by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 5:43 p.m. PST | 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 :
- Nemesis Strike - Trailer (3)
- God of War - Trailer #4
- The Godfather - Voices Trailer
- Sigma Star Saga - Trailer [GBA]
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 5:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced today that the official
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga website has gone live. The site will feature exclusive screenshots and movies as well as character bios, game information and downloadable goodies such as wallpaper and AIM icons.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 5:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal Games today announced Robots has shipped to retail stores nationwide – several days ahead of the March 11th animated feature film release from Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios, creators of the hit feature Ice Age. The Robots game puts players in the role of the film’s hero Rodney Copperbottom, as he embarks on thrilling adventures through the living mechanical world of the Robots movie.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 4:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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WrestleMania can define a legacy, and yours is about to be written. The greatest spectacle in sports-entertainment comes to Xbox with WWE WrestleMania 21. Read more for additional details & screens..
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 3:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Effective immediately, Sir Howard Stringer will replace longtime chairman Nobuyuki Idei, assume the position of Chairman, Group CEO and Representative Corporate Executive Officer, Sony Corporation. Sir Howard will be the first foreigner to take the Sony top spot and run Sony's overall group business operations on a global basis from headquarters in both New York and Tokyo. Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi also get the boot but will remain head of the SCE gaming division.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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You belong to an elite force fighting against global counter-terrorism. Your team is made up of two crack agents poised to react to any threat. Stealth Owl is an infiltration expert, whose skills are accuracy and skydiving. Raptor uses weapons of mass destruction and favors close combat. Your main objective is to dismantle the NEMESIS network and retrieve the stolen technology. Known in Europe as CT Special Forces: Fire For Effect.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 1:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Maximus XV Abraham Strong: Space Mercenary created by Rebelmind is a sci-fi RPG/action title presented in astounding real-time 3D graphics. This update brings your retail game to v1.03 and improves stability of the game. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 1:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Bet On Soldier is a first-person shooter which presents something considerably different in order to stand out from the crowd. With a corporation-takes-over-the-world-style plot, Bet On Soldier allows players to do exactly what it promises with its title - that is, bet on the outcome of encounters with specific enemies. Before entering battle, players can wager on which particular enemy soldiers they are going to kill.
by Judy on March 7, 2005 @ 1:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that the first downloadable content (DLC) for Ghost Recon 2 is now available for download via Xbox Live. Read more for details, screens & trailer showing off new multiplayer maps, skins, and weapons.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Worms series recently diversified with Worms Forts Under Siege, a tactical RTS-like spin-off created for Sega. However, Worms 4: Mayhem is a return to the series' trademark gameplay and sees Team 17's core Worms design and development team regrouping for a game of explosive annelid annihilation.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taxi 3: eXtreme Rush is a high end racing game in which you dash frantically through the city of London in order to pick up and drop off passengers. Xing Interactive have announced Taxi 3 for February 1st 2005, and will be distributed by Atari in some territories and by local distributors in others. Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Judy on March 7, 2005 @ 12:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Australian game developer Krome Studios today announced the development of the third installment in the company's best-selling TY the Tasmanian Tiger series.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lionhead Studios announced the launch of a completely
new Black & White 2 website. Designed for the community to read about the game and check out the latest information, screenshots and other artwork. The website also features a look behind the scenes with quotes and development screenshots; webcams broadcasting images live from the development team and other (interactive) aspects are planned.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 10:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Gameindustry.biz seems to have gotten some inside information that Creative Assembly is working on a "Total Warrior" console version, due for release in September. There are no specific details available yet, an official announcement is expected later this week, but already comparisons are being made with KOEI's Dynasty Warriors series, or Phantagram's Kingdom Under Fire. This product however will not be published by Activision, but rather by SEGA Europe.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 9:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sammy Studios, Inc. today announced that it has completed a management buyout from parent company Sammy Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. The private investment group led by John Rowe, president and chief operating officer of Sammy Studios, purchased all shares of the company as well as the rights to original video game properties being developed at the studio, including the upcoming console title Darkwatch.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Stronghold 2 will bring the the castle-sim and siege-warfare RTS series to life in glorious 3D. Stronghold 2 will also offer players a "castle-life" campaign, enhanced multiplayer capability and a new, innovative and exciting single player campaign that will be revealed in the months ahead. Check out these new screens ...
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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PopCap Games today announced the release of the PopCap Games Framework, the in-house development toolset used to create smash-hit titles such as "Bejeweled," "Bookworm," "Zuma," and other wildly popular casual computer games. The PopCap Games Framework is offered under an open source license and can be used free of charge by any developer for commercial or non-commercial use.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 8:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA Europe today announced plans to co-publish Dead to Rights II, scheduled for release on the PS2, Xbox and on PC in summer 2005. Dead to Rights II marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow. In this super-charged sequel, Jack and Shadow find themselves once again in the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCAR, a brand new racing simulation licensed by Alfa Romeo, and developed by racing sim specialists, Milestone, creators of the Superbike series and Racing Evoluzione. SCAR, Squadra Corse Alfa Romeo, is a stunning racing simulation which combines both realistic car physics, and vibrant graphics together with classic Role Playing Game elements to become the first 'CARPG' ever developed.
by Rainier on March 7, 2005 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Yes, today is the day to answer the call to save Earth and all of humankind in the tournament we've all been waiting for. Gamers have two weeks from today, 7th March, to register in what is the first stage of the Halo 2 Championship, hosted on the Xbox Live service. Registration closes on 20th March when eight winners will battle to win the title of UK Halo 2 Champion and, ultimately, the chance to take part in the Xbox Live Halo 2 Worldwide Finals in April.