by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 6:47 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:
- Demigod - Trailer
- Red Faction: Guerrilla [ALL] - Destruction Trailer #1
- Legendary [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Teaser
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision will broaden its portfolio by adding Vivendi's Crash Bandicoot, Ice Age and Spyro to its lineup, as well as retain two new IPs that are currently in development, Prototype and a second, yet unannounced, game. On the flipside it will realign staffing at Radical Entertainment and High Moon Studios and is exploring options regarding Massive Entertainment and Swordfish Studios, including the possibility of sale or close. Brutal Legend, Ghostbusters, Riddick, 50 Cent, World in Conflict, WET are all MIA.
by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II. Originally scheduled for Aug. 26, Gearbox confirmed that the game won't appear on store shelves until Sept. 23. A Ltd. Edition includes a SGT Matt Baker figurine with 13 accessories, a the first issue of the BiA comic Book (with bonus content) and a Poster Map of Operation Market Garden.
by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Optical motion capture provider PhaseSpace announced that 3G Studios has implemented a large PhaseSpace Impulse motion capture system in its studio for its current Wii title, Jillian Michael's Fitness Ultimatum 2009, as well as an unannounced next-gen title.
by Rainier on July 28, 2008 @ 12:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom and Sony Pictures held a press conference at the Comic-Con International 2008 and announced the details of their co-produced full-length CG motion picture film Resident Evil: Degeneration.
by Sanford May on July 27, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Astro A40 MixAmp combines voice communication with accurate 5.1 Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone surround. High-power, audiophile-grade amplification completes this portable package.
by Rainier on July 27, 2008 @ 4:45 a.m. PDT | 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 July 26, 2008 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cryptic Studios is currently working on Champions Online, based on the pen-and-paper Champions RPG, and has been recruiting
several times the past few years, and
last week merged the City of Heroes/Villains servers.
Last month Cryptic Studios put a teaser counter on its website indicating that a new game announcement is scheduled for 27th July, the last day of San Diego Comic-Con. Somebody in its Human Resources department jumped the gun as an ad in the latest Game Developer magazine reveals Cryptic is recruiting for Champions Online ... and Star Trek Online.
by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 7:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioShock will forever change the expectations for the FPS going beyond run and gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, creating a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. In case you have not caught up with one of the best games of 2007, now is your chance to do it on the cheap, until July 27 Valve's giving it away for
$14.99 on Steam.
by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 4:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioWare is inviting fans to start practicing their evil laughter and sharpen their lurking in a suspicious manner skills. One lucky fan will get the chance to become a minion for the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle in August and wield infinite dark power.
by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 4:32 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:
- Spider-man: Web of Shadows [ALL] - Comic-Con Trailer
- Afro Samurai [ALL] - Comic-Con Trailer
- Mega Man Star Force 3 [NDS] - Trailer [JAP]
- NBA Live 09 [ALL] - Global Athletes Trailer
- NHL 09 [ALL] - League Hockey Trailer
- Rise of the Argonauts [ALL] - Meaningful Choices Trailer #2
- Soulcalibur IV [PS3/X360] - Features Trailer
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky [PC] - Interview Trailer (3)
- Street Fighter IV [ALL] - E3 2008 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics. Capcom has been working on a patch for the currently running SSFII HD Remix beta test, and revealed that the Street Fighter II HD Remix Beta has been extended to Sept. 5th, to gather more feedback afterwards.
by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced Mortal Kombat: Kollection, a special collector's edition box set that combines three of the most recent Mortal Kombat releases, MK: Deception, MK: Armageddon and MK: Shaolin Monks, into one explosive package.
by Rainier on July 25, 2008 @ 5:27 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 July 25, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | 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 July 25, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After having announced agreements with The Games Company and Tivola Publishing on titles such as
Music Monstar, and
Inkheart, JoWooD further expands its portfolio with additional titles for NDS, starting with Neighbors from Hell.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 8:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 8:16 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:
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 [ALL] - Feedback Trailer
- Facebreaker [Wii] - K.O Party Trailer
- Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant [ALL] - Comic-Con Trailer
- Naruto: The Broken Bond [X360] - E3 2008 Trailer
- Ben 10: Alien Force The Game [ALL] - Trailer #2
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion [ALL] - Comic-Con Trailer
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 [X360] - Trailer (3)
- Rise of the Argonauts [ALL] - Meaningful Choice Trailer #1
- Bionic Commando: Re-Armed [ALL] - Making Of Trailer #1
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Siren: Blood Curse (3 bundles of 4 episodes @ $14.99/ea & full game SKU for $39.99), 1942: Joint Strike ($9.99), GH III: Guitar Virtuoso Pack ($6.25) , Rock Band's NIN/Shinedown trackpack, and a demo for PixelJunk Eden. There are of course also the usual game/movie trailers, E3 trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers. SCEA is also slashing the prices, $4.99 instead of the usual $9.99 but for one week only, on PAIN, PixelJunk Monsters, High Velocity Bowling, High Stakes on the Vegas Strip: Poker Edition, and Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, adds changes to the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, the recently released D'jinni mod editor, two new adventures, making of DVD, two soundtracks, etc.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You are a fugitive and you’re being ruthlessly hunted by the very government you once served. The key to your survival is to improvise, adapt and overcome, your environment becomes your weapon.
Rumored a few months ago, Ubisoft's Q1 sales report confirms that Splinter Cell has been delayed and is now scheduled for fiscal year 2009-2010, meaning not before April 1st, 2009.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vicious Cycle Software is bringing its multiplatform Vicious Engine to Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech), where students at the North Carolina-based community college who are participating in its extensive game development program will have access to the level of tools that professional developers use on a day-to-day basis.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, now starring even more Champions, a full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, and even more play modes than previous installments.
by Rainier on July 24, 2008 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kalypso Media's battle for galactic supremacy continues with Endless Universe, the new stand-alone add-on for strategy game Galactic Civilizations II. A stand-alone version, it requires no additional purchase and also includes the two previously released add-ons: Dark Avatar and Twilight Of the Arnor.
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:22 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:
- Dead Space [ALL] - Downfall Trailer
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 [ALL] - Club Tuning Trailer
- Summer Athletics [ALL] - Trailer
- Perimeter 2: New Earth - Exodus Trailer
- Monster Madness: Grave Danger [PS3] - Trailer #4
- Falling Stars [PS2] - Trailer
- NHL 09 [ALL] - Defensive Skill Stick Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...