by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 8:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Going where no previous James Bond game has dared to tread, the upcoming GoldenEye: Rogue Agent first-person shooter from Electronic Arts breaks all the rules by transporting players to the dark side of the Bond universe to experience life as a high-rolling, cold-hearted villain. Read more for new screens & a new trailer.
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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It is 776BC. The time of the first Olympics in Ancient Greece. The Greek city states of Athens, Sparta, Macedonia, Elis, Crete, Troy, Thebes and Carthage have gathered at Olympia. It is the last day of the historic event. The five full days of frenetic athletic activities are coming to an end. But the pinnacle of all the Olympic events is yet to commence. As one of the competitors, the expectations of thousands rest on your shoulders......
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 4:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Darkwatch" is an original first person shooter combining the Western and Horror genres to create a cinematic experience with unparalleled depth and game play variety. As half-vampire Jericho Cross, players must hunt down a powerful vampire lord whose undead minions have overrun the Wild West. The result is a stylistic premise blending western and vampire-horror milieus, and one injected with innovative concepts.
by Nathan Mourfield on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 3:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bobby "Scaler" Jenkins got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor’s evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of…by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical – this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next!
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 5:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead to Rights II marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow. In this super-charged sequel, Jack and Shadow find themselves once again in the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal.
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under
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EA just informed us that Need for Speed Underground 2 has gone gold for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. The title will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Monday, November 15th.
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 12:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Oddworld Stranger's Wrath combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience. Set to award-winning visuals, players will be moved by the complex and inspiring story as the Stranger comes to grips with his true nature in the hunt for the ultimate bounty.
by Judy on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 12:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The entertainment industry is bracing for a big night tonight as thousands of fans around the globe finally get their hands on one of the most highly anticipated games of the year: "Halo 2," available exclusively Xbox. Gamers, celebrities, adrenaline junkies and industry paparazzi worldwide will converge at hundreds of lively launch soirees and thousands of retail outlets when the game officially goes on sale just after midnight.
by Corey Owen on Nov. 8, 2004 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bringing a new dimension to stealth action games, Second Sight gives players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities. The game offers multiple approaches to completing levels either via stealth, dramatic gunplay, psychic powers or a combination of all three. The ability to psychically influence characters and remotely manipulate objects and individuals provides for a totally fresh gameplay dynamic.
by Judy on Nov. 7, 2004 @ 10:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fluent Entertainment announced today that it has acquired the Crusty Demons license from Fleshwound Films, LLC for use in the creation of console video games. A Crusty Demons freestyle motocross game will be based on the popular ‘Crusty Demons of Dirt’ videos, which is the largest-selling action sports video series of all time with 9 titles and sales to over 60 countries.
by Judy on Nov. 7, 2004 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead to Rights II marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow. In this super-charged sequel, Jack and Shadow find themselves once again in the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal.
by Judy on Nov. 7, 2004 @ 4:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCAA March Madness 2005 allows users to be the floor general and lead one of more than 320 Division I schools to the Big Dance. With the all-new Floor General System featuring a new play-calling system and an innovative new timeout menuusers can take complete control and play college basketball as it was meant to be played.
by Judy on Nov. 7, 2004 @ 3:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While
earlier this week Capcom officially announced that its survival horror game Resident Evil 4 will be released on PS2 and Gamecube,
rumors have it that an Xbox version might be in the works for a simultaneous release with the aforementioned PS2 version. At the Golden Joystick Awards earlier this week, unconfirmed sources claimed that it was indeed coming in "less than a year's time." I'll be picking that one up if its true, no question about it ...
by Kris Graft on Nov. 7, 2004 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders is real-time strategy/3rd person action hybrid game that virtually places you in the epic battlefield of a fantasy world.
by Inexhist on Nov. 6, 2004 @ 2:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Join Tak in an epic adventure, as he must learn new Juju magic to recover the Staff of Dreams and defeat Tlaloc once and for all. Tak’s role in the great Prophecy of the Pupanunu people isn’t over. Rather, it’s just begun!
by Judy on Nov. 5, 2004 @ 7:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames is proud to bring all the pageantry of college basketball to gamers everywhere with ESPN College Hoops 2K5. With over 320 Division 1 teams, more than any other college basketball video game, ESPN College Hoops 2K5 is the only answer. Fans will enjoy all the new gameplay enhancements, feature additions and visual improvements that make ESPN College Hoops 2K5 the most complete college basketball video game.
by Judy on Nov. 5, 2004 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that NCAA March Madness 2005 has officially gone gold for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox and will ship to retailers nationwide under the EA SPORTS brand on November 15.
by Judy on Nov. 5, 2004 @ 7:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FUEL is the motor-head's action-thinking, vehicular marathon. In this adrenaline filled, present-day racing game you choose between one of eight characters, adapting your game play to their unique strengths and weaknesses. Read more for some new screens ...
by Judy on Nov. 5, 2004 @ 5:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mercenaries is a revolutionary third-person combat-action game that delivers the next level of free-form gameplay in massive interactive environments. The game gives players the opportunity to take on the role of a soldier for hire in an open-ended world. Read more to check out the new screens...
by Judy on Nov. 5, 2004 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks today announced that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is currently in development for PC and future generation consoles (PS3 & Xbox 2). In development since 2002, Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics.
by Judy on Nov. 5, 2004 @ 2:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. With the demo being released a few weeks back, we were surprised to hear Godsmack as title track, so prime time to fire off some short questions at PoP2's Lead Sound Designer Jonathan Pilon.
by Judy on Nov. 4, 2004 @ 4:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently under development, the third-person action/adventure game will deliver the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join forces in fierce battles and heroic lightsaber duels until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty leads to a final confrontation between good and evil. LucasArts revealed today that it will release the Star Wars: Episode III video game on May 5, 2005, two weeks before the opening of the film.
by Judy on Nov. 4, 2004 @ 3:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe. Check these 60+ new screens ..
by Judy on Nov. 4, 2004 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that gamers will be able to start enjoying Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2 for the Xbox two weeks early! Originally slated to ship for retail on November 30, 2004, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2 for Xbox will now head for store shelves on November 16, 2004.
by Judy on Nov. 4, 2004 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space, the sequel to one of the best-selling Xbox action-platformers, has gone gold and is shipping to retail stores on November 16 for an estimated retail price of $39.99 (U.S.). Gamers will soon be guaranteed a trip through the fifth dimension as they maneuver their characters through a cosmic conflict between time-shifting cats and space-twisting pigs.