by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 3:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring interactive 3D environments and a large cast of returning and new characters, get ready for the reinvention of Sonic The Hedgehog, in his most intense, high velocity escapade to date! SEGA has released new levels for Sonic, Shadow and Silver, each 200 points, available on XBL Marketplace.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Close Combat: Cross of Iron brings back the venerable Close Combat system in intense new epic battles of the Eastern Front, you can take command of German or Soviet Battle Groups during WWII and you face the strength of the enemy war machine.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Premier of Québec Jean Charest, along with Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Raymond Bachand and Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity Michelle Courchesne, is pleased with Ubisoft's decision to establish a major digital design studio and expand its video game studio in Montréal.
Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel is an NDS-exclusive RPG featuring an all-new original storyline, original characters created exclusively for the game and an intuitive battle system based on action from the popular animated series.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the deceptively idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, Alan Wake places gamers in the role of the best-selling suspense author, Alan Wake. He escapes to this small town to recover from the mysterious disappearance of his fiancée. In Bright Falls Wake comes face to face with his darkest nightmares.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 1:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FNR3 brings the most intense boxing experience to gamers, with film-quality graphics showcasing devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. On the way to becoming boxing's greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer. In an
interview with DogHouse Boxing, EA producer Michael Blank reveals a Wii version is being discussed...
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 12:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ayan Tariq (aka Fool) from Ridgefield Park, NJ defeated 31 gamers from around the world to take home $100,000 in prize money, bragging rights and be crowned the world’s best MADDEN NFL 07 player during the 5th annual Madden Challenge Finals Tournament, presented by Best Buy, on Feb. 8 in Honolulu.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 2:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Combining hypnotic music with brain teasing challenges that everyone can enjoy, Honeycomb Beat features intuitive touch screen puzzle action across three modes of play that lets gamers try to clear hexagonal Honeycombs from the game board.
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While SkyRiver Studios has previously released 2 sci-fi first-person action/RPG titles (A.I.M. & A.I.M. 2) based on the same universe, its latest 3D race simulator puts you in the driver's seat, F-Zero style.
by Katarani on Feb. 11, 2007 @ 1:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In My Frogger Toy Trials, the Tobi company has developed a way to transform a child’s drawing of an ideal pet into a real toy pet with a will of its own. The newly created pets are then entered into a competition of mini-games to crown the best pet ever. Deciding to take part in this exciting contest, Frogger and Kyle must rush to submit their idea before time runs out!
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 7:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jewel Summoner has an exceptional story, an intuitive battle system, a sophisticated monster-breeding system, and most importantly, extraordinary graphics! Plus, you can enjoy the unique functions of the PSP by engaging in wireless battles or trading monsters with your friends!
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 7:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legacy is an epic game of Starfleet combat covering the entire Star Trek Universe. Players become the Admiral of a task force of warships and must lead their fleet to victory in large-scale battles. Bethesda has released a v1.2 patch addressing various multiplayer problems, fixing mouse issues, camera problems and a few other tweaks.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 7:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Odin Sphere, a PS2 exclusive Action RPG developed by Vanillaware featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork put into motion to tell an epic tale of power, loss, and love.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 07 The Show looks to continue its reign as the most valuable player in the category by incorporating an all-new feature set and innovative gameplay enhancements.
by Rainier on Feb. 10, 2007 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve has released an status update on the TF2 development and revealed "that things are really moving along in development. In fact, things have reached a point where people start getting pretty antsy around the office as we get closer and closer to the 6:00 p.m. playtest session. We will be sharing more information about TF2 over the next couple of months, and we'll make sure to point that out to people here."
Join the revolution! The Gestahlian Empire, armed with the secrets of Magitek, threatens to enslave the world, until a young woman named Terra frees herself from its control and joins a band of rebels. Armed with Terra's magical powers, the rebels struggle to uncover the secrets of the ancient War of the Magi and the source of the Empire's power.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking place after the original, .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Reminisce has players returning to the fictitious Massive Multiplayer Online setting called The World to continue Haseo's journey as he and his friends look to escape from what has become a digital trap.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge is the PSP exclusive edition in the legendary racing series and hits the streets next Friday, February 16th. However, PSP players can take to the game’s circuits today in a trio of skill tests driving the Ultima GTR, Opel Vectra GTS V8 and the classic Mercedes Benz W196.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Myriad Interactive announced the signing with Free Fall Games of Archon, the title that made its first appearance in 1983 on the Atari 8-bit computer, but was then ported to classic consoles such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and even the NES. The game proved popular with its cunning mix of strategic gameplay and intense action sequences.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Power of Destruction is an amusing 'old style' FPS, like 'Operation Wolf', made with an advanced 3D technology and a well-groomed gameplay.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Columbia Pictures is in negotiations to acquire the rights to adapt the best-selling video game "Metal Gear Solid." The studio plans to turn the PlayStation game series from Konami into a character-driven futuristic spy thriller. The game centers on Solid Snake, a Special Forces operative called out of retirement for one last mission. With terrorists threatening a nuclear facility in Alaska, Snake must penetrate their defenses and neutralize the threat.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 3:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced it has signed ArmA, a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation, for North American distribution. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 2:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this week
Rockstar announced Manhunt 2, sequel to its controversial, and brutal action game where you play James Earl Cash, a convicted killer on death row, set free and hunted down as a sport for the masses to enjoy. Rockstar was
taken to court in 2004 over a murder case in the UK, claiming the game influenced the killer, but eventually absolved by the court. Now the
victim's parents are outraged over the decision to make a sequel, calling it "an insult" to their son's memory, and others are "astonished" by the announcement.