by Rainier on Sept. 4, 2007 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UK trademagazine MCV is bringing back the long running rumor that Eidos parent company SCi is up for grabs again. An apparent statement from SCi states that it "has entered into extremely preliminary discussions regarding a possible offer," while at the same time mentioning that so far no proposal has been offered, nor does it mean one will be made at all. Possible interested parties are EA, as usual, and also Warner, who not so long ago acquired a 10% state in Sci.
by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2007 @ 2:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Worms: A Space Oddity, the newest iteration of the humorous turn-based strategy game, marking the franchise debut on the Wii with a fresh visual style, new environmental settings, intuitive controls and even more customization options.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2007 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West featuring fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combined with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players. A few months after its release, Ubisoft has released a 710mb singleplayer demo.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2007 @ 4:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ executive vice president, Worldwide Publishing, Kelly Flock, is stepping down for personal reasons, and will be replaced by former senior vice president, North American Sales and Distribution, Scott Guthrie, and Ian Curran former senior vice president, International.
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2007 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SKATE will deliver the feel of skating through innovative controls, authentic cameras and a fully reactive skateboarding city, featuring professional skaters such as Danny Way and PJ Ladd, to deliver the most authentic skateboard experience to date. After a few delays, EA has finally released its Skate demo on XBLA.
by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2007 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Giraffe is a psychedelic shooter featuring mesmerizing graphics and 100 levels of out-of-this-world gameplay. Street Trace: NYC is an all-in-one hoverboard racing and arena battle game featuring multiplayer over Xbox LIVE with up to eight players and an up to a four-way split-screen.
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2007 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ratatouille offers a fresh and exciting take on the platform action genre, engaging players in deep, fluid, and fast gameplay through fun filled mini-games, daring heists, frenzied pursuits and wild chases, providing constant fun and challenge. THQ has released a 700mb demo on Xbox Live Marketplace.
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2007 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Strike is an action-heavy “shoot-em-all” space arcade that challenges players to destroy the onslaught of aliens before they wreak havoc on humankind.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SimBin's RACE 07 comes loaded with new features and game modes, more than 300 cars in 9 different car classes and host 20 different circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game.
A unique twist on handheld racing games, Pocket Racers redefines the term "road rage" by offering players the chance to drive for their soul against a powerful evil adversary in detailed racing environments, either solo or with friends.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 2:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Trader is an action-trading game where you assume the role of Space Trader in an alternate future universe. Your goal is to make as much money possible, within a time limit, by leasing cargo ships, traveling to planets and trading with merchants.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guild Wars: Eye of the North is the first true expansion for the Guild Wars franchise, adding eighteen multi-level dungeons to face untold enemies, search for clues about the menace facing the world, and uncover new weapons they can use in the final confrontation.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2007 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and present of the idiosyncratic lawyer.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 5:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway has not only signed the European publishing rights to Neko Entertainment's fast and fun-packed GBA title Cocoto Kart Racer, but also for Myst (excluding South Africa, Australia & New Zealand) on NDS.
by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2007 @ 12:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SimBin announced that its RACE 07 racing title sequel comes loaded with new features and game modes, more than 200 cars in 11 different car classes and host 20 different circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game.
by Rainier on Aug. 5, 2007 @ 4:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gala-Net's Upshift StrikeRacer is a free-to-play online car racing and combat game, blending nerve-wracking high speed car races with explosive online player-versus-player combat as multiple gamers enter deadly matches for bragging rights and reputation.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 5:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hegemony: Philip of Macedon is an RTS game based on the rise to power of Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander The Great. Using a new 3D landscape engine, the game map is constructed from satellite DEM data and combines battle and strategy within the same unified 3D world.
by Rainier on July 30, 2007 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Upshift StrikeRacer is a free-to-play online car racing and combat game, blending high speed car races with online player-versus-player combat as multiple gamers enter deadly matches for bragging rights and reputation. Composer Kevin Manthei and Anthrax lead guitarist Dan Spitz have teamed up for the game’s official soundtrack.
by Rainier on July 26, 2007 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players 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. Namco Bandai announced that its demo on Xbox Live was download 500,000 times during E3 week, making it the #1 download.
by Rainier on July 25, 2007 @ 4:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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On your path to become the best-known pilot in space, through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame.
by Rainier on July 23, 2007 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari announced that it has received a NASDAQ Staff Determination stating that it is not in compliance because it did not file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007 within the prescribed time period, and its securities are subject to delisting.
by Andrew Hayward on July 21, 2007 @ 4:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PixelJunk Racers is a slot racing game in which players control the action from an overhead view. It features 10 tracks, a dozen play modes, and support for up to seven players on the same console.
by Rainier on July 20, 2007 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players 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.
by Rainier on July 18, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SimBin announced that its RACE 07 racing title sequel comes loaded with new features and game modes, more than 200 cars in 11 different car classes and host 20 different circuits from all over the world, several of them being city racetracks never before featured in a racing game.