by Rainier on Sept. 15, 2005 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that Xbox 360 will arrive on store shelves Tuesday, 22nd November in North America, Friday, 2nd December in Europe, and Saturday, 10th December in Japan. This marks the first time that a game console will be launched in three territories in the same time frame. Microsoft also revealed its TGS 2005 title lineup...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 7:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Finally, play the kind of pressure defense and fast-break offense that wins championships in NCAA March Madness 06. Use defense to create offense by pressuring the ball, forcing turnovers and driving your opponents crazy with the all new EA SPORTS Lockdown Stick.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 12:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Exploring some of the world's most exotic locations including Utah, Mexico and New Zealand, players have the opportunity to hunt for trophy big game, fish local waters and compete in marksmanship contests. Additional challenges players face include fending off wildlife, rescuing distressed outdoorsmen and racing against time.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 11:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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This Winter, prepare for the return of a legendary franchise with Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows. Players can now reserve their copy of Seven Sorrows and receive a collector's 8.5" X 11" animation cell for free! Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is the fusion of fantasy fighting action with the strategy of user-friendly RPG elements , providing gamers a deep, engaging gameplay experience complete with solo play, co-op and an online community.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World Championship Poker 2 features a much more detailed one player game, where you now have to work your way up the ranks, starting in your mom's basement. Once you start winning and accumulating money, you can spend your winnings on increasingly better pads, and furnishings. Hit a losing streak, and you may have to hock your stuff to stay in the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SSX On Tour features all-new player customization that gives you the chance to join The Tour. SSX On Tour is packed with all-new highly detailed tracks, new stylish player customization options, new monster tricks, and multiplayer options.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 7:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that Capcom is bringing its popular Samurai franchise to the next-gen, and each platform will be getting its own title. Way of the Samurai 3 will be the name of the action/adventure title on Playstation 3, while the X360 is getting Way of the Samurai Online. No specific information is available at this point, but the upcoming Tokyo Game Show will surely bring more light to the matter. While the Xbox 360 title is expected at the end 2006, the PS3 version is currently scheduled for 2007.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced the planned release of a special World Series Edition of its critically-acclaimed Major League Baseball 2K5. Major League Baseball 2K5: World Series Edition will be packed full of new features and extras, promising baseball fans an enhanced hardball experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts in some of the largest online battles.
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced a sweepstakes promotion to coincide with the launch of the action-packed arcade racing thriller, L.A. RUSH. Consumers will have a chance to win the grand prize: a vintage 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, just like the car featured in the game. Contestants can enter to win the Camaro along with a host of other prizes, by registering online at
the official website. Read more for details.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. The streets are watching as 50 Cent blasts his way to the truth.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 2:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tecmo announced today that its Xbox exclusive Ninja Gaiden BLACK, plans to swoop onto store shelves nationwide when it ships on September 20, 2005. Ninja Gaiden BLACK boasts a plethora of new action-packed adventures in the new mission mode where Ninja Gaiden fans face their biggest challenges yet as they go up against the toughest enemies and biggest bosses for the ultimate ninja showdown.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tecmo announced today that Tecmo Classic Arcade for the Xbox has shipped today hitting store shelves this week at retailers across the nation. Featuring Tecmo Bowl, for the first time on Xbox, along with a plethora of other Tecmo Classic Arcade titles such as Rygar, Solomon’s Key, Bomb Jack, Tecmo Cup, and more.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that it has signed an exclusive North and South American distribution agreement with Empire Interactive to publish Taito Legends for the PS2, the Xbox, and PC. This exciting compilation features 29 arcade classics and spans nearly 30 years of gaming history.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 12:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blitz: The League exposes the harsh realism and troubling, behind-the-scenes stories of a fictional professional football league. Blitz: The League goes behind the glitz and glamour of the game through a revolutionary campaign mode that explores the on-field violence, off-field fallout and front-office politics of professional football. Pre-order Blitz: The League and get the 2006 Blitz Cheerleaders deluxe 8.5' x 11' wall calendar for free, featuring the most beautiful League cheerleaders and was photographed on location in Miami.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the launch of Evil Dead Regeneration for the Xbox and PS2, with the PC version expected to ship September 20th. Taking off from where the seminal horror classic Evil Dead 2 movie ended, Evil Dead Regeneration explores a "what if..." continuation of the evils connected to the legendary Necronomicon.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today revealed the 16 songs that make up the in-game music soundtrack for the multi-platinum basketball game, NBA LIVE 06. The song list delivers an eclectic mix of up-tempo beats and lyrics.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the rumor section in the newest Official Xbox Magazine issue, Monolith's FEAR is indeed in the works for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox 360 and would already be running on X360 dev kits. F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) is an intense combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging story presented entirely in first person. No further details or possible release date are mentioned, so take it with a grain of salt.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 8:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new game will follow the plot of the original "From Russia with Love" film, including the battle on the Orient Express and the boat chase sequence, but will expand the story with new action sequences. The development team approached the game as a director's cut of the film, which will allow the player to utilize such cool toys as the jetpack and a Q-copter as well as the trusty Walther PPK handgun. EA has launched the official From Russia With Love website.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 7:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Majesco released its financial results for the 3rd quarter 2005, in which is revealed that the company is not doing too well. Third quarter net revenues stand at $4.6 million, compared to $34.0 million for the same period in 2004, mainly due to weak sales for its product line, such as Advent Rising. Most titles are on schedule for their respective launc hdates, except Jaws Unleashed, which was delayed from fall 2005 to early 2006.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop that "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" is coming to a game platform near you. If you have ever answered to the nickname Blondie, it might be time to dust off your poncho and make sure your six-shooter is fully loaded. In a deal with MGM Interactive, Bits Studios has acquired video game rights to the three Sergio Leone movies often called "The Man With No Name" trilogy.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the return of everybody's favorite canine crime-solver in an all-new video game, Scooby-Doo! Unmasked, now available in retail outlets throughout North America for the Gamecube, PS2, Xbox, and GBA. In addition, Scooby-Doo Unmasked! is expected to arrive on the Nintendo DS later this fall.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Black Mountain Games announced today that their premiere game, Putt Nutz, is now finished for the PC. This means the games production is complete for both major consoles and home computers. Putt Nutz, a brand new miniature golf game, is a fast paced, over-the-top title that brings all the fun of miniature golf onto your PC.
by Rainier on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today revealed the 41 songs that will propel players through SSX On Tour. The in-game soundtrack delivers a fast-paced and energetic mix of music that builds on the popularity of the SSX 3 soundtrack which was adored by fans worldwide and won the coveted Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) award for Best Soundtrack.
by Judy on Sept. 12, 2005 @ 12:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men Legends II introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse's grasp. Impressive gameplay enhancements include more than double the superpowers and customization capabilities, the debut of several new playable characters, over 100 diverse types of enemies, and a breathtaking range of exotic and real-world environments—from the Madri Temple to Egypt.