by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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DEFCON, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic Wargames, is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game based around the theme of global thermonuclear war. This v1.2 patch adds new MOD support system, and new RenderNodes.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced the development of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Hard Evidence, an all-new video game in the Crime Scene Investigation franchise based on the characters and storylines from the original hit CSI television series.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Red Ocean combines fast-paced, uncompromising action with perilous diving sequences. You take on the role of Jack Hard, who stumbles upon a Cold War-era Russian research station on the ocean floor taken over by a terrorist group.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Fremont Street, the Strip, and casinos.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 9:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah. These v1.02 patches address various bugs and issues with the game...
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameFactory's Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero is a new agricultural real-time strategy game Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero, built using the Officers engine.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Funcom announces that its MMO Age of Conan has received the green light from Microsoft, and can officially start development of an Xbox 360 version.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In S.R.A.C.S., the legendary Amiga shooting arcade classic “Choplifter” begins a new life – with updated, state-of-the-art graphics. In this title, full of mayhem, you’re flying with a helicopter through actual existing areas loaded with spectacular effects.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TopWare announced the tri-lingual Collector's Edition (English, French and German) for its upcoming action/rpg Two Worlds, which will include a letter opener sized version of the "Kilgorin" sword that appears in the game, a T-shirt and a card game (55 sheets), both with the exclusive "Two Worlds" design, a double-sided poster in A2 format with a beautifully-worked map and some truly dazzling artwork! To top it all off there is also a the "Making of" DVD including a maxi CD, and this isn’t just any old soundtrack – it’s a succession of atmospheric masterpieces from Harold Faltermeyer
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Pirates of the Caribbean Online you embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Along the way you learn skills and tactics from the notorious Jack Sparrow, helping them forge alliances, hunt for buried treasure, battle evil undead forces and face off against known enemies from the movies.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 5:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Independent online game development studio Red 5 Studios, made up of key talent behind Blizzard's World of Warcraft, announced today it has raised $18.5 million additional capital to further its growth toward becoming the leading studio for creative, original MMO games for the global mass market.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 4:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate World War II, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days, and you will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure the historical outcome of World War II.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Freeze Interactive's Field Ops, developed by Digital Reality and previously known as Ghost Wars, brings together, in a unique presentation, the two favorite genres of PC gamers; Real-Time-Strategy and First-Person Shooter.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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According to the latest magazine issue of EGM, Viva Pinata developers Rare might already be working on the next installment in the Pinata universe. Drawing from its past experience with Diddy Kong Racing, Viva PiƱata Kart would put the colorful garden animals on the Kartin racetrack. If rumors have any legitimacy to them, Viva Pinata Kart is tentatively scheduled for somewhere in 2007.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Continuum is the premiere online collectible war game that blends the best elements of strategy gaming, collectible gaming, RPGs and digital goods into a distinctive game universe where players’ actions affect a gripping narrative, and their customized digital characters develop to change the combat landscape.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RoboBlitz is a fast-paced action game featuring puzzle-solving and unique physics-based weapons. Players blast through 15+ levels of high-intensity action as Blitz, a multi-talented robot on a mission to save its factory from a band of invading mechanical brains. in an interview with MajorNelson Naked Sky revealed multiplayer capability will be coming in a free addon, including additional content.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters will allow up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2006 @ 3:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 for Wii is scheduled for European release in March 2007 with brand new content. Combining action, fighting and light role-playing elements, DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 will send players battling their way through a rich story mode spanning the entire Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT series.