Rather than focus exclusively on racing, the game would sport a stronger mission structure and narrative storytelling. This time, the gorgeous Maggie Q, plays Federal Agent Chase Linh, a seductive handler who recruits and guides players as they go undercover. Players will take on dangerous jobs and compete in races in order to infiltrate and takedown a ruthless international crime syndicate. Undercover will feature gameplay that resembles 2005’s NFS: Most Wanted, emphasizing car chases, underground racing, and highway battles. Need for Speed Undercover is expected to drift onto retail shelves in North America on November 18, with a European release following on November 21. Trailer after the break. [GameSpot and IGN] More
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn world. The game is set in August 2010. The story follows the player’s hunt for Ramon Solano, a druglord who contracted the player as mercenary for a job then subsequently refused to pay and tried to kill him/her. Following a militaristic coup, Solano becomes the dictator of Venezuela, and later control of the country’s oil supply, resulting in an international oil crisis that may escalate to war for oil domination. Mercenaries 2 features the latest and most dangerous in civilian and military tech, everything from shiny new sports cars, to the future-tech satellite-guided bunker-busting mini-nuke. Features new to Mercenaries 2 include improved destructible environments, and an online co-operative mode, a fire effects engine that allows the player to ignite things such as oil, foliage, and trees and the ability to swim. Mercenaries 2 is due for release in the United States on August 31, 2008 and in Europe on September 5, 2008. Check also the video after the break. [IGN] More
This guy made all-in-one PS3 system, complete with 17″ LCD, Keyboard, Speakers and Cooler, in 3 months. The system features 80gb SKU w/320gb HDD and weighs about 15 pounds. It may not look too awesome, but it is indeed one hell of an ingenious piece of hardware that one can come up with. The designer said another slimmer version may come up soon. Video after the break. [PS3Hax] More
After years pausing development, the MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) version of Star Trek will resume. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations in an expanding vast universe. Make contact with alien races, discover resources and uncover mysteries that will change the future of the Star Trek universe. Experience all of this in stunning 3-D graphics. Another cool thing is, you get to beamed down to planets and explore them on foot. The game will ultimately offer infinite possibilities. [StarTrekOnline]
Gamers will assume the role as a young man and here every choice continually defines who the man becomes, a hero, villain, or someone neutral, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Lionhead has added several new features, including a canine companion, the ability to play as either man or woman, and getting involved in a more trivial activities (get married, have children, and more). For the first time in the “Fable” series, gamers can experience the expansive and immersible world of “Fable II” with friends, either on the same couch or over Xbox LIVE together in co-operative mode. Lionhead already set October 21 as North American launch date, UK release will follow on October 24. [GameSpot]
Most apparent is the brand new almost identical to cel-shaded art style in the game. The prince will have a new female companion, Elika. The details on the Prince and Elika are breathtaking. The goal in Prince of Persia is to help Elika revert the now-barren world to its lively state. The land is very grey and bleak, but when a guardian enemy is defeated, the rich and colorful landscape returns to the scene. Fights are now one-on-one with well-choreographed sequences in an almost cinematic experience. Prince of Persia will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall. Expect some feast for the eyes. [CNET] More
