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'Sacred 2' (ALL) Boosts cdv's Financial Result

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2009 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

cdv announced a significant increase in revenues and profits for the first half of fiscal year 2009, driven by the success of Sacred 2, strengthening its position and market share in the interactive entertainment space.
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GamersGate Weekly Specials Aug. 19 - Aug. 23, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that the Bundle Deal of the Week (until August 23rd) is the Viva Media Chess Bundle, which is now 40% off. Over the weekend (August 20-23), both Universe at War: Earth Assault and Serious Sam 2 are 50% off their normal price.

'Making History II' Integrates Social Communication Features

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Making History II lets grand strategy players experience the role of a WWII era national leader embroiled in the toxic mix of waning empires, economic crisis, and ethnic "fault lines" that famously resulted in a global war that transformed the world.
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PS3 Slim Officially Announced, Price Drop Confirmed

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled the new charcoal black PlayStation 3, featuring an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body.  Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds.  Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise.  While inheriting the sleek curved body design

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'Blur' (ALL) Uses Image Metrics' Facial Animation

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blur drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars on a track all targeting the finish line and battling each other as they trade paint and collect intense power-ups, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost their speed, and more.
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XBLA/PC Review - 'The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition'

by Jesse Littlefield on Aug. 15, 2009 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a completely re-imagined version of the original that adds updated high definition graphics, a re-mastered musical score, and full voiceover to the classic adventure game originally launched in 1990.
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Steam Weekend Special: Everything Half-Life 66% Off

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 4:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve is keeping its weekend deal/sale quite simple, now through Sunday, customers can save 66% on everything Half-Life or get the Valve Complete Pack (21 games) for 10% off. Also note that its Trine 25% off sale is still valid until Aug. 19.

GRIN Officially Shut Down, Former Employees Found Outbreak Studios

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The closure rumor from earlier this week turns out to be true as GRIN just issued a statement. "It is with a heavy heart we announce today that GRIN has been forced to close its doors. This as too many publishers have been delaying their payments, causing an unbearable cashflow situation." A group of 25 former employees have already split off as started Outbreak Studios.
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'Ship Simulator Extremes' Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ship Simulator Extremes gives players the opportunity to take on exciting missions all over the world as they captain an impressive array of vessels and live the story of real ship captains.
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GamersGate Weekly Specials Aug. 11 - Aug. 16, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week is the Meridian 4 5th anniversary week, so you get 50% off on all their titles, or get the entire Meridian 4 catalog for $79.95/€79.95/£69.95 and save $500 (86% discount). This coming weekend (Aug. 13-16) GSC World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is 50% off, and next week will see the launch of new titles such as All Aspect Warfare, Angel of Attack, and Return to Mysterious Island 2.

'Bionic Commando' (ALL) Developer in Financial Trouble, Closure Looming?

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Swedish developer GRIN has been around for over a decade, founded in 1997, but it was not until 2006's PC edition of Ubisoft's GRAW that it became widely known. Shortly thereafter, it grew rapidly, opening offices in Barcelona and Gothenburg, to deal with a slew of high-profile titles (Bionic Commando, Wanted, Terminator) in development. However, sales on all of them were disappointing, and earlier this year GRIN closed all but its main office in Stockholm, which is now also rumored to be in trouble, with employees being asked to not come to work. Oddly enough, earlier today, one of its subsidiaries announced a new title.

'Sushi Academy' (NDS) Officially Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already revealed in our E3 coverage, Sushi Academy reveals the art of preparing traditional Japanese sushi via a series of fun, interactive challenges that ultimately lead to becoming a video game Sushi Master.
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GamersGate Specials Aug. 6 - Aug. 9, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week people who pre-order its WWII strategy title Hearts of Iron III will also receive the DLC Sprite Pack. The coming weekend The Club, Imperium Romanum, and Tibor: Tales of a Kind Vampire are all getting a 50% price drop, while Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood is now $6.99.

