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.
by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, the LEGO Group officially announced LEGO Universe as the title for NetDevil's upcoming MMOG. LEGO Universe, will include expansive social and community features, as well as character advancement where you'll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose.
by Rainier on June 5, 2007 @ 4:55 p.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 May 31, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision released its fiscal year 2007 results revealing profits. Net revenue was up compared to last year, but although Q4 2007 sales and revenue doubled, they still turned a net loss of $14.4M. The conference call was more interesting, with Activision confirming Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Guitar Hero Rocks The 80s scheduled for July-Sept., while Call of Duty 4, a new Marvel title (probably Spider-Man: Friend or Foe), Guitar Hero III, Tony Hawk, and Bee Movie are all due later this fall. The next James Bond title is a ways off in 2008, along with other new IPs.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that the Need for Speed franchise is introducing a new version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new Phantasy Star Universe Special Edition Texter is a Phantasy Star Universe-themed version of the Texter game messaging product from Blue Orb for use with the X360 and PS2 allowing them to type text messages directly from their game controller
by Rainier on May 29, 2007 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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American McGee's Grimm is a story-driven action-adventure game. The player interacts with a compelling collection of vividly drawn characters inhabiting a world built around twisted takes on the best-known tales in Western fiction. The game combines familiar exploration and questing conventions with a thematically inspired fighting mechanic based on the notion that “words are weapons”.
by Rainier on May 28, 2007 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First announced that it has signed an agreement to publish the action RPG title GODS: Lands of Infinity Special Edition, developed by Cypron Studios.
by Rainier on May 25, 2007 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grab your flashbangs and prepare to break cover for the most intense and cinematic Call of Duty experience ever as Activision and Infinity Ward officially announced Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
by Rainier on May 24, 2007 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts and TT Games celebrated today the 30th anniversary of the classic movie series that spans generations with the announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, allowing families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.
by Rainier on May 21, 2007 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto IV will be available as a special edition on October 16 in North America and October 19 in Europe, the same day as the regular edition of Grand Theft Auto IV.
by Rainier on May 19, 2007 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At the Worldwide Invitational in Seoul, South Korea, Blizzard lead designer Dustin Browder (formerly of EA) just announced StarCraft 2! During the presentation lots of game footage was shown, but it has been confirmed — a full-on sequel nearly 10 years after the original. No mention of World of StarCraft (yet).
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.