by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chronicles of Spellborn is an MMORPG set in the Enclave of the Five Sacrifices. Developed by Dutch studio Khaeon Games, previously known for Alpha Black Zero, Spellborn uses the Unreal 2.5 Engine.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWood and European publisher Deepsilver revealed that its upcoming action/rpg Gothic 3 will not be using the StarForce protection, but instead they opted to go with SecuRom after thousands of fans, and even one of the Piranha Bytes developers, signed a petition to pressure both parties to not include the beleaguered Russian protection scheme.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from 2K Games' Games Convention 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. EA released a Madden NFL 07 demo on Xbox Live Marketplace, allowing you to play the Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in one minute quarters.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade will feature two new playable races, the Tau Empire and the Necrons, bringing the number of totally unique races to an unprecedented seven. THQ will release a demo for the new Dawn of war expansion pack Friday Sept. 1st, probably around 9-10am PST (5-6pm Euro time)
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights. The game ensures entertainment to a broad group of older players, incorporating simple yet interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.
by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2006 @ 1:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine and SAKURA announced that Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach has launched today in Japan. DDO provides the definitive online Dungeons & Dragons experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- WoW: The Burning Crusade - Char. Creation Trailer
- Metro 2033: The Last Refuge [PS3/X360/PC] - GC 06 Trailer
- Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #2
- Perimeter: Emperor's Testament - Trailer
- Neverwinter Nights 2 - Developer Diary #1
- Test Drive Unlimited [ALL] - Camaro Trailer
- Dungeon Siege II: Broken World - Trailer #5
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 8:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Classics Collection Reloaded is an ensemble of more than 15 historic arcade favorites for the PSP, driving home the nostalgia factor with a host of new titles including Eco Fighters, King of Dragons and Knights of the Round Table.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 7:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has released a new backwards compatibility update, now available over Xbox Live. This free update adds 48 more titles to the original Xbox games that can be played on your X360, bringing to total to almost 300. Titles of note are Burnout 3: Takedown, Counter-Strike, Call of Cthulhu, The Suffering, X-Men II, MK: Deception and plenty more ...
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 7:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express is a high-quality adventure game that appeals to both adventure fans and casual buyers alike. Adventure fans will appreciate the unique adaptation of the novel into a thrilling and suspenseful video game and casual buyers will recognize the Agatha Christie brand as a brand that they can trust.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 7:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Similar to the
C&C Tiberium Wars newsbit earlier today, Epic's Steve Polge revealed that they plan to release an
Unreal Tournament 2007 demo prior to its retail debut, so they can act upon community feedback and make adjustments if needed. "We are definitely planning to release a demo long enough before we go gold to be able to incorporate feedback from the demo into our final release." Steve also mentioned that UT 2007 currently has 40 maps in rotation, but that is not said some may be cut from the final release.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, and Epic Games today announced a license agreement in which CME will use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology for the development of the upcoming, highly anticipated Stargate Worlds and future multi-platform games.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After more than a decade, various cancellations, legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting Sam & Max make their return to the gaming scene! Telltale Games is developing a new Sam & Max episodic adventure series, which will debut this October, with new episodes coming every month, starting in December.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Starting today, you can download Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far available FREE to all connected X360 gamers in the U.S. Courtesy of the SCI FI Channel, Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far is a one-hour recap special incorporating footage from the original SCI FI miniseries and the show's previous two seasons. To check it out head to Xbox Live Marketplace today.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Titan Quest is an action RPG set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. This v1.15 patch adresses various crash bugs, multiplayer issues, as well as some video and editor problems. Read more for a detailed fix list.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 2:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision, WXP and Paintball Professional Greg Hastings announced today that, for the first time, Greg Hastings’ Tournament Paintball MAX’D (GHTP) will launch this fall on PS2, with speed and performance exceeding earlier versions.
by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2006 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spider-Man: Battle for New York allows gamers to take on the role of their favorite Super Hero, Spider-Man, and one of his famed nemeses, Green Goblin, in an original storyline which builds upon their legendary comic book rivalry.