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The Force Will Be Unleashed on Sept. 16th
LucasArts annouced today that the highly anticipated title, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, will be released in the US on September 16th. Release dates for Southeast Asia and Austrlia are set for September 17th and September 19th in Europe.
Unleashed has players taking on the role of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's story takes place between Episode III and IV and is one of the most ambitious projects LucasArts has ever launched.
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Apr 8, 2008 - 11:54 am | 9 comments
Demiurge and BioWare Collaborate on Mass Effect for the PC
BioWare has announced that they are working with Demiurge Studios to bring Mass Effect to the PC. Slated for release this May, Mass Effect's release on the PC will bring with it a host of new features and will focus on making the experience unique to the platform.
“Working with BioWare has been an incredible experience,” said Albert Reed, studio director for Demiurge Studios. “Maintaining the utmost professionalism, BioWare and Demiurge have ensured that quality and communication are the top priorities. The team at BioWare welcomed our new ideas and has been supportive of our contributions to the project, giving us the opportunity to make this game feel perfectly natural for the PC. It’s refreshing to work with a company like BioWare that is truly dedicated to creating the best game possible.”
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Apr 8, 2008 - 8:12 am | 0 comments
World Cyber Games Announces 2009 Host City
The World Cyber Games Committee announced today that Chengdu, China would host the leagues' tournament and festival for 2009. The formal announcement is scheduled to be made in China on April 23rd when the WCG organices head to Chengdu for the official signing ceremony.
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Apr 8, 2008 - 8:03 am | 2 comments
Sierra Announces Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy Worldwide Debut in June 2008
Sierra Entertainment announced today that Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy will ship to North America on June 3, 2008 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
"Wrought with action, combat, elaborate escape scenes and untold story, the Bourne series is making a natural progression into the interactive medium," said Al Simone, senior vice president, global marketing, Sierra Entertainment. "We're pleased to announce that this June gamers will have the chance to experience the dangerously exciting aura and frenetic pace inherent in the Bourne franchise."
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Apr 2, 2008 - 10:05 am | 0 comments
Mr. Driller Online Headed To Xbox LIVE Arcade
Namcom Bandai Games has announced that they will be bringing Mr. Driller Online to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008, at 9am GMT.
In Mr. Driller Online players move through levels of colored blocks while avoiding the threat of being crushed by falling blocks all while keeping their air supply from reaching zero. Featuring single player modes such as Standard Driller and Quest Driller, Mr. Driller Online also has multiplayer support for up to 4 players with a split screen Solo Battle or in Tag Battle.
Mr. Driller Online is rated E and will be available everywhere but Korea for 800 MS Points.
Apr 1, 2008 - 1:52 pm | 0 comments
MYST DS Goes Gold
Empire Interactive announced yesterday that MYST DS was complete. MYST DS will allow players to take their adventures on the road, in the sky, or even to the beach and takes full advantage of the DS' touch screen technology.
Packing in more than 40 hours of gameplay, the MYST experience has been enhanced and recreated for the Nintendo DS including an all new interface, a re-mastered soundtrack, and even a new world not included in the original game.
MYST DS is expected to be released on May 13 and will feature an E rating.
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Apr 1, 2008 - 1:40 pm | 0 comments
The Witcher Goes Browser with DuelMail
CD Projekt RED just announced that they were expanding the world of their best selling PC RPG, The Witcher, by launching The Witcher: DuelMail. DuelMail is a completely free, web based browser game that pits gamers against another player in a sort of rock, scissor, paper game that has you queuing up attacks, magical spells, and defensive manuevers in order to be the last one standing.
An open beta for DuelMail starts on April 7th with the final release currently slated for a May 9th debut.
For more information on The Witcher: DuelMail, keep reading to see the full press release and some screens.
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Apr 1, 2008 - 1:25 pm | 0 comments
Virtual Console Monday - 03.31.2008 (Cruis'n USA, Wonder Boy)
Both of this week's Virtual Console releases marks the first in a series of memorable games to follow. Cruis'n USA was a remarkable driving title in it's heyday and Wonder Boy marks the first ever Sega Master System title to make it's way to the Wii Shop Channel.
Keep reading for more information on this week's titles.
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Apr 1, 2008 - 1:09 pm | 0 comments
Teenage Zombies Release Party
Ignition Entertainment has announced plans for a Teenage Zombies release party to be held at the Nintendo World Store in New York.
The release party is currently scheduled for April 12th from Noon to 4pm at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Plaza.
Apr 1, 2008 - 8:30 am | 0 comments
April Fools Day: Xbox 360 Accessories
When this email popped up today my first thought was "Is someone on drugs?" It didn't dawn on me until a few minutes later that today was April Fools Day. Beware of any strange news stories as the gaming industry seems to take this holiday very seriously and cooks up some pretty elaborate schemes.
According to the email, Microsoft has a few new accesories planned for this spring including an Xbox 360 Wireless Helmet, Xbox LIVE The Board Game, Xbox 360 Vintage Edition complete with wood panel trim, and Xbox 360 Recon Edition with a Rubber Casing and some additional gear.
Good job Microsoft, I almost fell for it. See the email after the jump.
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Apr 1, 2008 - 6:21 am | 6 comments
