by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed at the CGA
yesterday, PopCap officially announced Peggle is coming the the NDS, developed by Lumines studio Q Entertinament. Peggle combines elements of pinball, pachinko and pool where players fire a silver ball from the top of the screen, relying on the laws of physics to propel the ball downwards while ricocheting off orange and blue ‘pegs’.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Q1 2008 financial result reveals that sales are up 25.8% (€169 million compared to last year's €134 million) driven mainly by Assassin’s Creed, Haze, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 as well as its Games For Everyone brand (Petz, Imagine and MyCoach series) which saw a boost of 20% compared to last year. Also revealed was the
Splinter Cell delay, which we reported on earlier today.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are a fugitive and you’re being ruthlessly hunted by the very government you once served. The key to your survival is to improvise, adapt and overcome, your environment becomes your weapon.
Rumored a few months ago, Ubisoft's Q1 sales report confirms that Splinter Cell has been delayed and is now scheduled for fiscal year 2009-2010, meaning not before April 1st, 2009.
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on DC Comics '80s graphic novel, Watchmen, developed by Deadline Games (known for Total Overdose) and written by comic editor Len Wein, is a brawler set in an alternate 1985 America that will initially feature anti-hero Rorschach and Nite Owl.
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unveiled at last week's E3, Konami officially announced that it is developing Time Hollow, a new story-driven adventure game in which players journey through a time-bending adventure to solve the mysteries of the present by changing events of the past.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, SEGA officially announced Sonic and the Black Knight, bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.
by Rainier on July 15, 2008 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, bringing the series back to its core with retro-action platform gameplay and NES-inspired old school graphics. Relive the Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, a host of power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses.
by Rainier on July 14, 2008 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally revealed in 2004, Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion elements of existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on July 9, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | 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 v080708 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For Internet users who hate to pay for content, Ultramercial, LLC has just the solution: let an advertiser pay your way in, after you trade 30-seconds of your attention for free access to online games.
by Rainier on July 7, 2008 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed back in February, EA has officially announced it is bringing MySims to the PC. In MySims you can create original characters, build a town, grow a community and discover a world of your own. Start by personalizing the appearance of your MySims from head to toe and go on to unlock cool new items as you befriend and build relationships with your neighbors.
by Rainier on July 4, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. Midway launches MKast, the official Mortal Kombat podcast. The debut episode features Senior Producer, Hans Lo, and Associate Producer, Hector Sanchez talking about the birth of the MKast and the production of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perimeter 2: New Earth is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of territory seizure using detailed terraforming and on the subsequent encircling of these zones with a special protective perimeter.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed earlier today, now official. With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, Chrono Trigger represents the best-in-class of the video game world. Remastered for the NDS, this marks the first time that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform.
by Rainier on June 27, 2008 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Metal Slug 7 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by continuing to deliver the high-energy and frantic, fast-paced 2-D shooting action that the franchise has always been widely renowned for.
by Rainier on June 26, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last month, Boogie SuperStar combines the hottest music hits from around the world with the coolest dance moves and total character customization, providing girls the ultimate gaming experience: to sing and dance their way to superstardom!
by Rainier on June 25, 2008 @ 1:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade.
Revealed yesterday, the Spore Galactic Edition includes the game, Making of DVD, How to Build a Better Being DVD, The Art of mini-book, Spore poster, and a 100-page Galactic Handbook.
by Rainier on June 24, 2008 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Munich, Germany based game development studio Chimera Entertainment, known for the recent PC RPG Windchaser, looks ahead to the future with great expectations as it has just become an official developer for Xbox 360, Wii and DS.
by Rainier on June 20, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced UFC 2009 Undisputed, based on the mixed martial arts organization, featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world,
by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed and originally distributed by Techland under the name Chrome Spec Force, the touch-enabled game will let Falcon users feel realistic weapon recoil, vehicle control, and other game interactions as part of a future world Special Forces team deployed deep inside enemy territory.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced results for its Q4 of fiscal 2008 and its March 31, 2008 year-end revealing net revenue for the quarter and overall year were down, but also the net loss for both cycles have been significantly reduced.
by Rainier on June 13, 2008 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix MTV Games, and EA announced that for a limited time Rock Band Special Edition Bundle for the PS2 is available for a MSRP of $99.99 at participating retailers.
by Rainier on June 12, 2008 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | 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 v080612 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.
by Rainier on June 10, 2008 @ 8:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Voltage Software officially announced The Conduit, a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.