by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Modern Warrior: Special Tactics is a new FPS where you take on role of a Russian special tactics unit known as Specnaz. The Motherland somehow lost another nuclear warhead to the terrorists and it’s up to the player to recover the bomb and punish some heavy armed dusky beardies.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA's Q3 2008 financial results reveal a slight increase in revenue, but higher than expected expenses and losses on investments resulted in a $641 million net loss, compared to 2007's $33 million. In addition to the previously announced
The Sims 3 and
Dragon Age: Origins delays, EA is also pushing back The Godfather II until fiscal 2010 (April 1 - June 30). EA had
already announced it would close nine studios and lay off 10% of its employees, but in light of the actual results it will now close 3 additional locations and dismiss 11% of its staff. In the follow up conference call, EA CEO John Riccitiello revealed that Dead Space is coming to the Wii, while early next year we can expect Bad Company 2 (X360/PS3) and Mass Effect 2 (X360/PC).
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Let's Tap utilizes a ground-breaking control scheme where the Wii controller is placed on a box or flat surface so that the controller can detect minute vibrations. Players of all ages and skill levels then tap the box or flat surface to interact with the game; there's no need to hold the controller.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed last month, Don King Boxing provides a boxing experience for Wii via accurate controls, a unique story mode, an exhilarating multiplayer system, and implementation of the Wii Balance Board.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Phenomic is developing BattleForge, a new fantasy online RTS game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Fans who
pre-order will get four exclusive units, with exclusive card artwork and in-game animation, all leveled-up, giving player’s a head start as they prepare for battle online.
by Rainier on Jan. 27, 2009 @ 12:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa. Ubisoft is teaming up with Charles River Media to create one of the first game design books written by gamers for gamers.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Q3 2008-09 financial results are better than expected, up 13% compared to last year, mainly due to Far Cry 2 (2.9 million units) and Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (1.5 mill.) and its casual lineup, which offset the slower take-off for Prince of Persia (2.2 mill. units). While
previously listed as Q1 2009, I Am Alive has been bumped into Ubisoft's 2009-2010 lineup, which means at the earliest April 2009, joined by Assassin's Creed 2, Splinter Cell Conviction and a new Ghost Recon title.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2009 @ 9:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dec. 2008, Sony announced that it would lay off 16,000 employees, cut back on investments, close several of its manufacturing plants, and pull out of businesses as it is looking to cut $1.1 billion. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the end of the bad news as Sony has just revised its earning estimates and is now expecting to lose $2.9 billion instead. As a result, it plans further layoffs in electronic, pictures, music and gaming divisions, and it will restructure and close manufacturing plants.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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America's Army 3 is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2009 @ 10:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Playing as the wind, the player guides and accumulates a swarm of pedals by interacting with other flowers and the surrounding environment, causing the on-screen world to change. The goals and journey in each level vary, but all involve flight, exploration and interaction with the level.
by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2009 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will be customized with expanded online features, and community driven content.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA, Electronic Arts and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced that Alfonso Ramos, the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008 Champion, has received his official winner’s trophy at the FIFA World Player Gala in Zurich.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, based on 20th Century Fox's upcoming movie, enlists players to experience the tormented origins of Wolverine, from his escape of the Weapon X facility to the jungles of Africa and beyond. Activision has launched
the game's official website featuring a new 3-D screenshot showing Wolverine in action, and the community forum.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Klonoa’s long-awaited return offers vibrant graphics, motion control and new secrets to discover in this update to the series’ debut adventure. Highly revered as one of the best platform games of the past 10 years, Klonoa will ignite Wii owners’ imaginations with addictive gameplay, exciting stages and a memorable story.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 7:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA's Phantasy Star 0 is the latest installment in its Phantasy Star RPG series, and will feature an innovative touch screen based Visual Chat interface, addictive action-RPG gameplay, impressive visual quality and thrilling multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As we
revealed several weeks ago, C&C Red Alert 3: Uprising is a PC exclusive single-player campaign expansion, catapulting players deeper into the Red Alert universe, giving them more of the action-packed gameplay they have been clamoring for, while offering a gauntlet of new and compelling challenges with the new Commander’s Challenge mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sierra's Arcanum, developed by now defunct Troika Games, is an isometric RPG that creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. This v081229 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2008 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LocoRoco 2 further plunges you into a colorful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Guide your LocoRoco through the various worlds using a simple tilting and bouncing gameplay mechanic.
by Rainier on Dec. 17, 2008 @ 5:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Apart from
renewing its long-term contract with Rockstar Games, Take Two also released its Q4 2008 financial details revealing that GTA IV accounted for 60% of its $1.5 billion annual revenue. Due to
Atari's acquisition of Cryptic Studios, Take Two decided to drop Champions Online.
by Rainier on Dec. 15, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War 3 is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 5:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Play Grand Theft Auto IV and Midnight Club: Los Angeles with Rockstar developers and members of the publishing team for prizes all weekend long. Duke it out in death matches and races against all challengers; all you need to do is add their gamer tags and PSN account names, friend them up, and join the party.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA expects its net revenue and earnings per share for fiscal year 2009 to be below the financial guidance previously provided, primarily the result of lower than expected sales. As a result, EA will cancel various titles for 2010, merge studios and lay off employees. EA CEO John Riccitiello stated, however, that certain new IPs (Dead Space/Mirror's Edge) will get sequels.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2008 @ 11:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Darkfall Online is an MMO fantasy RPG featuring a fun, fast-paced, real-time combat system, massive battles, clan warfare and empire building.