by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Joint Administrators were appointed to UK based developer Blimey! Games on Jan. 8 2009, following the insolvency of its parent company, 10tacle Studios in the summer of 2008. Former Blimey! head honcho Ian Bell acquired all the assets and its workforce.
by Dustin Chadwell on Jan. 11, 2009 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Neverwinter Nights 2 is an RPG set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, taking you from the tiniest of villages into a sweeping tale of danger and war, chronicling your rise from a peasant to a full-fledged hero of the Realms, defending it against one of the greatest threats of the age. After two expansion packs (Mask of The Betrayer and Storm of Zehir) and one adventure pack (Mysteries of Westgate) Atari
revealed that "we are discussing doing another expansion pack with the team. And I'm pretty sure it's gonna happen."
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PST | 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:
- Hotel for Dogs [NDS/Wii/PC] - Trailer
- Moon [NDS] - LOLA-RR10 Trailer
- inFamous [PS3] - Trailer (2)
- Dark Void [ALL] - Trailer (3)
- Watchmen: The End is Nigh [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II - Tyranids Trailer #2
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising [PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a 3rd person adventure with an all new story, levels, weapons and enemies, as well as a proprietary targeting system and game engine that pushes the system to its limit, allowing more detailed characters, special effects, and terrain that captures the look and feel of the Resistance universe.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus' Hammerin' Hero is an arcade-style, old school, side-scrolling beat ‘em up for PSP. Forget everything your parents told you about violence only being a last resort. In Hammerin' Hero, if it moves, hammer it.
by Brian Dumlao on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 5:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Orochi Saga Collection is the most extensive KoF collection ever, containing five complete games, consisting of KOF 94-98. It includes the Orochi Saga trilogy (95-97) and unlockable bonus content materials, while the PSP edition includes an Ad-hoc mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2009 @ 4:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced that MTV Networks will bring its hit entertainment, kids' and comedy programming (including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Spike, Logo, CMT, The N, TV Land and Atom) to PlayStation Network's video service in the United States.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | 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:
- Numen: Contest of Heroes - Trailer #3
- Prototype [ALL] - Trailer (4)
- CID The Dummy [ALL] - Cutscene Trailer
- Grand Ages: Rome [PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Qore Ep. 08, Mercenaries 2 - Blow It Up Again DLC Pack ($1.99), Cuboid ($9.99), Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom ($9.99), Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Pack 6 (free), Tom Clancy’s EndWar Faction Elite Pack ($3.75), WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Roster Update ($4.99), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Revolution, Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 1:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The gaming industry was dealt a severe blow last year when Iron Lore, known for the Titan Quest & Dawn of War titles, failed to find funding for its next title and was forced to
shut down. Two of its members, lead designer Arthur Bruno and art director Eric Campanella, formed Crate Entertainment last year and are currently sharing office space with Mass Effect PC developer Demiurge Studios. Having acquired the rights to Iron Lore's IPs, Crate Entertainment is
currently working on Black Legion, the same RPG that IL was shopping around prior to its demise.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA announced its initial plans for the PlayStation Home Beta, SCEA's 3D social gaming community that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences online. The EA Sports Complex, slated to launch this Spring, will allow fans to play exclusive new EA Sports multiplayer games, meet and interact with fans, view daily, weekly and annual leaderboards, as well as watch trailers and other content from their favorite EA Sports games.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that pushes the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. The Faction Elite Pack DLC includes three new battalions (one per faction), six new upgrades (two per faction) and grant immediate access to six exclusive unit upgrades.
by Rainier on Jan. 8, 2009 @ 4:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 9:04 p.m. PST | 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:
- Tenchu: Shadow Assassins [Wii] - Ayame Killing Trailer
- Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. [ALL] - Direct Hit Trailer
- Cuboid [PS3] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 6:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While there is no official announcement yet, except for a teaser trailer, a BioShock sequel is no secret. Details on BioShock 2 are slim but today the
first info has trickled through. The sequel will "mostly" be a prequel, and the iconic Big Daddy will feature aesthetic changes, such as a shoulder-mounted wooden cannon, smaller tank on his back, leather outfit instead of the dive gear, and a much more simplified helmet with only three forward-looking sight holes, unlike the multi-directional ones in the original.
UPDATE: Take Two let us know that the forum admin posted old info and concept art, and to disregard the info.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Acquired by Sony in 2007, UK based Evolution Studios (known for the Motorstorm franchise) will be moving in with Sony's Liverpool Studio (known for WipEout HD). The two studios have cooperated in the past by sharing the Motorstorm PS3 game engine, as well as technical support for each other's titles, and
according to Sony Europe's Michael Denny, it only makes sense that the two developers move under the same roof, as they are in the same geographic location.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With an immersive player-driven storyline, a dynamic ecosystem, groundbreaking mass combat mechanics, and lush graphics, The Saga of Ryzom is the answer to the prayers of massively multiplayer gamers seeking a fresh, compelling experience instead of cookie-cutter fantasy settings.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. PST | 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:
- Skate 2 [ALL] - Online Features Trailer
- Commander In Chief [PC] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Saints Row 2 offers vastly expanded customization options, a totally transformed and expanded city of Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer. The PC edition of SR2 is available at retail today, but the Steam version has been delayed due to some issues with the Steam client, which THQ and Valve hope to resolve asap.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 9:18 a.m. PST | 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 then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Battlestations: Pacific features a massive U.S. and Japanese single player campaign that offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Players must plan their moves carefully on huge open-world arenas and fight in the air, above sea and underwater to relive some of the most hard-fought battles in WWII history.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 6:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The keys to winning a tennis match in the real world are fast footwork, consistency and a wicked backhand. Enter the realm of Mario Power Tennis, exclusively for Nintendo GameCube, and the secret to winning includes Power Shots like Mario's Iron Hammer, Luigi's Squeaky Mallet and Peach's Super Peach Spin.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion is a thrilling, hidden object game with a twist. Using interactive forensic tools, the player will solve cunning puzzles to ultimately uncover the horrifying truth behind these brutal crimes.
