by Judy on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Turner Broadcasting System announced the development of a behind-the-scenes documentary for Ubisoft's Myst V: End of Ages. Consumers will receive a special offer for a GameTap subscription via coupons within copies of Myst V. The GameTap service will premiere a shorter, "broadband version" of the making-of documentary to coincide with the retail release of Myst V: End of Ages.
by Judy on Aug. 30, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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RedOctane has announced an exclusive deal with musical giant Gibson Guitar where several famous Gibson models will be featured in the new game Guitar Hero, the rock 'n roll guitar video game coming in the fall of 2005 to the PS2.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 2:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Suffering: Ties That Bind is an action-horror game that emphasizes the disturbing terror of its predecessor, with all-new twisted creatures and a few familiar faces. Set in the slums and prisons of Baltimore, the player once again controls Torque as he seeks revenge against the mysterious grand manipulator Caleb Blackmore, a man somehow tied to the death of Torque's family.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco and Sony BMG Music announced today that the companies have settled a complaint filed by Namco alleging that sounds from its video game Pac-Man were used in the song of a Sony BMG artist. The song cited was "Game Over," by Sony BMG recording artist Lil' Flip from his album U Gotta Feel Me.
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2005 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Play ball" today, with the launch of Mario Superstar Baseball for Nintendo GameCube. Players choose their captains from more than 20 beloved characters in the Mario universe, including Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Birdo, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Wario and Waluigi, who all have a unique Star Skill that allows them to perform a special move while pitching or batting.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2005 @ 4:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts and Nintendo announced today a partnership that brings the Nintendo All-Stars -- Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach -- to the Nintendo GameCube version of SSX On Tour, scheduled to launch this fall under the EA SPORTS BIG brand. The game is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada in Vancouver, BC.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2005 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Video game publisher Atari said on Friday it signed a deal to sell its Humongous Entertainment studio business for $10.3 million to Atari's controlling parent, France's Infogrames Entertainment.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2005 @ 12:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Frame City Killer is a next-generation action game for the Xbox 360. Featuring astoundingly detailed graphics powered by the Unreal Engine 3 and immersive, non-linear gameplay, Frame City Killer is set to deliver an intense gaming experience this holiday season in North America and Europe.
by Judy on Aug. 25, 2005 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA today announced seven additions to its PS2 "Greatest Hits" lineup: ATV Offroad Fury 3, Hot Shots Golf: FORE!, Jak 3, Killzone, Rachet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain.
by Judy on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blending the best features from the first two installments with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft's development teams, Prince of Persia 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality - and plenty of unexpected twists - that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike.