by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few weeks ago, Bethesda Softworks announced Star Trek: Conquest, a blend of strategy and intense action set in “The Next Generation” era.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway's financial result reveals an upward trend of higher revenue ($31.8M, compared to last year's $25.9M) and less loss ($14.3M compared to $31M over the same period last year), with disappointing sales for Wii's Mortal Kombat, Lord of the Rings Online, and Hour of Victory. In the conference call, Midway announced it was delaying BlackSite: Area 51 (from Sept. to Nov. 5,) and Wheelman (all the way back to 2008).
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2007 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. Hinted at earlier today, EA officially dated Crysis for Nov. 16, 2007.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA also revealed its latest financial results showing a lower revenue ($395 million, compared to last year's $413 mill.) and a higher loss ($132 million compared to $81 million same period a year ago). During the conference call EA executives announced Crysis is pushed back until Q3 (same as FIFA 08), expecting Crytek's FPS to be released in November. EA is giving Spore extra time for polishing and tentatively plans to release it anywhere from March to May 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2007 @ 4:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ released its financial results for the Q1 2008, revealing lower revenue ($104 million compared to $138 mill. last year), but less net loss ($9.3 million, compared last year's $12.1 mill.). Sales were mainly driven by Ratatouille, and older titles such as WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 and Cars. In the subsequent conference call, CEO Brian Farrell confirmed it is developing Red Faction 3.
by Rainier on July 26, 2007 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed yesterday, Ubisoft confirmed that it is developing a third-person action game based on the TV series. The video game will focus on the entire cast, and not re-tell or bridge the gap between the two seasons, but instead offer its own insight.
by Rainier on July 26, 2007 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed earlier this month, EA announced that The Sims 2 fans can whisk their Sims away on a variety of magnificent vacations featuring a myriad of all-new activities to discover exotic locations, including the Far East, Rustic Mountaintops -- even a Tropical Island!
by Rainier on July 24, 2007 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft released its sales figures for Q1 ended June 30, 2007, reporting that sales came to $180.66M, up 90.5% compared with the same period last year, driven by Rainbow Six Vegas, Surf's Up, and its back catalog. Unfortunately, it also revealed that Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed until January-March of 2008.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 1:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GODS: Lands of Infinity Special Edition is a blend of adventure and action in a turn-based setting. There is an array of missions and NPCs who players can add to their team. Players must fight, gain experience, level and acquire new skills.
by Rainier on July 10, 2007 @ 1:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, EA today confirmed that it has Mirror's Edge in development at its EA DICE studio in Stockholm, a revolutionary new take on the First Person Action Adventure category.
by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, Bethesda announced that it will release The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (GotY) which will include the original version of the award-winning RPG Oblivion along with the official expansion, The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, and the downloadable content, Knights of the Nine.
by Rainier on July 9, 2007 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced that it will release an 80GB PS3 model in August for a suggested retail price of $599/$659 CND, including a copy of its online-enabled racing game MotorStorm. Effective immediately, Sony is dropping the price of the current 60GB PS3 model by $100 in North America, to $499/$549 CND. Sony Europe is expected to make a price announcement at E3.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA previously announced its cooperation with Chris Taylor's Gas Powered Games to develop a new action/RPG, which has now been officially revealed. Space Siege features a deep and compelling storyline, intense combat and a dynamic character development system.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last month, the Legend of Spyro trilogy continues with the Ape King arriving at the Temple of Souls in an effort to usher in a new age of darkness. As Spyro, players must unlock the secrets behind a series of strange visions that he is having and find the power to defeat this terrifying new force.
by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few weeks ago, EA officially announced EA Sports Rugby 08, to coincide with the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Player of the Year Richie McCaw, captain of the New Zealand All Blacks, has been signed as Rugby 08's cover star
by Rainier on July 4, 2007 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last month, Ghostlight officially announced its Unreal Engine 3 powered FPS To End All Wars. Set in the war-torn trenches of World War I Europe, To End All Wars will deliver unrivalled atmosphere and realism, bringing the mud strewn horror of this most desperate of conflicts into your home.
by Rainier on July 3, 2007 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, LucasArts announced that its theme park sim Thrillville will open its gates for a whole new season in Thrillville: Off the Rails. Featuring some of the most outlandish roller-coaster concepts ever imagined, as well as new ways to talk to park guests and a wider array of carnival games.
by Rainier on July 3, 2007 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, Tecmo and co-developers NtreevSoft announced Super Swing Golf Season 2! Using the Wii remote as a golf club, swing into the action with your favorite characters as they return to the island to challenge the new courses with all new story, tournament modes, new multiplayer modes, completely new customizations, costumes, and secrets.
by Rainier on June 28, 2007 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last week, XIDER Games will be making its first venture into the NDS format with Luminator DS, a puzzle-strategy game with a modern soundtrack and updated Tetris-style play which will banish your Rubik’s Cube to the attic permanently.
by Rainier on June 26, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the next-gen consoles with Grand Theft Auto IV. The GTA IV Special Edition comes in a customized metal safety deposit box, which will include the game in a special packaging, never-before-seen production artwork, selected soundtrack CD, exclusive Rockstar keychain, and a limited edition Rockstar duffel bag.
by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed over the weekend, NetDevil today officially announced Jumpgate Evolution. Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.
by Rainier on June 19, 2007 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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previously announced the chief architect of Sony's PlayStation game console Ken Kutaragi, 56, stepped down Tuesday (although he will still have an advisory post at the gaming unit). The gaming unit is now headed by Kazuo Hirai, SCE's former president and chief operating officer.
by Rainier on June 13, 2007 @ 3:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized as Namco Bandai Games America announced Soulcalibur IV. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience.
by Rainier on June 12, 2007 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that SimCity Societies is in development and is scheduled to hit retail stores this holiday season. Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well.
by Rainier on June 11, 2007 @ 4:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take 2 released its financial numbers for Q2 2007 and it wasn't a very rosy picture. Net revenue down, and net loss up, so it came as no surprise that a 100 day restructuring plan was announced. During the follow-up conference call Take 2 executives revealed that several fiscal 2007 year titles were cancelled, though did not go in specifics, and that it would try to sell off Jack of all Games and its Joytech divisions. Dispite earlier rumors, GTA IV is not getting delayed, and is still on track for its October 16 launch.