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Capcom's Judd And Ono Talk Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV
8/29/2008 12:45:00 PM
During last week’s German Games Convention in Leipzig, we had the chance to talk with two high-profile producers in Capcom’s booth. Yoshinori Ono is in charge of Street Fighter IV, a return to form that aims to walk the line between accessibility and flexibility. If the strategy works, it’ll give both lapsed fans and die-hard tournament fighters an incentive to plunk some change in arcade machines or check out the console versions. Ben Judd is helming the Bionic Commando reboots, with the recently released downloadable update Bionic Commando: Rearmed and the upcoming Xbox 360, PS3 and PC game.
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Three Separate Hours With Fallout 3
8/28/2008 5:13:00 PM
During E3, Bethesda gave us the opportunity to get our hands on Fallout 3, the company’s long-anticipated post-apocalyptic RPG. While we had a great time in our allotted 30 minutes, we were left craving more. Much more. Three of us (Game Informer Online’s Nick Ahrens and Jeff Cork, along with Game Informer Magazine’s Bryan Vore) got an hour with the game, starting with our character leaving the vault for the first time in his life.
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Game Informer Cover Curse? Guess Not.
8/28/2008 3:58:00 PM
If you are looking for an entertaining read, it is worth heading over to MTV’s Multiplayer blog for an intriguing feature on the fate of Game Informer cover stories. Does being on the cover of Game Informer guarantee gold? No, not exactly, but after analyzing fifty covers and comparing them to their respective Metacritic and GI scores, it looks like they do pretty well for themselves.
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Lego Batman To Be Translated Into TV Show
8/28/2008 2:19:00 PM
Traveller’s Tales – the team behind the lucrative Lego video game franchise – recently revealed details about a 20 minute long Lego Batman cartoon that is in the works.
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Abe Hits Steam
8/28/2008 1:37:00 PM
If you are a fan of the action/adventure titles Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee and Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus, you can now pick them up via Steam. Steam is one of the leading online services for delivery of PC games via digital download. Both Oddysee and Exoddus are on sale for $9.99 – or you can op to buy the games as a bundle in the “Oddworld Pack” for $14.99. Not a bad deal if you ask us. Also, as a celebration of the launch, an additional 10 percent discount will be given until September 4. Can’t get much better than that. For more information, visit Steam's official website.
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Energizer Produces New Batteries Aimed At Gamers
8/28/2008 1:12:00 PM
If you are looking for a longer lasting battery to fuel your gaming peripherals, Energizer thinks it has a product for you. The battery powerhouse recently announced a new line of Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries. While the batteries are marketed for items such as digital cameras, MP3 players and other hand-held devices, Energizer boasts that they are perfect particularly for wireless gaming accessories.
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Rock Band Moving Pictures Album Delayed
8/28/2008 12:26:00 PM
Early this week we clued you in on the announcement that Rock Band would be releasing the full Moving Pictures album by Rush for digital download. The album was supposed to hit the Xbox 360 marketplace yesterday, but hit a snag along the way. Via the official Rock Band forums we were told that Harmonix was aware of the issue, and was looking for a fix for the technical difficulties. Today the post was updated and it looks like the fix is going to take a bit longer than expected.
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Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball Out This Winter
8/28/2008 11:37:00 AM
If you have been keeping tabs on Blazing Lizard’s Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball for the Nintendo Wii, you will be glad to know a release window has been announced. Gamecock Media Group announced today that you will be able to pit ninjas and pirates against each other starting this winter.
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Rock Band 2 Announces Slew Of New Full Albums
8/28/2008 11:12:00 AM
Entertainment Weekly got their hands on a pretty tasty dish this morning – a list of six new full albums that be coming to Rock Band 2. We all remember Rock Band 2’s boast of having 500 tracks by the end of the year, and these albums should help them get one step closer to that goal. Check out the list below.
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Sin City Developer Replaced
8/27/2008 2:08:00 PM
According to Red Mile Entertainment, Transmission Games is no longer involved in developing the Sin City video game adaptation. Via Gamasutra we learned that Red Mile acquired the rights to the IP in 2007, and initially had Transmission Games – developer of Heroes of the Pacific – manning the helm. We now know that another unnamed developer is replacing Transmission, but no other details are known. Transmission Games will instead focus on their upcoming dog-fighting sequel, Heroes over Europe.
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Ubisoft Partners With GeoEye For Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X
8/27/2008 1:47:00 PM
It seems that Ubisoft is not cutting any corners when it comes to Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. Except maybe on energy drinks to get the creative juices flowing the day they came up with the name. Ubisoft just announced that have partnered with GeoEye, which is a premiere provider of satellite, aerial and geospatial information. With this alliance GeoEye has provided Ubisoft with high-resolution images of the Earth for integration into the game.
