by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 8:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced the release of NBA STREET Showdown and FIFA Soccer for the PSP. Now, right in the palm of their hands, players can experience the graphics, new game modes, and Wi-Fi multiplayer of both EA franchises.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 8:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and Relic Entertainment today announced their latest RTS game Company of Heroes. A real-time strategy game set in World War II, Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic detail, the greatest war mankind has ever known. Scheduled to release worldwide in 2006, the game will make its public debut at the E3 in May. Read more for details and the first screens ...
by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony today announced Road To Sunday, a title exclusive to the PS2. Blending on- and off-the-field action, Road To Sunday delivers a unique cinematic football experience where gamers must complete various missions, moving from setting to setting and character to character as dictated by the story.
by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today announced its E3 line-up which encompasses content developed for a broad spectrum of platforms including consoles, handheld devices and visual entertainment. Square Enix will show off titles like Front Mission Online, Dragon Quest 7, Kingdom Hearts 2, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7, etc. Read more for the full list...
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 8:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Offering sensational value for the dollar, Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of digital entertainment content and products, today introduced its new GBA Double Game packs, a new lineup of products featuring two exciting GBA video games on a single cartridge for just $19.99. The three new Double Game packs are now available in stores.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 8:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cossacks II will put gamers in control of one of six 19th-century nations as they wage war, secure alliances and work to economically and militarily defeat their opponents to become the dominant European power. With an enhanced 3D graphics engine, more than 150 unit types and a realistic troop morale system, "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" will challenge armchair emperors to prove their mettle as they fight historical and historically inspired battles on an epic scale. This demo features an intro movie, 2 tutorials, 2 missions and a skirmish map. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway announced today that Area 51, the story-driven, first-person action thriller, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Area 51 will also be available for PC and is scheduled to ship on May 23, 2005.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get behind the wheel and experience the sensation of racing actual cars. As in the real world, Enthusia emphasizes pure driving skills and ensures that winning is a result of ability rather than how much money has been spent tuning a car. Maintaining a subtle balance between the power of the car and the driver’s skill, Enthusia promises to deliver the ultimate driving experience for racing fans of all abilities.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 1:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Illusion Softworks, known for the Hidden & Dangerous, Mafia and Vietcong series, today signed an agreement with Meqon Research, for the provision of game dynamics and physics for Illusion's forthcoming 3rd person action game scheduled for release in 2007.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2 Days To Vegas is a story driven 3rd person action-adventure game. The thrill-a-minute story is crammed full of car chases, shootouts and unexpected twists, to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game.
by Rainier on April 25, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Judy on April 25, 2005 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The official date for the open beta testing of World of Warcraft in China will be April 26, 2005, earlier than the originally planned April 29, 2005. WoW's open beta testing date has been brought forward by three days to accommodate tremendous requests and strong expectations from players.
by Rainier on April 24, 2005 @ 11:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Having just released Pirates of the Caribbean and Kill Bill Vol. 1, Disney revealed it plans to release an additional 10 movies over the next 3 months. First up are National Treasure, Reign Of Fire and Hero, followed by titles such as Tron, King Arthur, Hostage and Cursed. end of the summer you can expect Kill Bill Vol. 2, Gone in 60 Seconds: The Director's Cut, From Dusk Till Dawn and Armageddon. Disney is currently the only other company besdies Sony to release movies on UMD, but talks with Fox and Lions Gate are underway. Read more details
over at Variety.
by Rainier on April 24, 2005 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week 2K Games officially announced Serious Sam II, the much-anticipated return of Sam "Serious" Stone to PC and the Xbox. Not many details are available at this point, but there are two screens trickling through (
thanks Seriously!). Read more to check them out.
by Rainier on April 24, 2005 @ 6:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hollywood Reporter reveals that Actress Radha Mitchell will topline the film adaptation of the video game "Silent Hill. Principal photography is due to begin Monday in Toronto on the suspense horror feature and will run through July 22. TriStar Pictures' movie, directed by French filmmaker Christophe Gans ("Brotherhood of the Wolf") and scheduled for 2007, is budgeted at $45 million-$50 million, with additional casting not yet final. Silent Hill is being co-produced by Resident Evil's Hadida, who will also be doing a film adaptation of Capcom's Onimusha (
thanks VE3D).
by Rainier on April 24, 2005 @ 3:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tomorrow Halo 2 fans with Xbox Live access will be able to get a sneak peek at the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack. The multiplayer expansion pack contains nine new multiplayer maps to push gamers' skills to their limits. Xbox Live subscribers will be able to preview the four maps, and by late summer, all maps will be available for free. Read more for some screens ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2005 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JCEntertainment, known for the interesting looking, but cancelled, action/horror Wild West themed MMO Priest, is working on bringing one of its other MMO titles to North America, and will be on display at E3. FreeStyle Street Baseketball is 3 on 3 street basketball game mixing youth and freedom with HipHoop style, different from another basketball games. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on April 24, 2005 @ 2:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few weeks ago, Bandai revealed the next title in the Dragon Ball Z franchise, Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Developed by Spike, the action game will be in full 3D and feature over 40 characters, including Sangoku, Vegeta and Janemba. Combat will take place in the air, on the ground, and have an over-the-shoulder perspective. After only confirming a fall 2005 release date in Japan, Bandai now also revealed that Sparking will be released in North America & Europe. GameStop has a DBZ game listed for November 15 release, although the full title isn't specified.
by Rainier on April 23, 2005 @ 6:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans now have the best of both worlds with a game that not only captures the 'real' essence of the sport but delivers an unrivalled experience with real racing satisfaction. F1 Grand Prix boast all the official cars, drivers and teams, including the new Turkey Circuit, which means you can race the track before the lights go out on August 21st.
by Rainier on April 23, 2005 @ 3:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A post in the
Bohemia Interactive forums reveals that eventhough Codemasters won't be present, Bohemia will be showing off current and new titles. "We're pleased to confirm that Bohemia Interactive will be at this year's E3. Marek Spanel and myself will be in attendance at room 6941 of Kentia hall where we intend to announce our release plans for 2005 and beyond. We will also reveal further details about the games we're currently working on."