Games Convention 2008 Stories
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Ubisoft: Far Cry 2 follow-up in 'preliminary stages'
Narrative designer Patrick Redding confirms Montreal studio is fleshing up open-world shooter sequel; a return to Africa likely.
Full Story »Posted 11:43 am PT Aug 27
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GC 2008: Games Con breaks 200K attendees
Leipziger Messe logs record turnout to largest-of-its-kind European gaming convention, announces 2009 conference to run August 19-23.
Full Story »Posted 4:37 pm PT Aug 25
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Left 4 Dead buried until November 20
New launch date for Valve and Turtle Rock Studios' PC, 360 zombie horror shooter commemorates 10th anniversary of Half-Life.
Full Story »Posted 10:44 am PT Aug 25
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GC 2008: Enchanted Folk Hands-On
We hunted down Konami's latest portable offering at its Games Convention stand and had a quick play with this cute adventure game.
Full Story »Posted 8:35 am PT Aug 23
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GC 2008: Bayonetta Updated Impressions
The vixenish witch was here at Leipzig, and Sega had a brand new stage to show us. Check out our impressions of the new level, as well as some extra weapons she was packing.
Full Story »Posted 6:49 am PT Aug 23
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GC 2008: Backbreaker Hands-On
Who dares challenge Madden in the console football genre? NaturalMotion, that's who...
Full Story »Posted 6:00 pm PT Aug 22
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Project Origin haunts Q1 2009
Monolith's spiritual successor to 2005's paranormal shooter F.E.A.R. ships out on the 360, PS3, and PC early next year.
Full Story »Posted 5:01 pm PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Fairytale Fights First Look
Playlogic shows off its previously unannounced action game at the 2008 Games Convention in Leipzig.
Full Story »Posted 1:46 pm PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Captain Blood First Look
1C is bringing high-seas adventure to your Xbox 360, and we've got an updated look.
Full Story »Posted 1:20 pm PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Impressions
Charge! Charge, I say! Please charge! Pretty please? C'mon guys, charge... awww.
Full Story »Posted 12:43 pm PT Aug 22
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Space Invaders Leipzig exhibit sparks 9/11 controversy
Taito disavows art installation juxtaposing classic shooter with doomed World Trade Center towers.
Full Story »Posted 12:26 pm PT Aug 22
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Age of Conan expanding in '09
Funcom tells Leipzig audience that it is "aiming" to release the first retail add-on to its popular fantasy MMORPG sometime next year; first teaser art raises possibility of Khitai addition.
Full Story »Posted 12:15 pm PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Empire: Total War Impressions - Land Combat
Sega and The Creative Assembly show off land combat in their upcoming historical real-time strategy game for the first time.
Full Story »Posted 11:59 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Resistance 2 Updated Impressions
Insomniac's Ryan Schneider talks Resistance 2's separate co-op campaign and ambitious multiplayer features.
Full Story »Posted 10:54 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Hearts of Iron III Impressions
Paradox is back with another entry in its WWII RTS series, one that looks to right the learning-curve wrongs of its predecessor.
Full Story »Posted 10:48 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Killzone 2 Multiplayer Hands-On
Guerrilla gave us some hands-on multiplayer time with its upcoming shooter at Leipzig, and we jumped headfirst into the bloodbath.
Full Story »Posted 10:31 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason Updated Look
Is it cold in here, or is it just 1C's new survival horror game?
Full Story »Posted 9:57 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures Updates Impressions
We pay a visit to Funcom's lively Games Convention booth and head behind closed doors for a look at some upcoming content and DirectX 10 features for Age of Conan.
Full Story »Posted 9:51 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Men of War First Look
Live World War II through three different perspectives in this new strategy game from 1C.
Full Story »Posted 9:02 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Expansion Pack Impressions
We met with Turbine at the Games Convention to talk about the upcoming Lord of the Rings Online expansion.
Full Story »Posted 8:55 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Alpha Protocol Updated Impressions
We got to see more of Alpha Protocol at the Leipzig Games Convention, including the safe house, weapons, and character customisation options.
Full Story »Posted 8:08 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Madworld Updated Impressions
Producer Inaba-san gave us an updated look at PlatinumGames' gorefest at Leizpig and showed off a new bloodbath challenge.
Full Story »Posted 7:43 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Burnout Paradise PC and Bikes Hands-On
Burnout Paradise made a surprise appearance at Leipzig 2008, with EA showing off both the PC version and the new bikes pack.
Full Story »Posted 7:13 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Red Faction: Guerrilla Updated Impressions - New Environments and Multiplayer Details
We cruise through some new areas and discuss an interesting multiplayer mode that's more Jenga than third-person shooter.
Full Story »Posted 6:54 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Mount & Blade Impressions
Leave the monsters and magic behind in this more realistic medieval combat game.
Full Story »Posted 5:53 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Ride to Hell First Look
We climb on our hog and check out this open-world adventure game set in 1960s California.
Full Story »Posted 3:43 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Cursed Mountain First Look
We explore the mysteries of a cursed Himalayan city in this survival horror game from Deep Silver.
Full Story »Posted 3:12 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: House of the Dead Overkill Impressions
House of the Dead meets Grindhouse thanks to London-based developer Headstrong Games. We took a first look at Leipzig GC.
Full Story »Posted 1:57 am PT Aug 22
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GC 2008: Motorstorm: Pacific Rift Hands-On
We got to see the new volcano track in Motorstorm's tropical lineup, as well as talk to the team behind the game.
Full Story »Posted 4:18 pm PT Aug 21
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GC 2008: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Impressions
The Japanese Ninja returns for a game that combines both 3D fighting and open-world adventure.
Full Story »Posted 4:17 pm PT Aug 21
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Latest Games Convention 2008 Images
Games Convention 2008 Videos
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GC 2008: The Witcher Enhanced Edition Official Trailer 1 PC
Hot new trailer for The Witcher Enhanced Edition.
Posted 3:11 pm PT Aug 21
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GC 2008: Resident Evil 5 Official Trailer PS3
Get ready for some headshot action in Resident Evil 5.
Posted 3:34 pm PT Aug 21
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GC 2008: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Interview with Ed Boon PS3
Interview with Ed Boon about Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe from Leipzig GC 2008!
Posted 2:38 pm PT Aug 21
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GC 2008: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Press Conference PS3
Sony unveils the PSP 3000, 160 GB PS3, controller keypad, EyePet, and Heavy Rain.
Posted 10:24 pm PT Aug 20
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GC 2008: Crysis Warhead Official Trailer PC
Awesome new trailer for Crysis Warhead from Leipzig GC 2008!
Posted 6:01 pm PT Aug 20
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GC 2008: Midnight Club: Los Angeles Official Trailer 3 X360
There's more high-speed action in this trailer for Midnight Club: Los Angeles.
Posted 8:58 am PT Aug 21
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Stargate Worlds Official Trailer 2 PC
Journey into Stargate Worlds with this new trailer.
Posted 1:55 am PT Aug 21
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Heavy Rain (working title) Official Movie PS3
Check out the latest video for Heavy Rain from Leipzig GC 2008.
Posted 11:42 am PT Aug 20
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GC 2008: PSP 3000 Announcement PSP
Sony announces the newest in the PSP family!
Posted 10:28 am PT Aug 20
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GC 2008: Silent Hill: Homecoming Official Movie X360
Check out awesome footage from Silent Hill: Homecoming from Leipzig GC 2008.
Posted 11:52 am PT Aug 20
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Featured Games Convention 2008 Games
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC)
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is the full sequel to 2004's bloodthirsty sci-fi real-time strategy game, set in the Warhammer 40K universe.
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Rock Band 2 (X360)
Rock Band returns featuring a new set list, improved instruments, and online modes.
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Heavy Rain (working title) (PS3)
French developer Quantic Dream (the team behind the acclaimed adventure game Indigo Prophecy) brings you Heavy Rain, a game featuring realistic character emotions and new gameplay mechanics.