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Full Boogie SuperStar Track List Revealed
8/27/2008 1:09:00 PM
EA’s Boogie SuperStar just got a memorable new face. Natasha Bedingfield has been brought on as the spokesperson for the upcoming Wii karaoke game.
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Bomberman Announced For WiiWare
8/26/2008 3:04:00 PM
Hudson Entertainment broke the news today that they are developing Bomberman Blast – an entirely new Bomberman title – for WiiWare. The game will include online multiplayer battles in a variety of arenas, and will also introduce new features such as the support of Mii characters. Bomberman fans will be able to choose if they want to play on a team of four players local/eight players online or compete solo. Along the way they will be able to check worldwide leader board scores to keep up the competitive spirit.
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EA And Take-Two Talking Behind Closed Doors
8/26/2008 2:43:00 PM
EA and Take-Two have had a turbulent relationship over the past handful of months – with all the attempts at a hostile takeover and whatnot. Evidently things are becoming a bit more civil. According to a report by Reuters, EA and Take-Two Interactive have signed a confidentiality agreement and have begun talking about a potential transaction between the two companies.
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Rock Out With Rush In New Rock Band Album
8/25/2008 1:01:00 PM
Harmonix and MTV Games recently announced the fourth complete album to grace the Rock Band music store. Starting August 26 Rush album “Moving Pictures” will be added to the Rock Band DCL catalog. Rush already has five other tracks available on Rock Band, including master recordings of “Closer to the Heart” and “Working Man” and cover versions of “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and “Working Man.”
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Watch Your Wallets--Weekly Roundup 8/25
8/25/2008 12:47:00 PM
To bad quantity trumps quality in this week’s release list. However, here are a few gems in the lot. Infinite Undiscovery, Tales of Vesperia, Stalker: Clear Sky and Brothers in Arms all stand out as highlights on my list. But who knows, Spy Fox in Dry Cereal might be just what the doctor ordered for some other individual.
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Saints Row 2
8/22/2008 6:14:00 PM
Check out these new screens from Saints Row 2 – primarily featuring images of the rival gangs.
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Heroes Over Europe
8/22/2008 6:10:00 PM
Check out the first screens released from Heroes Over Europe.
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Age of Conan Expansion
8/22/2008 6:06:00 PM
Check out the pictures of upcoming free content for Age of Conan as first seen at the Leipzig Games Convention.
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Darksiders: Wrath of War
8/22/2008 5:56:00 PM
THQ just sent a slew of new Darksiders: Wrath of War screens our way. Check them out here.
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Rise of the Argonauts
8/22/2008 5:54:00 PM
Codemasters just released a slew of new Rise of the Argonauts screens. Check them out here.
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Shawn White Snowboarding
8/22/2008 2:11:00 PM
Check out these new nex-gen Shawn White Snowboarding screens. When you are finished, click the media tab for some Wii in-game footage.
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Far Cry 2
8/22/2008 2:08:00 PM
Check out these recently released Far Cry 2 screens. When you are done, click the media tab for some in-game footage.
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Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop
8/22/2008 2:03:00 PM
Check out these new screens and game footage highlighting the weapons used in Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop.
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Resident Evil 5
8/22/2008 1:55:00 PM
Capcom just released a new Resident Evil 5 trailer. Click the media tab to check it out.
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Prince of Persia
8/22/2008 1:37:00 PM
Check out these new screens and video footage from Prince of Persia. They fall under the "feast for the eyes" category.
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MotoGP 08
8/22/2008 1:24:00 PM
Check out these new screens and video from MotoGP 08. Click the respective tabs to get going.
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Bionic Commando
8/22/2008 1:14:00 PM
Check out these new screens from Bionic Commando. When you are finished, click the media tab for gameplay footage.
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Tom Clancy’s EndWar
8/22/2008 1:05:00 PM
Check out these new EndWar screens and gameplay footage. Click the respective tabs to get going.
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Mad World
8/21/2008 7:32:00 PM
More assets from Sega. Check out these screens from this super-stylized Wii title. When you are done, click the media tab to check out the game in action.
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Dark Horizon
8/21/2008 7:25:00 PM
Paradox Interactive just released a handful of new screens for Dark Horizon. Check them out here.
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Disgaea 3 Absence of Justice
8/21/2008 7:20:00 PM
Square Enix just released a handful of new screens from Disgaea 3 Absence of Justice. Check them out here.
