by Rainier on May 24, 2010 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a time of swordsmen and magic, Knights Contract recreates this era with an astonishing visual appeal while keeping players at the edge of their seats with stylized over-the-top action.
by Rainier on May 19, 2010 @ 7:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the surroundings of Germany in the 1700s, the game deals with two historical elements: witch hunts and the legend of Faust. In the Knights Contract storyline, Faust is an evil alchemist who lead a series of witch hunts that resulted in the deaths of many. The person tasked with performing the execution of these witches was an executioner named Heinrich (Thanks Andriasang).
by Rainier on May 3, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
MOTD
Well here we are again, kicking off another news week. There are a few press events lined up in the next few days, so we should have some cool coverage coming up. The first pre-E3 invitations rolled in last week, so there's no ignoring it anymore; it's rapidly approaching.
We did well on the TV watching and got caught up on the latest episodes of The Amazing Race, Bones, Chuck, FlashForward and NCIS. This week, Iron Man 2 is opening, so we're going to see it Friday or Saturday for sure. Exciting!
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2009 @ 12:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hasbro filed a complaint in the District Court of Rhode Island against Infogrames Entertainment (Atari), alleging fraud and five different breaches of their licensing agreement for the Dungeons & Dragons brand.
by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Contra Rebirth is a fast paced arcade-shooter packed 2D side scrolling adventure that pioneered the Run'N Gun Genre. Armed soldiers are charged with running and jumping through a series of 2D levels, each littered with alien forces, vehicles and face-offs with massive bosses.
by Rainier on July 3, 2009 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami has created the all-new Network Business Development Department, in charge of all future downloadable content and mobile titles, including WiiWare, PSN, XBLA and DSiWare as well as iPhone and other mobile phone platform releases, starting with DRiiFT MANIA later this month, and the all-action Contra Rebirth in August.
by Rainier on May 8, 2009 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there has not been any official announcement yet, it seems Konami is not only bringing Gradius back but also its popular Contra franchise. While it is not quite clear whether Contra ReBirth is a new installment or a revamped old title, it does include 2 player co-op. So far only Japan is getting it, next week for 1,000 Wii Points) so we'll have to wait a little longer for more details.
by Rainier on April 14, 2009 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scratch DJ Game has filed legal action against Activision and 7 Studios and its CEO Lewis Peterson, alleging that Activision has engaged in intentional interference with contract, breach of contract, conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets obtained from Genius to purchase 7 Studios, developer of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.
by Chris Lawton on April 17, 2008 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Reviews
Experience the authentic gameplay of “Super Contra” with an updated look and feel by battling through several risky missions either solo or in two player co-op mode, just like in the original.
Contra 4 takes place two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars. After saving earth from invasion by Red Falcon, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are confronted with a new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper. Joined by hard-boiled mercenaries Mad Dog and Scorpion, the warriors must once again wage war against an entire army of invaders.
by Judy on Dec. 11, 2007 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Kohnke Communications, the public relations firm that handled Perpetual Entertainment's
Gods and Heroes campaign, is suing the developer over breach of contract, fraudulent transfer of assets and other violations for $80,000 to $290,000 in damages. According to court documents revealed by
Ten Ton Hammer, Kohnke alleges that Perpetual transferred the Star Trek Online license to a newly created company and
canceled Gods and Heroes as a way of evading creditors.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
News
After saving earth from invasion by Red Falcon, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are confronted with a new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper. Joined by hard-boiled mercenaries Mad Dog and Scorpion, the warriors must once again wage war against an entire army of invaders.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wing Commander Arena is a fast-paced arcade-styled space combat game where gamers can team up with 16 players online to attack other teams of ships. Reprise your role as either Bill Rizer or Lance Bean in this follow-up to the arcade classic Contra, which made waves in arcades everywhere in 1987. Both titles are coming to Xbox Live Arcade Wed., July 25.
by Rainier on June 20, 2007 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marking the 20th anniversary of the franchise, Konami announced Contra 4, pushing 2D side-scrolling action in an all-new direction with gunplay that spans two full screens, original gameplay mechanics that grant players deadlier abilities than ever before, and frantic multiplayer functionality.
by Rainier on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 1:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Boku Strategy Games announced today the termination of all contracts with Shrapnel Games. Boku Strategy Games has full ownership, rights and interest to title such as Horse and Musket, its expansion packs and sequel, Dragoon: The Prussian War Machine, Prussia's Glory, Combat Command 2 series and The War Engine.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2006 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Relive the fight to stop the destruction of humanity in Konami’s classic side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, Contra, available on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 for download beginning Wednesday, November 8, after 0800 GMT (1:00 a.m. PST).
by Rainier on June 5, 2006 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Never passing up an opportunity to lambast video games, Florida attorney Jack Thompson compared gamers to hitmen in
a statement involving a brutal crime where two teenagers killed another teen for not letting them borrow his car. Thompson made the link to his favorite game, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto, and asked local police to look for violent video games, then making a statement saying "Nobody shoots anybody in the face unless you're a hit man or a video gamer."
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2004 May 13th
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
KaosKontrol announces that Digital Jesters has been in breach of contract and has therefor terminated the publishing agreement with Digital Jesters with immediate effect. KaosKontrol has additionally moved to petition a compulsory Winding-Up of the company 'Digital Jesters Distribution' with the district court of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and informs that its attorneys may initiate legal steps against the directors of Digital Jesters for fraud under section 206 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The development and ownership of game products are entirely unaffected and KaosKontrol will rapidly move to place them with another publisher.
by Judy on Nov. 26, 2004 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
Fahrenheit is an interactive thriller set in New-York, giving gamers the unique chance to play both hunter and fugitive, which in turn leads them to speak, explore, interact, fight and confront unknown dark forces.
by Judy on Nov. 19, 2004 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
News
i-Deal Games developed Jagged Alliance 2: Wildfire for Strategy First, which was released in Q1 2004. Upon perusal of their dealings with SF, and in light of SF's recent bankruptcy protection filing, i-Deal Games has terminated their agreement.
by Hank on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 3:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
Reviews
Neo Contra integrates all of the classic shooting gameplay elements that have come to define this renowned series while bringing the experience to a 3D world. Longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise will find classic, fast-paced action as they battle huge bosses who will stop at nothing to keep them from completing their mission. Players will need quick reflexes to dodge enemy attacks as well as access an arsenal of powerful weapons to defeat deadly enemies.
by Paul Reith on Sept. 9, 2004 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
Neo Contra integrates all of the classic shooting gameplay elements that have come to define this renowned series while bringing the experience to a 3D world. Longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise will find classic, fast-paced action as they battle huge bosses who will stop at nothing to keep them from completing their mission. Players will need quick reflexes to dodge enemy attacks as well as access an arsenal of powerful weapons to defeat deadly enemies.
Hitman: Contracts delivers more action-packed and suspense-filled missions, with a greater variety of ways to make the perfect kill and an increased arsenal of firearms and close-combat weapons. A new graphics engine showcases your 'work' in brutal detail and brings the new locations to life. An improved control system and more gradual learning curve will ensure that the game is accessible to all aspiring hitmen.
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