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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.

'Star Wars: Empire at War' - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 12, 2005 @ 12:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Control the fate of the galaxy in LucasArts' all new 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. Read more for new screens ...

'Psychotoxic: Gateway To Hell' - English Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 8:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Nuclear Vision has now released the English demo version for its cyberpunk FPS Psychotoxic: Gateway To Hell. This demo features 2 levels, the Underground Garage, and the Harbor (thanks Fileplanet). Read more for download links ...

'Playboy: The Mansion' - v1.01 Update Patch Available NOW

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 8:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In 'Playboy: the Mansion' you step into the virtual slippers of world-famous Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner, building Playboy Magazine and the Playboy Mansion into dynamic cultural icons. Arush has released the first patch for Cyberlore's 3D Playboy Sim game, bringing your retail game to v1.01 and addressing various crashes, bugs fixes, a save game issue and graphical problems. Read more for details and download links ...

'Rainbow Six: Lockdown' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In this new episode, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.

Sony Online's President Speaks Out on Future of MMOs and EQ2

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Online President John Smedley looks back at when EQ first luanched, but also towards the future and speaks out on where he sees Everquest going, and MMO's in general. Read more for the rest of his community statement ...

Future 'Half-Life 2' Steamy Updates #2 - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 4:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In advance of the Counter-Strike: Source update mentioned recently, Valve will also be releasing an update for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. This update will include two new weapons (the StunStick and the Slam) as well as a return of the trusty crowbar, and a new map called "Steam Lab."

Various Game Trailers #434

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 3:12 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 :

  • Close Combat: First to Fight - War Psychology Trailer
  • NARC - Trailers (2)
  • Star Wars: Republic Commando - Droids Trailer

'Liquidator' - Demo Available NOW

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Liquidator is an action-packed, first person shooter game with large cinematic adventure components. Set in three unique game environments, the game features massive fighting sequences, a rich variety of unique characters and super-charged power-ups that contribute to incredibly strong gameplay. This demo features an intro level, 6 of the full game's weapons and a bunch of different enemies (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

'Dragon Ball Z Sagas' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

"Sagas" is the first cross-platform Dragon Ball Z game to launch simultaneously, the first Dragon Ball Z action/adventure game for console, the first Dragon Ball Z game for the Xbox, and the first Dragon Ball game to offer cooperative story mode play.

'Madagascar' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Judy on Feb. 11, 2005 @ 1:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

At New York's Central Park Zoo, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo are best friends and stars of the show. But when one of the animals goes missing from their cage, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited ... on a ship en route to the island of Madagascar. When their vessel capsizes off the coast, however, the friends, who have all been raised in captivity, learn first-hand what life can be like in the wild.