by Rainier on March 28, 2007 @ 8:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942. Eidos has released 2 new historical battle maps and brand new vehicles now available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on March 28, 2007 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sporting various new features, and a new graphics engine, Arena Wars Reloaded is an action strategy game focusing once again on fast-paced RTS action and multiplayer mayhem.
by Rainier on March 28, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has released the first downloadable content for its action game Bullet Witch, including a free, brand-new White Witch costume for the game’s heroine Alicia, and a Bullet Witch Xbox 360 Theme pack. In addition, for 20 points each, players can download one brand new mission “Dynamite Beauty” and two enhanced versions of the "Clad in Streaming Black" mission featuring ‘Great Spells’ unlocked and a heightened level of difficulty, respectively.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story. Activision will release 8 new playable characters, each complete with new signature powers, skins, dialog, conversations and achievement points.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bigfoot Networks introduced FN Torrent, a hardware offloaded peer-to-peer file sharing application that allows users to download files with zero impact to CPU utilization. With FN Torrent, gamers have the power to download the torrents they want without impacting their online game play.
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Carmageddon developer Stainless Games' Xbox Live Arcade vehicle combat racing game NovaDrome has a bonus pack available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace, for 250 MP you get 8 new vehicles, and a new Career multiplayer mode with 6 new arenas.
by Rainier on March 13, 2007 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that new Xbox 360 exclusive in-game content is available to download for its NCAA March Madness 07 basketball game, offering gamers the just-announced official Selection Sunday brackets, accurate seedings and updated team ratings.
by Rainier on March 8, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Atari has released new content on Xbox Live adding the Cadillac CTS-V for free, new premium cars (Ferrari F40, Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Roadster, Audi S6, etc.), as well as the new Hardcore Mode.
by Rainier on March 5, 2007 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Last week we revealed that Sony is preparing new downloadable content for its PS3 shooter Resistance: Fall of Man, today SCEA informs us that the first package on March 23rd will include 2 new game modes, specator camera, and a new map pack is scheduled for May.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2007 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Resistance: Fall of Man, humanity’s hope for survival is slim, and the tide of the battle rests on the shoulders of U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Nathan Hale. In an
interview with Newsweek Sony's Phil Harrison revealed new content is coming, "we have some really, really cool things that will be extending the story, extending the locations, some brand new content, starting in April."
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2007 @ 3:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942. Next month Battlestations: Midway players will get the chance to engage in fresh new Pacific battles as two new historical battle maps and brand new vehicles become available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Feb. 20, 2007 @ 1:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crackdown is an action-driving hybrid introducing a 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and stylized urban center. Microsoft has released a four free agents pack, including a character with Sam Fisher style head gear, currently only available to Gold members, in all Xbox Live regions except Germany.
by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2007 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring interactive 3D environments and a large cast of returning and new characters, get ready for the reinvention of Sonic The Hedgehog, in his most intense, high velocity escapade to date! SEGA has released new levels for Sonic, Shadow and Silver, each 200 points, available on XBL Marketplace.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2007 @ 9:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge is the PSP exclusive edition in the legendary racing series and hits the streets next Friday, February 16th. However, PSP players can take to the game’s circuits today in a trio of skill tests driving the Ultima GTR, Opel Vectra GTS V8 and the classic Mercedes Benz W196.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sporting various new features, and a new graphics engine, Arena Wars Reloaded is an action strategy game focusing once again on fast-paced RTS action and multiplayer mayhem.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2007 @ 5:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest OXM issue reveals that Ubisoft is preparing to release 10 new multiplayer maps (Red Lotus, Wartown, Marshalling Yard, Neon Graveyard, Presidio, etc.) as well as 2 new game modes (Assassination, CS like VIP protection mode, and Conquest, where you need to protect locations in order to win) for its recently release tactical shooter Rainbow Six Vegas. The DLC will cost 800 points ($10) and is scheduled for March release.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2007 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Spectrobes is an anime-inspired action/RPG where prehistoric creatures possess special powers, and hold the key to defeating a vicious and merciless force, known only as the Krawl and threatens to destroy the galaxy. Collectibe trading cards will allow you to unlock content, or download new material via Wi-Fi.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2007 @ 11:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft is offering customers 3 new ways to buy, upgrade or license multiple copies of Windows Vista. Windows Anytime Upgrade, Windows Vista Family Discount and Windows Marketplace will provide customers with greater flexibility in obtaining the new OS and will ensure they have the edition of Windows Vista that matches their needs.
by Rainier on Jan. 15, 2007 @ 2:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A Research and Markets study reveals Microsoft's use of its Xbox Live web-based service to deliver TV shows and movies directly to the TV set, bypassing the traditional route of cable system and telco video distribution, will bring in almost 100 million in 2007.
by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2007 @ 5:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Killzone: Liberation is an all new, action-packed installment in the Killzone series, featuring a new intelligent 3rd person camera system. If you haven't checked the game yet, connect your PSP to your PC and
visit the Killzone website to download the demo, allowing you to try out a complete single player mission and one multiplayer map!
by Rainier on Dec. 24, 2006 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Back in 2004 Hannover developer Team exDream entertainment surprised gamers with Arena Wars, which won the German Jury Innovative Award, and dtp announced that 2007 will bring a sequel, Arena Wars Reloaded. Sporting various new features, and a new graphics engine, this action strategy game will focus once again on multiplayer mayhem.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2006 @ 4:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today a free trial version of the Opera browser is available for download on Nintendo's Wii. The Wiimote has made it possible to surf the Web in a new way with the Opera browser on your TV. Simply point and click to go to a Web page, select a link or input text. Click and move the Wii Remote up, down, left or right to navigate a page.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2006 @ 3:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ brings some holiday cheer to its sandbox action game Saints Row. The freely downloadable The Ho Ho Ho Pack (not available in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan) adds Santa Claus ensemble to your inventory, including coat, hat, boots and hair, now available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Dec. 18, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. Capcom announced that the single-player and multiplayer demos have been downloaded over one million times by the global Xbox community.
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2006 @ 10:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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During the recent Spike TV Video Game Awards ceremony Epic Games president Mike Capps stated that they have been working on new content for its recently released gritty action game Gears of War. The question on everybodies mind however was whether the long time PC developer was going to jump on the microtransaction bandwagon or not. Putting the discussion to rest Capps said, "We always take care of our customers, we always give them stuff for free, and we're going to keep doing that forever. That's how we do it, man. This is Epic."