by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced a licensing agreement for DC Comics/Vertigo's 100 Bullets, allowing D3PA to develop and publish console, handheld, and PC games based on the renowned comic book series. Whether this has anything to do with the previously cancelled Acclaim title, is not known.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced today its product portfolio to be shown at the annual E3. This year's lineup includes titles such as Blitz: The League, UT2007 and MK: Armageddon, John Woo's Stranglehold, several kids titles and high-end PC titles such as The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Naughty America: The Game is a new twist on the world of online dating, combining in-game chat functionality with real-world profiles along with a heaping dose of entertaining games and exploration features, intended for mature adults. Due to its "adult" content, the E3 organization did not allow it to participate.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos and WBIE have signed a North American and European distribution agreement for Justice League Heroes, an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai today announced a partnership with Dark Horse Comics to produce a comic book based on Hellgate London, providing the background story behind Flagship Studios' action/RPG.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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German publisher dtp confirms its lineup: trade visitors will get the very first look at scenes from the upcoming RPG blockbuster Drakensang: The Dark Eye, Sabotage, Overclocked and Undercover: Operation Wintersun. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA's latest football title, NCAA Football 07, comes loaded with new features such as Student Athlete mode and ESPN Radio, on top of the usual Dynasty Mode.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Games announced that indie music artist Kazy and his song Choke have won the Scarface: The World Is Yours Video Game Soundtrack Talent Search. Out of more than 70,000 votes Kazy's song came out on top and will not only be featured in the game, but Kazy will also open for rock band Wolfmother at a high-profile event in Hollywood this month.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dynasty Warriors BroadBand (working title) is KOEI's second online multiplayer title (Unchartered Waters being the other), based on its popular hack'n slash series, currently available only in Japan. At this year's E3 KOEI will be presenting DW BB so we hope to get some time to check out an English version and get a feel for it.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mid April Vivendi announced it had hired former Ubisoft COO Tremblay, but now it seems that this may not go into effect anytime soon. During his Ubisoft days Tremblay was a strong supporter of its one-year non-compete clause barring employees to jump ship to another developer/publisher. Now its seems Tremblay is
victim of his own stance, as Ubisoft is taking him to court blocking his Vivendi appointment.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 3:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C Company unveiled today the 5 titles to be shown at the E3 in May, 2006. 1C plans to release all of their top games for 2006 in the US for the first time. 1C’s new lineup spans multiple genres including a first-person action title, real-time strategy, simulation and role-playing games.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from SNK's 2006 Pre E3 lineup:
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix and Buena Vista Games announced today that their PS2 exclusive action/rpg Kingdom Hearts II, has sold through more than one million units in North America, making it one of the top-selling new releases of 2006.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments. Fierce combat-racing will ensue as you strategically use destruction to win races as well as leave massive devastation in your wake.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 2:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sphere II is a new massively multiplayer online role-play game based on the opposition of two races – vampires and humans. The vast game universe includes numerous areas where players will encounter both fantasy monsters and technological golems, the heritage of ancient civilizations.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA announced its new PSP exclusive Sonic Rivals, a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals. Rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 1:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yakuza (known in Japan as Ryu Ga Gotoku) is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.
by Rainier on May 3, 2006 @ 1:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Grotesque is a new adventure/rpg from German developer Silent Dreams, and promises to be an original blend of traditional fantasy RPG (like Gothic, Fable, Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment) and sarcastic humor with adventure elements along the lines of Monkey Island.
by Rainier on May 2, 2006 @ 7:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Quest Online, Inc. has announced its entry into the industry with a new upcoming MMORPG title called Crusade. Created by David Allen, creator of "Mordor", "Demise", and the original design of "Horizons", Crusade promises to be a major fantasy-based playing experience in the ever-expanding online marketplace.
by Rainier on May 2, 2006 @ 7:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from Atari's Pre-E3 2006 lineup: