by Geson Hatchett on Feb. 27, 2006 @ 1:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The King of Fighters Neowave features three-on-three team fighting, along with improved graphics and an enhanced game system, as well as full Xbox Live online game service support, including online multi-player head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode.
by Judy on Feb. 26, 2006 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Keepsake, Wicked Studios' upcoming adventure game, will immerse you in a magical journey beyond compare. Assisted by a dragon afraid of heights, Lydia takes on to explore the Dragonvale Academy's empty structures in search for her best friend Celeste.
by Alicia on Feb. 24, 2006 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Authentic WWII atmosphere. Fly in close to Germany's industrial terrain for a bombing raid, strafe the islands of the pacific, or emerge from the cloud cover over London and engage the enemy. The environment looks so real you'll feel like you're the pilot in a famous WWII movie.
by Hugh McHarg on Feb. 23, 2006 @ 1:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Samurai Warriors: State of War for PSP is a tactical action game set in the turbulent times of civil war Japan. Players will get to take control of famous military commanders and other legendary characters, and engage in a multitude of battles in a dramatically unfolding war.
by Keith Durocher on Feb. 21, 2006 @ 1:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players. Check out our first impressions based on an early build ...
BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.
by Keith Durocher on Feb. 19, 2006 @ 1:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the near future, Shadowgrounds pits the player against oncoming alien hordes who are invading a colony base. The intriguing storyline takes on epic heights and mission highlights include investigating alien origins, helping in rescue evacuation and setting up defense perimeters.
by Matt Mefford on Feb. 17, 2006 @ 1:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Between a press tour and a pre-DICE event in Las Vegas, two of our wacky staffers were able to spend some hands-on time with THQ's upcoming X360 title, The Outfit. The schizophrenic tone of this preview is a result of the combination of their opinions, concerns, and observations … or their own underlying mental issues. You be the judge!
by Agustin on Feb. 15, 2006 @ 12:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code is the next game in the Untold Legends series following the top- selling Brotherhood of the Blade. The Warrior's Code is an entirely new RPG, as compared to its predecessor, with an evolutionary interactive combat engine, new 3D enhanced graphics, special effects and lighting.
by Keith Durocher on Feb. 14, 2006 @ 1:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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With stunning in-game visuals and jaw-dropping character and environment detail, RF Online is an incredible next-generation MMO game. It features a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action and sees players engaging in the most epic battles ever seen in an MMO role-playing game.
by Geson Hatchett on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Sonic Riders, Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic and his friends to a Worldwide Grand Prix, and the prize for coming out on top is an ultra-rare Chaos Emerald! Gliding on air boards gamers will experience a heightened sense of Extreme sports-style racing tension as Sonic and his pals perform tricks and stunts over treacherous wide-open terrain.
by Andrew Glenn on Feb. 12, 2006 @ 4:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. It is a rather complete and detailed simulation of the two most important wars in Colonial America - from 1755 to 1783 - but with a simple and elegant new simultaneous turn-based engine.
State of Emergency 2 takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This time, they not only have access to guns but also - for the first time - helicopters, speedboats, Tanks and APCs and new team members.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 10, 2006 @ 12:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror will not only see the return of Gabe Logan, but also Theresa, Lipan and Lian Xing. The PSP version will allow you to give commands to the rest of your team a la SOCOM, and a multiplayer wi-fi mode is also par of the new features.
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 12:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shadow Hearts: From The New World takes place in the US during the Great Depression. With an improved Judgment Ring System, a gripping and inspirational storyline, players can expect to run into a unique set of characters at famous, real-world locations including Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and New York.
by Keith Durocher on Feb. 8, 2006 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kingdom of Sky is the second expansion for EQ II and features a structured achievement system of skills and abilities, expands the arena challenges with four deadly new arena champions and two new arena zones, 10 new adventure zones, 25 new enemies, and troves full of new treasures.
by Alicia on Feb. 7, 2006 @ 12:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combine fully-automatic, weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed and interactive urban environments and you have Full Auto, the most destructive racing action ever experienced in a game. This racer allows players to choose from a wide selection of unique vehicle designs and arm them with any combination of machine guns, cannons, and other deadly weapons.
by David Wanaselja on Feb. 6, 2006 @ 12:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Control the fate of the galaxy in LucasArts' RTS game Star Wars: Empire at War. Set a few years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power.
by Joe Keiser on Feb. 4, 2006 @ 4:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You are Sergeant First-Class Jack Kellar, seasoned veteran of the US military and a leader of a BLACK ops team. Your squad have been sent into the heart of Eastern Europe on a dangerous mission, drawn in to the midst of a relentless combat zone to bring in a traitor.
by Geson Hatchett on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 7:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Sonic Riders, Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic and his friends to a Worldwide Grand Prix, and the prize for coming out on top is an ultra-rare Chaos Emerald! Gliding on air boards gamers will experience a heightened sense of Extreme sports-style racing tension as Sonic and his pals perform tricks and stunts over treacherous wide-open terrain.