Gamernode: Latest E3 2008 News

E3: FF XIII announced for Xbox 360! M$ wins

Besides a short trailer of something fantasy-like playing on the big screen of Microsoft's presser, people really didn't know what to expect. A new Panzer Dragoon, or a new RPG in general?

Then the bombshell, Final Fantasy XIII was announced for the Xbox 360. The crowd goes absolutely wild and Microsoft finishes their presser in a bang.

Final Fantasy XIII was one of the few remaining reasons gamers had held on to hope for the PS3's continued success, but with such a surprising announcement, Sony has lost big time. What could Sony possibly have that could top this? Stay tuned for more information regarding FFXIII on the Xbox 360 and Sony's presser.

The release date is still unknown but the Xbox 360 version will be released on the same day and date with the PS3 version for North America and Eu...

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E3: Portal: Still Alive announced, stays announced...

We reported earlier today that a video leak accidentally announced a new version of Portal coming to Xbox Live.

Called Portal: Still Alive, we had hardly any information regarding the new game at the time. However Microsoft has announced the game officially at their press conference, and we now know a lot more.

The game will not be a full sequel to the original, but it will have new levels, and an expanded single player campaign. The game will also be exclusive to Xbox Live Arcade, and will debut this fall.

I sure hope this doesn't become an ongoing pattern. This is pretty similar to what happened with Microsoft and "N". When they turned it into N+ they just slapped a couple new levels on it and billed you $10 bucks for what you really already had.

I guess what is most distressing about this i...

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E3: Fable gets October release

Amidst the onslaught of news coming from Microsoft's press conference Peter Molyneaux  had a chance to play a brief demo of Fable 2. While the demo didn't really show off all that much that is new (though I still think the dog mechanic is pure genius) we did get a solid release date.

It looks like the game will be starting off the holiday season with a bang and releasing in October (though when exactly in October still remains a mystery.)

It's nice that we actually have a somewhat close game being talked about at the show this year. One of the most depressing things about E3 is that all show long you hear about tons and tons of amazing things; technologies and games that you wont be able to play for years.

RE5 is a prime example of this. It has been announced for March 2009, but it will proba...

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E3: GoW 2 details and release date

We were treated with gameplay delivered by none other that Cliffy B, as he controlled reappearing hero Marcus Fenix through a large battle against a horde of locust. Showing off some gameplay mechanics, he was quickly able to grab a wounded enemy and use him as a meat shield as he fought off against more oncoming enemies. When the job was done, Marcus twisted the Locust's head and killed it instantly.

All of the gameplay shown was done during co-op mode. Besides the expected co-op and multiplayer, there will be Horde mode, which is a five player co-op mode where players take on wave after wave of locust. The game looks and feels great, with a much more epic style of battle (pun intended).

Expect Gears of War 2 in stores worldwide on November 7.

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E3: Duke Nukem goes handheld

Apogee Software is making a reappearance in game publishing by not only re-releasing its legacy game catalog of 30+ games and working on new projects, but it will be bringing Duke Nukem to handheld consoles.

The re-release will be called Duke Nukem Trilogy and will add three new missions. DNT will feature the episodes: Critical Mass, Chain Reaction, and Proving Grounds.

Terry Nagy, co-founder of Apogee said, "This marks a new beginning for a famous publisher with a history of market-making innovation. I can't think of a better character than Duke or a better franchise than the Trilogy to usher in a new era for Apogee."

Scott Miller, the other member responsible for founding Apogee stated, "It's funny how what's old is new again in this industry Many of the things Apogee pioneered are back in ...

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E3: RE5 Releases 3/13/09, Gets Online Co-op

At Microsoft's press conference this morning some distinguished Japanese guests were brought on to talk about the latest news regarding Resident Evil 5. This game is easily in the top 5 most anticipated of all of the GamerNode elite staff members so we waited with bated breath for what they had to say.

The most interesting announcement to a college bloke like myself who has his friends scattered across the nation was that RE5 will support online co-op. And no it wont be like the craptacular Resident Evil Outbreak.

The other news is that RE5 will be launching worldwide on March 12-13th 2009. It's a treat to finally get a little transparency on the development of RE5. We've been in the dark so long that even a release date of eight and a half months from now seems like fantastic news.

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E3: Portal: Still Alive announced, quickly unannou...

Buried at the end of a Microsoft press conference prep video was a sly, and vague little announcement. Microsoft Community Manager Chris Paladino tells us that among a ton of other blockbuster games, Microsoft will also be unveiling "Portal: Still Alive."

He says that it will not only continue the "great single player experience" of the original but will also be introducing a new "Challenge Mode." The funny thing about this "announcement" is that the video disappeared as fast as it was put up.

The video looked back on E3 talking about how Cliff Bleszinski talked about Gears of War 2 and such. Clearly someone made a mistake and put up the wrong video. (Much to the enjoyment of GamerNode for picking this story up before they had the chance to greedily take it away from us again.)

The subtitle "...

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E3: Nintendo unveils Wii MotionPlus

For a while, Wii gamers have been clamoring for a 1:1 motion control experience. However, the tech in the Wii Remote has rendered that hope an impossibility. Until now that is.

Earlier this morning, Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus, a small pack that plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote and allows for 1:1 motion tracking. That is, games that are compatible with the accessory will track your arm movements in real time.

Nintendo says "every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play." Further details will be revealed at their press conference tomorrow.

In the meantime, feel free to speculate. Will the MotionPlus come bundled with a game (Wii Sports 2)? What games will utilize the ...

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E3: Dragon Age: Origins details

What seems to be the spiritual successor of one of the most successful RPG games, Baldur's Gate, Dragon Age: Origins is Bioware's new work of fantasy. It delivers a fusion of the best elements of existing fantasy works with stunning visuals, emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities, and credible digital actors. The spirit of classic RPGs comes of age, as Dragon Age: Origins features a dark, mature story and gameplay.

"We're thrilled to be returning to BioWare's fantasy roots, with Dragon Age: Origins representing the culmination of over a decade of experience," said Ray Muzyka, co-General Manager and CEO, BioWare and Vice President, Electronic Arts. "Dragon Age: Origins is a dark heroic fantasy that doesn't pull any punches. Our fans are in for the most...

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