by Rainier on May 16, 2007 @ 4:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony's Q4 2007 financial results reveal the gaming division has lost $1.9 billion, mainly due to the below-production cost sale of the PS3, as well as declining PS2 hard/software sales. So far Sony has shipped, not sold, 13 million PS3 units, and a whopping 193 million PS2s. Sony expects a turnaround next fiscal year, as it is reorganizing and taking steps to cut production costs for the PS3.
by Rainier on May 15, 2007 @ 9:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The epic saga continues with Halo 3, in this 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.
by Rainier on May 14, 2007 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.
by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The weapon-based fighting game franchise has been reinvented as Namco Bandai announced Soulcalibur Legends exclusively for the Wii, fully immersing players in a 3rd person action adventure that takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
by Rainier on May 11, 2007 @ 5:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ reported its net sales increased 27% to a record $1billion, driven by titles like STALKER, Cars, Supreme Commander, and WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007. In the subsequent conference call, THQ executives revealed that the previously announced Saints Row PS3 port was canceled in favor of launching a full-on sequel on X360 and PS3 simultaneously, while Kaos Studios' Frontlines: Fuel of War was pushed back from holiday season 2007, to January 2008.
by Rainier on May 8, 2007 @ 5:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the industry has been beating expectations the past few quarters, EA had less good news today. Net revenue was down 4%, gross profit down 5%, net loss increased, and net income was also down for the quarter, although on an annual basis, net revenue was up, primarily driven by the EA Sports lineup (mainly Madden), Need for Speed Carbon, and The Sims. During the subsequent conf. call EA CEO John Riccitiello revealed that Will Wright's larger-than-life title won't see the light of day until early 2008.
by Rainier on May 8, 2007 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft reported Q1 2007 sales of US$91.2M (up 9%), net income of US$15.2M (up 107%), and while sales dropped 6%, operating income rose more than 10%. More interestingly, NCSoft plans to released Aion in Korea within the year and Dungeon Runners this summer, while Tabula Rasa and Guild Wars: Eye of the North are both expected late 2007.
by Rainier on May 7, 2007 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Unreal Tournament 3 will have dozens of new, unique levels covering diverse environments, along with an even bigger selection of playable characters. The game will feature 7 game modes in total including one all-new game mode, several new vehicles and an armory full of weapons. Sign up for the newsletter on the freshly launched
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by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling combat, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition adds a new character a new boss and many new levels. While the previous patch reportedly worked on all version (fixes various gfx/texture issues, and adding Vista compatibility), these are the dedicated Euro/US v1.3.0 patches.
by Rainier on April 26, 2007 @ 6:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last year, Numen: Contest of Heroes is an action/RPG that will plunge the player deep into the amazing world of Greek mythology, the realm of almighty gods, brave heroes, fabulous creatures, and great deeds.
by Rainier on April 23, 2007 @ 3:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling combat, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition adds a new character a new boss and many new levels. This new v1.3.0 patch fixes various gfx/texture issues, and adding Vista compatibility.
by Rainier on April 20, 2007 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai announced Katamari's next-gen debut with Beautiful Katamari featuring Katamari-style quirky and unique high-definition graphics, an unforgettable new soundtrack, and a new online multiplayer feature that will have old and new players alike spinning when the title hits store shelves.
by Rainier on April 17, 2007 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA has signed an agreement with APM Music to make game scores from its video games such as The Sims, Medal of Honor and Tiger Woods PGA Tour available for use in television, films and other media, expanding on a nine-year relationship between the two companies.
by Rainier on April 12, 2007 @ 5:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine and Midway Games unveiled the Special Edition of The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. This Special Edition of the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game provides fans with exclusive items, including the "making of" DVD, a soundtrack of the game, and a special in-game item.
by Rainier on April 11, 2007 @ 6:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony officially announced that it will no longer offer two editions of the PS3, doing away with the 20Gb model, mainly due to low demand, and only offer the high end $599 60Gb model. Read more for the official statement...
by Rainier on April 11, 2007 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Magazine publisher Future announced that, in partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment, Official PlayStation Magazine will carry the world's first monthly playable Blu-ray covermount from June onwards.
by Rainier on April 9, 2007 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's not really much of a secret anymore, but Pandemic Studios announced their new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur. Set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, Saboteur is the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.
by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, powered by an updated Essence Engine and DX10, allowing players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history.
by Rainier on April 3, 2007 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following the recent second anniversary of PSP, Sony Computer Entertainment America announced a reduced price for PSP hardware. Effective today, PSP Core Pack will be available in North America for $169.99 (MSRP), delivering a significant $30 savings to consumers.
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.
