MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries.
by Rainier on July 4, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.
by Rainier on July 4, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Imperium Romanum is a historical strategy that puts the player in the role of a governor of a province, where he or she must strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement. After having released two downloadable value packs, Kalypso Media announces the Emperor Expansion, which includes 4 new campaigns offering 16 challenging missions.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 5:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has
rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Qore Episode 02 ($2.99) which includes Part one/three following the development of Resistance 2. Also present are the weekly Rock Band tracks (Crüe Fest Pack 1 for $2.99) and the Top Gun Anthem for Guitar Hero III (free), and of course there are the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 5:40 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:
- Wizard101 [PC] - Making Of Trailer (3)
- Infinite Undiscovery [X360] - Trailer #4
- Sacred 2: Fallen Ange [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer (2)
- Big Bang Mini [NDS] - Trailer
- Mercenaries [PS2/PS3/X360/PC] - Developer Diary Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen. McFarlane Toys has teamed up with Activision to produce Call of Duty: World at War action figures, expected to hit store shelves in fall, 2008 and for around $10-15.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 3, 2008 @ 9:53 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 story-driven action game is getting new features and content. While the game itself does not support co-op, Bioshock is being developed by no less than four studios, 2K Boston, 2K Australia, 2K Marin and external studio Digital Extremes.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 7:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GTR Evolution takes GT and WTCC Extreme cars to the legendary Nordschleife, the holy grail of racing. In GTR Evolution gamers will experience the modern version of the monumental track of Nürburgring Nordschleife along with the Nürburgring GP layout.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA and fashion retailer H&M announced details about an outfit designed by a player of The Sims 2 coming to nearly 1,000 H&M stores around the world.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the near future Raven Squad is a unique blending of RTS and FPS genres, as the game puts you in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 3:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NaturalMotion, developers of the euphoria motion synthesis technology, announced that Futuremark Games Studio has licensed its morpheme animation engine and graphical authoring tool.
by Rainier on July 3, 2008 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal, known for Net-Z, Rendez-Vous and Spark!, has signed an agreement with Trinigy, makers of the Vision Engine, to integrate Quazal’s online technologies with Vision 7.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:55 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:
- Baja: Edge of Control [ALL] - Trailer (2)
- Dead Space [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #4
- TrackMania Nations Forever - World Record Trailer
- City Life 2008 Edition - Trailer #4
- Little League World Series Baseball 2008 [NDS/Wii] - Trailer
- Ninjatown [NDS] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 4:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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When Activision announced last year that it would merge with Vivendi Games not all its shareholders were in agreement with the $18.9 billion deal. Wayne County Employees' Retirement System filed a preliminary injunction which has now been denied by the Delaware Court of Chancery, so the merger can move forward.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 1:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK-08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements. This v1.01 patch fixes compatibility issues with some ATi cards, and optimizes general performance.
by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Advances in gameplay and the addition of new elements will make Disciples III richer and more interesting, while the visual design follows the original ominous and gloomy style of the Disciples world, but now with all units and environments in full 3D.
Atlus' Operation Darkness is a fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game from Metal Saga developers Success. Set during WW2 you are part of an special ops team tasked with tracking down Hitler, featuring multiple scenarios, mixing historical events with fiction.
by Judy on July 1, 2008 @ 5:49 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:
- Double D Dodgeball [XBLA] - Trailer
- Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm [PS3] - Gameplay Trailer
- Vampire Rain: Altered Species [PS3] - Trailer #3
- Legendary [ALL] - Weapons Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Developers Conference (GDC) announced that submissions are now open for the 2009 Independent Games Festival (IGF). Submissions to the 11th annual festival are due by November 2008, with finalists to be announced January 5, 2009.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 9:06 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 1, 2008 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom celebrates the seventh anniversary of its sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online with development continuing at full pace with an ever evolving virtual world.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 5:41 a.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. Scores of Diablo fans have started
a petition as a way to express their disappointment about Diablo III's artistic direction.
by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it, with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, and Leader Boards. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization. While previously set for Sept. 16 release
Gamestop now lists a Oct. 14, 2008 launch.