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rFactor review
Posted: 08.02.2008 10:58 by Comments: 0
We played rFactor from veteran race simulation developer Image Space Incorporated. Making race simulators since the early '90's, ISI has designed for the commercial and military market. A pedigree that instills confidence in design at the very least. So just how fun is this simulator? Bryan Brown shares his opinion.

Read the full rFactor review.

Imperium Romanum demo premiers on SI this Tuesday
Posted: 08.02.2008 05:06 by Kres Comments: 3
Kalypso Media are planning to release a demo for Imperium Romanum this tuesday, giving gamers the chance to try out its new Roman Empire strategy set for release on the PC on February 22nd 2008.

Strategy Informer has the pleasure of hosting this demo so check back on tuesday to download it exclusively from our servers.

Go! Sports Skydiving coming to PSN
Posted: 07.02.2008 03:24 by Kres Comments: 0
The Official PlayStation blog has revealed that a new skydiving game will be released to the PlayStation Network Store this week which is entitled “Go! Sports Skydiving”.

Go! Sports Skydiving is a skydiving simulator that uses the SIXAXIS motion controls to maneuver your character in the air. You can do aerial tricks, move yourself in a formation with other divers, control your landing spot, and more.

Second Life 1.18.5.3 released
Posted: 04.02.2008 10:05 by Comments: 1
Linden Research, Inc has released the latest client files for their virtual world "game" Second Life. If one is unfamiliar, Second Life is similar to The Sims, but much more life-like in scope.

Download Second Life 1.18.5.3.

Rock band confirmed for Wii
Posted: 01.02.2008 02:42 by Kres Comments: 0
During a third-quarter conference call by Electronic Arts, CEO john Riccitiello confirmed that a Wii version of Rock band is currently in development.

That's all we know right now. Details on the instruments that will be available haven't come through yet or an official release date but hopefully EA will provide us with more details soon.

The Endless Forest 3.20 Free Game released
Posted: 29.01.2008 09:48 by Comments: 0
Tale of Tales has released The Endless Forest version 3.20. This is a free online multiplayer deer simulation game.

Download The Endless Forest 3.20

Rez HD and Chessmaster Live hitting Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday
Posted: 28.01.2008 11:53 by Kres Comments: 0
Microsoft announced this morning that two titles will be making their way to the Xbox Live Arcade on Wednesday, these titles are the anticipated Rez HD and Ubisoft's Chessmaster Live.

Rez HD is described as a high definition update of the original game with brand new elements such as new visuals and sound effects. The game features five levels, each with its own unique visual theme, style and musical track, as well as three modes, including Easy, Main and Score Attack.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare knocks Halo 3
Posted: 22.01.2008 04:47 by Kres Comments: 0
Activision's recently released Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has knocked Halo 3 right out of the top spot for this weeks most played Xbox Live titles. Halo 3 is now in second position, with Guitar Hero 3 being 3rd and Gears of War coming in 4th position.

Microsoft Announces first ever Xbox Live Arcade awards
Posted: 21.01.2008 13:57 by Kres Comments: 0
Microsoft is celebrating the release of 112 games on the Xbox Live Arcade by announcing a reward program that will allow gamers to vote for their favorite games on the service. Voting begins Tuesday, 22nd January at 10:00 a.m. and runs until Wednesday, 30th January at 07:59 a.m.

The finalists in each category were selected by a panel of consumer and video game industry journalists and the winners will be determined by popular vote. Microsoft will announce the winners at the Game Developer Conference in February.

Zavvi set to expand games area
Posted: 21.01.2008 06:58 by Kres Comments: 0
Zavvi has told MCV that they'll be increasing their games area by 15 percent, taking shelf space from the music section.

The reason for this increase is because during the Christmas season the store saw a big increase in the amount of game products that got sold. This will mark the second time its increased its range of gaming products.
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