by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:49 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:
- Memento Mori [PC] - 3D Features Trailer
- Pyroblazer [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Sacred 2 [ALL] - Intro to Ancaria Trailer #1
- Left 4 Dead [X360/PC] - TV Trailer
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria [PC] - Classes Trailer
- Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii] - Halloween Trailer
- Persona 4 [PS2] - Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with a Halloween special sale for SIREN: Blood Curse ($29.99 or $10.99/chapter), DLCs for Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution ($3.75), Guitar Hero World Tour (No Rain by Blind Melon/$1.99), Rock Band (Furs, Blink-182 and Siouxsie/$1.99), demos for Mirror’s Edge, EndWar, SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 and Alone In The Dark.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Portal: Prelude is an unofficial prequel for Valve's hit title Portal. Its story revolves around the pre-GlaDOS epoch, even before she was plugged in. At this time, test subjects were monitored by real Aperture Science employees, whose work was tedious, lengthy and repetitive.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 2:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's Q2 2009 financial result reveals increased revenue ($894 million,up $254 million as compared to last year) driven by Spore (2 million units sold), Warhammer Online (1.2 million sold, 800k users), Madden 09, Mercenaries 2, Tiger Woods 09 and a few others. However, losses also increased from last year's $195 million to $310 mill., and as a result, EA will restructure, starting with a 6% workforce reduction, which will save $50 mill/year.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2008 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics. The Enhanced Edition improves the game's mechanics, graphics, load times, stability, and adds a mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 7:12 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:
- A Kingdom for Keflings [XBLA] - Trailer
- C.O.R.E. [NDS] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Killzone 2 [PS3] - Trailer #5
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Trailers (2)
- Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels [Wii] - Deleted Scenes Trailer
- Dragon Age: Origins [PC] - Leipzig Demo Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan!
by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire: Total War, the new installment in The Creative Assembly’s Total War RTS franchise, will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. The Special Forces Edition includes a range of exclusive elite units and a detailed print of the globe-spanning Campaign Map. Steamworks adds downloadable content, friend-list support and achievements.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 7:01 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:
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Last Day TV Trailer
- Edge of Twilight [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Spooky Spirits [PC] - Trailer
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Dark & Light Trailer
- Shaun White Snowboarding [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
- White Gold: War in Paradise [ALL] - Combat Trailer
- The Swarm [PC] - Trailer #3
- Chronostorm: Siberian Strike [PC] - Trailer
- The Hunt [PC] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [ALL] - Finishing Moves Trailer
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 3:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles. NCSoft let us know that the open beta launches in Korea Nov. 11 and that the game is currently being localized and plans for testing phases in North America and Europe are being made.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away. Eidos has released a 1.2Gb demo on XBL, with the PC version to follow on Friday.
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 8:21 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:
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 [X360/PC] - Launch Trailer
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Blockbuster Trailer
- Guitar Hero: Metallica [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
- Need for Speed Undercover [ALL] - Controls Dev. Diary Trailer
- Pyroblazer [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
- Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis - Trailer
- Skate It [NDS/Wii] - Progression Dev Diary Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 6:25 p.m. PDT | 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.
A few weeks back, we revealed that a third installment in the Saints Row franchise was in the works, but today, Associate Producer Dan Sutton
revealed that it would be taking the next title in "a new direction."
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 3:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the holidays approaching, the hunt for the perfect gift begins anew, and ever since its launch, the Wii has been a hard-sought, and even harder to find, item. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime recently told the
L.A. Times that production is going full speed ahead. It currently has 33% more Wiis rolling off the belt than a year ago, and it will further ramp up production to 50% more units than the 2007 holiday season.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week THQ filed a lawsuit with the US District Court of Central California against Activision, claiming the upcoming SCORE International Baja 1000 box cover is too similar to its own BAJA title released last month. Both boxes show similar vehicles in almost identical positions, and although THQ contacted Activision to settle things out of court, they refused to make any changes, hence the lawsuit (
thanks Patent Arcade).
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ArenaNet has signed a licensing agreement with occlusion culling technology Umbra Software to use its visibility optimization technology in future Guild Wars titles.
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the hot tag for the win. The PS3 exclusive collector’s edition includes the game and a Blu-ray disc with making of footage and more than two hours of WWE match footage, delivered in a unique steel cage package (North America) or encased within a miniature ring (Europe and Asia Pacific).
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 6:42 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:
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #3
- Grand Theft Auto IV [PC] - Trailer
- Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels [Wii] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 6:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking Monster Jam monster trucks onto the streets and other urban settings and being rewarded for the scale of the damage and destruction is one of the new key features of Monster Jam: Urban Assault. Feel the crunch of twisting metal underneath as you drive legendary and world famous monster truck favorites, demolishing every vehicle you see.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Next week will see the addition of Blink-182's All the Small Things, four tracks from the Psychedelic Furs, and a 3-pack by Siouxsie & the Banshees.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2008 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With a complete graphical and engine overhaul, Championship Manager 09 allows users to lead their teams to glory in a completely new version designed to give managers a true feeling of ‘total control’ over their teams and clubs.
by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2008 @ 6:17 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:
- Need for Speed Undercover [ALL] - Tri-City Bay Area Trailer
- Tomb Raider Underworld [ALL] - Mexico Trailer
- Empire: Total War [PC] - Campaign Trailer
- NPPL Championship Paintball 2009 [ALL] - Trailer
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 [ALL] - Soviet Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...