by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 9:16 a.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.
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2007 @ 7:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Blokus Portable, developed by IREM Software, is based on the Blokus board game and blends its outstanding strategic gameplay with the anime characters from the Steambot Chronicles series to create a unique portable title.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 10:46 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:
- Theatre of War - Map Editor Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 3:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Last month,
Playlogic claimed victory in the Ancient Wars: Sparta copyright lawsuit against developer Burut/WorldForge, but it seems the Dutch publisher may have been a little hasty. WorldForge is going to appeal the District Court of Amsterdam's decision, claiming that it disagrees with the ruling in regards to the contractual relation between both sides, since Visionvale has
terminated the development agreement because Playlogic has defaulted on it, and thus holds the rights.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 11:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eat Sleep Play, founded by God Of War's David Jaffe and Warhawk's Scott Campbell, is working on Twisted Metal: Head On featuring enhanced graphics, playable Sweet Tooth character, lost levels from the never released Twisted Metal: Black Part II and a documentary on the series.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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More than 100 of the world's top gamers will compete for the league's first-ever World Champion title and a share of the $1,000,000 prize purse. The competition will be captured live and in HD on DIRECTV's original entertainment channel, The 101, from Dec. 6-14, starting at 10pm ET.
by Rainier on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 12:38 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 Dec. 4, 2007 @ 12:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BioShock will forever change the expectations for the FPS going beyond run and gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, creating a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. This v1.1 patch will not only fix some issues remaining with the game, but also includes new plasmids and tonics, as well as another achievement for Xbox Rapturians (on Xbox Live).
by Mark Buckingham on Dec. 4, 2007 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam brings the fast-paced action-filled gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After launching its new casual games-focused studio doublesix, Kuju today reveals NiK NaK, led by industry veteran Kevin Holloway and dedicated to making excellent games for young players to enjoy on all formats.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 1:38 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:
- Battlefield: Bad Company [PS3/X360] - Dev Diary #2
- Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball [X360] - Trailer
- Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360/PC] - Interview Trailers (3)
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With simple directional and space bar keystrokes, Audition, a free-to-play online dance sensation, players perform hip-hop style dance steps and choreographed routines which require precise timing and rhythm. Nexon America added Lifehouse and the lead track, Disarray, from its album Who We Are, to Audition.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vigilance was designed to help train U.S. military personnel to locate and identify Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The Vigilance serious game mod was created using Crytek's CryENGINE 2 3D engine and the Scaleform GFx UI engine to create a nearly photo-realistic IED detection simulation.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 5:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: ZANAC, Eternal Champions, and The Dynastic Hero.
by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2007 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In PES8, player detail has been taken to incredible levels with full facial animation and high-def to show full movement and subtle details to the various kits during the course of a match. All "next-gen" versions will also benefit from an extensive Edit mode, allowing gamers to customize their PES experience.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2007 @ 12:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision has signed an $18.9 billion agreement to combine Vivendi Games, which includes Blizzard's World of Warcraft, with Activision, creating the world's largest pure-play online and console game publisher. Activision Blizzard will be led by Activision's current CEO, Bobby Kotick.
by Rusty Bailey on Dec. 1, 2007 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2007 @ 8:12 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:
- WorldShift - Cinematic Trailer [German]
- Warriors of the Lost Empire [PSP] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 5:25 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] - Webisode Trailer #3
- Frontlines: Fuel of War [PS3/X360/PC] - Vehicles Trailer
- Schizoid [X360] - Trailer #2
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 3:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Both the BioShock PC Patch and the 360 Title Update will be available next week. In additon to these fixes, we will be releasing downloadable content free on both Xbox Live and for the PC, with the DLC bundled into the PC Patch. A full list of bug fixes and everything included in the DLC will be put up on the Cult of Rapture when the downloads become available.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Warhawk is about to get its first downloadable expansion pack with the release of Operation: Omega Dawn, delivering a new gameplay experience that expands the title’s strategic gameplay elements by offering a new world to explore and introducing a unique aircraft: the KT-424 Combat Dropship.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots. Gamers will get the chance to win a 32” 720p LCD HDTV, a digital 5.1 channel home theater system and cool DVDs for each player on the winning team. Interested? Sign Up!
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 11:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. In a
LiveText interview Lionhead's Peter Molyneux revealed Fable 2 is currently scheduled for late 2008, and that a Dimitri hybrid type title is in the works, a project he calls "absolutely great, revolutionary and ambitious!"
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2007 @ 7:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kuju Studios spinoff doublesix has been established to create addictive, "have another go" video games across all downloadable formats with the intention of establishing themselves as a world leader on digital distribution across all platforms: XBLA, PSN, Wii-Ware and PC.