by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Red Octane revealed details on a Deluxe Edition ($240 on PS3/X360, $220 for PS2/Wii), which will include the game, a wireless guitar, drum set and microphone, as well as an XL t-shirt, recharge kit, dual gig bag, and key chain.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the first Naruto Wii title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine, and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from the animated TV series.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Deca Sports is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer. Hudson announced that its 10-Sport party game Deca Sports has exceeded 1,000,000 units shipped worldwide.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft's Carbine Studios announced the promotion of industry veteran Tim Cain to design director of the studio’s unannounced massively multiplayer online game.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 6:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DOFUS is a Tactical MMORPG which means players evolve in a real time universe, but when they fight against monsters or against other players, action is turn-based, with specific number of actions each turn.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ship Simulator 2008 Collector's Edition includes the latest updated version of Ship Simulator 2008 and the official add-on New Horizons, as well as unique bonus material such as a 70+ page Captain's Journal of references and a 'Making of' video.
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2008 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced a reorganization of the its product development management team as executive vice president of worldwide studios Jack Sorensen leaves and three key product development executives gets promoted from within.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grasshopper Manufacture has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a new multiplatform action horror game to be published by EA, produced by legendary Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and directed by game designer Suda51.
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 5:57 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:
- Halo Wars [X360] - Field Trip to Harvest Trailer
- Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Blitz: The League II [ALL] - Team Captain Trailer (3)
- The Conduit [Wii] - Trailer (5)
- Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant [ALL] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard's two-day gaming festival, BlizzCon 2008, begins on Friday, Oct. 10, celebrating its Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo player communities by letting them play the latest versions of Blizzard's games as well as speak with developers in special panels, participate in tournaments and contests, and meet with fellow gamers and friends.
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2008 @ 12:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode. Fans noticed various texture issues in the
recently released demo and after investigating 2K Community Manager Elizabeth Tobey
had this to say, "And you know what, you're right. The texture in the PS3 demo of the downed Big Daddy does not match our level of quality either. This slipped by. We admit it."
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2008 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2008 @ 5:25 a.m. PDT | 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 Oct. 3, 2008 @ 7:31 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:
- Ride to Hell [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
- NBA 2K9 [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer #2
- Mytran Wars [PPS] - Trailer
- Prince of Persia [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- Zubo [NDS] - Sting Trailer
- Guitar Hero: World Tour [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors meet again in an unforgettable crossover event. Adding a Versus mode, characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force. As promised, KOEI has released a title update for the x360 edition of the game fixing unusual slow-downs during battle scenes.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade. Fan site
Hooked on Spore noticed that both
GameStop and
Amazon briefly featured a Cute & Creepy Parts Pack for Spore before it was removed, but the $19.99 expansion is said to be revealed Nov. 18, 2008.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 11:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Harmonix and MTV Games are adding nine new tracks to the RB Music Store, a 3-pack from The Offspring (Gone Away, Pretty Fly (For a White Guy), and Self Esteem) and Against Me!’s Stop!, Free’s All Right Now, George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ Bad to the Bone, Harvey Danger’s Cream & Bastards Rise, Screaming Tree’s Nearly Lost you and Static-X’s Push It.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations places gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | 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. This v1.10 patch adds new vehicles, a new "Iron" skill level, updated sound effects, improved A.I. behavior (including dynamic use of artillery), over 30 new Quick Battle Maps, game performance increases and much more...
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In The Eye of Judgment collectible trading cards, embedded with a CyberCode, are placed in front of the PlayStation Eye for their respective creatures to come to life in 3D and battle on screen. Biolith Rebellion 3 adds not just 100 new cards, but gameplay options and features that will change the way EOJ is played.
by Jesse Littlefield on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring exciting new gameplay that combines the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform, the game offers four-player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuck support, smash hits from the last four decades, and entirely new modes.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 4:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with a bunch of DLCs, like NBA Live 09 Oklahoma City Pack (free), NBA Live 365 ($19.99), Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 Firestone Country Club ($7.49), Soulcalibur IV Weapon Set (Bonus Weapons) ($3.99), Soulcalibur IV Weapon Set (Main Weapons) ($3.99), and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik album ($19.99) for Rock Band. There are also a slew of demos for Brothers In Arms Hell’s Highway, Beijing 2008, BioShock, Eternal Sonata, and NBA 2K9, as well as the usual slew of game & movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 12:43 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:
- Nintendo Fall 08 Conference - Wii Titles
- Nintendo Fall 08 Conference - NDS Titles
- Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars [PSN] - Highlights Trailer
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
- Blitz: The League II [ALL] - Triage Trailer
- Fable II [X360] - Video Diary Episode #6
- Empire: Total War - Land Battles Trailer
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - Documentary Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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7Million is a free to play MMO in the exciting world of spectacular heists, daring thieves and glamorous lady larcenists, featuring action filled puzzle games, cool, fully customizable characters and challenging missions – delivered in true style, of course.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before. Yesterday we introduced
the heroes, now the villains...