by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 2:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dark Age of Camelot is an MMORPG featuring Realm vs. Realm combat, as well as multiple class and race combinations, a robust trade skill system, and a comprehensive player Guild system. DAoC's 4th and 5th (final) expansions, Darkness Rising and Labyrinth of the Minotaur, are now available free to all subscribers.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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League of Legends is a session-based online multiplayer game that combines elements of RPG and RTS genres with addictive battle action where rival teams compete against one another for victory on highly stylized battlefields and landscapes.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 6:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original ARMA II, a new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At one time or another, just about everyone has created an animated cartoon using nothing more than a pad of paper and some hand-drawn stick figures. Nintendo now brings these creations to life on its Nintendo DSi with Flipnote Studio, now available as free download from the Nintendo DSi Shop.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Havok announced that Microsoft Game Studios Europe has licensed the Havok Spectrum software bundle (Havok Physics, Havok Animation, and Havok Behavior) for use by its developers across projects moving forward.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 5:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Aliens vs. Predator [ALL] - Predator Trailer
- Darkest of Days [ALL] - Time And Punishment Trailer
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 [ALL] - Sliders and Tactics Trailer
- Dragonica [PC] - Trailer #8
- MX vs. ATV Reflex [ALL] - Stunt And Wreck Avoidance Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 5:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Championship Manager 2010 is the definitive football management game featuring a host of unique, cutting-edge technology including a bespoke 3D match engine with over 500 individual player animations. Championship Manager and IMScouting have signed a strategic partnership that will enable CM to further enhance the quality and breadth of their player data.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wii is the place to be for DanceDanceRevolution this year as players can dance to the beat using the DanceDanceRevolution Wii Remote and, for the first time, the Wii Balance Board accessory in the Workout Mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 2:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 1:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The
closure rumor from earlier this week turns out to be true as GRIN just issued a statement. "It is with a heavy heart we announce today that GRIN has been forced to close its doors. This as too many publishers have been delaying their payments, causing an unbearable cashflow situation." A group of 25 former employees have already split off as started
Outbreak Studios.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Section 8 is a futuristic FPS that brings strategy and tactics to the genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly. You are part of an elite infantry squad with a penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 6:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pioneering: Ep. One is a first person RPG/Adventure game set on the early American frontier during the period of the American Revolution. Utilizing open world campaigns and multiple routes to completion, Pioneering immerses players in the world of the wildest of wests, bringing to life one of the most dynamic and complex periods in American history.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare's return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2009 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While a fifth installment in the Hitman franchise is not really much of a surprise, Eidos has yet to officially announce its existence. With last year's movie having done quite well and rumors of a second one in the planning stages, CEO Ian Livingstone revealed
a few months ago that IO Interactive would be in charge of Hitman 5, but according to
actor Mark Sloan's resume, he has done mocap work for UK-based Rocksteady Studios, which is currently finishing up Batman: Arkham Asylum.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Section 8 [PS3/X360/PC] - Dev Diary Trailer #2
- Sacred 2: Ice & Blood [PC] - Trailer
- Tony Hawk: Ride [Wii/PS3/X360] - First Ride Trailer
- Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream [Wii] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 6:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Space Extraction is a prequel that reveals the events leading up to Isaac Clarke’s mission on the USG Ishimura in the original Dead Space game. Dead Space Extraction will marry the innovative motion controls of the Wii Remote with a frenetic first person perspective to create a new action-packed horror experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 2:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Industry veteran Louis Castle, former EA and Westwood exec, has joined IAC's InstantAction as its new CEO. Under his leadership, they will pursue an expanded business strategy that will build upon the vision of web-based games publishing and more effectively connect developers to consumers while creating all-new IP across multiple gaming platforms and genres.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swedish developer GRIN has been around for over a decade, founded in 1997, but it was not until 2006's PC edition of Ubisoft's GRAW that it became widely known. Shortly thereafter, it grew rapidly, opening offices in Barcelona and Gothenburg, to deal with a slew of high-profile titles (Bionic Commando, Wanted, Terminator) in development. However, sales on all of them were disappointing, and earlier this year GRIN closed all but its main office in Stockholm, which is now also
rumored to be in trouble, with employees being asked to not come to work. Oddly enough,
earlier today, one of its subsidiaries announced a new title.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #3
- Brutal Legend [ALL] - Rubik's Cube Challenge Trailer
- Deca Sports 2 [Wii] - Teaser Trailer #2
- King Arthur [PC] - Dev Diary Trailer #1
- Need for Speed Shift [ALL] - Gameplay Teaser
- Champions Online [ALL] - Road to Champions Dev Diary Trailer
- NBA Live 10 [ALL] - Gameplay Advancements Trailer
- Spectrobes: Origins [Wii] - Unique Features Trailer
- Shorts [NDS] - Toe Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 6:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket. Fans who
subscribe to Sports Illustrated, 28 issues for $50, will get a Madden documentary DVD, as well as Madden NFL 09 for free.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 5:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Samurai Warriors 3 is a beat-'em-up features dozens of characters to select from, each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks.
by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Italian games developers Impressionware and Idoru are combining their know-how and creating a new venture called Double Jungle, allowing them to share technology, work together on the development of more SKUs simultaneously, publish games and do work for hire.