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.
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.