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Midnight Club LA
8/21/2008 7:11:00 PM
Rockstar San Diego just released a new Midnight Club LA trailer. Check it out here.
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This Is Vegas
8/21/2008 7:04:00 PM
Midway just released a brand-new This Is Vegas trailer. Check it out here.
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Tom Clancy’s HAWX
8/21/2008 6:51:00 PM
Check out these new screens and trailer from Tom Clancy’s HAWX. Click the corresponding tabs to get started.
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Damnation
8/21/2008 6:14:00 PM
Check out a slew of new Damnation screens. Click the screenshot tab to take a peek.
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Blood Bowl
8/21/2008 6:06:00 PM
Check out the new screens from this upcoming sports strategy game. They are entertaining to say the least and are worth checking out. Click the screenshot tab the view them.
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FIFA 09
8/21/2008 6:00:00 PM
We have the first official trailer for FIFA 09 showcased at the Leipzig Games Festival. Check out the gameplay footage under the media tab.
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Fracture
8/21/2008 5:56:00 PM
LucasArts just released a fresh batch of screens from Fracture – specifically screens showcasing a few of the included multiplayer modes. Check them out under the screenshot tab.
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Xbox Teaming Up With Rock The Vote
8/21/2008 5:33:00 PM
Today we learned of a new partnership between Xbox and Rock the Vote, which will create a new way for youth voters to get involved in the 2008 election. The new partnership will let Xbox 360 owners register to vote, participate in presidential polls and voice opinions through exclusive forums entirely over the gaming console. It will all take place through Xbox Live starting Monday August 25, which is the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Fallout 3 Dated
8/21/2008 5:22:00 PM
If you are one of the many individuals eagerly awaiting the release of Fallout 3, you are in the home stretch. It was just announced that Fallout 3 will ship to retailers October 28. Fighting Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders and other creatures in an urban wasteland sounds like an appropriate way to spend Halloween to us.
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EverQuest and EverQuest II Expansions Announced
8/21/2008 5:04:00 PM
This week at the Sony Online Entertainment Fan Faire it was announced that expansion packs for both EverQuest and EverQuest II are currently in the works. EverQuest Seeds of Destruction is scheduled to release October 21, and EverQuest II the Shadow Odyssey is slated for November 18. In addition to the exciting news Fan Faire attendees were treated to another exciting announcement – that they would all be reciving the software for both expansions free as part of SOE’s Living Legacy program. The program is designed to keep players loyal to their products as well as insure a growing fanbase.
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Release Date And Full Samba De Amigo Song List Revealed
8/21/2008 4:29:00 PM
Today Sega released two juicy bits of information about the upcoming Wii rhythm title, Samba De Amigo. First we learned that the game will be hitting North American shelves September 23. That date can not come soon enough for fans of the original Dreamcast title. In addition, they released the full song list, comprised of returning songs from the previous installment as well as new tunes.
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The Wheelman
8/21/2008 2:19:00 PM
We have new screens and gameplay footage from the upcoming title The Wheelman. Check them out under the corresponding tabs.
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Sonic Unleashed
8/21/2008 2:03:00 PM
Sonic lets loose his wild side in these new screens from the next-gen versions of his upcoming title. Check them out under the screenshot tab.
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Alpha Protocol
8/21/2008 2:01:00 PM
New Alpha Protocol screens are coming your way. Check them out via the screenshot tab.
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Heavy Rain
8/21/2008 1:53:00 PM
Not much is shown in the way of gameplay in these screens, but the character rendering is well worth taking a peek at. Check out the images via the screenshot tab.
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Need for Speed Undercover
8/21/2008 1:46:00 PM
While there may only be three, these screens are worth checking out. Click the screenshot tab to take a peek.
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Bayonetta
8/21/2008 1:37:00 PM
The Sega team is teasing us with new screens from Bayonetta – the problem is that half of them are of environments. Although level design is nice to look at, we all want to see more of Bayonetta in action. To be fair, they did include a screen of some Bayonetta baddies and one new render of the gangly good-girl. Check them out under the designated tab.
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Samba De Amigo
8/21/2008 1:28:00 PM
Not only do we have a handful of new Samba De Amigo screens – featuring our favorite space diva Ulala – but we also have a track list of classic and new Samba songs. Check them out below!
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Call of Duty: World at War
8/21/2008 11:25:00 AM
Check out these new World at War screens. Get a glimpse at chaos in Berlin, a dogfight in the pacific, and the damage a flamethrower can do.
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Quantum of Solace
8/21/2008 11:21:00 AM
Activision sheds some light on the detailed environments in Bond’s newest game. Check out the new screens under the screenshot tab.
