by Rainier on Oct. 22, 2007 @ 3:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lower-than-expected sales on Juiced 2 and Stuntman Ignition forced THQ to lower its Q2 financial guidance, and as a result, it has decided to postpone Destroy All Humans!: Path of the Furon (PS3/X360), the PS3 edition of Frontlines: Fuel of War and de Blob for the Wii/NDS.
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2007 @ 11:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom today announced Dark Void, a highly innovative action title, is in development with platforms being confirmed shortly. Developed by Airtight Games, Dark Void will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action. Dark Void is currently scheduled for release in winter 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2007 @ 8:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brütal Legend chronicles of Eddie Riggs, a roadie of a virtuous metal band, pulled back in time to learn his true purpose. Offered the wealth and knowledge of an ancient kingdom in exchange for assembling a legion of his own design, the roadie commands a barbaric mob of demons, dragsters, amp stacks, leather and chrome.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. Already revealed earlier this month, it's now official ...
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UCSE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content. This v1.00.03.01 patches are for the Collector's and Special Edition of the game, fix bugs, and are complied with the latest DirectX 9.0c.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2007 @ 5:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The GRAW 2 Co-op Collection consists of five Co-op Campaign missions that continue the story from GRAW 2. In total there are nine maps, seven of which are inspired by classic maps from Ghost Recon's illustrious history and two that are totally brand new.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2007 @ 5:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Rally Revo offers a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with dynamically deformable terrain, next-gen graphics, realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing. While the previous demo was a promotional release, SEGA has issued the official version with two quick race tracks, drivable in the Mitsubishi Evo IX FQ3 or the Subaru Impreza STi Spec C type RA
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2007 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Microsoft is sponsoring a nationwide contest to identify one lucky artist or band to be included on the “Official Halo 3 Original Soundtrack.”
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 7:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the on the 1988 8-bit NES release, Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2007 @ 3:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed at Leipzig Games Convention, SouthPeak Games announced a new twist on the racing genre in the form of Iridium Runners, placing gamers into a futuristic world where they are literally running for their lives.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It was never really a secret, but
Free Radical's website has made it official. "Featuring even more crazy characters, devastating weapons and heart pounding hot sweaty action. It's funny, it's frantic and it'll do things you've never seen before! No, not naked girls, even better than that! No details yet, the monkeys have a loaded banana pressed against our skull, but this game will take the first person shooter to gaming nirvana. Save the world or die laughing, Timesplitters 4 is coming to getcha!"
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chosen: Well of Souls is a 3D hack'n slash set in the 19th century, where you are sent on a mission by the monasteries to free God's Envoy. Unlike yesterday's full game/trial version, this demo features the first level, playable as one of three heroes.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2007 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea, you play a bold sea captain in the 18th century Caribbean as you seek glory and adventure, featuring high seas action and swashbuckling adventure in a world of pirates and plunder.
by Judy on Oct. 2, 2007 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway reduced its Q3 2007 expected revenue from $50M to $39M, mainly because of pushing Stranglehold (PS3) into Q4, the delay of UT 3 (PS3) until Q1 2008 and lackluster sales of BlackSite: Area 51 due to the split shipment between the X360 and PS3 versions. Their expected annual revenue has been lowered from $225M to $170M. However new installments in the Mortal Kombat and Blitz franchises were revealed.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2007 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After Future US recently took over Nintendo Power, it has now signed an agreement with SCEA to publish PlayStation: The Official Magazine, with the first full Future US-published issue, the Holiday 2007 edition, to go on sale in late November.
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity. EA revealed that the X360/PS3 bundle is scheduled for Nov. 23, and will cost $169, while PS2 gamers will have to wait until Dec. 3, but can then rock out for $159.99. For people who do not want the entire set, game and instruments will be made available separately.
by Rainier on Sept. 27, 2007 @ 12:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After recently getting approved as PSP/PS2 publisher in North America, Playlogic announced that it has signed a global publishers license for the PS3, allowing it to publish PS3 games in all territories worldwide.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2007 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a little while ago, THQ officially announced the next standalone chapter in Relic's RTS franchise, WH 40K: Dawn of War - Soulstorm. Featuring an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the WK40K universe, Soulstorm introduces two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores Studio, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.
by Rainier on Sept. 24, 2007 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Saints Row 2, which uses Volition's proprietary open-world engine. Saints Row 2 will offer vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, all new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2007 @ 3:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced that it is bringing the Kingdom Hearts franchise to handhelds. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for the PSP is set in "the distant past," and will be similar to the PS2 titles, focused on single-player. The NDS is called Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, is set during the KH II events, and has Roxas as the main character. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom officially announced a development agreement with Camelot Software, known for titles such as Everybody's Golf and Mario Golf, to work on an all-new golf game We Love Golf!, turning the Wiimote into a virtual set of golf clubs, creating the most immersive golfing experience available off the greens.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The battle may not begin until Sept. 25, but Halo fans can prepare for the epic fight with the release the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console (comes with matching Wireless Controller, headset, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme) on Sept. 16 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 2:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After running a public beta version for several months Valve has launched the official Steam Community, an expansive set of social networking and online multiplayer features, as it prepares for the launch of the Team Fortress 2 beta, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 17, 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2007 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed in its
Games Convention lineup last month, SouthPeak Games officially announced Monster Madness: EX. Following in the footsteps of Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, Monster Madness: EX four player co-op gameplay has an all new polished look and improved game elements for its PS3 debut.