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Evil Overlord video: because it's good to be bad

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 04:22PM by Nicolo S. Listed in: Videos, Action, Adventure, Overlord Tags: Codemasters
Since the dawn of time, man has always dreamed of having a bunch of minions to his aid. Walking around villages, dropping the hammer on the not-so-loyal citizens, creating a harem of fresh maidens; can it get any better? Probably not, but it can be as evil as the limits of your imagination allow. If these clues don't suffice, we're talking about Codemasters' brand new game: Overlord.

Some of you Xbox 360 and PC owners should have it by now, but here's a trailer for the unconvinced. It's all about being evil. It's about pillaging and commanding strange goblins. As they say, "It's so nice to see new places, meet new people...and kill them."

Buy: [Overlord (Xbox 360)]

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THQ reports revenue growth for 12th straight year

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 01:53PM by Karl B. Listed in: News Tags: THQ

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Continuing its 11-year streak of revenue growth, THQ has reported a record of more than US$ 1 billion in net sales in its latest annual report released yesterday on the company's official website.

The company's net sales have gone up by 27 per cent from last year, making this its 12th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income for THQ also doubled from US$ 32 million last year to US$ 68 billion this year.

For fiscal year 2008, THQ plans to increase revenues generated by owned IP from 20 per cent to 33 per cent. The company also expects that 40 to 50 per cent of its overall revenues next year will be from titles released for next gen consoles.

THQ currently has Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights and Frontlines: Fuel of War, among others, scheduled for release in fiscal year 2008. A multi-platform sequel has also been announced for the XBox 360 title Saints Row. You can check out the report itself by clicking on the Read link below.
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Two Worlds Collector's Edition announced

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 12:07PM by Karl B. Listed in: News, Two Worlds, RPG
SouthPeak Games has announced special Collector's Editions in holographic slipcase packaging for the upcoming RPG title Two Worlds (PC, Xbox 360).

Both will come with a map of the expansive world, a bonus Pen and Paper 72 page color fantasy RPG book along with a second disc packed with bonus music and video content as well as a web kit that allows players to create fansites.

Each platform-specific Collector's Edition will also have exclusive bonus content. The Xbox 360 version will include a 48-hour Xbox Live Gold Trial card, while the PC edition will include exclusive unlockable in-game items.

Check out the packshots for both the PC and Xbox 360 Collector's Edition versions below.

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Buy: [Two Worlds Collector's Edition]

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Florida bar official demands Jack Thompson to take psych test and suspension

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 11:03AM by Ryan C. Listed in: News Tags: Florida, Jack Thompson

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It seems Jack Thompson is in hot water yet again, and this time it could be serious. A Florida Bar official wants the lawyer to submit himself to a psychological exam, and to also take a 91-day suspension of his law license. And before you ask, this is coming straight from the horse's mouth - well, from an e-mail the attorney sent, anyway.

This isn't the first time Jack Thompson came under fire from the Bar. If one remembers, he's actually tied up in a few federal lawsuit against the Florida Bar, with the latter moving to hold a disciplinary meeting with the lawyer. This is in response to the many complaints regarding Jack's professional conduct during the controversial events revolving around the controversial titles Grand Theft Auto and Bully.

It's also to note that this isn't the first time that the lawyer had been requested to take a seat in the comfy couch and asked to talk about his childhood - it's already been done before, with Jack coming away clean and getting a cool US$20,000 out of a settlement with the bar for damages. We can only wonder how he'll fare now, if he does comply with the Florida Bar's demands.

Updates as we get them.


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Thrillville: Off The Rails scheduled for October release

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 10:41AM by Karl B. Listed in: News, Simulation, Thrillville: Off the Rails Tags: PS2, LucasArts
Thrillville - Image 1LucasArts has announced a release date for the upcoming multi-platform title Thrillville: Off the Rails. This new offering will once again be created by Frontier Developments and is scheduled for an October release.

Thrillville: Off The Rails will have 20 different rides, 34 playable multiplayer theme-park games and more than 100 missions. Players will also be able to build "WHOA Coasters" that can leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through burning rings of fire and more.

Social interaction with theme park guests has also been improved with more in-depth conversations that advance the game's story and suggest better ways to manage the park. Players will also have to be on the lookout for Globo-Joy saboteurs.

Thrillville: Off The Rails will be available for the DS, PC, PS2, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360 gaming platforms.


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GameCock, TimeGate unveil Section 8

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 10:17AM by Karl B. Listed in: News, FPS Tags: TimeGate Studios, Game Informer, expansion pack, Gamecock Media Group
Game Informer has posted a few bits of info on Gamecock and TimeGate Studios' upcoming next gen sci-fi FPS title Section 8. The game is currently being developed by the same people behind the Extraction Point expansion pack for F.E.A.R. and the Kohan series.

Section 8 takes place in the far future where frontier colonies are constantly under threat of attack. When battles rage across these war-torn planets, Section 8 - Earth's elite power-armored infantry unit - gets called. Players will be given tactical control of Section 8 and its array of high-tech weaponry and equipment to break through enemy lines and alter the flow of combat.

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"We are ecstatic to be working with a publisher as developer-friendly and supportive of original ideas as Gamecock," said Adel Chaveleh, President and CEO of TimeGate. "Section 8 is our most ambitious project to date, and it’s really exciting to have the full support of our publisher to deliver the absolute best game possible."

Section 8 is currently scheduled for release on next gen video game consoles and PC in 2009.


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Nokia to create multiplatform N-Gage game?

 Posted Jul 03, 2007 at 05:16AM by Sally B. Listed in: News Tags: Sega, N-Gage, RedLynx
N-Gage - Image 1In a major attempt to hook gamers besides those with N-Gage into its fold, Nokia is working on an unrevealed multi-format game that will run on both the PC and N-Gage. Temporarily named "Project White Rock", Nokia is working on integrating Sega Dreamcast's SNAP technology that enables game devices to work together with PCs into the game.

Nokia believes that such a move will innovate the concept of mobile gaming. While attempting to reach out to both mobile and PC gamers with a single game can be quite a risk, Nokia believes this will pay off if the company is able to pull off this project without a hitch.

"Project White Rock" developer RedLynx is giving only out a few gameplay details at this point, such as the game having over a thousand lines of spoken dialogue. However, Pocket Gamer was told that N-Gage's upcoming title will not be an RPG game.

Game producer Scott Foe will be at the helm of Nokia's ambitious project. Foe was the manager of Sega Dreamcast's online gaming titles, and he also oversaw the development of the first mobile MMOG, Pocket Kingdom: Own the World, making him an suitable choice for the position.

More updates as they come along, so stay tuned here at QJ!


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Chart Track UK:: Harry Potter top seller, June 30

 Posted Jul 02, 2007 at 10:11PM by Tim Y. Listed in: News, Adventure, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Tags: Microsoft, Capcom, Ubisoft, UK, Chart Track, Eurocom Entertainment

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It's already been a week since our last Chart Track update and given the short lapse, a lot has changed. New to the list ending June 30 is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, whose multi-platform launch last week sees it performing a "Wingardium Leviosa" to UK's number one post.

Following closely along is The Darkness (PS3, Xbox 360), whose similarly timed launch schedule puts it at second place. Shrek the Third takes third, while Forza Motorsport 2 has moved down to sixth. Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training (DS) has dropped to 12th, after being replaced by More Brain Training From Dr. Kawashima at fifth place, while Spider-Man 3 has gone down to the 11th spot.
  1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: (EA UK)
  2. The Darkness (Starbeeze)
  3. Shrek the Third (Vicarious Visions)
  4. Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
  5. More Brain Training From Dr. Kawashima (Nintendo)
  6. Forza Motorsport 2 (Microsoft)
  7. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas (Ubisoft Montreal)
  8. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Eurocom Entertainment)
  9. Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (7 Studios)
  10. Wii Play (Nintendo)


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Games Factory Interactive heading to Leipzig Convention

 Posted Jul 02, 2007 at 09:41PM by Ceasar S. Listed in: News Tags: Leipzig, Africa, Monolith, Saudi Arabia, GFI

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Games Factory Interactive (GFI) Ltd has just announced that the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig will become its new playground for revealing games they've got ready for distribution. The Russia-based independent game developer will be at the main exhibitions floor, Hall 1 of the Business Center, to demonstrate their key game products.

According to the official announcement, GFI will highlight four major games, which are JAZZ: Hired Guns, Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero, Warfare, and Gluk'Oza: Action!. The first three are real-time strategy games set everywhere from Saudi Arabia to Africa, while the last remains a top-down action shooter published by Monolith, starring an eccentric young girl as the protagonist.

GFI will also reveal a few games already released locally in Russia, which include Vendetta. Kill Boss, Vendetta. Casual Weekend, Neuro, Rat Hunter, Homeplanet Gold, Alfa: Antiterror Gold, COPS 2170, StarCalibur and Imones. Digger at meeting room E58 of the Leipzig Business Center.


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MassTech Engine powers World in Conflict

 Posted Jul 02, 2007 at 09:33PM by Isaac C. Listed in: Interviews, Strategy, World in Conflict Tags: Massive Entertainment
If you've seen the World in Conflict trailer you may have asked yourself this question: when did the 3D animation start and the real life clips end? Big chance of drooling after that trailer too. The WIC's powerful engine MassTech gives the power that baby needs to run.

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A lot of work and effort was put into the creation of that game and MassTech makes it all happen. The engine was custom made for the game. It handles the rendering of many of the individual elements of the game to make it as realistic as possible like buildings, green stuff, and clouds. 

Massive Entertainment, the developer behind WIC, has worked to create the engine to run well even on low-end PCs. A possible minimum requirement list would be a 2 GHz P4 with 512MB RAM and a GF4 Ti 128MB PC. Drool.


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