by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2008 @ 4:12 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 Jan. 23, 2008 @ 6:12 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:
- Professor Layton and the Curious Village [NDS] - Trailer
- Culdcept Saga [X360] - Trailer #2
- Turok [ALL] - The Making Of Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Jan. 23, 2008 @ 3:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ has increased its Q3 financial guidance due to better than expected sales of
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 and
MX vs. ATV Untamed. This rosy outlook comes at a price, as THQ officially cancelled
Frontlines: Fuel of War for the PS3, which was hinted
in earlier reports.
Destroy All Humans!: Big Willy Unleashed for the PS2 has also been axed (no word on the PSP and Wii versions), and THQ has decided to not continue with its
Juiced and
Stuntman IPs. THQ also closed down its Concrete Games studio, which was working on an unannounced title.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At next month's GDC, Massachusetts-based indie developer Demiurge Studios, known for proving content to titles such as Brothers in Arms, Titan Quest, and Karaoke Revolution, plans to announce a new title that it has under development.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2008 @ 11:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Funcom introduces a tiered subscription system in Anarchy Online, where players can now choose between three subscriptions plans going from free-to-play to 5 to 14,95 USD / EUR a month, giving gamers access to the areas and content in the Shadowlands expansion pack for only 5 USD / EUR a month.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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City Life Edition 2008 features 60 more buildings, bringing the total to 360, including famous structures such as St. Paul Cathedral, Royal Opera etc... New scenarios, 10 new maps, and an updated version of the editor allow you to import satellite maps, as well as import from applications such as World-Machine, or GeoControl.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2008 @ 8:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sword of the New World is modeled after Europe’s exploration of the New World, allowing players to create and simultaneously control a family of characters utilizing its Multiple Character Control system. The new Manifest Destiny expansion offers five new characters, two new maps and five new zones as well as new events and additions to the game’s item store.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 4:59 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 [PS3/X360/PC] - Central Park Gameplay Trailer
- Turok [PS3/X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 12:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After rocking the
Interactive Achievement Awards 2K Games' BioShock and Valve's Portal lead the nominees for the eighth annual Game Developers Choice Awards with five nominations each, including the coveted Game of the Year title, followed by Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4, Harmonix's Rock Band and Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the 'Ology series of books from Templar Publishing, Dragonology explores the study and conservation of dragons, while Wizardology is a manual of spells and magical information, purported to be written by the legendary magician Merlin.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PST | 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. The latest PSW UK issue reveals that a demo for MGS4 is expected on PSN "in the next month," and include the Middle Eastern war zone level.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | 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 added content such as stunning new visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world.
by Rainier on Jan. 22, 2008 @ 9:17 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 Rainier on Jan. 21, 2008 @ 11:19 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:
- Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Michael Rosenbaum Trailer
- SNK Arcade Classics: Volume 1 [PSP/PS2] - Trailer
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2008 @ 8:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Flagship's Founder's Club offer, a lifetime subscription to its action/RPG, ends on Jan. 31, 2008 (
thanks Blues).
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2008 @ 7:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Since its initial release in fall 2005, the Guitar Hero franchise has sold in excess of 14 million units in North America alone, setting an industry record as it has surpasses $1 billion in North American retail sales. In 10 weeks since the game’s launch, gamers have already downloaded more than five million songs.
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2008 @ 4:48 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 Jan. 19, 2008 @ 8:03 a.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:
- SEGA Superstars Tennis [ALL] - Trailer
- Requiem: Bloodymare - Trailer
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available.
Mario and his beloved pals make a spectacular return in Mario Kart Wii, providing the most action-packed, adrenaline-filled racing fun ever seen in the series. Players have to master a host of 16 new tracks in addition to 16 classic tracks from previous Mario Kart games.
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 Jan. 18, 2008 @ 7:34 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:
- Frontlines: Fuel of War [PS3/X360/PC] - LoadOut Trailer
- Burnout Paradise [ALL] - Aggression Trailer
- Army of Two [ALL] - Co-Op Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 4:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While D3Publisher's X360 exclusive Oneechanbara vorteX never made it to North America, it seems the Wii might see the next installment in the franchise, known for its scantily clad women, lots of zombies and blood by the bucketloads.
by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2008 @ 1:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Eight weeks after the release Rock Band continues to fly off store shelves, and the response to the downloadable music is clear. Fans and gamers have propelled its downloadable content to “double platinum” status, purchasing more than 2.5 million songs since its launch, with Metallica leading the way.