by Rainier on March 27, 2008 @ 12:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices, powered by the Unreal 2.5 Engine, with an FPS inspired combat system, which is skill based and commands full manual targeting. Spellborn's El Drijver tells us more about the combat system.
by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 6:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will expand beyond the film and feature 20 playable characters, each with different weapons and abilities, as well as a two-player offline/online "drop-in/drop out" gameplay mode.
by Rainier on March 24, 2008 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic the hedgehog races towards new territory in this Bioware-created RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Apart from the fact that it will appear on the NDS system during 2008, little details are available at this point.
by Rainier on March 24, 2008 @ 8:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that Chief Financial Officer Warren Jenson will be leaving the company. Mr. Jenson has served as EA's CFO since 2002 and will stay with the company to assist with its fiscal year-end close, financial reporting process, and to help transition his successor into the role.
by Rainier on March 23, 2008 @ 7:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this month it was revealed that SEGA put down a new trademark for Sonic Unleashed, what looked like a new installment in the Sonic franchise. While there has yet to be any official announcement some sneaky forum fellas seemed to have stumbled upon a "SEGA ftp" and leaked a boatload of screens.
by Rainier on March 21, 2008 @ 2:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In case suing the
Guitar Hero franchise and
various retailers isn't enough, Gibson has also filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Tennessee against EA, MTV Networks and Harmonix, claiming that Rock Band also infringes on that very same patent. Although Gibson Guitar contacted the parties involved in good faith, it received no reply in a timely manner with an intent to enter into negotiations for a patent license agreement, so there was no alternative but to bring the suit.
by Rainier on March 21, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on March 19, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 March 19, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will expand beyond the film and feature 20 playable characters, each with different weapons and abilities, as well as a two-player offline/online "drop-in/drop out" gameplay mode.
by Rainier on March 15, 2008 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with added content such as stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom asked the community what the game should be priced, and the verdict was a measly $10 for XBLA/PSN (PC to be determined).
by Rainier on March 14, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.
by Geson Hatchett on March 14, 2008 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is a fast-paced new Sonic racing game created by Sonic team that takes Sonic into never-before seen worlds with edge-of-your-seat racing intensity and all-new gravity controlling moves.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices, powered by the Unreal 2.5 Engine, with an FPS inspired combat system, which is skill based and commands full manual targeting. Spellborn's Frank Bakker tells us more about the creation of the Shorath Mesa area.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.
by Rainier on March 12, 2008 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Long rumored, Capcom has finally revealed Lost Planet Colonies, not only adding single and multiplayer content to the original game, but also cross platform multiplayer compatibility. The campaign will add an extra 11 mission campaign, Score Attack and Time Trial Battle Mode, while multiplayer will get 4 new maps, 4 new playable characters, 10 new weapons and no less than 7 new game modes, such as Akrid Hunting (players team up to fend off an insect assault) and Akrid Egg (recover an unhatched egg).
Plunge deep into a fantasy world full of mystical creatures when you join the Grace children on their quest to discover the secrets of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Based on Paramount Pictures’ movie adaptation of the book series, the video game lets players take on the roles of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace as they enter the hidden world of the unseen.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Daemonica 2: Farepoynt's Purgatory is a sequel to Daemonica, but does not require you to be familiar with the content of thr original. Daemonica 2 is an psychological thriller/adventure game containing many unique features, elaborate characters and a storyline that allows the player to experience new features, content and challenges even when replaying it.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In SEGA's squad-based first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines, developed by Gearbox Software and based on the Aliens movie, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the latest installment in the action/RPG franchise, playable for up to 4 players with a strong multiplayer focus, but if you go solo you can use AI characters to perform combos.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 7:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine. Lets hope this
3rd delay is the last one...
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 5:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the backstory behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valkyria Chronicles, known in Japan as Valkyria of the Battlefield, is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.
by Rainier on Feb. 29, 2008 @ 6:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games announced it is bringing X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, a third-person, anime-style action/adventure to North America. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.