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14. 'GTA: San Andreas' (Xbox/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

13. 'Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30' (PS2/Xbox/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war.

12. 'Forza' (Xbox)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Forza Motorsport gives Xbox gamers who are passionate about cars and racing the opportunity to own, customize, and race their favorite cars in a realistic driving simulation. From sport compacts to LeMans prototypes, players use earnings from hundreds of races to buy upgrades and aftermarket parts so they can transform real production cars into high-performance race cars.

11. 'F.E.A.R.' (PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

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.

9. 'Final Fantasy XII' (PS2)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.

10. 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' (PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you face intelligent enemies, wield a diversity of weapons, control machinery, in a team based story-driven single player game, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

8. 'Doom 3' (Xbox)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created.

7. 'Devil May Cry 3' (PS2)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths.

6. 'Killer 7' (NGC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Years have passed; violence and instability have started to beleaguer developed nations. People with crazed and distorted smiles are appearing throughout the world. Anyone with this "Heaven's Smile" becomes violent and begins attacking anybody within close proximity. Now these crazed soldiers have started to overthrow huge city governments and have even taken the life of Harman's beloved Suzy. It is up to the player to utilize the special powers that dwell within Harman's seven "partners" to assassinate the powerful underworld kingpin behind it all, Kun Lan.

5. 'Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' (PS3/X360/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Oblivion is the quintessential role-playing game for the next generation and another leap forward in gaming. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges.

4. 'The Legend of Zelda' (NGC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

When an evil darkness enshrouds the land of Hyrule, a young farm boy named Link must awaken the hero...and the animal...within.

3. 'Splinter Cell 3: Chaos Theory' (NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

In Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, the year is 2008. Citywide blackouts, stock exchange sabotage, electronic hijacking of national defense systems: This is information warfare. To prevent such attacks, operatives must infiltrate hostile territory and aggressively collect critical intelligence, getting closer than ever to enemy soldiers.

2. 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey 2' (PC)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Dreamfall continues the story of one of the most critically acclaimed adventure games ever made, and will bring adventure gaming into a new era. Focusing on story and characters, Dreamfall features unparalleled 3D visuals, advanced character animations, stunning audio, and innovative gameplay - wrapped in a unique and magical ambience.

1. 'Jade Empire' (Xbox)

by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2005 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Misc Events - Most Anticipated Games of 2005

Set in the ancient, mysterious world of mythical China, players train under their master's watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, players travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In their adventures, players face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts, and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will players earn their place as a master of martial arts in the

Xfire Claims It Does Not Infringe Yahoo Patent

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 6:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this week it was revealed that Yahoo was filing a lawsuit against Xfire claiming it broke Yahoo's messenger patent with the free Xfire gamers messenger service. Xfire on the other hand says they have reviewed the patent infringement claims with our lawyers, and Xfire does not infringe the Yahoo patent and have approached Yahoo expressing its willingness to let Yahoo review the code used. Xfire also announced it has reached one million registered users in its first year.

'The Settlers: Heritage Of Kings' The Fog Realm Addon - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 1:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The latest Settlers game takes the franchise and pushes it to the next level with fully animated 3D technology and enhanced gameplay features,. The game will take the player to a medieval setting, to re-conquer the kingdom currently under the domination of an evil tyrant. While Heritage of Kings is not released yet in English territories, Blue Byte is already working on a "The Fog Realm" addon with new maps, new heroes, and editor.

Various Game Trailers #435

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

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 :

  • Act of War - Trailer #2
  • Wild Arms: the 4th Detonator - Trailer
  • Mythic Blades - Trailer

'Obscure' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In the style of Hollywood’s popular horror movie genre, Obscure tracks a group of five all-American high school students who discover the halls they walk each day are anything but safe from their most horrifying nightmares. A string of mysterious disappearances and unexplained events set the stage for a night more horrifying than any trip to detention...

'Samurai Western' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Samurai Western is the 3rd installment in the 'Way of the Samurai' series where your main character Kiryu Goujiro makes the trip from Japan to the US in search of his older brother. Goujiro, a young samurai, lives by the bushido code of honor and his belief that the Japanese sword is the strongest weapon in the world, which puts him against all odds versus gunslinging cowboys.

'Spikeout: Street Battle' (Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

This fighting-action game features up to 16 playable characters, all free to simultaneously roam and destroy a vast 3D world. With Xbox Live and System Link Play support, players can now experience cooperative and competitive gameplay with friends and foes while talking smack via Xbox Communicators. Bonus online features include downloadable items, weapons, stories, stages, characters, sound files and much more.