by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 5:07 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:
- Star Wars: The Old Republic - Video Documentary #1
- The Lord of the Rings: Conquest [PS3/X360/PC] - Evil Campaign Dev. Diary
- The Godfather II [ALL] - Robert Duvall Trailer
- Skate 2 [PS3/X360] - Graphics Creator Trailer
- MadWorld [Wii] - Holiday 08 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this year the Founders of IO Interactive, creators of the Hitman franchise, formed a development company Reto-Moto, with focus on online multi-player titles. While its first titles have yet to be announced, the Swedish outfit has just added six experienced industry professionals to its team.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 4:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 combines the devastating power of the Mobile Suit, the rich legacy of the GUNDAM universe and the furious Tactical Action game play of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game will thrust players into incredible battles against legions of enemy Mobile Suits on distant planetary surfaces and in the far reaches of outer space.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The fifth annual Child's Play Charity dinner auction held on Tuesday night netted over $200k in contributions, as a sold-out crowd of over 400 video game industry leaders and community enthusiasts crowded into the Washington State Convention and Trade Center's sky bridge to bid on more than 100 gaming memorabilia to support sick children in more than 60 hospitals worldwide.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 3:18 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 Dec. 12, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with PlayStation Home, PowerUp Forever ($9.99), echochrome Trophy update with User-generated Stages, DLCs for Resistance: Fall of Man Map Packs (free), LittleBigPlanet (free/$1.99), EndWar Escalation Expansion Pack ($9.99), High Velocity Bowling ($0.99), Star War: The Force Unleashed ($9.99), Age of Booty (free/$4.99), Mercenaries 2 Blow It Up Again Content Pack (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 and Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 5:20 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:
- Fishing Master World Tour [Wii] - Trailer #3
- The Sims 3 [PC] - Cheeky Trailer
- Crash Commando [PSN] - Trailer
- Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 [PS2/PS3/X360] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players. You can now change a character's gender, face, skin color, and other cosmetic features with the Character Re-Customization service for $15.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Rock is a tactical, modern Free2Play multiplayer FPS with intense, fast-paced combat. K2 Network's free content update features a new naval dock map Disturm, the Hamina Battleship and two additions to the armory with the Stamina PX Item and Double Up PX Item. War Rock has also recently put Hackshield into place as the games newest weapon against hackers.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In SEGA's Sands of Destruction, based on the japanese TV anime World Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokuni, gamers will experience an action-packed story featuring a unique range of characters, a gorgeous artistic atmosphere and an intense RPG battle system.
by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Good Old Games announced an agreement with Adventure Soft that will bring several adventure titles to GOG.com, DRM-free of course, starting with the Simon the Sorcerer series.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:53 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:
- The Conduit [Wii] - Trailer (2)
- Mafia II [ALL] - Spike TV VGA Awards Teaser Trailer
- Home [PS3] - Red Bull Trailer
- Blue Dragon Plus [NDS] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:48 p.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 Escalation Pack� DLC will include 4 new skirmish missions, 3 unit upgrades and an extra set of achievements/trophies. A title update will coincide adding the much sought after 4 vs. 4 mode.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hudson Entertainment's Pool Revolution: Cue Sports will be coming to WiiWare, a fun and accessible pool game can be played against friends in the living room or online, so players no longer need to worry about having enough space for a pool table!
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 8:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Entropia Universe, a virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, players have the opportunity to create a machinima music video using Entropia Universe graphics and part or all of the "Let it Rock" song for a chance to win a valuable virtual prize including a Unique Land Area as well as a Full Set of Unlimited Supremacy Armor, together valued at over $30,000 USD.
by Brian Dumlao on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DDR Universe 3, featuring a soundtrack spanning from the '70s to some of today's hottest hits, offers fans a whole new experience as DJ Mode allows players to explore their inner DJ creating tracks and song lists to dance to while Quest Mode allows players to compete against bosses throughout the DDR city for a chance to become the ultimate champion.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 6:45 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:
- Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis [PC] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA expects its net revenue and earnings per share for fiscal year 2009 to be below the financial guidance previously provided, primarily the result of lower than expected sales. As a result, EA will cancel various titles for 2010, merge studios and lay off employees. EA CEO John Riccitiello stated, however, that certain new IPs (Dead Space/Mirror's Edge) will get sequels.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has been on the warpath the past few months, after facing delisting from NASDAQ multiple times, it has signed a slew of high-profile titles such as
Riddick,
Ghostbusters and various others. Atari has now also acquired US-based MMO developer Cryptic Studios, known for NCSoft's City of Heroes/City of Villains. Cryptic Studios, who recently recruited
Flagship Studios' Bill Roper, is currently working on three titles: Champions Online (2009), Star Trek Online (2010) and an unannounced title.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With its shares dropping 70% in the past year, Sony Corp. announced that it will lay off about 4% of its 186,000-strong workforce (8,000 employees), an additional 8,000 contract employees, cut back on investments by 30%, close several of its overseas manufacturing plants, and pull out of businesses as it is looking to cut $1.1 billion in costs by March 2010. It was not clear whether the games division will be affected, but judging by the large amount of cutbacks, it's hard to imagine that it would not be involved.
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2008 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 8, 2008 @ 4:48 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:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
- Deadly Creatures [Wii] - Dennis Hopper Trailer
- Mirror's Edge [PC] - PhysX Trailer
- Resident Evil 5 [PS3/X360/PC] - Mutalisk Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2008 @ 2:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology. These two bonus missions (the Morrocan and the American) extend the game's length by a whole 3 hours.
by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2008 @ 12:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TrackMania Nations Forever is a new version of the Stadium environment, a solo mode and 65 new, progressively difficult tracks, uniting an even larger number of players thanks to its multiplayer modes, online functions and interactivity between players.
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2008 @ 7:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mafia II, developed by the original creators Illusion Softworks, features a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and on-foot action. The Illusion engine was specifically written for Mafia II, and successor to IS' LS3D engine which was used in the original game. According to the few details out there the new engine will rival CryEngine 2 (Crysis) and support only DX10, use Nvidia PhysX, be twice as big as Mafia, and include various methods of transportation (card, subways, metros, bus..)