by Rainier on June 26, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At a press briefing earlier today, Sony's Kazuo Hirai said that it will strengthen its network services, further cut costs to achieve profitability in the current fiscal year. He also announced that by this summer, North American PS3 owners will be able to download and watch movies through their consoles, while the service will be offered in Japan and Europe at later dates. More details to be unveiled at E3.
by Rainier on June 14, 2008 @ 7:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haemimont's Imperium Romanum is a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. A few weeks after the first Kalypso Media will released a second Value Pack next week which includes 4 new missions, many new tablets, and an improved art- and gamedesign.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment. Fans who
pre-order will be able to pre-load the game 24 hours before the official release date, activate at midnight, and get additional music tracks and documentary features on top of that.
by Rainier on June 11, 2008 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireteam Reloaded is a fast paced sports-like team-based, multiplayer action game with integrated voice communication fueled by furious combat in a futuristic battleground setting featuring 4 unique game-play modes, and 3 character classes.
by Rainier on June 2, 2008 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a third-person espionage action game where players move from fistfights to firefights to experience sequences that, unlike any other game, seamlessly blend Bourne's signature hand-to-hand combat with intense shooting and the ability to escape and evade deadly situations.
by Rainier on May 30, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance. While the v1.1.0 patch is in final testing and due for release shortly,
Kaos revealed it is working on several maps, of which at least one will be included in the next patch, possibly new weapons/vehicles and several other features.
by Rainier on May 12, 2008 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles as their growing fan base will cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. Last PGR4 content was back in February and
according to Bizarre Creations, who got
acquired by Activision, we shouldn't expect any more DLCs from them, as they have handed over the reigns to Microsoft, and currently there are no plans from their side.
by Rainier on May 8, 2008 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GamersGate has signed a digital distribution agreement with Gamecock, starting with FireFly's RTS Stronghold Crusader Extreme in May, followed by the episode action/adventure game Insecticide, and later this year additional titles like Velvet Assassin.
by Rainier on April 29, 2008 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital download portal GamersGate announced that Capcom will be making some of its upcoming games available for digital download, starting with its swashbuckling RTS game Plunder, action title Bionic Commando: Rearmed and a wide selection of other PC titles in the Capcom portfolio.
by Rainier on April 23, 2008 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playable with 2 or 4 players, LOL, know in Europe as Bakushow, is a cross between your a quiz show and charades. The host proposes a question or task to all the players who then send their answers back to the host within a certain time limit. The answers are then revealed to all players who in turn vote on each other’s work!
by Rainier on April 23, 2008 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Haemimont's Imperium Romanum is a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. Kalypso Media will released a Value Pack which includes 4 new scenarios, new tablets and events as well as some re-designed buildings.
by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 1:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. As promised Konami has made the 741mb Metal Gear Online Beta available for download through the PlayStation Store, although it won't be playable until April 21st.
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playing as a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, and capable of scorching, clawing and smashing thousands of enemies, gamers must defeat countless armies to save a civilization. Together, the gamer and the beast will attempt to change the destiny of a world on the brink of extinction. On April 17 Factor 5 will release two DLC's, the premium Diabolical Dragons adds two new dragons while Skyguard Upgrade adds the analog controls and a crosshair option.
by Rainier on March 24, 2008 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring a totally unique trading card mode, robust Minor League system, all-new Signature Style animations for 2008, brand new pitching, fielding/base-running controls, completely overhauled batting interface. and more, MLB 2K8 brings a new level of fun to the virtual baseball world. 2K Sports is working on patches for the X360/PS3 versions to fix the framerate, an issue in Franchise mode when playing as the San Diego Padres and attempting to move players to and from their minor league roster.
by Rainier on March 11, 2008 @ 9:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements, players will be introduced to the dark and unforgiving world of Ashan, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by the apocalyptic prophecy of the Dark Messiah. Ubisoft has released exclusive maps, classes (Paladin and Warlock) and weapons (bows, swords, and staffs), available on XBL Marketplace for 400 MS points.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GamersGate announced that German publisher Crimson Cow has joined the list of publishers choosing the portal for their digital distribution, starting with point & click adventures The Abbey, (March), followed by A Vampyre Story (May).
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games announced two downloadable content expansions for its open-world RPG Two Worlds, adding a host of new content to its multiplayer universe, featuring first and foremost an entirely new player-versus-player mode based around controlling key areas of a map.
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus. Bring your NDS to the Nintendo booth during GDC and you will be able to download a demo of Tecmo's handheld slasher.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 6:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. As promised, two downloadable packs for PGR 4 are now availalve on Xbox Live, one free (7 achievements, 1 car, 2 new modes) while the premium content (400 points) features 10 achievements, 7 new cars, 3 new bikes, and 3 modes.
by Rainier on Feb. 14, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Patapon is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons through an innovative use of musical beats. SCEA has released the Patapon demo, which is now available for download on the PS3 Network, or the PC store.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2008 @ 1:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's series starring Dante, the gunslinging demon hunter. DMC4 will introduce a new hero, Nero, who possesses a demonic arm that can pull in enemies or use them as projectiles.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. Two downloadable packs will be available Feb. 14, one free (7 achievement, 1 car, 2 new game modes) while the premium content (400 point) will feature 10 achievement, 7 new cars, 3 new bikes, and 3 new modes.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2008 @ 1:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Go! Sports Skydiving ($4.99) skydiving simulation game, the classic PSOne game Crash Bandicoot: WARPED ($5.99) for PS3/PSP, a free MotorStorm Chinese New Year Skin, new Rock Band content (Calling Dr. Love – Kiss, We Care a Lot - Faith No More, and Roam - B-52s, $1.99 each). A multiplayer demo for Capcom's Lost Planet, as well as various game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare's Mass Effect is a sci-fi action-RPG that will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. The Bring Down the Sky DLC adds a new uncharted world that introduces the alien race of the Batarians, and a new Achievement (50 points).
by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2008 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. Activision announced that Infinity War is working on downloadable multiplayer maps, but only for PS3 and X360, not PC.