by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set in the 60s and using the Cold War as its inspiration, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater forces the player to adopt a number of new skills to survive in Snake's new jungle environment. Danger lurks everywhere as Snake explores the beautifully-realised forests, encampments and rivers, with guards patrolling key routes, dangerous animals to contend with, and the uneven terrain and noisy foliage making the silent approaches the Metal Gear hero is famed for virtually impossible.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company announced that Dark Fall: Lights Out has gone gold. The sequel to the popular and critically acclaimed Dark Fall: The Journal, this title features a chilling ghost story with multiple subplots, impressive graphics, original puzzles and a point-and-click interface.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (engine codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine (working title: Sudden Strike III), and also Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Known for his role as the loyal hobbit Sam Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, actor lends his voice to upcoming epic Vietnam videogame saga Men of Valor.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCsoft and Cryptic Studios announced the addition of two new members to the City of Villains development team, a sequel to City of Heroes. Dave "Zeb" Cook has been named senior designer and Shane Hensley will serve as senior writer on the City of Villains team.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. In addition, it will offer the best graphics in this generation of games and a unique, collaborative multiplayer mode available for online and offline.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Blitzkrieg II" builds upon the success of our best selling RTS "Blitzkrieg" with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Activision has released the demo for demo for Creative Assembly's 3D RTS Rome: Total War, featuring a tutorial playable as the Roman Julii Family, and the Battle of Trebia map playable as the Carthaginians (
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by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos announces it has secured the distribution rights to LEGO Star Wars with Giant Interactive Entertainment Ltd for all countries except Japan. The game will be released in April 2005 for the PS2, Xbox, PC and GBA.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today announced that award-winning composer Mark Mothersbaugh is the composer of the theme music for the highly-anticipated simulation game, The Sims 2.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Future Network plc today announces that its UK subsidiary Future Publishing has acquired the title and goodwill of two UK games magazines - PC Zone and CVG - from the Dennis Publishing group for a consideration of £2.5m in cash. The acquisition also includes the related website computerandvideogames.com.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the makers of FIFA Football, Total Club Manager 2005 will pit your football wits against the best managers in the world. Whether you are scrapping for points in a relegation battle, or on the verge of European victory, TCM 2005 will guarantee you feel the pressures of the modern day football manager.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to clear the way for the Furon invasion force. Your mission is to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 7:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In this inspiring adventure based on The Polar Express movie, players will take an extraordinary ride through eight exciting chapters. A mysterious Conductor shepherds players aboard the train and onto a journey to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along the way, they will meet memorable characters from the film including the Girl Know-it-All, Lonely Boy, the Hobo, Smokey & Steamers and the Elves.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi today announced that its anticipated PC version of rally sim, 'Richard Burns Rally', has today gone gold and will be released in UK, Germany and France on September 3rd, with other territories to follow shortly after.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 2:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Tribes: Vengeance's single-player campaign, gamers become immersed in a roiling galactic thriller. Throughout the game, the player catches glimpses of other, interrelated stories that are unfolding behind-the-scenes. In addition, gamers are given the opportunity to experience the full scope of the single-player story through multiple viewpoints and characters.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a light infantry-training simulator designed by Pandemic Studios for the U.S. Army as a tool to reinforce Army doctrine and squad tactics amongst troops. Full Spectrum Warrior is a squad-based, tactical-action game that delivers the experience of squad level command in the heat of battle.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2004 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Miami Vice was one of the most popular TV series of the 80's taking millions of viewers on under-cover missions through the streets of Miami with characters like the cool Sonny Crockett, his trustworthy partner Ricardo Tubbs and the demanding Lieutenant Martin Castillo. The Miami street scene, the atmosphere of the series and the thrilling adventures of the detectives give an ultimate setting for sensational gameplay.
by Judy on Aug. 22, 2004 @ 6:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Tank Gang have managed to escape from the dentist's office! Help Nemo, Dory, Marlin, Bruce, Crush, and Squirt get them to their new homes in the ocean. Revisit all your friends from the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, Finding Nemo.