by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Overlord is an action adventure set in a warped fantasy world where players can be evil (or really evil). Later this month Codemasters will release 3 pieces of premium content for the X360, starting with Raising Hell, a singleplayer expansion that introduces hell to the game's 5 kingdoms, followed by The Challenge Pack (7 new maps & 2 game modes), while a free download will finally add split-screen, as well as a new multiplayer map. All of this will be available on PC as part of a Special Edition.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on Marvel Studios' first independently produced feature film Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard, and directed by Jon Favreau. The Iron Man movie will blast into theaters May 2, 2008, the game itself is currently set for release Spring 2008. In case you missed
last week's batch, here are some more...
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' authentic college basketball game College Hoops 2K8 will sport advanced next gen visuals, hundreds of new animations, and a wealth of new innovative features, including all new crowd atmosphere that can affect the game performance of teams.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes, new rosters, more environmental hotspots, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more!
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this year, Pocket Books acquired the rights to publish the novelization of Ubisoft's upcoming action/adventure game Assassin's Creed, but it turns out the deal has been abandoned. Author of the two first novels, Steven Barnes,
revealed Ubisoft wanted to remove religious references and have the books vetted by an expert, which "disenchanted" Pocket Books, and the deal died.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since signing the license back in
late 2006, 10Tacle's UK studio Blimey Games!, known for racing titles such as GTR, GTR2, and freely downloadable BMW M3 Challenge, has been quite mysterious about its next-gen racing title codenamed Ferrari Project.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In search of the centuries-old fabled treasure of El Dorado, Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island. On Nov. 8, a four-level demo is expected on PSN.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Viva Pinata brings a vibrant world of living pinata animals to video games, television and beyond. The Viva Pinata universe showcases an engaging cast of colorful, wild-roaming pinata animals that entertain and challenge imaginations.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy Versus XIII is an action based Final Fantasy title exclusively for the PS3, from the creators of Kingdom Hearts and Advent Children.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2007 @ 4:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 7:04 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:
- Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune [PS3] - Trailer
- Alone in the Dark [PS3/X360/PC] - Central Park Trailer
- Gears of War [PC] - Editor Trailer
- Condemned 2: Bloodshot [PS3/X360] - Trailer
- Theseis [X360/PC] - Haunted House Flythrough Trailer
- Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 [NDS] - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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COH: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic WWII liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. THQ has released a v2.103 patch (only English/French for now) for the original COH, as well as the recent expansion, fixing a few bugs and crashes.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised Sony has released a new update for Insomniac's shooter Resistance: Fall of Man, adding Dualshock 3 support, ability to snap screens with USB keyboard, weapon balancing, and the usual bug & crash fixes.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EverQuest Online Adventures is an MMORPG, allowing PS2 owners to experience an open-ended, persistent virtual world, filled with thousands of other players. On Oct. 31, EQOA will kick off fishing season with its first ever in-game fishing tournament. Players can grab their rods and reels and seek out the best locations, as weekly prizes will be awarded for catching special tagged fish.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 6:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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7.62 mm is a tactical action game, sequel to Brigade E5, similar to such classic titles as Jagged Alliance, X-Com, and Silent Storm. As a professional mercenary you seek a Russian "businessman," who stole a lot of money from his "colleagues," then hid in a small country of Latin America to avoid inevitable punishment there.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to British tabloid The Sun, EA Sports has signed a deal with Formula One rookie Lewis Hamilton to use his likeness in an upcoming Xbox and PlayStation game, presumably X360 and PS3. It is uncertain whether the £5 million deal will translate into a specific Formula One product, as Sony currently has the exclusive FIA licensing rights for its own racing franchise.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 3:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to construct not only the cities they desire, but create their cultures, societal behaviors and environments as well.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2007 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Playlogic has signed its third development agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. The yet unannounced project will be developed in-house by its Playlogic Game Factory studio over a period of seven months with an option of extension of another six months.