by Rainier on May 4, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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May is a landmark month for RuneScape developer, Jagex Ltd, who today announced its popular RPG has now exceeded one million subscribers worldwide. Members paying just $5/month are able to access exclusive quests, skills and a huge map of the fantasy world Gielenor, to explore.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 11:30 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:
- Transformers: The Game [ALL] - Trailer
- Halo 2 Vista - Trailer
- Fracture [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- SWAT: Target Liberty [PSP] - Trailer #2
- Super Stardust HD [PS3] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling combat, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition adds a new character a new boss and many new levels. While the previous patch reportedly worked on all version (fixes various gfx/texture issues, and adding Vista compatibility), these are the dedicated Euro/US v1.3.0 patches.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft and Cryptic Studios have released the newest expansion to City of Heroes/ Villains delivering greater depth to players with the inclusion of an innovative crafting system and auction houses. The free Issue 9: Breakthrough expansion also includes new high-level adventures with the new Statesman Taskforce and an update of the Hamidon Encounter.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA is offering 10 classic PSOne titles (2Xtreme, Crash Bandicoot, Destruction Derby, Jet Moto, Jumping Flash, MediEvil, Rally Cross, Syphon Filter, Tekken 2 and WipeOut) on the PlayStation Store for download and play on PS3, as well as Super Rub a Dub and Gauntlet II which are downloadable in their entirety.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 5:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced a new expansion that will take Europa Universalis III all the way into the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era in Napoleon's Ambition.
by Rainier on May 3, 2007 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dominions 3: The Awakening is a turn-based strategy game set in a world of epic struggle between men, monsters, and gods. This v3.08 patch includes two new nations, some new mod commands, and a witch's brew of bug obliteration.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 11:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that it will make a $1 million grant to the Masters of Digital Media program (MDM) at the Great Northern Way Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, to advance interactive media education in Canada and create a launch pad for the next-gen of interactive entertainment leaders.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 10:11 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:
- The Witcher - Cinematic Intro #2
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End [ALL] - Port Royale Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Finnish magazine Magaza Pelaaja has the first details, on Ubisoft's Splinter Cell: Conviction. Unlike most other titles in the franchise, Conviction will mostly play out during the day, and this time Sam Fisher teams up with Third Echelon to help Anna Grimsdottir, Sam's former intelligence gathering operative, who is in trouble. When Sam Fischer is being fed bogus intel and supplied with wrong equipment, he turns on his former employer, realizing the threat comes from within Third Echelon. Currently only scheduled on Xbox 360 for later this year.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eight years after its predecessor, Atlus U.S.A. is bringing the latest RPG in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Persona 3, to North America packaged in a special collector’s box with a tantalizing art book and wicked-awesome CD soundtrack.
by Judy on May 2, 2007 @ 10:37 a.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.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sword of the Stars add-on Born of Blood is designed to increase the diversity, tactical depth and replay value. This expansion will unleash a new alien race, a new form of strategic movement, new ship sections, new weapons, new technologies, new scenarios and new unknown menaces.
by Rainier on May 2, 2007 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Play N Trade announced the launch of its first National Guitar Hero II video contest and live-in store national tournament. From now until June 16, consumers are invited to submit their Guitar Hero rock videos to
YouTube for a chance to win an Xbox 360 Guitar Hero bundle or a $50 in-store gift card.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 11:43 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:
- Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars [PSP] - Trailer #2
- Driver 76 [PSP] - Trailer
- Global Agenda - Trailer
- Mortal Kombat: Armageddon [Wii] - Taven Trailer
- NBA Live 08 [ALL] - Hibachi Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 4:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BOTS!! is a multiplayer online robot fighting game that allows players to battle with up to seven other players as they fight evil viruses invading Cyberspace, clash with each other in teams, or fight rivals to protect their home base. Acclaim Games announces that BOTS!! has reached with over 1 million registered players.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOE announced that its remake of Midway's classic Gauntlet II is coming to PlayStation Network on May 3, 2007.
by Rainier on May 1, 2007 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that the first phase, closed beta test for Home, its 3D, online, avatar based community for PS3 had begun. Starting with an initially small group of both internal staff and known beta testers, the test will be opened up to many others at some point during the summer, including
those who have registered.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 4:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. Bethesda has now released the final v1.2.0416 patches fixing the previous ID issue (also on Xbox Live).
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 2:51 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:
- Spider-Man 3 [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- Bioshock [X360/PC] - Water Trailer
- Shrek [ALL] - Launch Trailer
- Alien Syndrome [PSP/Wii] - Dev Diary Trailer #1
- Surf's Up [ALL] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 1:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aspyr announced Dreamfall Game of the Year Edition for PC, which includes the original The Longest Journey, its sequel Dreamfall: The Longest Journey and the MTV award-nominated original soundtrack for Dreamfall: The Longest Journey.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Colony Studios has joined the list of new MMO developer studios with one significant advantage: the team members have contributed significantly to the successes of the most popular MMOs including World of Warcraft, EVE Online, City of Heroes, Dark Age of Camelot, Lord of the Rings Online, Everquest, and Ultima Online.
by Rainier on April 30, 2007 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Tactics is a fantasy turn-based strategy, ported from the 10 year old PSOne game, but with added features such as new characters, exclusive jobs, and added cinematics. No official announcement yet, but Square Enix plans on bringing it to North America.
by Lee Berlik on April 29, 2007 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CellFactor: Revolution redefines physical interaction, combining multiplayer gameplay with massive environmental destruction where you can manipulate thousands of objects simultaneously, control vehicles and fight against AI-controlled opponents or challenge friends to a match in the networked gameplay modes.
by Rainier on April 28, 2007 @ 11:34 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:
- Call of Duty 4 [ALL] - Trailer
- Call of Juarez [X360] - Trailer #3
- The Witcher - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
