by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 1:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bandai today announced that The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion for the PSP has shipped to retail outlets. This role-playing game recounts the epic tale of Avin, a 17-year old boy in search of his sister who was taken by the disciples of Octum, the god of Darkness.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Introversion today announce that its action/strategy games Darwinia will be available to gamers worldwide on December 14, 2005 via Valve content delivery system Steam.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally developed by BioWare, Neverwinter Nights has set a new standard in the role-playing genre with a deep and engrossing storyline; immersive character development; stunning graphics; and, an expansive multiplayer experience like none other. Now Atari, Obsidian Entertainment and BioWare are bringing Neverwinter Nights 2 to the PC, expected early 2006.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Buena Vista Games brings gamers and Narnia fans an unforgettable adventure with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in which players are thrust into a mysterious frozen world where they will play as four heroes -- Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy Pevensie -- to free Narnia from a cold, bleak eternity under the control of the evil White Witch.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A few months back EA's Mark Skaggs took an extended leave of absence after completing Battle for Middle Earth, and now it seems he won't be coming back, at least not to EA. Together with EALA Vice President Rick Giolito (Medal of Honor) and VUGames' Michael Pole, Mark Skaggs has licensed the Unreal Engine 3 technology and got indie funding for its new Santa Monica, Calif. based development team
Trilogy Studios.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 11:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pro Cycling Manager will have more detailed animations, an experience system, stage editor and also several multiplayer modes. Cyanide Studio has released a new patch for its cycling manager. This update brings your retail game to v1.5R and adds 5 new stages, the Pescara Trophy, 10 new ladder stages, multiplayer fixes, etc..
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 11:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War is the first real-time strategy game to place players directly in the heart of combat with Hero Mode, allowing them to fight side-by-side with their troops from a third-person perspective as the ultimate super-weapon. Check the freshly launched official
Rise & Fall website, or read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA today announced that the Xbox 360 edition of its first-person psychological thriller Condemned: Criminal Origins has shipped in North America. Condemned: Criminal Origins allows players to experience a heightened level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, and melee combat to track serial killers and bring them to justice.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the release of its PSP exclusive Kingdom of Paradise, an action-RPG that combines fantastical sword-fighting with an original story rooted in a mythical world in the Orient.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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War on Terror is a modern combat RTS game, set against the background of today's greatest threat to world peace – terrorism! Forces clash in believable scenarios, set within real locations across the globe.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that more than 400 pieces of downloadable Xbox Live Marketplace content, including free interactive demos for games like FIFA 06, Kameo, King Kong, NBA LIVE 06, NFS Speed Most Wanted, as well as new music videos, will be available to Xbox 360 fans starting November 22nd.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that its PS2 exclusive Dragon Quest VIII is on sale today. In Dragon Quest VIII old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering a sweeping adventure, bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Friends: The One With All The Trivia videogame is now available in North America. Based on the TV, the trivia-based videogame allows Friends fans to challenge themselves and others with over 3,000 questions about their favorite show.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will be the premier third generation MMORPG. A vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil’s expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.
by Judy on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Kick-flipping into retail stores nationwide, Activision's Tony Hawk's American SK8Land for the Nintendo DS introduces a brand new way to play a Tony Hawk game on a handheld system. The game is the first third-party title to utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allowing fans to create a community where they can skate head-to-head against other DS players online worldwide.
by Judy on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco today announced Aeon Flux has shipped for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Set in the distant future, Aeon Flux features a palpitating blend of stealth, speed and acrobatic combat.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced the appointment of new members of senior management. Mark Beaumont, senior vice president of sales and marketing; Midori Yuasa, general manager and senior vice president of the new mobile and interactive division; and Michael Rubinelli, vice president, business development/third party product acquisition and development.
by Judy on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced Amped 3, NBA 2K6, and NHL 2K6 for the Xbox 360 have shipped to North American retailers.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Pac-Man World 3 has begun shipping for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and PC. The game will also be available on NDS and PSP in December. The 25-year old video game icon's latest adventure combines contemporary platform gameplay with both traditional Pac-Man elements and brand-new moves.