by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While its q3 results were encouraging, up from $169 to $240 million compared to last year, Take Two warned investors that its full year result might be below expectations due to various factors, the delay of a yet unannounced prime PSP title, taxes, office relocation etc, but it will not release the final numbers until after its most recent SEC investigation has concluded. However it did confirm that Bully and GTA: Vice City are still on track for their October release, and looking ahead Take Two plans to release several new installments in various franchises.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As a troublesome schoolboy, you'll laugh and cringe as you stand up to bullies, get picked on by teachers, play pranks on malicious kids, win or lose the girl, and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. today announced the acquisition of the North American publishing rights to Etrian Odyssey, a ground-breaking RPG for the Nintendo DS known as Sekaiju no Meikyuu in Japan.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K7 introduces a completely new skating engine to give users the true on-ice movement of an NHL game. Additionally, Pro Control receives new enhancements to both offensive and defensive controls, giving hockey fans thrilling new ways to attack and defend on the ice.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dawnspire: Prelude is a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-rpg's.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announced that the version of its new Assassin’s Creed franchise for the Xbox 360 will launch with the PS3 system version of the game in early 2007. Assassin’s Creed is being developed by an all-star team from Ubisoft’s world-class Montreal studio.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Discover the true origin of Spyro as he evolves into a living, breathing weapon of explosive destruction! In The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, Spyro embarks on an epic quest to uncover his roots and realize his destiny.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shin’en Multimedia today announces the development of Nanostray 2, introducing many new features and elements which have never been used in its genre. This includes innovative touch screen features as well as exciting WiFi functions over the internet.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crash Boom Bang! will allow players to roll the dice and dive into one of 40 action-oriented, outrageously funny, multiplayer mini-games, as they communicate with and bet against opponents through the never-before-seen DS Motion Panel Communicator.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bigfoot Networks Inc. today announced it has begun shipping its Killer Network Interface Card (NIC), specifically designed to improve performance for online gamers who demand less Ping (latency) and more Frames Per Second.
by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2006 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games and 2 by 3 Games have released an updated editor for their strategy game War In The Pacific. The v6 update overall improves the editor and adds new features like “Update All Ship Weapons,” allowing you to easily modify weapons of an entire class of ships, and
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 10:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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After yesterday's semi-confirmation that Ubisoft is bringing Assassin's Creed to the PC, it is now also a certainty that an X360 version is in the works. The latest issue of UK magazine 360, which just went on sale, has it on their front cover as a world exclusive, while moments ago IGN also had it on their front page, although it was taken down moments later. Read more to check the 360 cover page for the ultimate proof ...
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 9:56 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:
- Alpine Ski Racing 2007 - Trailer
- Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich - Trailer
- Day of Atlantis - GC 06 Trailer
- Forza Motorsport 2 [X360] - Damage & Physics Trailer
- Just Cause (X360/PC) - Developer Diary #2
- Sparta: Ancient Wars - GC 06 Trailer
- Team Fortress 2 - Character Classes Trailer [Hi]
- Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #3
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eragon is an epic fantasy-adventure which centers on a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a dragon. Based on the upcoming movie, Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an Empire.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alien Arena 2007 is a first person online deathmatch shooter using id Software's Quake II and Quake III source code under the GPL license. With features including 32 bit graphics, new particle engine and effects, light blooms, reflective water, hi resolution textures and skins, hi poly models, stain maps.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 7:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring action superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson as government super-spy extraordinaire Alex Decker, players for the first time ever can step out of the Interceptor and straight into third-person action, utilizing The Rock's physical prowess by taking down enemies with intense melee combat moves.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Saint's Row community message board has a developer update revealing Volition is working on an Xbox Live patch for its just released open ended action game. While there is no specific launch date yet, the patch will fix various single/multiplayer problems found after release, addressing lag, improved quality-of-service, more 10-12 player matches, fixing exploits, widescreen formatting, and generally getting players in the game faster.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that Madden NFL 07 has outperformed any previous installment in the 17 year old series, with an estimate of more than two million copies sold in its first week, roughly 12 percent higher than last year's edition.
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.
