by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 8:11 a.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. Irrational's Ken Levine reveals that
BioShock has gone gold.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drakensang brings back epic party-based RPG gameplay in a breathtakingly detailed world, based on one of the world’s biggest pen & paper franchises.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 6:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is all about more, more, more! More players, more features, more formats, more control, more AI, more realism, more fun!
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2007 @ 6:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Halo 3 Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. Preorders in North America have exceeded the 1 million milestone, while details of upcoming promotions with Mountain Dew, 7-Eleven, Pontiac, Comcast and Burger King Corp. are unveiled.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 7:01 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:
- Medal of Honor: Airborne [ALL] - Multiplayer Trailer
- Avencast: Rise of the Mage - Trailer #3
- Heavenly Sword [PS3] - Legend of the Sword Part 1
- Madden NFL 08 [ALL ] - Player Weapons Trailer
- Luminous Arc [NDS] - Trailer
- Dragoneer’s Aria [PSP] - Summoning Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wild ARMs 5 is an RPG that follows the journey of a group of young travelers as they try to unlock the mysteries of their ravaged land and unknowingly become involved in a struggle that will decide the fate of the entire world. All launch units will contain an 80-page full color "The Art of Wild ARMs" art book, packaged in a special embossed foil box.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Saga is a new MMORTS game, bringing persistency to RTS gaming. You build cities and armies to defend and manage a persistent online kingdom in a persistent fantasy world. Saga Games and Silverlode Interactive announced that they have amicably split from Wahoo Studios to enlarge their team and focus on the expansion of Saga.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is a first person perspective RPG with a completely randomized demon-ridden world that offers a unique experience every time you play. You, as one of the last survivors of the human race, must meld science and magic to survive. For $59.99, the
Collector's Edition will include a "Making of" disk, soundtrack, poster, comic book, and a unique in-game pet.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 5:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NinjaBee announced its newest Band of Bugs expansion pack, Red Kingdom. With this new expansion pack comes more content for the level editor, new units, and achievements, leading to Ninja Bee's own "Design a Level Contest."
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America's .hack //G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption logs gamers back into the engaging MMO setting where the lines of reality are blurred and danger lurks around every corner. Delivering an epic action-RPG experience, gamers must overcome evil and restore balance to “The World.”
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 11:22 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:
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars - QuakeCon 2007 Trailer
- Geometry Wars: Galaxies [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
- SimCity Societies - Trailer #3
- Home [PS3] - Trailer #3
- SEGA Rally: Revo [ALL] - Technology Trailer #2
- Madden NFL 08 [ALL ] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Add layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customizing your armies by combining units. A few weeks back EA teased us with a C&C: Tiberium Wars "revolution," and speculations ran wild from a new expansion, patch, to possible new modes? As it turns out it's nothing but BattleCast Primetime, a sort of online TV/Sports show with latest C&C news, interviews, and match reports, starting August 14th.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Industry veterans announce the formation of Blazing Lizard, Inc, a new game development studio dedicated to producing high quality and compelling console downloadable games for all ages and demographics.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed a few weeks ago, the Blitzkrieg 2: Liberation add-on is set near the end of the WW2 and will add two new Western Front campaigns set in Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and France, and will of course include plenty of new units, maps, and game modes.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a brain-teasing puzzle game that challenges players to immerse themselves in a colorful world of sci-fi machines, crazy characters, and bubbling test tubes. After being
delayed several times, Ignition Ent. announced that Mercury Meltdown Revolution is now planned for Sept. 25th at $19.99.
by Alan Butterworth on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 4:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Undercover is an adventure game set in the heart of war-torn Europe in 1943, and sees players take on the role of British physicist Dr. John Russell, who is sent into the lion’s den by the MI6 to follow leads on German research into a devastating weapon of mass destruction.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and present of the idiosyncratic lawyer.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 9:51 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:
- World in Conflict [X360/PC] - Magnum P.I. Trailer
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 [ALL] - Teaser Trailer
- Hellgate: London - Co-Op Trailer
- Far Cry 2 - Video Blog #1
- Legends of Norrath - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Originally known in Japan as Sengoku Musou Wave, KOEI confirmed that its Wii exclusive sword fighting title has been renamed to Sengoku Musou Slash, and will be coming to North America as Samurai Warriors: Katana, early 2008.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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On Oct. 7, 2005, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation banning the sale of violent video games to children. The video game industry filed an appeal few days later, and since the law was on hold until Judge Ronald Whyte had a chance to review the facts. According to
Gamepolitics the Judge has now thrown out the law as unconstitunional saying, "The evidence does not establish that video games, because of their interactive nature or otherwise, are any more harmful than violent television, movies, internet sites or other speech-related exposures."
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI announced that its two blockbuster franchises, 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, yet powerful force.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NaturalMotion announced that Red 5 Studios has added morpheme to its game development pipeline. Chosen for its intuitive graphical user interface and ability to increase collaboration between animators and programmers, Red 5 Studios is using morpheme for an unannounced next-gen game title.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | 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: Wave Race 64 (N64), Adventures of Lolo (NES), Galaga '90 (TGfx16).
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 12:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.