by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The computer and video game industry filed suit today in Oklahoma, requesting the state's new video game law be overturned. Similar laws have been deemed unconstitutional by six federal courts in five years, all rejecting the claims that violent video games incite aggression.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One is an open-ended action/adventure title set in a huge universe populated by a variety of unique alien races. Players will take on the role of an intrepid young adventurer, Kayron Jarvis, as he explores space, upgrading and customizing his ship – the DarkStar One.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:16 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:
- Battlefield 2142 - Trailer
- Panzer Command: Operation Winter Storm - Trailer #4
- Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - Under The Hood Trailer
- Crash Dummy vs. the evil D-Troit [PSP] - Trailer
- Rayman Raving Rabbids - Bunnies Don't Do Vacuum Cleaning
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the 23rd century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chair Entertainment, comprised of former Advent Rising developers, today revealed its first project, an Unreal Engine 3 powered FPS Empire (thanks FS). Set in the future, during a second Civil War, the battle rages between the high-technology weapons on one side, and militia foot-soldiers on the other, devastating the cities, and overrunning the countryside.
by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new, narrative-driven and platform-based style of gameplay, along with brand-new Monkey Ball abilities and a bunch of fresh new characters, adding 50 new and original puzzles to this new and exciting gaming experience.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft acknowledged today that its Austin offices are undergoing an immediate restructuring including the difficult task of reducing members of its workforce, in particular GMs and QA staff.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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OG-Soft's Steel Walker is an action game putting you in the cockpit of a mechwarrior battling against terrorists. The game will feature highly developed opponent AI, damage model, physics engine, 2 players mode and more.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Edge of Reality today announced the development of their own self-funded next-gen project, Cipher Complex. The first completely original title from EoR, is an intense, cinematic military combat game that will deliver a brutal shot of adrenaline straight to the hearts of next-generation gamers.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bethesda Softworks today announced that actor Johnny Depp will lend his voice as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming video game, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The football pre-season kicks off with a bang as EA reveals the 35 songs that will be featured in Madden NFL 07. The bone-crunching action and heart-pounding adrenaline of the grid iron is intensified by the game's one-of-a-kind mix of rock and hip hop.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | 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.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Born June 23, 1991 on the SEGA Genesis console. In honor of its beloved mascot's 16-bit roots, SEGA will release the game that started it all with Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis exclusively for the GBA this November. The game will feature two new additions to the classic 1991 debut including Sonic's famous Spin-Dash move and a new save ability.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After just 35 days on store shelves, New Super Mario Bros. for NDS has racked up sales in excess of one half million in the United States alone. That's a sell-through rate of more than 20 every minute since the game went on sale May 15.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Red Steel is an action-packed first-person experience with an engaging storyline unfolding as you learn that your fiancĂ©e has been kidnapped and her father – a Japanese mafia kingpin – murdered by a rival gang. The only way to save your loved one and defend your honor is to journey from L.A. to Japan and confront the Tokyo underworld.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 1:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grey Dog Software has released a demo for its sports management simulation software Wrestling Spirit 2, allowing you to try out the entire game and be permitted to continuously repeat 1 month of career mode, or 25% of a league season.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 1:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gang War is an RTS game which possess both strategic and action elements. At any point in time, you can jump down and take control of your individual gang members. The game then changes from strategy to action where you're free to do anything from stealing vehicles to mugging citizens.
by David Wanaselja on June 23, 2006 @ 12:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hearts of Iron 2 is a dream come true for every armchair general and forces the player to choose sides when democracy, communism and fascism clash in the battles that changed history.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 12:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive's Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, characterized by immense depth and historical content that charge its challenging gameplay with incredible replayability value.
by Thomas Wilde on June 23, 2006 @ 12:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join Bob and Bub plus new characters, never before seen games and ways to play including spooky Ghost Mode! Pop matching colored bubbles to solve over 1000 a puzzles in a variety of game types including head-to-head play.
by Rainier on June 23, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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