by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Bigs is an over-the-top baseball title that puts an entirely new spin on MLB as it blends outrageous visuals with intuitive gameplay mechanics, and adds more explosive excitement than ever before. The soundtrack features a line-up of big rock bands, including Jane's Addiction, Stone Temple Pilots, Rollins Band and White Zombie.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nexuiz is a free 3D deathmatch game that is simply first person shooting reduced to the very basics with perfect weapon balancing. The new v2.3 adds a new team mode Keyhunt, new netcode, an anti-wallhack function, improved singleplayer bots, new maps, and Nexuiz Pro, a server side mod that drastically changes the physics and weapons.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. In an
interview with MSNBC Blizzard VP Rob Pardo revealed there will be no 4th race, no console versions, and no release of StarCraft II in 2007.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 5:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that the Need for Speed franchise is introducing a new version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Early March Sony announced it was preparing new downloadable content for its PS3 shooter Resistance: Fall of Man, with the first patch released late March. A map pack scheduled for May obviously did not make it out the door, but SCEA confirmed that this is now on track for June 7th.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Medal of Honor Airborne, next-gen debut of the series, is set to redefine the series by introducing players to an entirely new way of experiencing a WWII FPS – namely the fully interactive Airborne experience.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 4:06 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 May 31, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas is the official add-on of the beloved medieval experience. It provides a total new area – the seas of Northern Europe, where trading might be as promising as roaming the dangerous waters as a pirate...
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LittleBigPlanet is a community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use your character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what you build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gods War Online is a fantasy-themed game based on Greek Mythology dating back to the Age of the Demigods. Meet the Hellenistic civilization and all its significant gods of that age, fascinating plots, esthetical scenes, customized character development, exciting combat mode, all the features that you are expecting from a good MMORPG
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games' John Tiller’s Campaign Series is a compilation combining many of the popular WWII turn-based tactical games from Talonsoft’s Campaign Series into one affordable package, including: West Front, East Front, East Front 2, and the Rising Sun platoon-level combat series, as well as all of the official add-ons and expansion packs.
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new Phantasy Star Universe Special Edition Texter is a Phantasy Star Universe-themed version of the Texter game messaging product from Blue Orb for use with the X360 and PS2 allowing them to type text messages directly from their game controller
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The World Series of Video Games signed a broadcast deal with CBS Sports to air extensive coverage of its 2007 season, bringing professional video game competitions to major U.S. network television for the second year running, and into 111 million television homes in the United States alone.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 9:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FlatOut: Total Carnage is a re-imagining of FlatOut 2 rebuilt from the ground up and specifically developed to make use of the additional feature sets and improved processing ability of third generation technologies.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 9:09 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:
- Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny - Trailer [French]
- Call of Juarez [X360/PC] - Trailer #5
- Final Fantasy IV [NDS] - Cinematic Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 9:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. If you are interested in participating in the beta test,
sign up here if you live in North America, or
over here for Europe.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 8:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Total Pro Golf 2 allows users to create a golfer and take him or her on one of six in-game tours. Hire caddies and coaches, purchase equipment and play some great golf to earn sponsorships and your professional tour card.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road is set to be the most diverse and exhilarating off-road racing experience ever with sensational gravel, mud and dirt events the world over.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 3:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Using an enhanced Tomb Raider: Legend game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience. Valve announced Tomb Raider: Anniversary is now available for pre-order and will be released early June through Steam.
by Rainier on May 30, 2007 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. As promised Midway has released a single-player teaser demo (940mb) allowing you to try out the rugged North African level as one of 3 characters.