by Rainier on July 13, 2008 @ 4:58 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:
- Project Origin [ALL] - E3 2008 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Alicia on July 12, 2008 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on July 12, 2008 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While
yesterday Flagship Studio confirmed some layoffs and vigorously denied any take over attempts of its diabloesque first-person RPG Hellgate: London, it turns outs that
most of it was true. A legal notice sent out by Hanbitsoft's law office revealed "It is unfortunate that Flagship turned down additional investments HanbitSoft offered to make that would have allowed it to keep its doors open" has now been confirmed by Community Manager, Taylor Balbi. Mythos right reverted to Korena publisher HanbitSoft as part of an earlier investment, and Hellgate's went to Comerica, due to some
loan agreement.
by Alan Martin on July 12, 2008 @ 12:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Pro Evolution Soccer series is renowned for its realism, and Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is abundant with new gameplay additions. Player AI has been massively upgraded, while the physical side of play has been refined.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:34 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:
- Vigilante 8: Arcade [XBLA] - Teaser Trailer
- Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
- Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars [Wii] - Trailer
- Crazy Mini Golf [Wii] - Trailer
- Too Human [X360] - E3 2008 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 6:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Microsoft still denies anything related to a motion sensor controller, 3rd party manufacturer
Motus Games revealed Darwin, its 2 piece motion-controlled X360 controller. While it does not use infrared like Nintendo's device, the Darwin does use an array of sensors allowing it to detect movement. According to
Motus Games' Satayan Mahajan official announcements are to be made by console-makers, so maybe we'll get confirmation next week at E3, in the meantime
check out some trailers to see it in action.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 6:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world. Two Worlds: Epic Edition contains the original game and the add-ons Tainted Blood and Curse of Souls, putting the world of Antaloor and countless hours of adventuring into one tremendous package.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Even though Flagship received
extra funding earlier this year, layoffs at some of its studios have been
confirmed, but a rumor started by Korean publisher Hanbitsoft that it is
taking over the IP is being categorically denied as "an outright lie."
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 11:24 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 11, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this next-gen take on the city building genre, realism will be pushed to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before. Cities XL will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment. Monte Cristo has received €4.5 million in funding to expand the development of Cities XL.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starring action star and avid gamer Vin Diesel, Wheelman will take you on a white knuckle thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona. Featuring car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences, Wheelman will deliver powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline. Midway has appointed former Codemasters Director Craig Duncan as studio head for Midway Studios - Newcastle.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision's next installment in the GH franchise will feature vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), 4 player on/offline co-op, and an 8 player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). GHWT will integrate Line 6's guitar tone technology, enabling you to use amps, cabs and effects from the Line 6 POD in the game's Music Studio.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 2:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Operation Flashpoint 2 will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theater of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense then ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale.
Civilization Revolution delivers features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before.
by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 1:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic has commissioned Sparx Animation Studios, currently completing its first feature film Igor for MGM, to work on an undisclosed PS3/X360/PC games project set for release in 2009.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:15 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:
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [ALL] - Trailer
- Stormrise [PS3/X360/PC] - E3 2008 Trailer
- Zubo [NDS] - Trailer
- Champions Online - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DDR creator Konami has filed a lawsuit with District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Viacom, parent company of Rock Band developer Harmonix, citing the game violates three patents filed in 2002 and 2003. Konami, who will release its own Rock Revolution later this year, is seeking monetary compensation and an order that would block defendant from using the cited peripherals.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A.'s Yggdra Union is a card-based strategy RPG for the PSP. For years, strategy RPG fans have accepted repetitive, non-interactive battle sequences as the genre standard; few games have dared to break the mold. Yggdra Union blows through, shattering the mold into tiny, unrecognizable bits.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with the Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Gift Pack (free, includes three new maps), double dose of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rush (including the special guitar solo edition of Working Man) tracks for Rock Band, and no less than four demos (Siren: Blood Curse, Monster Madness: Grave Danger, WALL-E, and Spiderwick). Of course there are the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi and Activision announced the completion of the transaction announced on Dec. 2, 2007 to create Activision Blizzard, as the world's most profitable pure-play online and console game publisher.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital download portal GamersGate announced that renowned games publisher and producer Microïds has made its current catalog including upcoming games, available for digital download on the platform.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year Riot Games, comprised of former EA, Sony, Microsoft, Sega, Atari, Konami, Activision, and Midway employees, bagged $1.5 million independent equity funding, and today it announced that Benchmark Capital and FirstMark Capital has invested $7M to finance development of its, still unannounced, new action RPG/RTS hybrid title.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Games announced that it has signed Cryptic Studios’ MMO action game, Champions Online, based on the pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Salvation is a third-person shooter game set in the near-future where the world government has staged Judgment Day, replicated Christ and Antichrist in order to kill them off and assume ultimate power. Any dissidents are killed or sent to a cybernetic virtual Hell, causing a human to suffer unbearably.
by Rainier on July 10, 2008 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brave: A Warrior's Tale brings players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness.