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Archive for the ‘Game Releases’ Category

January 2nd, 2008

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel release date moved

Bummer. The developers of Sacred, Ascaron, has announced a new release date for SACRED 2 – Fallen Angel. The announcement sees both PC and Xbox 360 versions scheduled for release in September 2008.
Ascaron says the additional time is to be used for optimizing the crucial areas of multiplayer gameplay and balancing. Planning for a […]

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December 14th, 2007

Sam & Max Titles, Release Dates Unveiled

Telltale Games has revealed the titles and release dates of the next three episodes in the ongoing adventures of Sam & Max. Episode 201, Ice Station Santa, was released last month.

Episode 202: Moai Better Blues, will be released on January 10
Episode 203: Night of the Raving Dead will be released on February 14
Episode 204: Chariot […]

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December 13th, 2007

Lost Odyssey Preorder goodies

Lost Odyssey, an upcoming role-playing game from Blue Dragon developer Mistwalker and feelPlus, is now available for pre-order, publisher Microsoft announced today.
Gamers who buy a pre-order card for Lost Odyssey will also get a download code for an additional mission and an unlockable weapon, redeemable on Xbox Live Marketplace after the game releases. The download […]

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November 22nd, 2007

Raiden Fighter Aces comes to the 360

The Xbox 360 has become the unlikely system of choice for 2D shooting fans this generation. Joining Taito’s Castle Shikigami 3, the latest issue of Famitsu reveals that Success is bringing Raiden Fighters Aces to the platform. Raiden Fighters Aces is a compilation of arcade shooters from the Raiden Fighters series. Included, you’ll find Raiden […]

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November 21st, 2007

Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 Announced

Ubisoft Montreal has just announced today it is developing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, the sequel to the hit tactical shooter released in 2006. The game, which Ubisoft said is planned for “next-generation consoles and PC,” is scheduled for release in March 2008 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Rainbow Six gaming […]

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November 16th, 2007

Terminator coming back in 2009

Despite losing it’s iconic leading man to the upper echelons of US politics, the Terminator franchise moves on. With the first film in a proposed new trilogy hitting cinemas next year, work on the inevitable tie-in game has already begun.
Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins focuses on the exploits of now 30-year-old John Connor, and Hollywood […]

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November 16th, 2007

Falcom does Sequels

Falcom, one of Japan’s biggest PC games publishers, has announced a plethora of new titles as part of its latest earnings report. The list includes everything from Ys to the company’s lesser known series, and covers consoles and the PC.
Tags: falcom.-ys, japanese

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November 13th, 2007

Supreme Commander coming to the 360

Today, THQ announced it is porting its massive PC real-time strategy (RTS) game Supreme Commander over to the Xbox 360. The 360 console edition will be packing new units, new multiplayer modes, and updated maps. Gas Powered Games, the developer behind the PC version, is bringing in Hellbent Games to help with development for the […]

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November 13th, 2007

Blacksite ships to retail

Today Midway announced it has shipped Blacksite: Area 51 for the Xbox 360 and PC. The latest in the long-running Area 51 shooter series adds squad-based game mechanics to the formula. But with Crysis, Gears of War and Call of Duty on the same boat, Will Blacksite: Area 51 be noticed?

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November 9th, 2007

Huxley Reaches Second Beta

Huxley will enter its second beta-testing phase in Korea in December, developer Webzen announced recently. So What exactly is Huxley? According to IGN it’s a persistent, skill-based online shooter with RPG elements. The second phase of the game’s beta test will take place from Dec. 13-17, and gamers who took part in the first CBT […]

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