by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Silverfall is a fantasy-style 3D action RPG that casts players into a world torn between science and nature. Monte Cristo has released an English version of the demo, replacing the earlier French edition, allowing you to try out 3 maps, all the characters, which includes male and female, as well as the four races from Level 1 to 15.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.25 retail patch, not for the Steam edition, fixes a slew of issues, crashes, and makes a bunch of tweaks.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nobilis Group and Lighthouse Interactive have been working together for some time on distributing French versions of the Lighthouse catalogue in the Benelux. Now they have jointly announced that they will extend their co-operation, so that Nobilis Benelux will now also distribute, PR and market the English and/or Dutch versions of Lighthouse games in the Benelux.
by James King on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 5:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Supreme Commander features a riveting, action-packed storyline, ground-breaking gameplay and genre-defining online multiplayer battles. In the 37th Century, the galaxy is torn apart by three rival factions, each vying to eradicate its enemies from the universe, end the Infinite War and become the reigning power supreme.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 5:30 a.m. PST | 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).
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 5:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dawnspire is a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-rpg's.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 18 years after the original PS2 title, Tales of Destiny 2 introduces two new heroes, Kyle Dunamis and Reala. The game uses mostly 2D, except for map movement, battle sequences are real time using the new Trust & Tactical Linear Motion Battle System (TT-LMBS).
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blast! Entertainment has agreed a major deal with Little Britain’s licensing agent Granada Ventures, to publish Little Britain The Video Game, based on the long running popular British comedy show on TV.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Driver: Parallel Lines returns to its gameplay roots with a sophisticated, adrenaline-pumping car chase AI and unprecedented vehicle dynamics and physics. Driver: Parallel Lines is set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, features a seamless open mission structure, and is one of the first console racing games to incorporate online play.
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point kicks off where the original game ended – with a bang. The First Encounter Assault Recon Team (F.E.A.R.) returns to battle the now free Alma and her paranormal minions across a destroyed city.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 1:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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City Interactive announced the signing of an IPO agreement with the IDM S.A. brokerage. Planned for the second quarter of 2007, the IPO will turn the Polish developer into a public company whose shares will be traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Touchmaster DS will feature 23 of Midway's classic Touchmaster games, popularized in bars and arcades across the country. A wide variety of card games, puzzles and skill-based challenges, such as Solitaire, Mah Jongg, Hot Hoops and Trivia, are translated perfectly to make use of the touchscreen and stylus controls of the Nintendo DS.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2007 @ 12:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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For the first time in 13 years, Blue Byte will be bringing The Settlers franchise to a new platform, the NDS. You are stranded on a deserted island after your ship sunk, now you and your crew need to build your settlement as efficient as possible, mine ore, provide food, and raise an army to protect it from invaders.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2007 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking advantage of the Wii remote and Nunchuck, in Prince of Persia: Rival Swords players will be able to clash swords with enemies, execute speed kills and perform the Prince's well-known acrobatic moves such as running on walls.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2007 @ 6:25 a.m. PST | 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.
Rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2007 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat: Armageddon will feature the most complete Mortal Kombat roster ever, including every character from the Mortal Kombat fighting universe, Create–A–Fighter and Create–A–Fatality modes, plus a brand new Konquest mode.
by Lee Berlik on Jan. 28, 2007 @ 5:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ultimate Duck Hunting finds you, your dog, your companion hunters and their dogs competing for wild ducks in noted North American hunting preserves. Your choice of hunting accessories, dog-training ability, and aim accuracy determines your ultimate duck hunting success.
by Rainier on Jan. 27, 2007 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders. Monday Jan. 29th, Atari will release the English demo allowing you to try out the first few levels of the game, which we of course will have on our
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by Rainier on Jan. 27, 2007 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Freeze Interactive's Field Ops, developed by Digital Reality and previously known as Ghost Wars, brings together, in a unique presentation, the two favorite genres of PC gamers; RTS and FPS.
by Rainier on Jan. 27, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NBA Street series expands on the fast-paced and larger-than-life 3-on-3 basketball gameplay, creating a hyper-real world that merges legendary courts with the hometown courts of your favorite NBA stars into one seamless city of streetball moments. A singleplayer demo is expected to hit Xbox Live first week of February, featuring one court & 3 vs 3 mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 5:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 5:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Penny Arcade revealed plans for a bigger and badder (in the best possible way) celebration of videogames and game culture at the 4th annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) scheduled to take place August 24-26th at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in downtown Seattle, Washington.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 3:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NBA Street series expands on the fast-paced and larger-than-life 3-on-3 basketball gameplay, creating a hyper-real world that merges legendary courts with the hometown courts of your favorite NBA stars into one seamless city of streetball moments.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 3:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this week word came about that former Rockstar Vienna studio executives had started a new development studio promising a visionary game production business model. At a press conference in Vienna hosted by the three founders explained what they had in mind and presented their the goals of Games That Matter.