EA Financials Reveals Weak Results, Madden Arcade, More Active, Tennis Delay

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2009 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's preliminary financial results for its fiscal Q1 reveals $644 million net revenue, weaker than last year's $804 million, with a loss of $234 million, compared to 2008's $95 million. Sales were driven by The Sims 3 (3.7 million units) , EA Sports Active (1.8 million copies), and Fight Night Round 4. In the investor's conference call CEO John Riccitiello mentioned a new Medal of Honor installment, previously only rumored, while EA Sport's Peter Moore revealed a downloadable Madden Arcade for this holiday, similar to its 3 on 3 NHL Arcade, a delay for X360/PS3 versions of GRand Slam Tennis in favor of expanding EA Sports Active.
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GamersGate Specials July 30 - Aug. 2, 2009

by Rainier on July 29, 2009 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week people who pre-order its WWII strategy title Hearts of Iron III will also receive the DLC Sprite Pack. The coming weekend Bioshock goes on sale for 60% off, while Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights drops 50% in price. Next week Nitro Games' naval strategy game East India Company will become available.

THQ Financials Positive, Boosted by UFC, Which is Headed to Wii and Handhelds

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the fiscal Q1 2009, THQ’s net sales climbed 77% (from $137.6 million to $243.5 million compared to 2008) primarily by UFC 2009 Undisputed (2.9 million units sold), and Red Faction: Guerrilla (1 million units sold). In the follow up conference call CEO Brian Farrell revealed that THQ will be bringing the UFC franchise to Wii and handhelds, but gave no further details.
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Ubisoft Financials Reveals Red Steel 2, Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon Delays

by Rainier on July 27, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft reported its sales for the first fiscal Q1 2009 ended June 30, 2009. Citing market conditions and lower than expected NDS/back catalog numbers, first-quarter sales were down 51%. More importantly, Ubisoft is delaying the release of several major titles such as Red Steel 2, Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon and I Am Alive, while keeping Assassin's Creed II on track.
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'Diablo II' - Unofficial Resolution Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 24, 2009 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Diablo II players return to a dark world plagued by evil forces. After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal. This unofficial patch allows you to play Diablo II in resolutions other than 640x480 and 800x600.
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'Metalocalypse: Dethgame' (PSN/XBLA) Officially Announced

by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed a few days ago, Metalocalypse: Dethgame will immerse you in the world of Dethklok. As a Klokateer, one of the band's loyal roadies, you will be unleashed on a heinous rampage against rabid mutant fans in brutal combat. Fight mutants, explore the rooms and dungeons of Mordhaus and protect the Metal faithful.
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'Where the Wild Things Are' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screen

by Rainier on July 20, 2009 @ 11:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally revealed in May, the Where the Wild Things Are movie tie-in games will be available this October, according to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film, directed by Spike Jonze, opens Oct. 16, 2009.
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Rock Band Network Lets Musicians, Record Labels Sell Their Own Music

by Rainier on July 17, 2009 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Harmonix and MTV Games announced a new initiative that gives musicians and record labels the ability to author their own original recordings into gameplay files and sell their music as playable tracks through the newly-created Music Store.
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GamersGate Specials June 14-19, 2009, New Additions

by Rainier on July 13, 2009 @ 5:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that this week all Spellforce games are 30% off, same as with all Penumbra titles. On July 14 Fairy Tale: Three Heroes goes on sale for $24.95/€ 24.95/£19.95, Wed. July 15 Youda Sushi Chef will be available for $19.95/€ 19.95/£17.95, while World War 2 Time of Wrath arrives on July 16, and this coming weekend Civilization 3 Complete and Iron Man are 50% off.

'The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition' (XBLA/PC) Gets Priced

by Rainier on July 10, 2009 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a completely re-imagined version of the original that adds updated high definition graphics, a re-mastered musical score, and full voice-over to the classic adventure game originally launched in 1990.
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'Command & Conquer 4' Officially Announced

by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth.
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GamersGate Weekend Special July 9-12, 2009

by Rainier on July 8, 2009 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced a Red Faction Guerrilla Pre-order Special that gets you Red Faction 1 and Red Faction 2 for free, while Titan Quest Gold Edition and Eve Online are 50% off, this coming weekend only.