by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2005 @ 3:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo announced today that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will not get released later this year as planned but instead the development team decided to take extra time to add some incredible new elements to The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. As a result, the game will now launch in 2006 globally. Nintendo believes this additional time will result in a much more enjoyable gaming experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2005 @ 3:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games is pleased to release I of the Enemy, a real-time strategy game that takes place in the distant future. Designed and coded by military officers, I of the Enemy emphasizes a strong story and a sense of small unit rather than resource gathering. It is now available from the Matrix Games website for US $19.99 as a digital download and a game box option will be available later this week.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 9:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow [PS2] - Trailer
- GUN - Trailer #3
- Condemned: Criminal Origins - Trailer #3
- Dragonshard - Trailer #7
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 9:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today Vivendi revealed plans to release
a director's edition of Monolith's upcoming sci-fi/horror shooter F.E.A.R. This enhanced edition will include several extras such as: live action "Declassified" interviews with Alma, behind the scenes documentary video, developer's Roundtable Commentary video, F.E.A.R. machinima episodes, F.E.A.R. comic book created by Dark Horse Comics (in-box), a chance to win the "Golden Ticket" Sweepstakes (in-box), and all the F.E.A.R. installation files conveniently on one DVD-ROM (
thanks Blues).
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 8:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included, courtesy of an updated engine.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 8:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering true hockey fans what no other hockey videogame can, Gretzky NHL 2006 is the only game designed with insight from The Great One. Due to hit stores in October, Gretzky NHL '06 for PSP is set to retake the virtual ice with the right combination of an authentic hockey simulation and arcade elements to appeal to the casual gamer and the hard-core hockey fan.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 8:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Control the fate of the galaxy in LucasArts' RTS game Star Wars: Empire at War. Set a few years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 4:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Barbarian Invasion starts just after the last Emperor of a unified Rome has died. Romulus Augustulus successors in Rome and Constantinople are now uneasy allies and rivals for power. The ‘barbarians’ are massing along the borders, and in some cases are living inside what used to be Roman territory. There are many, many challenges for a Roman to face - and some may be almost unbeatable
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men Legends II introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse's grasp. Impressive gameplay enhancements include more than double the superpowers and customization capabilities, the debut of several new playable characters, over 100 diverse types of enemies, and a breathtaking range of exotic and real-world environments—from the Madri Temple to Egypt.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you like games that let you blast your way from start to finish, then Geist is definitely NOT for you. The distinctive adventure, developed by n-Space and published by Nintendo, launches today exclusively for GameCube. It's the thinking-player's first-person game, where players solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and use their ghostly possession abilities to advance the storyline.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 3:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway & Epic Games announced today that new downloadable content for Unreal Championship 2 is available now for download via Xbox Live. Gamers who have purchased the retail game will be able to expand their gaming experience with 4 new maps and 10 new characters (+ Combos). Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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With new shooting mechanics and mini-games, a robust trading card system where gamers can share virtual cards in ad-hoc mode, and wireless infrastructure gameplay capability, NBA '06 for PSP is ready to provide serious basketball gaming action on the go.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 2:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions today announced it has enterted into an international marketing offensive with Xfire, Inc. Through this partnership, gamers will be able to meet their friends online, join their friend's games and receive all the latest information about JoWooD games, all at the same time!
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to journey through a living, breathing fantasy world in the Square-Enix/tri-ACE co-production Radiata Stories. Explore a living, breathing fantasy world where time passes and NPCs all have their own daily routines. Recruit allies and pick sides in the war between humans and the faerie. The future's riding on your decisions.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Inuyasha: Feudal Combat allows fans of the television shows and fighting games alike to partner two characters from the series to duke it out in ancient Japan. Featuring 12 playable fighters from the dog demon Inuyasha to the evil shape-shifter Naraku, Inuyasha: Feudal Combat promises an original battle system in a sweeping fairy tale setting where demons and magic roam freely in feudal Japan.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced today that powerhouse Miami Heat center, Shaquille O'Neal will be the cover athlete and official spokesperson for NBA 2K6. The latest installment in the NBA 2K series promises fans the most complete and entertaining basketball experience with new offensive and defensive post play elements, developed with direct input from O'Neal.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. The streets are watching as 50 Cent blasts his way to the truth.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week MadMinute Games announced it was no longer partnering with Activision Value, and today MMG let us know that it has joined forces with Naval Warfare Simulations to publish their next game in the Take Command Series. Current plans have MMG announcing the title and release date in October 2005. NWS has a very successful online computer game store where they specialize in war games. NWS has long been the favorite store for purchasers of CWBR, providing very reasonable shipping rates and prices.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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'Age of Empires III' is set in 1500 A.D. and chronicles the Age of Discovery that started around the time that Columbus "discovered" the new world. The single player campaign follows American history up through 1850, and in multiplayer mode, you'll be able to choose from among eight different civilizations, and there will include free-for-all and team-vs-team matches for up to eight players.
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2005 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft has signed Exent Technologies to be Microsoft's first worldwide aggregation partner for digital distribution.