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More FiringSquad @ E3

Jul 13, 2007 10:46am CST tags: Games: PC & Console, E3
Day 2 coverage of E3 on FiringSquad has yielded articles on Space Siege, Condemned 2, Turok and Halo 3.

E3 07: Konami Media

Jul 13, 2007 10:45am CST tags: Konami, Games: Console, Trailer, Screenshots, E3, E3 07
Lots of Dance Dance Revolution, Contra 4 and more from Konami. Click Read More for the entire media overview.
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E3 07: Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance Impressions

Jul 13, 2007 5:21am CST tags: Games: PC, E3, E3 07
Gas Powered Games' stand-alone expansion for Supreme Commander may feature 110 new units and an entirely new race to play with, but I didn't really care about any of that going into my meeting with producer Jeremy Ables. All I cared about was whether or not the core game had been updated, and to my genuine delight, Ables elaborated on significant AI advancements, performance upgrades, UI redesigns, and a number of other improvements to the game as a whole. Check it out.
As tech 1 bombers streak across the sky to deliver their tiny payloads, the ground unexpectedly flares up into a streak of brilliant napalm. Nukes glide toward their targets leaving a weak of wavy heat in their path, anti-missile defenses arcing up to meet them in a flashy, satisfying collision. Spiderbots charge forward at high speed into the thick of a pitched battle, only to be met by alien tech 3 bombers that intelligently dart around each other, dropping energy bombs that explode into a blue nuclear blast wave. This doesn't seem like Supreme Commander, and we're not even into the real additions yet.
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E3 07: Sierra Media

Jul 13, 2007 2:19am CST tags: XBLA, Games: PC & Console, Trailer, Screenshots, Sierra Entertainment, E3, E3 07, Switchball, Sierra
A mix of Sierra Entertainment and Sierra Online (Xbox Live Arcade) in this post, with images and videos from Battlestar Galactica, Crash of the Titans, Empire Earth 3, The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night and more.
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IGN @ E3

Jul 12, 2007 11:24pm CST tags: Games: PC, E3, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

GameSpot @ E3

Jul 12, 2007 11:22pm CST tags: Games: PC, E3
GameSpot has more E3 impressions up, here are some of PC games: Jagged Alliance 3, Cryostasis, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, World in Conflict and Lord of the Rings Online.

E3 07: Ratchet & Clank Future Impressions

Jul 12, 2007 10:15pm CST tags: Games: Console, E3, E3 07
Amidst the chaos of E3 and all these wacky press conferences, I somehow managed to spend a significant chunk of time with Insomnac's upcoming PlayStation 3 action-adventure game, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. Check it out.
The disco ball, meanwhile, is a new addition to Ratchet's arsenal. Put simply, it forces on-screen characters to dance. Attacking UFOs, heavily armed Grophyds, helper robots, penguins, and even the harmless Grophyds laying on the ground all start to boogie when the disco ball goes in the air, the beat starts pumping and the lights begin flashing. This temporarily leaves them defenseless, providing Ratchet with an opportunity to ruthlessly mow them down in mid-dance or run right past them.
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E3 07: Namco Bandai Media

Jul 12, 2007 9:44pm CST tags: Namco, Games: Console, Trailer, Screenshots, E3, E3 07
Time for a Namco Bandai media roundup. We have screenshots and trailers from Beautiful Katamari, Eternal Sonata, Soul Calibur IV and Legends, Time Crisis 4 and many other games.
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E3 07: THQ Media

Jul 12, 2007 7:03pm CST tags: Games: PC & Console, Trailer, Screenshots, E3, E3 07, THQ, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, MotoGP
Lots of games in the works at THQ. We have new screenshots and videos from games like Conan, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon and Stuntman: Ignition. I didn't get to WWE SmackDown vs Raw yet, because well, it's wrestling...
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E3 07: Spector and Disney Interactive Team Up

Jul 12, 2007 6:58pm CST tags: Games: PC & Console, E3, E3 07
Renowned game designer Warren Spector, the man responsible for classic PC titles such as Deus Ex and System Shock, is partnering with Disney Interactive Studios on an as-yet-unspecified project. The Spector-founded Junction Point Studios will be involved in the development of the untitled game.

Update: Disney has announced that it has fully acquired Junction Point Studios, making it the company's fifth internal development team. "Warren Spector's unique talents as a leading creative force in the world of video games, his knowledge and passion for Disney, and his legacy of story telling and character development adds a unique creative dimension to our portfolio," said Disney Interactive GM Graham Hopper.

"This is the only project that could've tempted me to leave the world of independent development," remarked Spector, who later noted that his first true passion has always been cartoons. "I believe that the creative talents of our two companies and our shared ambition to bring distinctive, compelling experiences to gamers make this an ideal alliance. We look forward to bringing exciting, innovative and entertaining new experiences to gamers and Disney fans alike."

No other details are known at this time. However, after Spector exited the stage at Disney Interactive's E3 2007 press conference, a large outline of Mickey Mouse's head was shown on the nearby displays, creating what Shacknews editor Carlos Bergfeld described as "an ominous solar eclipse-like effect."