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Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
8/20/2008 8:19:00 PM
These guys are cute enough to make one barf. Click the corresponding tabs to check out more screens and renders. Also check out the new trailer to see how the Wii balance board comes into play in this upcoming title.
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Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
8/20/2008 7:48:00 PM
It looks like Spider-Man has recruited a bit of help in Web of Shadows. Click on the screenshot tab to check out new assets from the upcoming game.
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TNA Impact
8/20/2008 7:22:00 PM
On top of new MKvsDCU media, Midway released a bonus trailer for TNA Impact as well as a slew of sweaty new screens. Check them out under their designated tabs.
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Command & Conquer Red Alert 3
8/20/2008 2:10:00 PM
EA just released a list of talent that will be included in the live-action movie sequences for Command and Conquer Red Alert 3. Check out the full list below.
The cast of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 follows (in alphabetical order by last name): Gemma Atkinson (the UK’s Hollyoaks), Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Hunt for Red October), Andrew Divoff (LOST), Kelly Hu (X2, The Scorpion King), Jenny McCarthy (Scream 3, former Playboy Playmate of the Year), Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale), Jonathan Pryce (Pirates of the Caribbean), J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man, Juno), Autumn Reeser (The OC), Peter Stormare (Prison Break, Armageddon), George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes), and two of the most recognizable names in competitive mixed martial arts Randy “The Natural” Couture (former UFC Heavyweight champion) and Gina “Conviction” Carano (Undefeated Elite XC fighter, American Gladiators).
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Mortal Kombat vs. DCU
8/20/2008 1:43:00 PM
Today at Leipzig Midway unveiled four more characters for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Additions to the roster include Mortal Kombat favorites Raiden and Kano, along with DC super villain, Deathstoke, and the legendary Wonder Woman. Check out the screens under the screenshots tab and new gameplay footage in the media section.
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GC ’08 News And Media Coverage
8/20/2008 1:34:00 PM
Welcome to our central hub for all things German. Well, at least all things from the German Games Convention. Check back often as we will be updating with news, hands-on impressions and links to loads of media and other assets.
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GC ’08: One-Stop-Shop For Press Conference Highlights
8/20/2008 12:52:00 PM
You want news straight from Leipzig? Read on for our coverage of all the major press events during the 2008 German Games Convention. Updated daily, we will bring you details on all the newest game announcements, hardware updates and other stuff you don’t want to miss.
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House Of The Dead: Overkill Coming To The Wii
8/19/2008 3:19:00 PM
This morning Sega announced House of the Dead: Overkill, the latest installment in the long running light gun franchise. Overkill – currently in development by Headstrong Games in London – brags that it is a reinvention of the classic series, and will be available exclusively for the Wii.
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Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Pre-order Bonus
8/19/2008 1:19:00 PM
If you were thinking about pre-ordering Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, your incentive to do so just got greater. Starting today purchasing the title in advance through participating retailers will reward you with a redemption code for a free download of the original Banjo Kazooie title, which will be launching on Xbox Live Arcade later this fall. Two games for $39.99? Not a bad deal.
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Dragon Ball: Origins Announced
8/19/2008 12:51:00 PM
Yeah we know, Dragon Ball games are not exactly hard to come by. We count somewhere around thirty are already in existence. However, a new Dragon Ball game was brought to our attention today that might play the cards a bit differently. Dragon Ball: Origins, currently in production for the Nintendo DS, goes back to the beginning of the Dragon Ball universe and explores the original lore surrounding the infamous game and characters. Perhaps Namco and Atari got confused by all the different Dragon Ball iterations and decided to offer a refresher course. Not a bad idea considering the Dragon Ball movie currently in production.
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Viva Piñata: Trouble lurks in the shadows of Piñata Island.
8/18/2008 5:22:00 PM
For an island whose sole purpose is to nurture and breed wild piñata for party favors, trouble has an unusual way throwing a kink in the well oiled system. Not everything is fun and games on Piñata Island, and we have been recruited to set things straight. Read on for our impressions of Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise.
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New Warhammer Online Beta Details
8/18/2008 2:21:00 PM
Mythic and EA released new details about the Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning open beta today. The long and short is that you will be able to kick some virtual butt soon. The MMORPG will begin its open beta September 7, when fans will be able to test out the Realm vs. Realm (RvR) combat for the first time. The full game will be released internationally September 18.
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Chrono Trigger DS Dated
8/18/2008 1:51:00 PM
Early this morning Square Enix announced the official Chrono Trigger DS released date, which is now set at November 25 of this year. The timing seems perfect, as it will be hitting retail shelves in order to accommodate the holiday rush.
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Watch Your Wallets--Weekly Roundup 8/18
8/18/2008 1:11:00 PM
The guys are out of the office this week on a mission to bring you all the goodies from the 2008 Leipzig Games Convention. Sitting back here in the office all by myself gets lonely at times, but at least I have some quality soon-to-be-released games to keep me company…
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Burnout Paradise Coming To PlayStation Network
8/15/2008 3:06:00 PM
Burnout Paradise will be making its way to the PlayStation 3 again – but this time in the direct-download format. Criterion Games recently announced their plans to bring the platinum-hit tile to the PlayStation Network, shooting for a fall release and a price of $29.99. The download version of Burnout Paradise will include all of the updates Criterion has released over the recent months as an additional bonus. This might be a selling point for those unsure if they should buy retail or digital – as they sell for the same price in stores.
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Layoffs at Radical Entertainment
8/15/2008 2:38:00 PM
Via the Vancouver Sun, we recently learned that Radical Entertainment will be laying-off a large chunk of their employees – around 100 individuals – which accounts for almost half of its staff. The reason is traced back to a decision by parent company Activision Blizzard to cut the number of projects Radical is working on in half – resulting in the drastic staff reductions.
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Need For Speed Undercover Revealed
8/15/2008 2:08:00 PM
Black Box Studios introduced Need for Speed Undercover to the public yesterday, highlighting that the action/racing title will be available this holiday. The game will feature Maggie Q – most recently seen getting thrown down an elevator shaft in Live Free or Die Hard – as the lead character in the live-action sequences between missions and races. Undercover boasts that it is bringing back epic cop chases and nerve-wracking highway battles in this newest iteration of the series.
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EA Signs Deal With Epic Games and Grasshopper Manufacture
8/15/2008 1:40:00 PM
EA Games is moving and shaking this week – announcing deals with both Epic Games and Grasshopper Manufacture. EA has entered a publishing agreement with Epic for an unnamed and all-new action/adventure tile for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The mysterious property is currently in development by Epic’s People Can Fly Studio in Poland.
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Spore Goes Gold
8/14/2008 3:56:00 PM
While this is not quite news – because at some point in time we expect all anticipated games to be…well…complete – we can’t help but shout from the rooftops that Spore has gone gold. The official word is that we can look forward to Spore hitting North American shelves September 7 for both the Mac and PC. Spore Creatures for the Nintendo DS and Spore Origins for mobile phones will also launch that day.
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Crysis Warhead Dated
8/14/2008 2:18:00 PM
If you are excited about taking on Crysis again – this time from a bit less lucid viewpoint – you don’t have to wait much longer. Yesterday, EA and Crytek dated the upcoming release, confirming that it will ship to retail locations in North America September 16. Only a month to go for those of you counting. Begining yesterday, gamers now have the opportunity to pre-order the game via EA’s official store for $5 less than the retail price.
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Novint Partners With Eidos
8/14/2008 1:48:00 PM
The last few times we have had an opportunity to check out the Novint Falcon, we were impressed with the idea of taking gaming to a tactile level. However, there was one thing sorely lacking at each of the demos – compatible video games. It looks like the tides have turned for the 3D touch controller creators, and they now have the full weight of Lara Croft, Kane and Lynch and Agent 47 behind them.
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LeapFrog: Educational Giant With A Hardcore Pedigree
8/14/2008 12:27:00 PM
Children are armed with them in airports, waiting rooms, public transportation—just about anywhere that boredom might lurk. At the press of a few buttons, those kids are transported to worlds filled with action, familiar characters and places—and once they’re done playing, the young players can say with conviction that they learned something.
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EA Announces Henry Hatsworth For The DS
8/12/2008 1:20:00 PM
Meet Henry Hatsworth – the star of EA’s upcoming puzzle adventure for the DS. The new game – being developed under EA’s Casual Entertainment Label – follows Hatsworth as he explores five worlds, traverses 30 levels, and takes on baddies and epic bosses. Separate worlds on the two Nintendo DS screens create a unique play experience, allowing the player to switch between the action-platforming realm and a puzzler world. Players will have to both complete puzzles and defeat foes in order to gain health, power ups and energy to keep Hatsworth on the path of his adventure.
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Game Informer September Issue Revealed!
8/12/2008 12:50:00 PM
Game Informer subscribers are in for a real treat this month. We’re proud to bring you the world-exclusive first look at Batman: Arkham Asylum from Rocksteady Studios and Eidos. This completely original title explores Gotham City’s darkest location, the infamous Arkham Asylum. But as a routine prison transfer goes wrong, the Joker sets his demented plan into action and Batman comes face to face with an army of his worst enemies. In a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock (with a story co-written by Paul Dini), Arkham Asylum is setting the stage for a true-to-character Batman game. Also in the new issue, readers will find the top 25 games from E3 2008, an in-depth interview with Maxis’ chief designer, Will Wright and much, much more. Stay tuned to Game Informer Online as well because Unlimited readers will get screenshots, interviews and more for our cover story plus other great content on Aug 18.
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Midway Austin Cancels Game And Eliminates Jobs
8/12/2008 12:48:00 PM
Early this month we shared with you Midway’s Q2 financial results – which featured $34.8 million in losses during that period of time. Although the numbers looked bad on paper, Midway staff reassured us that their holiday line-up was the best they had produced in years, and expected things to look up with the release of several new titles.
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GameFly Super Fan Casting Call
8/11/2008 6:01:00 PM
If you like GameFly, and you like dressing up, we have a contest for you. GameFly just announced the Super Fan Casting Call, which will award one dedicated fan a spot in their next TV commercial. To enter, gamers must submit a video of themselves portraying their favorite video game character.
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Kirby Super Star Ultra: Kirby Is Back
8/11/2008 3:44:00 PM
Back in 1996, Nintendo released Kirby Super Star – a game that boasted eight games in one cartridge and combined platforming adventures with quirky mini-games.
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Sega Exec: iPhone’s Popularity “Substantial”
8/11/2008 11:50:00 AM
In the month since it opened, Apple’s App Store has received some surprisingly heavy traffic—to the tune of more than 60 million downloads, Steve Jobs told the Wall Street Journal Online. One of the companies that’s reaping the rewards is Sega, maker of Super Monkey Ball. The $9.99 iPhone version of the game has been out for 20 days and has already sold more than 300,000 copies. “That's a substantial business," Simon Jeffery, president of Sega's U.S. division, told the WSJ. "It gives iPhone a justifiable claim to being a viable gaming platform."
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Weekly Roundup 8/11: Things Are Looking Up
8/11/2008 11:32:00 AM
Even if you’re not a fan of Madden, there’s actually a decent selection of games to keep your thumbs busy. On the DLC tip there’s Bionic Commando Rearmed and the inevitable Rock Band update. Wii Owners have a chance to download Strong Bad’s debut episode, if they’re not busy with Line Rider 2. Otherwise, Tropic Thunder opens alongside the CG Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature. That might be worth checking out if only to see what Jabba’s son looks like. We predict a slug with a backwards baseball cap. And a slingshot.
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Weekend Warriors - 8/8
8/8/2008 5:35:00 PM
Well after another week, we’re off for the weekend. This means we leave an office filled with games and go to our homes filled with games. Whether it’s shooting some dudes, solving some puzzles or hitting home runs, games are our favorite source of entertainment (besides the latest hilarious episode of Fox News) and we plan on playing and we hope you do to. See you online!
Well with the impeding release of Rock band 2 on the Xbox 360 in Spetember, I’ve been working on my drum skills. The Hard-Expert leap is much tougher than it is on guitar and mix that with my learning real drums at the same time and there is much confusion going on. I will also be feeding my addiction to Geometry Wars 2. The passive mode is so incredibly addicting that I find myself playing it for hours at a time. Me chasing Reiner’s 130 million points seems a bit futile but fun nonetheless. Finally, the free update for Battlefield: Bad Company is up and it adds the classic Conquest mode from the PC Battlefield games. Cheers!
I finished up Braid last night (amazing!), so it’s back to the Geometry Wars 2 grind. Reiner had the nerve to post some crazy scores, and now I have to beat them all. We’ll see how that goes—his Pacifism score is right around the 130 million mark. Yikes. I’m also going to try to finish Siren: Blood Curse this weekend, too. That might be a bit tougher though, since it’s probably not the greatest idea to play that one while my young son toddles around. It’s a game best played in the dead of night anyway…
Unfortunately, I don’t have much time to myself this weekend. Since Bryan generously volunteered me to have a Game Informer BBQ in September, I need to get my butt I gear and finish remodeling my kitchen. Yeay for stripping paint and staining wood. When I do have a moments down time, I am going to get back to Braid. That game could keep me entertained for hours.
th_epin_kpoo: Time to finish up Assassin's Creed, though it has really gotten boring for me then I think I am going to play some of my casual games and multiplayer games that I have avoided for awhile before I start Bioshock or Oblivion.
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Wario Is Back. Impressions Of Wario Land: Shake It!
8/8/2008 4:31:00 PM
Wario is back – and still the same as ever. Returning to his platforming roots, Wario embarks on a less-than-noble adventure to save a kingdom in peril – in order to obtain a magical bag with an infinite supply of gold.
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Olympic Fever Infects WoW
8/8/2008 11:56:00 AM
If you’re doing your best to avoid any and all Olympic-themed activities this month, you can cross World of Warcraft off your list of refuges. Blizzard has added some just-generic-enough-to-avoid-getting-sued content that’s tied into the MMO’s Battleground PvP modes. The Spirits of Competition reward Battleground participants with a pair of prizes, one easy to acquire and another that’s significantly more rare. Horde and Alliance players can score special rare tabards by simply playing one of WoW’s Battleground mode—win, lose or whatever. If you want the event’s special pet, you’re going to have to be on the winning team. Each victory comes with a chance at randomly winning a gold medal, which summons the dragon-like beast.
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Ugly: A Character Creation Project
8/7/2008 5:30:00 PM
Show us an in-depth character-creation system, and we’ll show you a nearly limitless source of amusement. When we check out new games, one of the first things we do is move all the facial sliders to the extreme left and right and laugh at the results. After a while we realized these were too amazing/horrible/incredible to keep to ourselves. With that in mind, take a look at our gallery of notable creations.
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50-Hour Charity Gaming Marathon Announced
8/7/2008 3:01:00 PM
We are always on the lookout for quality charity events sponsored by entities in the video-game realm, and today another good one came to our attention. Platform Nation announced a new charity drive – dubbed Playapalooza ’08 – which will initiate on August 14. The event takes the form of a 50-hour gaming marathon which will benefit Child’s Play – an organization that gives video games to hospitalized children worldwide.
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Ubisoft Suing OEM Over Assassins Creed Leak
8/7/2008 2:33:00 PM
Gamespot recently dug up new details surrounding the lawsuit Ubisoft is filing against Optical Experts Manufacturing – the company they hired to produce copies of the PC version of Assassin’s Creed. Why are they suing? Ubisoft claims that OEM leaked a pirated version of Assassins Creed PC a full two months prior to the expected April release.
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EA To Release Alternative Madden NFL 09 Cover
8/7/2008 1:03:00 PM
According to IGN.com, EA Sports plans on making available an alternative cover for the upcoming Madden NFL 09 release. The cover will take the form of a free download, and will put cover-athlete Brett Favre in his new team colors. Starting August 11, EA will make the new cover available for download via easports.com, allowing NFL junkies to showcase Favre in his new Jets uniform, as opposed to the Packers livery displayed on the official Madden 09 box.
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Gears Of War 2 Will Include Language And Violence Filters
8/7/2008 12:40:00 PM
Don’t worry – for those of you who enjoy it – curb-stomping, human shields and bloody chainsaw battles are sticking around in Gears of War 2. However, if you are morally opposed to blood, violence and strong language (which if you are, we strongly recommend you avoid this title all together) Gears of War 2 will feature an optional filter to cut back on some of the more mature material.
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Fable II Hits Stores October 21
8/7/2008 12:16:00 PM
Yep. It is official – Fable II will be hitting retail shelves on October 21. Microsoft officially announced the release date early this morning, along with an inside peek as to what we can expect in the Fable II Collectors Edition. If you are a true Fable fan and decide to splurge on the upgraded edition – expect a Bonus DVD including a making-of feature narrated by Peter Molyneux. You can also look forward to some extra in-game content. If you have an Xbox Live account you will receive “The Hall of the Dead” dungeon, “The Wreckager” cutlass weapon and other bonuses.
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PAIN Gears Up For Amusement Park Expansion, More
8/6/2008 5:33:00 PM
While it's clear that PAIN isn't exactly the most high-brow gaming experience out there, what might surprise nonplayers is just how deep the game actually is. For a game that centers around flinging a hapless character into an environment and watching him flop around for a few seconds, there's plenty to see and do.
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Warhammer Online: Age Of Reckoning Dated
8/6/2008 12:48:00 PM
It’s official. Mythic Entertainment and Electronic Arts announced today that Warhammer fans will be able to get their hands on Age of Reckoning starting September 18, 2008. On that epic day, Mythic will open the North American, European and Oceanic servers and allow gamers to choose their preferred subscription option.
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The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Detailed
8/6/2008 12:21:00 PM
If you are a fan of Atari’s role-playing game The Witcher – or have not had a chance to pick up the title yet – the newly announced Enhanced Edition might be for you.
