by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 10:09 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:
- Alone in the Dark [ALL] - Real World Rules Tech Demo #2
- Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Politics Trailer
- SEGA Bass Fishing [Wii] - Launch Trailer
- Viking: Battle For Asgard [PS3/X360] - Developer Diary #2
- Lost: Via Domus [ALL] - Launch Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 2:15 p.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. Originmally scheduled for a Feb. release, Ubisoft has pushed VBC until late March.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 12:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Obscure: The Aftermath follows the story of a group of friends attending college who discover that a mysterious black flower, with addictive hallucinogenic effects, also has the terrifying ability to transform people into hideous monsters. UK pop-rock band The Audition is using game footage in their latest music video and have provided several songs to use in promo trailers.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bosco's vanished from the face of the Earth—literally! When Sam & Max manage to track him down, what they find is so mind boggling, you'll have to see it to believe it. Can the Freelance Police set things right, or will life as they know it fall victim to the capricious whims of T-H-E-M?
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 9:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft Europe confirmed that it has set up a distribution network in Russia to launch its MMORPG games Tabula Rasa, Lineage, Guild Wars and pave the way for the 2008 launch of Aion: The Tower of Eternity.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ announced that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has notified THQ that its investigation of the company’s stock option grant practices has been completed and that SEC does not intend to recommend any action against THQ.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 4:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set after the collapse of Japan's Ashikaga Shogunate, Samurai Warriors 2 chronicles the civil wars that consumed feudal Japan and the events that lead to the country's unification. While Samurai Warriors 2: XL is a standalone addon on PS2, the extra content (missions & playable characters) will also be downloadable on Xbox Live for owners of the original.
by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2008 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Wayne County Employees' Retirement System has filed lawsuit against the not yet officially formed Activision and Vivendi merger, according to the
Delaware Online web site. The local investment group claims that its Activision shares will turn into an unfavorable minority position after the two publishers/developers become one entity (
thanks FiringSquad).
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:45 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:
- Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360] - Novus Trailer
- Blast Works: Build, Fuse & Destroy [Wii] - Trailer
- Champions Online - Trailer
- Far Cry 2 [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailers (2)
- Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - GDC 08 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 2:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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38 Studios has entered into an agreement with BigWorld to license its BigWorld Technology Suite, providing 38 Studios with the tools and technologies to support an unparalleled Online Entertainment Experience for its upcoming MMO game.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Guild Wars is a competitive online RPG with an emphasis on rewarding player skill. In large head-to-head guild battles, cooperative group combat, and single player missions, players will explore a fantasy world while pursuing professions and acquiring skills to develop their own personalized character.
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Leaders: Clash of Nations places 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. Apart from the usual DM, co-op and TDM, War Leaders will also feature a turned based multiplayer mode.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2008 @ 8:10 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:
- The Chronicles of Spellborn - Slywood Trailer
- Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis [PS2] - Trailer #2
- Obscure: The Aftermath [PS2/Wii/PC] - Trailer #2
- SEGA Superstars Tennis [ALL] - Trailer (2)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2008 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced that Phil Harrison, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) will resign Feb. 29, 2008. Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO of SCEI, will immediately assume responsibilities as president of SCE WWS, in addition to his current duties.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2008 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2008 @ 2:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Incubation Venture Partners announces that it is in the process of forming its first fund with qualified accredited investors, the Azcatl Seed Capital Fund I, a potential $20 million dollar venture capital fund to finance development of original creative properties, including video games, toys, television and graphic novels.
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2008 @ 1:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After
industry rumors of Viacom planning to buy Take-Two for $1.5 billion, Electronic Arts has opened up its coffers and made a $2 billion cash offer for the company, which is best known for its
Grand Theft Auto series. The Take-Two board turned down the deal as "unsolicited proposal as inadequate," so EA made the announcement in an attempt to sway Take-Two's shareholders.
UPDATE: We have included the conversational letters between Take Two's Strauss Zelnick and EA's CEO John Riccitiello.
by Brad Hilderbrand on Feb. 23, 2008 @ 5:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The first ever collection of The King Of Fighters on the Wii, the most extensive KOF collection ever containing 5 complete games, consisting of KOF 94, 95, 96, 97, 98. Includes the Orochi Saga trilogy (95-97), Unlockable bonus content materials, while the PSP edition includes Ad-hoc mode.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2008 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.
by Rainier on Feb. 23, 2008 @ 12:12 a.m. PST | 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 Judy on Feb. 22, 2008 @ 10:09 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:
- FIFA Street 3 [ALL] - Ronaldinho Trailer
- God of War: Chains of Olympus [PSP] - Gameplay Trailer
- Street Fighter IV [ALL] - AOU 2008 Trailer
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [ALL] - Weapons Trailer
- Turning Point: Fall of Liberty [PS3/X360/PC] - Star Spangled Banner Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2008 @ 9:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Death Track: Resurrection is a combat racing title that plunges players into the not too distant future when the world is in chaos. The population is tired of traditional sports. Replaced by far more aggressive, violent and thrilling types of entertainment the public screams for more.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2008 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2008 @ 12:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The city pack add-on moves the SimCity Societies experience into new, exciting, and exotic locales, allowing players to create the perfect vacation spot. To attract and host Sims travelers from around the world, players must build and manage their destinations with an eye towards lucrative detail.
by Rainier on Feb. 21, 2008 @ 4:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Swedish-based publisher Pan Vision Games signed a three year exclusivity agreement with Yuko Shimizu, creator of Hello Kitty, to make games based on the Japanese IP Angel Cat Sugar. The brand story evolves around Angel Cat Sugar, a princess in a world of angels, and her three mice friends Parsley, Thyme and Basil.