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Will Sony Showcase PS3 At Taipei Game Show 2006?

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams' (PS2) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Keepsake' Gets Pushed Back in North America

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'GTR 2' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After its success with GTR and GTR Legends, swedish developer SimBin and publisher 10Tacle are already hard at work on the sequel, GTR 2.

'Guild Wars Factions' Preview Event Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Far Cry Instincts: Predator' (X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter' (ALL) Gets Orchestral Soundtrack

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Age of Empires: The Age of Kings' (NDS) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Lineage II Chronicle 4: Scions of Destiny' Launched

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Final Fantasy XI' Gold Farmers Get Cropped

by Judy on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Metroid Prime Hunters' (NDS) Gets Voice Chat

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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 ...

'Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 11:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'MS Saga: A New Dawn' (PS2) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 11:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Halo 2' Coming to PC, But Only Windows Vista

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'WWII Tank Commander' Rolls Into Stores

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Pacific Fighters' - v4.03 Update Patch & Servers Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'Far Cry' - v1.33 Dedicated Linux Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft has released a new v1.33 dedicated linux server file for Crytek's Far Cry. Read more for download links ...

'Driver: Parallel Lines' (PS2/Xbox) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

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.

'State of Emergency 2' (PS2) - 36 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

State of Emergency 2 takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This time, they not only have access to guns but also - for the first time - helicopters, speedboats, Tanks and APCs and new team members.

Blizzard Issues Apology For 'GLBT' Controversy

by Rainier on Feb. 9, 2006 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

According to In Newsweekly, Blizzard has sent Sara Andrews a formal letter of apology after reviewing the incident where she was reprimanded for using the term "GLBT friendly." The policy in question would be reviewed, and Blizzard's COO Paul Sams told In Newsweekly that it would be adding a guild recruitment channel to the game where people can advertise their guilds in an appropriate fashion, and to top it off, all of its WoW GMs are getting sensitivity training.