by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 10:38 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 of 2K's genetically enhanced game is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.
Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Spellborn, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, it uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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With the Games Convention in Leipzig creeping closer, Akella revealed its lineup of titles it will be showing at the GC, being held in Leipzig, Germany, August 19-24, 2008, including PT Boats, Disciples III, Heavy Duty, Showdown: Scorpion, Numen, Moscow Racer, A Stroke of Fate, Postal 3, and Night Watcher.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, as it delivers new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, making it the definitive fighting game experience. Namco Bandai revealed that SC IV is red-hot, as it has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since its Aug. 4th release date.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2008 @ 12:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having already received $1.5 million in June 2007, Ultizen Games announced that it has secured another $6 million USD in funding to support company’s continued rapid growth through acquisitions.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 8:26 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 #2
- CustomPlay Golf 2009 [Wii/PC] - Trailer
- Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway [ALL] - Making Of Developer Diary #2
- Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising [ALL] - Grenade Trailer
- Tornado [NDS] - Lollipop Trailer
- Madden NFL 09 [ALL] - John Madden Interview Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Konami released its Q1 2009 financial results for the April-June quarter, revealing revenue went up 17% compared to the same period last year, while income jumped 65% dominated by the June 12 release of Metal Gear Solid 4, which has 3 million copies in two weeks. Kojima Productions' stealth action shooter boosted Konami's PS3 numbers from 1.3% last year to 57% this quarter, NDS, PS2 and PSP revenue dropped while Wii and X360 increased.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Central to the appeal of Ghostlight's International Athletics, developed by The Code Monkeys, will be the immense variety of the ten gut-busting events and the innate need of man to compete and win against his fellow man.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The state of California today reimbursed the ESA $282,794 for attorney’s fees after the state attempted to defend an unconstitutional law restricting the constitutional rights of video game publishers, developers and consumers.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2008 @ 3:03 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 Aug. 5, 2008 @ 10:07 a.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 Aug. 5, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tales of Vesperia combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling. Packaged in a SteelBook case with original artwork by Tales series character designer Kosuke Fujishima, each copy of the special edition comes with a 10th anniversary soundtrack CD packed with some of the series’ musical highlights.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 8:10 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:
- Afrika [PS3] - Trailer [JAP]
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa [ALL] - Trailer
- Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising [ALL] - Tank Fire Trailer
- Flower, Sun and Rain [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 4:04 p.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 of 2K's genetically enhanced story-driven action game is getting new features and content, including three categories of trophies...
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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UCCE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content. This v1.00.08 patch fixes various multiplayer issues, and makes a few other tweaks.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the Office of Film and Literature, Australian equivalent of the ESRB, Tozai Games, currently already working on Lode Runner for Xbox Live Arcade, will be bringing R-Type Dimensions to XBLA as it has just been given a "general" classification. For the people not in the know, R-Type is Irem’s legendary coin operated side-scrolling shoot'm up (aka schmup) arcade game that has been around since the 80s.
by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Immersion Games, known for CellFactor and the upcoming Monster Madness, announces the opening of a new developing studio in Mexico, the development of new game titles, two strategic alliances and a plan to consolidate as one of Latin America's most important videogame developers and IP creators.
by Thomas Wilde on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resistance: Retribution is a PSP exclusive third-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 Richard Poskozim on Aug. 4, 2008 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 3 for the NDS features the most robust store lineup to date, with 13 brand new shops to run and expand, a park to design and visit, and the ability to trade journals with your friends wirelessly.
by Rainier on Aug. 2, 2008 @ 6:24 a.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:
- Facebreaker [ALL] - Controls 101 Trailer
- Baja: Edge of Control [ALL] - A.I. Dev Diary Trailer
- NHL 09 [ALL] - New Features Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Volition, Inc.'s third-person shooter franchise will make its open-world, next-gen debut with Red Faction: Guerrilla. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2008 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.
Last month Diablo fans had started a petition, which currently has over 50k signatures, expressing their dislike about the game's artistic direction, but according to lead designer Jay Wilson
it won't matter as it's too far into the development to make any changes, and the team is happy with the current style.
