by Rainier on April 11, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has signed a European publishing agreement with Namco Bandai for its NDS-exclusive addictive and challenging puzzler Trioncube that requires attention, patience and skill to rescue the kidnapped princess from the protagonist’s arch-enemy, Hell Metal.
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 7:59 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:
- Mortal Kombat: Armageddon [Wii] - Training Trailer
- Spider-Man 3 [PS3/X360] - New Goblin Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 5:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to re-live all of the classic arcade action that made Mortal Kombat II a beloved classic. Re-experience the classic head-to-head fighting game featuring classic characters such as Sub-Zero or Goro, and fight your way through the Outworld and defeat Shang Tsung or battle hidden characters including Jade and Smoke!
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In CellFactor: Revolution gamers 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. Artificial Studios and Immersion Games announced that CellFactor: Revolution will be available for free download on May 8.
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MMO developer Red 5 Studios, founded by key members of the World of Warcraft team, announced that Scott Youngblood, acclaimed lead designer of StarSiege: Tribes, Tribes 2, and alternate-reality game Majestic, has accepted an undisclosed position at the Aliso Viejo, California studio.
by Rainier on April 10, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation goes online via Xbox Live for the first time, where players will be able to experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. The latest OXM reveals that the Ace Combat 6 Xbox 360 exclusivity has a time limit, so a PS3 version is most likely to follow.
by Katarani on April 10, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Previews
Long, long ago, battles were waged with blade and spell. The lush island of Aedis was constantly submerged in bloodshed. Eventually, this hatred and anger gave birth to an entity known as Mugen, which brought an end to all things. Now they call it a fairy tale, a mere child's fantasy.
by Rainier on April 9, 2007 @ 5:03 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:
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance [X360] - DLC #1 Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 9, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Double Fusion announced that it has added upcoming titles from THQ to its premium network. The agreement grants Double Fusion advertising representation across certain platforms for a number of THQ's highly anticipated titles, such as Juiced, MX vs ATV and Stuntman franchises.
by Rainier on April 9, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cars Mater-National offers a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs, featuring all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival.
by Rainier on April 8, 2007 @ 3:55 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:
- Xbox 360 - Spring Dashboard Update Trailer
- Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road [PSP] - Trailer #2
- Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII [PSP] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 8, 2007 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sadness is a black & white action game taking place before 1914, pre-World War I. Often compared to the comic book-based movie "Sin City," the game is totally different in style, and rather a tribute to pre-World War I cinema, with a similar atmosphere. Frontline Studios revealed they are
no longer associated with the project, without giving further details ...
by Rainier on April 7, 2007 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres. The unofficial
Sony blog Threespeech lists several upcoming PS3 games, including BioShock, which would confirm
earlier rumors. However,
a 2KGames rep. debunked it right away, saying BioShock is exclusive to X360 and PC.
Now ThreeSpeech
admit they made an error.
by Rainier on April 6, 2007 @ 11:48 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 - Combat Briefing Trailer #1
- Sam & Max Ep. 5: Reality 2.0 - Trailer #2
- Sacred 2 [X360/PC] - Trailer #3
- Mass Effect [X360] - Trailer
- Rush for Berlin: Rush for the Bomb - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 6, 2007 @ 12:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking full advantage of the Nintendo DS's unique characteristics, KOEI's action-combat series Dynasty Warriors will be unlike any other Tactical Action game previously released on the NDS.
by Rainier on April 6, 2007 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there has not yet been any official announcement, it is no secret Insomniac is working on Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, the series next-gen adventure debut on the PS3.
by Rainier on April 6, 2007 @ 3:39 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. As promised, Capcom has release the 2nd multiplayer map pack (Hive Complex and Trial Point), coming in at 161mb, and setting you back 400 Microsoft points.
Namco Bandai Games America's Trioncube is a new NDS-exclusive addictive and challenging puzzler that requires attention, patience and skill to rescue the kidnapped princess from the protagonist’s arch-enemy, Hell Metal.
by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 10:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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:
- Speedball 2 - Trailer
- Super Paper Mario [Wii] - Gameplay Trailer (2)
- Prince of Persia Rival Swords [Wii] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 4:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the fourth time, Nintendo
raised its sales and profit forecast for the business year that ended March 31, mainly thanks to high demand for its DS titles, as well as the Wii console. Sales were up 7% ($8.1 billion) compared to last year, beating analysts' expected 3% increase. In the past business year, eight of the 10 best-selling games in Japan were DS titles. In February, Nintendo sold more than twice as many Wii's in Japan and the U.S. than Sony's PS3. Stock prices rose 2%, nearly doubling in value over the last 12 months.
by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Battlestations: Midway follows the story of naval recruit Henry Walker, whose first assignment as a gunner at Pearl Harbor is the starting point of an incredible career at the heart of the US Pacific Fleet in 1942, in what was to become one of the most inspirational military campaigns in history. This v1.1 patch mainly addresses multiplayer issues.
by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new version of Gran Turismo HD Concept will be available on the Playstation Store Thursday, adding worldwide rankings via the Playstation Network, as well as force feedback support, an Armored Core 4 demo and various trailers ...
by Rainier on April 5, 2007 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Galactic Federation's Base Sector Zero is under attack by Space Pirates. Samus must boot up the generator to restore the defense systems. But at the end of her path, someone awful is waiting for her.
Already hinted at a few months ago, NoA President Reggie Fils-Aime now confirmed that
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption needs more work and will not be shipping in July.
by Rainier on April 4, 2007 @ 9:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
News
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:
- Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword [NDS] - Trailer
- NARUTO: Ninja Council 3 [NDS] - Trailer (2)
- Theatre of War - Intro Movie
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on April 4, 2007 @ 9:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
Editorials
Welcome to another episode of
GamerAndy Live, the official WorthPlaying podcast. Once a week, we will discuss a variety of topics and mull it over in the panel, giving it the usual spin. This week's issue #75 dissects the GTA IV trailer, Take 2 insurrection, Jack Thompson's "Racketeering" fiasco, E for All Expo pricing, the Xbox Elite, and game of the week is Harmonix's Rock Band.