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GTA IV Is PC Bound This November
8/6/2008 11:09:00 AM
We got word from Rockstar Games this morning that its hugely succesful Grand Theft Auto IV is heading over to PCs this November. It'll be hitting North America on Nov. 18 and Europe a few days later on Nov. 21. We're still waiting to hear if any of the Xbox 360's DLC content will be migrating over to the platform, too, but there's one thing PC users will almost certainly be able to look forward to: mouselook.
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EA Black Box Talks Skate 2
8/5/2008 5:20:00 PM
If you missed it, we posted our first look and hands-on with Skate 2 yesterday (which you can find here.) Today the coverage continues with our interview with gameplay producer for the Skate franchise, Jay Balmer. He gives us the lowdown on the new game, working wthin EA on a skateboarding title and more. We also find out what has been changed or improved from the previous title.
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Fury Online Closing Down For Good
8/5/2008 4:20:00 PM
Tony Hilliam – CEO of the Australian game development studio Auran – announced early today that Fury Online will soon be shutting down for good. Not only is Fury Online shutting down permanently, it is being erased in record time. By this weekend the Fury online servers and website will be no more, a move that Hilliam found unavoidable because the team could not find a way to keep the free-to-play MMO title profitable.
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Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Coming To The 360
8/5/2008 3:29:00 PM
Just one month after Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers for the Wii was announced, D3Publisher has brought to light their plans for the Xbox 360 debut of a Japanese cult-classic title. The original Onechanbara game debuted in Japan as a budget title for the Playstation 2, and featured Aya and Saki – “super sexy samurai sisters whose beauty and sword wielding talents stand as earth’s last hope against and unstoppable zombie infestation.” Yes, you heard it right; the game focuses on bikini-clad chicks killing zombies with swords. What’s not to love?
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360 Avatars Only Available For E10+ Games
8/5/2008 2:22:00 PM
Developmag.com recently made it out to Microsoft’s Gamefest event in Seattle, and managed to dig up new details about the recently revealed Xbox 360 Avatars. Xbox Live GM Eric Kilgore stressed that when it comes to Avatars, the goal has always been to make them as diverse in application as possible – integrating them in-game, out of game and across the web.
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New Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock Track Pack
8/5/2008 11:57:00 AM
Activision just released details on a new Guitar Hero III track pack that will available starting August 7. In the pack players can download Flyleaf’s “Tina, the Heartfelt Track,” “AFI’s Carcinogen Crush” and a remix of Marilyn Manson’s “Putting Holes in Happiness” by Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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Uncharted Trophies Now Live Through Patch
8/5/2008 10:36:00 AM
If you’ve been waiting to check out Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune for the first time until the game’s Trophy support was patched in (or were waiting to play through it again for the same reason), it’s time to fire up your PS3. According to the PlayStation Blog, Trophies have been incorporated into Naughty Dog’s action-adventure game, giving players 48 goodies to chase after, including one Platinum award.
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Skate 2 First Look & Hands-On
8/4/2008 5:11:00 PM
Last year Skate took the industry by surprise by not only winning sports game of the year but redefining the skateboarding genre. The developer faced a tough challenge: create a skate game that’s new and fresh.
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Bad Company Conquest Mode Coming August 7
8/4/2008 12:44:00 PM
Battlefield fans rejoice – on August 7 you will have a new way to play online. The Sweden-based DICE team just released details about Conquest mode – which will be available as a free download for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on Thursday.
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Weekly Roundup 8/4: Feel Free To Sleep All Week
8/4/2008 11:33:00 AM
Aside from the release of Braid on Xbox Live Arcade, there really isn't a whole lot to see, do or play this week. Consider it yet another week of relaxation before all the big stuff comes out. Or think of it as another opportunity to give your wallet a rest. Whatever you do, don't speed on your way to the mall--there's very little worth your time once you get there.
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We Talk With Siren: Blood Curse's Producer
8/1/2008 4:48:00 PM
We talk with Siren: Blood Curse's producer Tsubasa Inaba about episodic gaming, how the game was tweaked to appeal to American audiences, and why the installation process was so tedious. Read on to have those questions and many more answered.
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Ghostbusters: We Get Our Mitts On A Playable Demo
8/1/2008 12:52:00 PM
Since we revealed Ghostbusters: The Video Game in December of 2007, fans of the franchise have been in an unending euphoric state, greedily eating up any new information about the title.
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Ratchet’s Quest For Booty Setting Sail August 21
8/1/2008 10:40:00 AM
Insomniac Games’ download only sequel to Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction has been given an official release date: August 21. Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty will sell for $14.99, offering “a great entry point with and action-packed 3-4 hour experience for almost the same price as a movie ticket,” according to the PlayStation Blog.
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