by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3, players will embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Glacier is a combat racing game that puts you behind the wheel of the Iceblade - Not just any car, the Iceblade is the ultimate combat car prototype vehicle. It's stronger than a tank, turbocharged and has over 1200 horsepower for you to (ab)use. There's an arsenal of weaponry for you available, like machine guns, missiles and mines.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Newly formed Hi-Rez Studios announced today that it has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a massively multiplayer online game currently in development (thanks ve3d).
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In
his blog Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert revealed that he had a planned trip to France, in order to meet with a publisher in France. Unfortunately Ron got sick and had to cancel the trip, but the interesting part here is that this would mean he is working on a new game. Speculations that Paris means Ubisoft are a little bit premature since also Atari, Vivendi have offices there, or it could be just somebody who wants to have a romantic date under the Eifel tower.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis! Read more for the first screens ...
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft has released an new update patch for Blue Byte's 3D RTS game 'Settlers: Heritage Of Kings.' This patch brings your retail game to v1.05 and adds 6 new maps (3 for the original, and 3 for the expansion), as well as a few minor improvements and bug fixes. Read more for download links.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While the storyline of Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None follows 10 strangers who are invited to a lavish island only to be accused of murder, players assume the role of a new 11th character, Patrick Narracott the boatman who takes guests to the island. The player must reveal the killer before becoming a victim.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 8:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that new downloadable content is available on XBOX Live for owners of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. The Content Download for Splinter Cell Chaos Theory includes 2 new Coop missions that continue the Coop story and bring it to the end. The 2 missions are: Nuclear Plant, and UN Headquarters. Both new missions are playable in Split Screen, System Link and Xbox Live, both missions are playable only in Mission and Elite Mode.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced today that 187 Ride or Die is now available in retail stores for the Xbox and PS2 at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49.99. 187 Ride or Die is a high-octane combat-racing game that plunges players into a brutal street-racing gang war where victory depends on ruthless driving and deadly shooting skills.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First is proud to announce that they will be publishing developer Malfador Machinations' Space Empires V. Scheduled for release in early 2006, Space Empires V is the much anticipated addition to the critically acclaimed Space Empires franchise.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 3:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While there is no official English press release yet, it has been revealed by Japanese magazine Famitsu as Biohazard Deadly Silence, and probably know over here as Resident Evil DS. While no specific release date was provided, a few details did trickle through. Resident Evil DS will be a remake of the first RE title, released in 1996, but unlike the original, the DS version will not use pre-rendered graphics, but be in full 3D. One of the features will require you to wipe the blood covered screen in order to proceed, and the dual screen will most likely be used for inventory and map.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Tycoon 2 gives you the chance to build the ultimate zoo and enjoy it firsthand. You can explore your 3D zoo world as a zoo guest or even care for your animals as a zookeeper. The Endangered Species expansion pack will give you even more to love about Zoo Tycoon 2! This developer diary is a Q&A with Blue Fang's lead desgner Linda Currie, and game designer Shawn Stone.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NHL 2K6 continues its legacy with more control, more emotion and more detail than ever before. Puck fans take command of tape-to-tape passing, behind-the-net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Players dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements, commentary and cut-scenes, NHL 2K6 is the ultimate hockey experience.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the game, players enter the world of Narnia, a land frozen in a 100 year winter by the evil powers of the malevolent White Witch. In order to end this frigid captivity and free his people, the mighty lion Aslan invokes an ancient prophecy. It will become the destiny of four siblings from our world: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie to work together and use their unique combat skills, weaponry and abilities to defeat the Witch and her armies to save Narnia.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 12:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Auto Assault combines vehicular combat with role-playing elements. Players explore a post-apocalyptic future in customizable cars, motorcycles, semis and even tanks. Players battle other players both in arenas and in epic race vs. race wars for control of the regions in a devastated Earth.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2005 @ 12:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System has set the subscription rate for the fall debut of its GameTap broadband entertainment network at $14.95 per month. The company also announced that all subscribers will get a two-week trial period for unlimited access to the network.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 11:55 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 :
- GUN - Story Trailer
- Indigo Prophecy - Lucas Kane Chronicles #1
- Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes - Trailer #4
- The Warriors - Trailer #3
- L.A. Rush - Character Trailer (3)
- Myst V: End of Ages - Making Of Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A clever mix of strategy and action, Great Invasions plunges you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world, from AD 375 (arrival of the Huns) to AD 1066 (conquest of England by the Normans).
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze.
by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 5:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EBGames is first out the gate with offering Xbox 360 bundles that are
now available for pre-order. The ultimate version will cost you no less than $699, and includes the X360 Premium, including 4 games (Perrfect Dark Zero: Limited Edition, DoA 4, Kameo and PGR3), as well as headset, second wireless controller (+ charger), and basttery pack. The Core bundle goes for $599 and has the same 4 games, wired controller, mem. card (to save games, since you have no HD in the Core system).