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 ...
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Desert Operations is a standalone expansion for G2 Games' helicopter game Enemy Engaged 2. adding three new campaigns (Iran, Afghanistan and Antarctic), new shaders, models, improved multiplayer, and support for different textures in each campaign.
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes (biology, music, math and geography), new unlockable items and clothing, new two-player off-line minigames, new awards and Achievements.
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 5:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Become an expert surgeon as you admit, diagnose and treat patients with the zaniest ailments in healthcare history. Play as Dr. Humerus who is an up and coming surgeon as he builds his reputation and is called in to save the day at five different hospitals in fun and wacky locations.
by Rainier on July 23, 2008 @ 2:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stan Lee joins former game designer and current comic writer Brian Reed, along with developers from Spider-Man: Web of Shadows and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion, for a behind-the-scenes discussion of the creative process, story development and technology used to bring comic book heroes to life in the most advanced Super Hero games ever.
by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 5:10 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:
- Project Origin [ALL] - E3 2008 Trailer (2)
- Crazy Mini Golf [Wii] - Jungle Temple Trailer
- Prince of Persia: The Fallen King [NDS] - E3 2008 Trailer
- NBA Live 09 [ALL] - Dynamic DNA Trailer
- The Last Guy [PS3] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind’s epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. The GoW 2 Ltd.Ed. ($69.99) includes a "Beneath The Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2" book, a bonus DVD with making-of videos, a code for a gold-plated Lancer rifle to be used in the game's online multiplayer, all packed in a SteelBook collectible DVD case.
by Rainier on July 22, 2008 @ 4:13 p.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 21, 2008 @ 7:12 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:
- Tomb Raider: Underworld [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
- Precursors [ALL] - Trailer #3
- Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising [ALL] - SCAR Trailer
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - Dream Trailer
- Afrika [PS3] - Vistas Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 6:56 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 July 21, 2008 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced it will be combining the operations of Midway Studios in Los Angeles with its San Diego facility. The majority of L.A. studio employees, including the entire development team for Midway’s TNA iMPACT! franchise, are being offered the opportunity to transfer to the San Diego facility.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crytek announced that it has acquired Bulgaria-based Black Sea Studios, known for Knights of Honor, and the recent Worldshift. Under the terms of the acquisition, Black Sea Studios will remain in Sofia, Bulgaria and become Crytek Black Sea, a wholly owned studio.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having expired July 18, 2008 at midnight New York City time, EA announced that it has once again extended its tender offer for all of the currently outstanding shares of common stock of Take-Two to 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 18, 2008, unless further extended.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 6:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Foundation 9 Entertainment announced that it is clarifying the branding for its three Amaze Entertainment studios. The move comes as a result of the company's studio-focused strategy to foster individuality and studio autonomy within the company.
by Rainier on July 21, 2008 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. On July 25 Microsoft will release a new Mission Mode (800 points) which includes 25 missions to test skills learned during the game's story mode.
by Rainier on July 20, 2008 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions presents their upcoming products at Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig which includes Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods, The Guild 2: Venice, Agatha Christie: Evil Under The Sun on the Wii, and several behind closed doors titles.
by Rainier on July 19, 2008 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with a demo for NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Storm, 8bit Games' elephant herding puzzle game Elefunk (free demo/$4.99 for the full game), or fans of the PSOne classic Rayman can get the full game ($5.99) for the PS3/PSP. There are of course also the usual game/movie trailers, E3 trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game originally released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a two-player co-op mode.
by Judy on July 18, 2008 @ 5:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring table-turning game dynamics, updated graphics and vast waves of ferocious enemies, Galaga Legions was created by the same team that developed the Pac-Man Championship Edition for Xbox Live Arcade.