by Rainier on April 2, 2007 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination.
by Rainier on March 30, 2007 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Tecmo announced that its action hero, Ryu Hayabusa, will be flipping his way onto the NDS. Bringing all of the intense combat, stylized graphics, and ultimate ninja action to touch-screens everywhere, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword features a new storyline and innovative use of the DS Stylus.
by Rainier on March 29, 2007 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi has released its quarterly results, reflecting an increase in revenue (from $47.9 to $146.3 million) and a 10% decrease in operational loss. More importantly CEO Jane Cavanagh confirmed a Battlestations: Midway sequel is in development, and no less than 11 other new titles are scheduled, such as Kane & Lynch, Highlander, Crossfire: Search and Destroy, and its first casual titles Jewel Quest, Diner Dash, and Cubis 2. SCi/Eidos decided to delay its PS3 titles for Sony's next-gen platform due to its limited install base.
BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.
by Rainier on March 27, 2007 @ 9:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360 Elite, a new model of the video game and entertainment system that will include a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console, wireless controller and Xbox LIVE headset.
by Rainier on March 27, 2007 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Lego Batman: The Videogame, TT Games brings the world of DC Comics' Caped Crusader to life in an entirely new way. Players can explore a richly interactive LEGO Gotham City as Batman and Robin, capturing infamous villains - and even take control of the villains themselves.
by Rainier on March 23, 2007 @ 10:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai America officially announced Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. Online for the first time, via Xbox Live, players will be able to experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. If you haven't yet, check our
previously posted screens ...
by Rainier on March 22, 2007 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Overmatch). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.8.1 and includes four new Multiplayer Missions built by graduate students from The Guildhall at SMU, as well as the usual AI improvements, map updates, bug and crash fixes.
by Rainier on March 16, 2007 @ 1:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Under the direction of Eiichirou Sasaki (Resident Evil : Outbreak) and producer Hironobu Takeshita (Ultimate Ghosts'N Goblins), Capcom's latest Wii exclusive adventure game Treasure Island Z has you play a young pirate in search of treasure, using the Wiimote to solve puzzles.
by Rainier on March 6, 2007 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose intelligent enemies, a diversity of weapons, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes. Already revealed last week at THQ's Gamers Day, but it's now official ...
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Already revealed earlier, Monster Hunter Freedom 2 borrows various elements from Monster Hunter 2 on the PS2, while the handheld sequel will also feature ad hoc and online multiplayer, as well as new weapons and new locations such as snow covered landscapes.
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Already revealed a few weeks ago, EA officially announced SimCity DS. In addition to creating and growing their very own pocket sized city while being on-the-go, players will be able to leverage the unique action features of the NDS system, discovering an entirely new way to play SimCity.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2007 @ 5:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced plans to bring the renowned Conan brand to the X360 and PS3 in early 2008, marking it the first product in THQ's multi-year licensing agreement to develop interactive games based on the popular character brought to life in Robert E. Howard's original stories.
by Judy on Feb. 23, 2007 @ 10:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Although we posted
the first screens a few days ago, Sierra Entertainment today officially announced Empire Earth III, letting you battle across the entire globe as you make your bid for world domination. Gameplay will unfold in a richly detailed Earth made up of the equivalent of 40-80 normal RTS skirmish maps.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2007 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, featuring unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic “Driver DNA." The only game that allows players to showcase their skills at Hot Import Nights events, Juiced 2: HIN is expected to make its next-generation debut.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2007 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vicious Cycle Software announced that its powerful Vicious Engine middleware solution for cross-platform development is now approved for the Xbox 360 Tools and Middleware Program.
by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC, now
available for pre-order through Valve's digital delivery system Steam for $35.95. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari announced financial results for its Q3 2007 ending December 31, 2006. Net revenue dropped more than 50% from last year's $100M to $47.3M, while net revenue went from $81.6M to $46M. Hopefully next month's lineup will bring change to that, as Atari will release Bullet Witch (X360), DBZ: Shin Budokai 2 (PSP), and Test Drive Unlimited (PC/PS2), along with other titles.
by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2007 @ 11:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.
by Rainier on Feb. 6, 2007 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco announced today that its financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 contain a going concern modification from its accounting firm, a legal term for "financial trouble."
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's fiscal Q3 2007 net sales increased to $475.7 million, up 33% from a year ago, driven by strong sales of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, Cars, Avatar, SpongeBob SquarePants and Destroy All Humans! 2. In the conference call, THQ executives revealed a new Red Faction is in the works, as well as the Stuntman franchise it acquired from Atari. Cars is getting a sequel by end of the year, and WWE Smackdown expands onto PS3, Wii and NDS. In total, 11 new Wii titles are scheduled, and the previously revealed, but yet unannounced, Juiced and MX titles are due in fiscal 2008.
by Judy on Feb. 1, 2007 @ 5:05 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced its Q3 financial results ending Dec. 31, 2006. Net revenue for the 3rd quarter was $1.28 billion, up a mere 1% compared to last year's $1.27 billion, driven by Madden, but curtailed by higher next-gen development costs and acquisitions. In the conf call afterwards, EA revealed Spore and My Sims are coming to the NDS (in addition to the PC and Wii versions, respectively), and that White council is "on hold," not cancelled.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2007 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As with
Ubisoft yesterday, SCi/Eidos' first half of its fiscal year was quite positive with revenue topping £70 million (40% increase) mainly due to strong sales of action game Just Cause, and super hero title Justice League Heroes, while the original Lego Star Wars has sold 5.4 million copies across all platforms since its April 2005 release. SCi plans to release 4 Wii titles (Bionicle Heroes, for one), further next-gen installments for Tomb Raider, Hitman, Championship Manager, and confirmed that
Just Cause 2 is in development.
by Judy on Jan. 23, 2007 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced sales for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2006-07, which ended December 31, 2006. Revenue increase from €250M to €311M (24% increase), buouyed by the hot sales of Rainbow Six Vegas, Splinter Cell Double Agent, and Red Steel. The results revealed a Blazing Angels expansion (X360/PC), some new Wii (Driver, Turtles, PoP) and PC titles (Driver, RE 4), and the delayed release of Haze, pushed back to at the earliest April.