by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Aeon Flux is an action-packed game that features a palpitating blend of stealth, speed and acrobatic combat. Based on Peter Chung’s popular MTV animated series, the game bridges the fever-dream essence of the futuristic series with the mass-market appeal of the upcoming feature film starring Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron, slated for release in Fall 2005.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard today announced that multi-platinum recording artists The Offspring will headline the closing-night concert at BlizzCon, Blizzard's inaugural game festival. BlizzCon will take place on October 28-29, 2005, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA and will include two days of gaming, contests, developer Q&A panels, an official tournament, and other activities centered on Blizzard's 15 years of game development.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dawn of Fantasy is a 3D RTS/RPG under development at Reverie Entertainment. Set in Medieval times, featuring 6 playable races (Men, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Western Dragons and Minotaurs), full day & night cycle, you decide whether you want to follow the good or evil path.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spinout, developer by Icon Games, is a fresh original racing title in which the player races their spherical craft (Xorb) around a selection of high-rise courses.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An unidentified paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound, the government responds by sending in Special Forces, but loses contact as an eerie signal interrupts radio communications. When the interference subsides moments later, the team has been literally torn apart. Your mission is simple: Eliminate the intruders at any cost. Determine the origin of the signal. And contain this crisis before it spirals out of control.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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CyberLearning Technology today launched SMART BrainGames, brain-powered video game peripherals that experts say could transform the videogame industry. The company is the sole licensee of unique technology developed, proven and patented by NASA and originally used for pilot training.
by Judy on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced that The Suffering: Ties That Bind has shipped to retailers nationwide. The follow-up to 2004's critically-acclaimed The Suffering is available now for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.
by Judy on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos today announced that after business review, it has shifted the release of its third-person urban action game 25 to Life from October 2005 to sometime in 2006. The product will be available for the PS2, Xbox and PC.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Sigma Team announced today that Sigma Team finished working on the new product, Theseus: Return Of The Hero. This game logically belongs to the world created in Alien Shooter. Theseus, the hero of this game, arrived in a small European town and got into the very middle of such a battle. Of course Theseus immediately joins the fight against the aliens.
by Judy on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway today announced the release of Midway Arcade Treasures 3, a compilation of eight classic Midway arcade racing games, shipping to retailers nationwide. MAT 3 is now available for the PS2 and the Xbox at a suggested retail price of $19.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While Criterion are new to the FPS genre, it has the utmost confidence that their modern day shooter will bring never before seen intensity. In Black you play as an American Covert Ops soldier going up against all sorts of foes in an Eastern European setting. In case last week's
32 Black screens weren't enough, here's some more ..
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Tycoon 2 gives you the chance to build the ultimate zoo and enjoy it firsthand. You can explore your 3D zoo world as a zoo guest or even care for your animals as a zookeeper. The Endangered Species expansion pack will give you even more to love about Zoo Tycoon 2! This developer diary is a Q&A with Blue Fang's senior designer Charles Miles, talking about conservation areas in Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RCT 3: Wild combines thrilling coasters with extreme animal parks. This game is much more than an expansion with more coasters, new characters and gameplay additions that extend the RollerCoaster Tycoon experience. Dozens of new adrenalin pumping attractions and breathtaking rides will make fans roar with delight - it's an all-new spin on this popular franchise.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blitzkrieg II is created with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 12:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blueside announced its first title developed exclusively for Xbox 360, tentatively named Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, an action role playing game which is based on the world of Kingdom Under Fire where forces of light and darkness are locked in battle.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games is pleased to announce they have signed Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga from Worlds Apart Productions, a strategic trading card game set in a sci-fi themed universe. Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga will have enhanced graphics and an improved UI, new maps, new cards, four player games, a tournament drafting system, and many minor adjustments to improve the game.
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2005 @ 12:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI today announced that it has launched the official
Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends minisite, where you can now find out, Which Dynasty Warrior are You? by taking the site's new personality mini-quiz. The site also has details about the game's 5 modes of play including the new Destiny mode, the most expansive character Edit mode in the history of the series, and the game's two new Challenge courses, and of course also exclusive wallpapers, links to news, and discussion forums.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2005 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Fall: Last Days of Gaia is a 3D role-playing game set in a postmodern scenario that takes you to the year 2083. A global catastrophe almost wipes mankind from the face of the earth and you must survive in an inhospitable world. Silver Style has released a beta version of its v1.9 patch, fixing all community reported bugs, balancing, and adding facial animations for all characters.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2005 @ 3:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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El Matador is a third person action game with stealth elements set in the environment of the Central and South America. It takes proven features of the genre and enhances them with the latest technology, to provide the player with an opportunity to experience the excitement of espionage first hand.
by Rainier on Sept. 25, 2005 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Netcharger and MindSurge Entertainment announced today that they have opened the Control Monger beta for the general public, serving up a client/demo for all to enjoy. Control Monger is a team based online first person shooter for up to 255 players, with 7 player types (Repair, heavy, construction, sniper, demolition, soldier & spy bot), multiple modes of play on each map (CTF, KoTH, DM etc.), and supports custom made maps.