tatakae! Ôendan, adapted for Western consumption and renamed to Elite Beat Agents, the sequel is scheduled in Japan for 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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ETO: European Theatre of Operations WWII is a fast-playing, easy to learn strategic World War II boardgame of the titanic struggle for Europe between 1939 and 1945, featyring a completely revised game system, all-new graphics, a rewritten manual and brand new game mechanics.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 4:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DBZ: Harukanaru Densetsu combines strategic card based gameplay and role playing to deliver a game that is easy to understand but hard to master. Players' progression is determined through their use of the cards to evolve characters, strengthen moves and create new moves.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 4:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari Europe signed Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles, an action/adventure title offering players a chance to become Naruto, the aspiring ninja with the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit sleeping deep within.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced plans to bring puzzle powerhouse Tetris Evolution to the next-generation for the first time with all new gameplay modes, multiple customizations, as well as Xbox Live capabilities.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 4:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From the makers of ‘Another Code: Two Memories’, this compelling and multi layered mystery title thrusts players into the midst of a gripping adventure, which they must unravel piece by piece to reveal the hidden secrets.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 2:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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According to NPD industry sales figures, Nintendo's Wii outsold both the Xbox 360 and PS3 in the first month of 2007. Still being limited in supply, Nintendo managed to sell 436,000 units, while Microsoft's X360 sales went up 18%, compared to last year, with 294,000 units, leaving Sony's PS3 in third place with 244,000, outsold by the PS2 which went over the counter almost 300,000 times.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 1:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Andrew Hayward on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prepare to get 'made' in the most compelling and thrilling mafia experience you've ever seen. Work up the ranks of The Mob, from opportunist G.I. fighting in Vietnam, to 'wise guy' on the make, doing deeds and winning favor from the Don in New York City. Aspyr producer Jay Gordon tells us more about Made Man...
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 12:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Code of Honor puts you in the jungle boots of a soldier in The French Foreign Legion. The fast-paced solo campaign is based on the Foreign Legion’s most recent, heavily publicized operation: quelling a civil war in Ivory Coast.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 12:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Video Games Live is a concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time accompanied by a full orchestra and choir along with completely synchronized state-of-the-art lighting and massive video screens. Nintendo composer Koji Kondo will be making a special appearance at the event and is scheduled to perform one of his favorite melodies from his long and storied career.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2007 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment announced a North American retail publishing deal for Mahjongg Artifacts based on the traditional Chinese game, which some believe can be traced back to Confucius, featuring three innovative game modes, gorgeous backgrounds, and songs inspired by ancient cultures.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 7:54 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 Feb. 20, 2007 @ 7:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gearbox Software let us know that they are looking for a few good men to help in the development of current/new projects. Gearbox Software is hiring Artists, Programmers, a Director of Animation and an Associate Producer. Anyone that is interested can submit their resume and demo reel to gamejobs@gearboxsoftware.com.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 7:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sins of a Solar Empire is a real-time space strategy title under development at Ironclad Games. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, who also worked on Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, has joined Big Huge Games to create a to-be-announced role-playing game.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 3:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA will celebrate Europe’s most prestigious club soccer tournament, May's UEFA Champions League, with the launch of UEFA Champions League 2006-2007, which will ship to stores worldwide on March 20, 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 12:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sonic and The Secret Rings stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game combines high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!