by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 8:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Due to continuous below-average sales, French publisher Big Ben has decided to close down its UK office. Open a little over five years, Bigben Interactive UK Ltd never really took off like its parent company had envisioned. The recent Dance:UK eXtra Trax sales were satisfactory, but its fate was already sealed, as it barely improved the weak overall sales figure during last year's Christmas period. One of the reasons given was the lack of console units available on the market during the last holiday season, which resulted in a below-average sale of game units.
by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Creature Conflict: The Clan Wars boasts an extensive single player campaign, where gamers get to chose which clan they are going to control and start the process of total domination – engaging in battles with the other clans and their leaders. Creature Conflict: The Clan Wars also supports a multiplayer mode: team up with friends on a single PC or across a LAN or internet connection and take on all rivals in a last animal standing competition!
by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Terrorist Takedown: Payback is a standalone expansion pack in which the player once againtakes on the role of GIs fighting against terrorrism. The expansion incorporates various gameplay improvements over the original title and adds 10 new missions, and lets you fly AH 64-Apache, control the .50 caliber humvee machine gun, or take aim with an antitank cannon. Terrorist Takedown: Payback will be in German stores in the next few days ...
by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phoenix Technologies and Taito Corporation today announced that Taito and Phoenix collaborated to create an open, secure Windows-based game environment by integrating Phoenix Technologies' Security Software Developer's Kit (SDK) into the Taito Type X game system platform.
by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 2:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first time, Dead to Rights goes mobile, bringing its high octane brand of gritty noir action onto the Sony PSP. Featuring a new storyline, as well as new moves, weapons, and features, Dead to Rights is packed with action.
by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 2:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing its heritage of being the definitive cricket game series, Brian Lara International Cricket comes ten years after Codemasters launched the original Brian Lara game and over five years since the series appeared on any platform. Brian Lara returns to game screens this summer in Brian Lara International Cricket for PS2, Xbox and PC.
by Rainier on April 13, 2005 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 11:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Matrix Games and Double Shot Design today announced an agreement to publish the first of a series of black powder-era wargames. Black Powder Wars: Battles Of Napoleon will cover Napoleonic-era tactical combat with full multiplayer and scenario editor support.
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 7:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich is a comic book-inspired tactical role-playing game features a brand new league of heroes and villains, overhauled combat system, and spectacular graphic enhancements. These updated mod tools address the issue with importing bundles and putting files in the wrong place, and a few other tweaks. Read more for details and download links ..
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 5:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hellboy movie director Guillermo Del Toro has revealed that he has been approached to work with Mike Mignola, author of the original comic book, as a consultant for a video game based on the Hellboy movie. "A deal has been finalized with Konami for a Hellboy video game based on the movie version of the characters and world. Expect new monsters, new villians (and the return of one of our favorite ones) and a new storyline" (
thanks Blues). Check out the
Guillermo Del Toro fansite for more details ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 5:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shrapnel Games has released the first patch Illwinter Game Design's turn-based fantasy game Dominions II: The Ascension Wars. This update brings your retail game to v2.16 and adds some mod features, and the usual gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. Read more for details and download links ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 4:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turbine announced that players can now pre-order a copy of Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny. Fans can ensure that they receive the title on the first day it ships and limited edition bonus materials by ordering the game early at participating GameStop, EBGames locations or by visiting the retailers online. when you pre-order you get an exclusive in-game Augmentation Gem, a detailed printed map of Dereth, a special edition DVD featuring the game's opening cinematic, and a $50 instant rebate from Alienware. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 4:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Purchase one of several breeds available at the beginning of the game, then start spending time with your pup. Throw flying discs and balls to improve the pup's agility, bathe it when it gets dirty, and repeat voice commands to train the dog to do tricks. If you train it well enough, you'll excel in dog shows and agility contests, which will earn you money and unlock other items and puppy breeds. When you earn enough cash, you can buy even more puppies to live with yours.
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 3:30 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 :
- Killer 7 - Trailer #7
- Psychonauts - Trailer (2)
- Cold Winter - Trailer #4
- ER - Trailer #2
- Drive'N'Kill - Trailer #2
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Step into the shadows of Gotham City's perilous criminal underworld as DC Comics' legendary Dark Knight in the Batman Begins video game. Slated for release day and date with the Warner Bros. Pictures film, Batman Begins challenges players to use fear as their ultimate weapon. Read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 2:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before. Head on over to the official Tombraiderr website, or read more for the first screens ...
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 1:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi announced today that the PS2 first-person shooter Cold Winter has gone gold. The shockingly gritty FPS will immerse gamers in a modern and deep story set in the shadowy world of international espionage. Developed by UK-based Swordfish Studios, Cold Winter is set to hit retail shelves this May.
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Foundation 9 Entertainment today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Pipeworks Software, an independent studio focusing on development of entertainment software titles for major software publishers. After the transaction is completed, Pipeworks will continue to develop video games for the PS2, Xbox, and the PSP.
by Rainier on April 12, 2005 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new game will follow the plot of the original "From Russia with Love" film, including the battle on the Orient Express and the boat chase sequence, but will expand the story with new action sequences. The development team approached the game as a director's cut of the film, which will allow the player to utilize such cool toys as the jetpack and a Q-copter as well as the trusty Walther PPK handgun. The game is set for release in the fall on PS2, Xbox and GameCube.
by Judy on April 12, 2005 @ 12:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today that Dead to Rights II has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Featuring relentless action and a hard-hitting crime storyline, Dead to Rights II is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB.
