by Judy on Aug. 13, 2004 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After months of beavering away in their secret lair hidden behind the façade of an ordinary development studio, Elixir Studios are putting the final touches to their work of PC criminal brilliance – Evil Genius. 'Evil Genius' will unleash in retail stores on October 1st 2004.
by Judy on Aug. 13, 2004 @ 7:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari and Firaxis Games announced today that Sid Meier's Pirates! for the Xbox is currently in development and is scheduled to release worldwide in spring 2005.
by Judy on Aug. 13, 2004 @ 7:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is the first real-time strategy title in THQ's agreement with industry-leading PC development studio Relic Entertainment Inc. Based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe traveled by millions worldwide from Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is scheduled for release in fall 2004. Read more for some new screens...
by Judy on Aug. 13, 2004 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today unveiled details behind the upcoming near-future, geopolitical techno-thriller Act of War: Direct Action for PC. Developed by Eugen Systems and with a storyline and game universe created in cooperation with Dale Brown, 15-time New York Times best-selling author and expert on US military, global conflict and future military technology, Act of War: Direct Action is scheduled to be released in Spring 2005.
by Judy on Aug. 13, 2004 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pool Shark 2 really does put the "cool into pool", with its fantastic set of characters who will challenge you to hustle in their own unique environments. Characters have been developed in depth and have their own motion capture, and dialogue. Opponents will goad players before and after shots to try and get them to loose their concentration, temper, and ultimately their cash! The dialogue is also styled to each character to add to the mood and atmosphere.
by Judy on Aug. 13, 2004 @ 12:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, developed by original Mech Assault creators Day 1 Studios, gamers will be able to step outside the 'Mech and live the life of a human pilot in a fresh new single player game. Tanks, VTOLs and BattleArmor will offer players plenty of opportunities to rain destruction on their opposition in both single and multiplayer games.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 5:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ESPN Videogames today announced that Ben Wallace, the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, will be featured as the ESPN NBA 2K5 cover athlete and spokesperson. The All-Star center helped drive the Pistons to win the 2003-2004 Finals.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 5:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Def Jam Fight For NY challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game features an all-new fighting engine including weapons, interactive environments and five unique fighting styles that can be combined to form dozens of customized hybrid styles for the ultimate edge on the streets. Def Jam Fight For NY features more than 40 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today. Check these new screens & trailers...
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Presented in beautifully rendered 3D, Kohan II: Kings of War,a fantasy-based real-time strategy game, allows gamers to lay siege to enemy cities, explore fantastic realms, fight strange creatures, and build a world-spanning empire. Take 2 will be releasing detailed information on each of the races in Kohan II: Kings of War. Read more for details on all of the buildings and units for the Gauri, along with lore and general background info, straight from developer TimeGate Studios.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guilty Gear Isuka introduces revolutionary upgrades such as 4-player simultaneous fighting, allowing for 2-on-2, 3-on-1 and 2-player co-op battles. The title also adds new characters to a full roster of returning fighters, all-new fight arenas and multiple new modes of play, including an exciting side-scrolling action game called Boost Mode. Read more for new screens and trailer...
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Television and film studio Warner Bros. announced today that it has expanded its interactive gaming capabilities by acquiring video game producer Monolith Productions. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 10:51 a.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 :
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
- Evil Genius - Trailer
- SuperPower 2 - Trailer
- Juiced - Walkthrough Trailer
- Fahrenheit - Trailer
- The Red Star - Kyuzo Trailer
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Techland announced today that Xpand Rally MP Demo will be postponed until August 26, 2004. “Although it's just a demo version, we want to give players as good product as possible, so we have decided to delay the release of the Xpand Rally MP demo a bit. This additional time will allow us to polish the demo to the stage we originally wanted”, says Pawel Marchewka - Xpand Rally Executive Producer.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today revealed some of the details behind its video game collaboration with fashion pioneer Marc Ecko. Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure will represent the culmination of seven years of story and character development by Marc Ecko, himself a graphic artist with deep ties to graffiti and urban culture.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 7:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced that world-renowned DJ Paul Oakenfold is contributing to the lineup of Hollywood artists lending their talent to the highly anticipated game, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron has updated the official Sacred website with word of an all-new, and FREE, expansion for Sacred. "This year will see the release of SACRED PLUS. This new version will include the addition of new quests, weapons and enemies. Adventurers will also discover the existance of 2 completely new regions to explore." Read more for details ...
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 7:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The UK release of The Case of the Silver Earring will be on the 27th of August 2004 complete with a UK only DVD of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon. Playing as both the detective Sherlock himself and his no less-loved sidekick Dr Watson, the player must investigate their way around massive, sumptuous levels rich in graphical detail, which will delight knowledgeable fans and newcomers alike. Read more for new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 7:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed internally by Empire's award-winning Strangelite Studio, the game will be released on PC, and all current and next generation consoles. The length of the agreement will allow Empire to produce multiple titles. The game will be based on the movie of the same name and animated series franchise.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Otogi 2 takes place directly after the events chronicled in the original Otogi - Myth of Demons. Like its predecessor, Otogi 2 is set in Japan and steeped in real-life folklore and mysticism. Raikoh, the famed undead warrior, managed to temporarily save the Japanese population from an onslaught of demons, but had not been able to vanquish them all before returning to his grave.
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blood Will Tell (Dororo) is a modern day action epic adapted from the classic manga by Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy). Like the original manga the game follows the adventures of Hyakkimaru, a samurai haunted by a shocking secret, who is on a quest to uncover his past and regain his humanity. As a newborn baby he was robbed of every limb, organ and even his flesh and had his humanity replaced with a myriad of ways to deal out death.