E3 07: Turok Lands on PS3, X360 in February

Jul 12, 2007 6:15pm CST tags: Propaganda Games, Games: Console, E3, E3 07
NAMEPropaganda Games' ultra-violent dinosaur hunting first person shooter Turok (PS3, X360) will release worldwide on February 5, 2008. The date was announced at publisher Disney Interactive Studio's E3 2007 press conference.

Following the adventures of space adventurer Joseph Turok, the game picks up as the explorer crash lands on an alien planet filled with dinosaurs. A trailer of the game was shown, which highlighted Turok snapping a raptor's back. A number of other brutal attacks, such as stabbing an enemy in the eye with a knife, are available to players as well.

"Looks awesome," Shacknews editor Carlos Bergfeld wrote during his live coverage of the event. In addition to numerous screenshots, we also have two gameplay movies for your visual enjoyment.

E3 07: Activision Media

Jul 12, 2007 5:21pm CST tags: Infinity Ward, Activision, Games: PC & Console, Trailer, Screenshots, E3, E3 07
Not a whole lot of Activision games at E3 this year, but we have assets from Call of Duty 4, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars among other titles.
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Action Trip @ E3

Jul 12, 2007 3:52pm CST tags: Games: PC & Console, E3
Over at Action Trip you can find E3 previews of Fallout 3, Crysis, Call of Duty 4, Universe at War and Gears of War PC.

MMORPGs @ E3 #1

Jul 12, 2007 2:52pm CST tags: MMO, Games: PC & Console, E3

FiringSquad @ E3

Jul 12, 2007 2:50pm CST tags: Games: PC & Console, E3
At FiringSquad you can find E3 impressions of Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Fracture, Gears of War PC and Crysis.

E3 07: Electronic Arts Media

Jul 12, 2007 12:17am CST tags: Simpsons, Electronic Arts, Games: PC & Console, Trailer, Screenshots, E3, E3 07, EA Redwood Shores
If you wanted screenshots from games like Burnout Paradise, Hellgate: London or The Simpsons Game, this is the post for you.
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E3 07: Konami Unveils Silent Hill 5

Jul 11, 2007 8:12pm CST tags: Konami, Silent Hill 5, E3, E3 07, Silent Hill
Silent Hill 5Konami confirmed previous reports of a fifth main entry in its avant-garde horror Silent Hill series at the company's E3 press conference in Santa Monica. The title will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

"Working on these systems allows us to push the envelope of technology and bring the town to life like never before," said William Oertel, producer at Konami Digital Entertainment. "You will take on the role of Alex Shepherd, a soldier returning from a tour of duty overseas." As Alex, you'll arrive in the town of Silent Hill to look for your missing younger brother. Konami said Alex will make use of his military training to fend off the grotesques of the ill-fated town.

Famed series composer Akira Yamaoka will be returning to create an all-new soundtrack for the game.

Konami announced another game in the series, Silent Hill Origins, last year for the PlayStation Portable.

E3 07: Darksiders Headed to PS3, X360

Jul 11, 2007 8:08pm CST tags: Games: Console, E3, E3 07
THQ today announced an original open world action-adventure game titled Darksiders: Wrath of War, for release on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Developed by THQ's internal studio Vigil Games, Darksiders is being headed up by former comic book artist and Vigil founder Joe Madureira (Uncanny X-Men, Battle Chasers). Players will be put in the role of War, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, as he explores a hellish, apocalyptic landscape.

"Joe Madureira has created a classic story of exploration and revenge and we've used that as the foundation for ultimate sword-clashing, rocket-firing, super hero adventure," said THQ's Kelly Flock.

While few details were released with the announcement, you can view some concept art to get a feel of the game's style. Darksiders: Wrath of War will make its way to stores sometime in 2008.

E3 07: Sony PS3 Media

Jul 11, 2007 7:46pm CST tags: Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Games: Console, Sony, Trailer, Screenshots, E3, E3 07, Eye of Judgment, Ninja Theory
As you'd expect, Sony Computer Entertainment has released screenshots and videos from upcoming PlayStation 3 titles. Take a look at games like Heavenly Sword, Folklore and LittleBigPlanet.
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E3 07: Rock Band to Feature Hundreds of Songs, New Downloads Every Week

Jul 11, 2007 4:58pm CST tags: Rock Band, E3, E3 07
Harmonix today announced that its upcoming music-based game Rock Band will soon feature hundreds of songs for download, with entire albums available for purchase, as well as weekly downloadable singles.

The Who's "Who's Next" was confirmed as the first complete album. Singles confirmed in addition to last week's announced tracks were Metallica's "Enter Sandman", Rush's "Tom Sawyer," Ramones' "Rockaway Beach," STP's "Vaseline," Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly," Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive," The Strokes' "Reptilia," and Queens of the Stone Age "Go With the Flow."

The company will form an advisory committee to select existing and upcoming music for inclusion in the game. The committee will be chaired by Steven "Little Steven" Van Zant, former actor from The Sopranos and a one-time guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.