by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer is a PS2 exclusive 3rd person action adventure that sees you take control of Brave, a young Native American in search of Spirit Dancer, his father and also the greatest Shaman who ever lived.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. Capcom will release the 2nd downloadable multiplayer map pack (Hive Complex and Trial Point) this Friday, coming in at 400 Microsoft points.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft prepares to release two different, yet equally captivating titles in North America for X360. Players can pilot a space fighter and warp into a distant era with the arcade style space shooter, Project Sylpheed, or save humanity from the wrath of a new breed of vampire’s in the stealth horror shooter, Vampire Rain.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sims 2 Seasons is the latest Expansion Pack for The Sims 2 loaded with new seasonal activities for your Sims including snowball fights, chasing fireflies, playing in leaf piles, and more! EA has released the first patch, fixing a few minor issues.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Why just walk like an Egyptian when you have a mystical winged scarab at your disposal? The smash-hit action puzzler, Luxor 2 will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for X360 beginning Wednesday, Apr. 4, at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At first the arcade racing game project is called No Brakes: X Racing, but after investigations of the physics model we've modified game concept and renamed to X Motor Racing. The game includes all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sports cars, physics, and various graphical features.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 9:07 a.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 tyre physics and a damage model have been introduced. The LFS team has released a new update for the LfS S2 alpha demo adding stability, several fixes, and an in-game autoupdate function.
by Thomas Wilde on April 2, 2007 @ 5:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customizing your armies by combining units. EA has released the v1.03 patch fixing a disconnect & freeze issue in multiplayer games, as well as a lobby chat issue.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 5:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions' bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 5:15 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: Star Fox 64, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dragon's Curse.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cenega announced that is has signed NecroVisioN, a next-gen FPS that starts in the rage battlefields of World Word I and leads player to much darker and brutal underground world of vampires and demons.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Become Sherlock Holmes as you embark on a remarkable adventure. Investigate a mysterious of the disappearance of a famous archaeologist and a valuable Egyptian Mummy, in turn-of-the-century England. Originally released on PC in 2002, Frogwares revealed it is preparing an NDS port for release later this year.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 3:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience. This is the first game in the Medal of Honor series to be released on next generation platforms.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sparta: Ancient Wars is an innovative RTS game based on historical events and timelines, not featuring myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine. This demo installs in English/French or German and features one mission for each of the three factions.
by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 2:20 a.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.
Armored Core 4 will allow you to create your own mech from a few hundred components, including color, to give it an exclusive looks. Successfully completing missions, and purchase even more powerful parts to make your mech stronger.
by Rusty Bailey on April 1, 2007 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Cartoon Network-themed MMO title is currently in development and will be released in Q2 2008. One of our writers recently had a chance to speak with Chris Waldron, executive producer of the Cartoon Network MMO, and here's what this inquiring mind found out....
by Rainier on April 1, 2007 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms offers an unprecedented amount of new content that gives gamers over 75 hours of epic new gameplay, including 4 new campaigns, 13 new factions with no less than 150 new units.
The Godfather Blackhand Edition offers countless choices for solving the family's problems with brutal violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mix of both. Use your powers of loyalty and fear to earn respect through interactions with police, businessmen, racket bosses, other mobsters, and more.
by Andrew Hayward on April 1, 2007 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To shine a light on the better releases of each month, we have come up with the monthly Spotlight feature. Having scoured the release lists for the upcoming month, we picked the titles that we believe have the most potential to satisfy your gaming needs across all platforms and genres. Without any further ado, here are our recommendations for April 2007.
by Rainier on March 31, 2007 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Forza Motorsport 2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. The latest OXM issue reveals that Microsoft plans to release a demo on Xbox Live in April, before the actual game ships to stores.
by Rainier on March 31, 2007 @ 4:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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House of Flying Daggers Online is a 3D MMORPG with a martial arts theme, based on the 2002 movie with the same name. Set back in the Tang Dynasty, the majority of the elements is drawn directly from the popular hit feature film with customized storylines and tones to fit an online game.