by Rainier on April 16, 2008 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TrackMania Nations Forever is a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively difficult tracks. TrackMania Nations Forever unites an even larger number of players thanks to its multiplayer modes, online functions and interactivity between players.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 5:17 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:
- Theatre of War - Trailer #13
- Precursors [X360/PC] - Trailer #2
- Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [X360/PC] - Launch Trailer
- Age of Pirates: Captain Blood - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Swords will be honed and weapons optimized in Soulcalibur IV, delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with unprecedented 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. SC 4 will hit retail stores July 29, and a Limited Edition will include the game, art book, t-shirt, tournament bracket and, unidentified, exclusive downloadable content, all wrapped in a tin box.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 4:11 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 2-player co-op mode. The ESRB has classified the remake too graphic (mainly due to the head-splosive ending) and has slapped Bionic Commando Rearmed with a Mature rating.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games announced that Miguel Iribarren has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Publishing of Midway Games Inc., and that Martin Spiess has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, International of Midway Games Ltd., a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 11:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. Splash Damage
revealed that Activision is no longer supporting the PC edition of ET:QW but that the v1.5 patch (
a beta version was released earlier) is still in development internally and is scheduled for release later this month.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beltion: Beyond Ritual is Rostok-Games' alternative fantasy RPG, in development since 2004. Beltion allows the player a freeform gameplay with a mix of fantasy and historical reality of medieval Europe.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TrackMania United bundles all TrackMania games & addons released until now. The Stadium environment from TrackMania Nations will benefit from a new version with twice more blocks, while integrating a whole new set of functionalities both for online and solo play. This free addon brings your retail game up to par with the TrackMania Nations Forever release, coming tomorrow.
by Mark Buckingham on April 15, 2008 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.
by Rainier on April 15, 2008 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces that it has concluded an agreement with Gameloft to acquire its video game development studio based in Pune, India. The studio will initially focus on porting titles to handhelds and reinforcing Ubisoft’s testing teams. The goal is to become 200-people strong in 12 months time and to reach a team of 500 in the coming years.
by Rainier on April 14, 2008 @ 3:52 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:
- LittleBigPlanet [PS3] - Play Create Share Trailer
- Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - The Dope Bag Trailer
- Hail to the Chimp [PS3/X360] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 7:49 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:
- Resident Evil 5 [ALL] - Producer Interview Trailer
- Europa Universalis: Rome - Trailer
- Race Driver: GRID [ALL] - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- NBA Ballers: Chosen One [ALL] - Dwight Howard Trailer
- Iron Man [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 4:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Packed in a Vault-Tec Lunch Box the Collector's Edition includes the game, a Vault Boy bobblehead, artbook and making of DVD.
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through combining the use of real-time physics and environmental interaction to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment. Infogrames/Atari wants to sell 2-3 million copies of Alone in the Dark 5 because "We want to stop losing money."
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Undead will be joining SAGA’s Dark Elves and Orcs as part of the Brotherhood, fighting against the Dwarves, Elves and Giants who make up the forces of Order. The Undead faction will add over 20 unique unit types to the core set, which already consists of over 150 different troops and spells.
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Founders of IO Interactive and creators of Hitman announce the formation of their new development company Reto-Moto, committed to redefining the online multi-player space.
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario and all his much loved pals are planning to make a spectacular return in this definitive version of Mario Kart, providing the most action-packed, adrenaline-filled racing fun ever seen in the series. Players will have to master a host of 16 exciting new tracks in addition to 16 classic tracks from previous Mario Kart games.
by Rainier on April 11, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The9 Limited announced that Blizzard's MMORPG World of Warcraft has achieved the highest concurrency since its launch in June 2005, a record peak of 1 million simultaneous users, following the launch of the The Burning Crusade expansion pack in mainland China on Sept. 6, 2007.
by Rainier on April 10, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.
by Rainier on April 10, 2008 @ 11:45 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:
- Shattered Suns - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 10, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced that the v2.30 PS3 system software update, slated for release next week, will add DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, enabling consumers to enjoy Blu-ray movies with studio-quality, high-def. audio. The new update will also add the revamped PlayStation Story.
by Rainier on April 10, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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 April 10, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EU: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire, offering a thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options etc., making each and every game infinitely customizable and unique. While the game sports 50 playable nations, 5 are more likely to succeed than others ...
by Rainier on April 10, 2008 @ 3:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Revealed last year, THQ's Rocket Riot, developed by CodeGlue, is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online.
by Rainier on April 9, 2008 @ 6:43 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:
- Operation Darkness [X360] - Trailer
- Halo 3 [X360] - Legendary Map Pack Documentary
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...