by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2007 @ 5:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision has issued a statement regarding the mono restricted audio issue recently discovered in the Guitar Hero III Wii edition, "We are currently working with Nintendo and are planning to issue an improved audio experience in future versions of the game. We expect to have re-mastered discs available by early 2008 and we will be offering consumers replacement discs at no cost."
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2007 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Creat Studios, known for Midway's recent Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, announced that it has signed an agreement with SCEA allowing it publish games for the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store online and network services.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 11:37 p.m. PST | 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:
- Age of Conan [X360/PC] - Background Story Trailer
- Insecticide [NDS] - Trailer #9
- NCAA March Madness 08 [ALL] - Erin Andrews Trailer
- Atavik - Cinematic Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 6:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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FASA founder Jordan Weisman has bought back the rights to MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies and the other properties of the FASA catalog after the
recent closure of the FASA Interactive studios by Microsoft. Weisman also launched Smith & Tinker which now owns the licenses, and while it is too early to announce future plans, the goal is to surprise and delight old fans, while welcoming new fans to these fantastic worlds.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 5:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has rolled out its weekly PlayStation Store update with tons of new material. Just
like on XBL, Harmonix has released the Black Sabbath song pack ($5.49 or $1.99/song) and the
announced Folklore add-ons. A multiplayer demo for Sierra's sci-fi FPS Timeshift has been added, while Wild Arms fans can now play the original PSOne title on PS3/PSP. SCEA San Diego's full PSN-exclusive
High Velocity Bowling ($9.99) game is now available for download.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 8:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhound is an FPP shooter where you make a career of the elite mercenary. When you are not working, you get new licenses and improve. When at work, you take part in the hottest world conflicts. Because you are a Warhound - an elite mercenary on the side of good.
by Tim McDonald on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DDR Supernova 2 capitalizes on the most popular elements of the franchise while adding new game modes and enhanced online capabilities to provide the most compelling DDR experience ever. The brand new Hyper Master Mode joins forces with original favorites such as Tutorial, Battle, Nonstop and Challenge to achieve mass appeal.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | 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. Spellborn unveils details about the game design considerations that the team took into account when they created the mob behavioral model for creatures in the game.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2007 @ 3:35 a.m. PST | 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. NCsoft senior game designer Kyoung Won Choi tells us more ...
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | 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:
- Warhammer: Battle March [X360/PC] - Intro Trailer
- Sudden Strike III: Arms for Victory - Multiplayer Trailer
- Space Invaders Extreme [NDS] - Trailer
- Lost Odyssey [X360] - Trailer #6 [JAP]
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | 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 Dec. 5, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A boxing game with realistic boxing action and intuitive controls, Victorious Boxer Challenge, also known as Victorious Boxers: Revolution, takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 7:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blokus Portable, developed by IREM Software, is based on the Blokus board game and blends its outstanding strategic gameplay with the anime characters from the Steambot Chronicles series to create a unique portable title.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 10:46 p.m. PST | 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:
- Theatre of War - Map Editor Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last month,
Playlogic claimed victory in the Ancient Wars: Sparta copyright lawsuit against developer Burut/WorldForge, but it seems the Dutch publisher may have been a little hasty. WorldForge is going to appeal the District Court of Amsterdam's decision, claiming that it disagrees with the ruling in regards to the contractual relation between both sides, since Visionvale has
terminated the development agreement because Playlogic has defaulted on it, and thus holds the rights.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eat Sleep Play, founded by God Of War's David Jaffe and Warhawk's Scott Campbell, is working on Twisted Metal: Head On featuring enhanced graphics, playable Sweet Tooth character, lost levels from the never released Twisted Metal: Black Part II and a documentary on the series.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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More than 100 of the world's top gamers will compete for the league's first-ever World Champion title and a share of the $1,000,000 prize purse. The competition will be captured live and in HD on DIRECTV's original entertainment channel, The 101, from Dec. 6-14, starting at 10pm ET.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 12:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will finally meet this fall in an unforgettable crossover event. In Warriors Orochi, the characters from both franchises must team up to wage war against a new, powerful force.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | 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. This v1.1 patch will not only fix some issues remaining with the game, but also includes new plasmids and tonics, as well as another achievement for Xbox Rapturians (on Xbox Live).
by Mark Buckingham on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After launching its new casual games-focused studio doublesix, Kuju today reveals NiK NaK, led by industry veteran Kevin Holloway and dedicated to making excellent games for young players to enjoy on all formats.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Dev Diary #2
- Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball [X360] - Trailer
- Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360/PC] - Interview Trailers (3)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With simple directional and space bar keystrokes, Audition, a free-to-play online dance sensation, players perform hip-hop style dance steps and choreographed routines which require precise timing and rhythm. Nexon America added Lifehouse and the lead track, Disarray, from its album Who We Are, to Audition.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vigilance was designed to help train U.S. military personnel to locate and identify Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The Vigilance serious game mod was created using Crytek's CryENGINE 2 3D engine and the Scaleform GFx UI engine to create a nearly photo-realistic IED detection simulation.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: ZANAC, Eternal Champions, and The Dynastic Hero.