by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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D3Publisher of America today announced its first game for the Nintendo DS will be based on Cartoon Network Enterprises hit animated series Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi. The game is anticipated to be released in Q1 2006. D3PA recently announced that it would release Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi for GBA in Q4 2005.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World of Warcraft has been a worldwide success and enabled Vivendi Universal Games to return to profitability. VUG's earnings operations were EUR 13 million, compared to a loss of EUR 168 million in the first half of 2004, mainly due to the increase in net sales and reduced operating expenses as a result of the recovery plan introduced in 2004, but also benefited from the worldwide success of World of Warcraft (4 million players at the end of August) and a strong increase of subscriptions with higher margins.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Perimeter: Emperor's Testament, expansion pack to last year’s award-winning RTS, will feature all new & updated graphics, tons of new units and structures, a new soundtrack, and a total of 25 new missions. Read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced today the release of its PSP exclusive MediEvil Resurrection. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Cambridge Studios, MediEvil Resurrection is an action-adventure game that is inspired by the myths, characters, and environments of the PlayStation franchise that encompasses a gothic adventure, coupled with bizarre comical humor.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the launch of Evil Dead Regeneration for the Xbox and PS2, with the PC version expected to ship September 20th. Taking off from where the seminal horror classic Evil Dead 2 movie ended, Evil Dead Regeneration explores a "what if..." continuation of the evils connected to the legendary Necronomicon.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Desert Law is a new spin on the traditional real-time strategy that immerses players into a post-apocalyptic world where gasoline is the new world currency. Players can have anything if they have gas to pay for it, or gamers can loose everything with one tactical mistake.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Funcom announces that the free Anarchy Online offer has been a tremendous success and will be extended throughout all of 2006 and into 2007 (only for new accounts).
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It will soon be time for gamers to return to WWII's major theaters of war, as CDV's Blitzkrieg 2 has gone gold and is on track for a September 28 release in North America. Blitzkrieg 2 is the ultimate in historically accurate WWII RTS titles, featuring highly detailed units, three deep campaigns and a new mission editor.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Borderzone is a combat oriented game, combining elements of RPG and action. You assume the role of Olaf, one of the few remaining humans on the planet Terra. Having to leave the safety of their outpost, you venture on quests and into battle, running up to five characters simultaneously and amassing weapons, skills and magic.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today revealed the 16 songs that make up the in-game music soundtrack for the multi-platinum basketball game, NBA LIVE 06. The song list delivers an eclectic mix of up-tempo beats and lyrics.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adrenalin is a game that successfully blends the genres of thrilling adrenalin-pumping racing and an economic management sim. The aim of a player is to not only become the fastest driver around, but to be a talented manager as well.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 8:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel ... EA today announced that Burnout Legends has shipped to North American retailers for the PSP. The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $49.99.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 8:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Worms 4: Mayhem is a return to the series' trademark gameplay and sees Team 17's core Worms design and development team regrouping for a game of explosive annelid annihilation. Codemasters has released the first patch bringing your retail game to v1.01 and fixing network issues, including setting up games and improvements to the UI, as well as adding chat in between turns and plug & play support for routers is available. Problems with the "never-ending rope hooking" bug have also been ironed out.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that The Sims 2 Nightlife, the second expansion pack to the critically-acclaimed PC game The Sims 2, will ship starting today in North America.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 4:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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According to the rumor section in the newest Official Xbox Magazine issue, Monolith's FEAR is indeed in the works for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox 360 and would already be running on X360 dev kits. F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) is an intense combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging story presented entirely in first person. No further details or possible release date are mentioned, so take it with a grain of salt.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 4:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Parkan II is a 3D space simulator combined with first person action planet side. In the game players will get an opportunity to explore a vast universe, visit different planets, their satellites, huge space stations and immense space destroyers.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 4:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Video game composers, Tommy Tallarico (Advent Rising, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Earthworm Jim) and Jack Wall (Jade Empire, Myst III: Exile, Splinter Cell), and Clear Channel Music Group today announced that the nationwide Video Games Live tour has been expanded after the huge success of the concert series' debut at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on July 6, 2005.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 3:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies of a level never seen before in naval combat simulator games. The key features are: astonishingly beautiful dynamic sea, historically authentic World War II ships and weapons, possibility to control any member of the crew and a multiplayer game. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due ot their maneuverability and speed.
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Condemned: Criminal Origins allows players to experience an unnatural level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, and melee combat to track serial killers and bring them to justice. Gamers will play as Ethan Thomas, an FBI agent in the Serial Crimes Unit (SCU), whose pursuit of relentless serial killers leads him through detailed urban environments filled with deadly sociopaths who lurk on the periphery of humanity. Monolith sheds some like on the horror aspect in Condemned: Criminal Origins.