by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Smoking Gun Interactive, formed by ex-Relic developers responsible for Company of Heroes, has finalized a multi-million dollar private financing agreement to expand the studio and the development of an as-of-yet undisclosed new property.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wario Land: Shake It! is a classic side-scroller for the Wii starring Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 5:02 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:
- Tom Clancy's HAWX [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- Jumpgate Evolution [PC] - Intro Trailer
- Phantasy Star Zero [NDS] - Trailer [JAP]
- Gears of War 2 [X360] - Meet the Horde Trailer
- Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir - Trailer
- Golden Axe: Beast Rider [PS3/X360] - The Mirigore Trailer
- Sacred 2: Fallen Angel [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Citing supply issues, Microsoft was forced to removed items from the previously announced Collector's Edition. While the price will drop $10, it will no longer include the Hobbe action figure or the fate cards.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 12:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 12:08 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.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Netflix signed an agreement with movie service provider Starz Entertainment to make approximately 2,500 movies, TV shows and concerts available to be streamed instantly, including the Xbox 360 when the new firmware update rolls out later this year.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 9:45 a.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. If you have purchased RB2 (later this month for PS3, next month for Wii) then you can
register your game to receive a 20 song free DLC, to be released later this year.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 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.
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 12:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sporting plenty of improvements to the AI and modeling system, Larry Bond’s Harpoon: Commanders Edition takes the success of the original Harpoon series and adds plenty improvements and tweaks! The major new update brings many new features and plenty of gameplay improvements.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:16 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:
- Metal Slug 7 [NDS] - Trailer #3
- Spider-Man: Web of Shadows [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
- Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods - Trailer
- Tom Clancy's EndWar [PS3/X360/PC] - Command Points Briefing
- Shaun White Snowboarding [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Conspiracy has entered into a publishing agreement to bring Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, to North America. SBK08 is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a lodging industry first, Marriott International is piloting a new specially built Wii hotel game system from Nintendo in select guest rooms and lounges, offering guests a choice of 20 games, including the popular Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports as well as Nintendo fitness game, Wii Fit.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts revealed that TFU will be getting a new campaign (Jedi Temple on Coruscant) and playable characters (Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Kit Fisto) as part of two upcoming DLCs later this year.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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IGA Worldwide announced a multi-year agreement with Activision to deliver dynamic in-game advertising into multiple video game titles on PS3, starting with integrated ads in Guitar Hero World Tour.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Havok and Intel have launched a worldwide competition with a cash prize of $40,000 to find the “next big thing” in video game development. Entitled the Havok Physics Innovation Contest, amateur game developers are being asked to create an inventive, playable PC game demo using the Intel sponsored no-charge PC version of the Havok Physics software.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. With former game director Gaute Godager
resigning earlier this month, the MMORPG hit another snag as his replacement
revealed that Funcom will be merging servers in order to increase population and increase the game experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 4:48 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:
- Blitz: The League II [ALL] - Hit Targeting Trailer
- Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts [X360] - Showdown Town Trailer
- Quantum of Solace [ALL] - Environments Trailer
- Skate 2 [ALL] - New Tricks Trailer
- Motorstorm Pacific Rift [PS3] - Carnage Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class. Evolution studios revealed the game is nearing completion as they have just submitted the gold master candidate to testers, to give testers one last hammering.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 11:27 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. A playable demo will be available on PSN Oct. 2, 2008.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game. A 5 minute play time single/multiplayer demo (playable as Man.U, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona or the Italian and French national team) will be release on Oct. 2, 2008 for X360, PS3 and PC.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Former Rainbow Studios senior developers Panya Inversin, Patrick Bergschneider, and Daniel Pratt have started a new development house Coin App. With prior game credits such as the ATV Offroad Fury series, Splashdown, The Punisher, and Baja: Edge of Control, Coin App. is currently in production of its first console title.
by Dustin Chadwell on Sept. 27, 2008 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cars Mater-National offers a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs, featuring all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival.