by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 5:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.
by Rainier on March 31, 2009 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Let's hope it's not an April Fool's Day joke, but Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that its PS2 system will be available starting April 1 for $99.99 (MSRP).
by Rainier on March 30, 2009 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed in
our preview earlier today, G-Force revolves around a team of trained secret agent guinea pigs that take on a mission for the US government to stop an evil billionaire who plans to destroy the world with household appliances.
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last year, 1C Company officially announced a sequel to its Death to Spies stealth-action game titled Death to Spies: Moment of Truth.
by Rainier on March 22, 2009 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic announced that, contrary to earlier statements, it expects net loss and loss per share for the FY 2008. More importantly the update reveals its 3rd person action game Infernal is coming to X360, and the movie based They Came from Upstairs.
by Rainier on March 21, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles provides a seamless environment for everyone who loves to compete, with no tracks, and no rules, allowing players to race who they want, when they want, and where they want in a recreation of LA. To celebrate the South Central DLC release, you get the chance to go head to head with DJ Felli Fel, and special guests like DJ Pooh, Glasses Malone, Young Maylay and some other surprise celebrities.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Mass Effect trilogy is a scifi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren’s evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril…
by Rainier on March 13, 2009 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games is launching its Friday weekend promotion. This weekend, you can grab Patrician 3 and Port Royale 2
bundled for $15.99, XP and Vista compatible and DRM-free.
by Rainier on March 12, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced the return of Virtual On, the classic mech arcade fighting game. Players will be able to revisit the Virtual On universe with several enhancements which include improved graphics and online multiplayer.
by Rainier on March 12, 2009 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Already revealed a few weeks back, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 takes golf fans inside-the-ropes to experience the drama and emotion of tournament golf. In addition, the U.S. Open, a USGA championship, and the USGA’s Rules of Golf will be available in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for the first time in franchise history.
by Rainier on March 11, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion.
by Rainier on March 10, 2009 @ 4:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Net revenue for Q1 was $256.8 million, compared to last year's $240.4 million, driven by Grand Theft Auto IV, Carnival Games, NBA 2K9 and Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Net loss, however, rose from last year's $38 million to $50.4 million, due to higher marketing, legal, and research and development expenses. So far, GTA IV has sold 13 million units, while the next installment in the X360-exclusive DLC is expected before Oct. 31, 2009.
by Rainier on March 5, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Handheld guitar gods can now choose how they raise-up their band from the underground music scene to worldwide rock stardom, not only featuring a set list comprised of 28 master tracks from influential artists but also an all-new Fan Request system that challenges players to jam like never before.
by Rainier on March 4, 2009 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonica is a free-to-play, cartoon side-scrolling, micro-transaction-based casual MMO mixing elements of action and arcade.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 10:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Magician's Quest Mysterious Times combines adventure elements with simulation RPG, tasking you with attending classes at Magic Academy while learning the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells while building relationships with other students.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2009 @ 2:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet 2' story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirates on their quest to seize control of E.D.N III. Players will move their heroes through different stories creating a truly unique and interactive experience.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2009 @ 1:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tale of Tales' The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods?
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Mile Entertainment's latest fiscal statement reveals that the publisher is in a bad financial position with barely $341k in cash, which it expects to run out of Mar. 31, 2009. Since its launch, Red Mile has not made any profit and lost $35 million. Last year, a
merger with SilverBirch went sour at the last minute, and earlier this month, the Heroes over Europe developer terminated its contract due to non-payment, while co-publisher Atari also backed out. Red Mile is in dire need of $10 million to finish current developments, like Sin City: The Game, or it will be forced to shut down.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 6:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nottingham, UK, based Simple Lifeforms is a social game company formed to develop and publish games that combine the best features of online games (such as Runescape and World of Warcraft) and social networks (such as Facebook and MySpace).
by Rainier on Feb. 11, 2009 @ 2:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision Blizzard's Dec. quarter beat expectations, and while it ran an operating loss of $148 million, its operating income was $644 million, the highest in the company's history, driven by World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero and Call of Duty titles. During the investors conf. call, it was revealed that three new IPs would launch in 2009: Prototype, Singularity and an unannounced racer from Bizarre Creations. A new James Bond game is in the works but is getting delayed in order to not compete with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 later this year. in additional to Guitar Hero: Metallica, three more titles in the franchise are planned for 2009: a compilation, a new DS title and a cryptic "major restage." The StarCraft II beta and Wolfenstein are due this summer.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2009 @ 8:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising 2 is set several years after the infamous zombie invasion of Willamette. Unfortunately, the zombie virus was not contained at the conclusion of Dead Rising, spreading unchecked throughout the United States and Dead Rising 2 depicts a country where zombie outbreaks continue to strike.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2009 @ 5:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 7:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.
by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom announced its latest financial results revealing that net sales decreased 8.6% from the same term last year, operating income decreased to 57.2% compared to 2007, ordinary income dropped 67.7% and a whopping 95% less net income. The reason for the slacking performance is its weak arcade business, the rise of the yen's exchange rate, and not having the release of flagship titles until Q4 (Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter IV).
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 2:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ released its financial results for Q3 2009 revealing net sales of $357.3 million, compared to last year's $509.6 mill., and a net loss of $191.8 mill., compared to $15.5 million net income the year before. Sales were driven by Saints Row 2 (2.6 mill. units), WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 (4 mill. units), de Blob (700k units) and Big Beach Sports (1.2 mill. units). However, due to lower-than-expected sales, THQ will further reduce spending through studio dispositions, project and 24% headcount reductions.