by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3, players will embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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An adventure on a grand scale with isometric graphics, over 12 scenarios with a total of 101 game maps, 18 backdrops for fighting, with various scenarios that bring forth the history of the three principal characters, each with different 21 techniques of fighting that are learned through experience, or the finding of hidden objects within the game.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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An article in the Chinese-language Commercial Times seems to think so. After initially announcing it at last year's E3, and some footage at TGS 2005, PS3's first appearance could be next week at the Taipei Game Show (TGS) 2006, which takes place between February 16-20. Sony’s exhibit will occupy a total of 80 booths, including 20 booths allocated exclusively for the PS3. The unveiling could be a countermove against Microsoft's Xbox 360 launch in Taiwan, starting March 16, 2006.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is situated in 1598 and will have several new features and additions over previous titles, such as a new camera system, updated graphics and optimized gameplay mechanics.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Adventure Company announced today that they will be changing the ship date for Keepsake to April 18, 2006. They are planning to add enhancements unique to the North American version of the game, including new voiceovers and other goodies for the North American audience.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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After its success with GTR and GTR Legends, swedish developer SimBin and publisher 10Tacle are already hard at work on the sequel, GTR 2.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Guild Wars developers ArenaNet and NCsoft announce that they will be giving fans a chance to preview Guild Wars Factions ahead of time, on March 24, 2006. Players around the globe are invited to participate in the Guild Wars Factions Preview Event, an exclusive and one-time opportunity unlike any offered before.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts: Predator for X360 will feature both Far Cry Instincts Evolution and an enhanced version of the original Far Cry Instincts game, which will captivate gamers with its lush and deep natural environment, enhanced graphical reality and gameplay.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Following his work on Cold Fear and Ghost Recon 2, Tom Salta has composed and produced the anthemic live orchestral soundtrack for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter. Scheduled to ship for March 2006, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter focuses on the deployment of the Soldier of the Future – the "warfighter," into the chaos of urban warfare.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Age of Empires: The Age of Kings players command five different civilizations, build armies and take them on scores of campaigns. Boasting turn-based strategy game play, Age of Empires: The Age of Kings allows players to move from the Dark Ages through the Middle Ages with one goal in mind: domination of the known world.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft North America has released Chronicle 4: Scions of Destiny, an expansion that adds 800 megabytes of new content and features to its PvP MMO Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle, adding the high-level hunting areas Rune and Godard, a new castle in Godard, the nearly invincible fire dragon Valakas, and a fishing system.
by Judy on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square-Enix has banned more than 700 accounts in its Final Fantasy XI massively multiplayer online RPG. Square issued a press release which included statements about how the gold farming was affecting the FFXI world's online economy.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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At the DICe conference in Las Vegas Nintendo revealed several new features for the Nintendo DS, amongst which is Metroid Chat, allowing gamers the ability to chat directly with one another before and after matches played via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. The sequel is a true evolution for the series, with rethought fundamentals and exciting new changes.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco Bandai Games America announced that its PS2 exclusive RPG MS Saga: A New Dawn has gone gold. Follow a storyline exclusive to this game, where a young man named Tristan who lives in a distant future hopes to use Mobile Suits to avenge a terrible war crime.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Halo 2 is set to explode onto PCs exclusively for Windows Vista. Halo 2 for Windows Vista will be developed by a dedicated Microsoft Game Studios team in partnership with Bungie Studios, and will include the original game, as well as the multiplayer map pack.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment and Merscom today announced that WWII Tank Commander, a non-stop military action game for the PC, will begin arriving this weekend in game retailers across North America. Developed by Sylum Entertainment, WWII Tank Commander features an easy to pick-up-and-play style.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft has yet again released new patches for 1C Maddox's WW2 flight sim Pacific Fighters. This update brings your retail game to v4.03 (for both the standalone and merged installations) and adds new aircrafts, modifications, fixes, new ground objects and more... Read more for download links.
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released a new v1.33 dedicated linux server file for Crytek's Far Cry. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As the only game that offers an open, fast-paced driving action-movie experience, Driver: Parallel Lines features an unfolding storyline of double crossing and revenge. Set in a photorealistic interpretation of New York City, players take on the role of a notorious 18 year old who, free from conscience and rules, is the most sought after driver-for-hire in town.