by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 4:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions takes a story-based approach as it puts players on the Circuit as a newly turned poker pro and under the wing of Chris “Jesus” Ferguson as his protégé.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 4:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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At last week's electronics design show CEDIA EXPO 2006, Universal Studios Home Entertainment President
Craig Kornblau came out in support of HD DVD, compared to Sony's Blu-ray. “The reviews are in and HD DVD is hands down the leader in picture quality, audio experiences and interactive capabilities that have never been seen before,” said Kornblau. Recent head to head tests either came out
in favor of HD DVD, or
resulted in a draw.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 3:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies of a level never seen before in naval combat simulator games. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due ot their maneuverability and speed.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Developers Conference organization announced today that they are more than doubling their show floor to accommodate the game industry market need for a single, one-stop shop event. The Game Developers Conference will take place March 5-9, 2007 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Horse Racing Manager 2 is a sport management and horse racing game. It was designed for management game fans as well as riding and horse racing aficionados.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers don’t have to be on the Tokyo Game Show and X06 guest lists to have a front row seat to all of the action, because this year Xbox brings these event show floors to you. In the footsteps of “E3: Bringing It Home,” Xbox is inviting all gamers to enjoy exclusive access via Xbox Live Marketplace to Tokyo Game Show, and Microsoft's X06.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 12:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With NFL Street 3 you can play your style of football both on the ground and in the air in this newest iteration of the popular NFL STREET franchise. Show off your style and boost your score by performing stunning aerial moves, jumping into the air and collecting special items and game modifiers that hover above the playing field.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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.hack, a sci-fi fantasy RPG, has pursued this innovative concept in the previous 4-part series where “The World” was ultimately destroyed, but now, years later, “The World” was rebuilt. EBGames and Gamespot are offering a special edition with an exclusive Haseo action figure, complete with detailed weapons, and the exciting Terminal Disc which features an exclusive story compilation of the previous .hack games and other surprises.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 11:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Flight Simulator X will immerse you in a beautifully rich and realistic world that offers a completely new and innovative gaming experience. With the addition of more than 50 missions, Flight Simulator X is more than just a simulator, challenging aviators to beat the clock in the infamous Red Bull air races or to drop relief materials in exotic locations
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bleach is a Wii exclusive anime hack & slash game making full use of the Wiimote to control your characters movement and attacks. Currently only announced as a Japanese Wii launch title, no information for Europe or North America is available at this point.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced today that it has signed a development agreement with Vancouver based Deep Fried Entertainment for multiple PSP titles. An independent studio since 2005, Deep Fried Entertainment consists of 5 industry veterans responsible for titles such as Need for Speed: Underground 1 & 2, NFL Gameday, and Baldur's Gate.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrapnel Games and Gilligames announced that voting is now open on the "Are you a Rising Star?" contest, which ran from the end of July to August 25th. The contest was an open call for unsigned musical acts to submit their favorite songs for possible inclusion in the upcoming musical role-playing game, Shady O' Grady's Rising Star.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mage Knight Apocalypse is an action RPG based on the collectible miniature game from WizKids Games. Designed with a unique character leveling system and an unprecedented focus on team play, Mage Knight Apocalypse allows up to five players to embark on a cooperative or competitive journey through a war-torn fantasy setting.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scanner Technologies today announced it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas against nVidia claiming willful and deliberate infringement of U.S. Patents which disclose methods of three-dimensional inspection that allow ball grid array ("BGA") devices to be manufactured more precisely and efficiently.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Undercover is an adventure game set during the Second World War, in the heart of war-torn Europe. The tantalizing story revolves around a horrible What-If scenario, tackling myths and undiscovered secrets and gives all new insights into the terrifying machinations of this era.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Secret Of Atlantis is a new point and click adventure situated in the 1930s. You are Howard Brooks, a young aeronautic engineer who awakes on the Hindenburg zeppelin, investigating a strange vessel, one which will take you to the four corners of the earth, interacting with over 30 NPCs, and solving nearly a dozen puzzles. This demo lets you try out the beginning of the game ...
by Rainier on Sept. 18, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Swing Golf Pangya is a wholly rebuilt version of a golf game that's super-popular over in Japan and Korea. It promises to make use of the Nintendo Wii's new controller in order to make playing this golf game an experience in your very own living room.