by Keith Durocher on June 5, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In SpellForce II you take over both roles, Commander of your troops and also a front fighting hero, solving quests and overcoming obstacles as in classical RPGs, but also leading armies as in an RTS. Your character is supported by up to 5 heroes who can be summoned at special monuments - these will become available in stronger versions as you progress and reveal more of the epic storyline.
by Keith Durocher on May 30, 2006 @ 12:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gene Troopers puts the player in the heart of a unique, vibrant and living science fiction universe, which is entangled in the greatest conflict ever witnessed. A terrifying elite battle force named Gene Troopers (GT) sets out to mercilessly fulfill its task: to find, gather and secure life forms.
by Keith Durocher on May 21, 2006 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Numerous different game types as well as five levels of difficulty promise a high degree of long-term motivation for both beginners and pros. With a new engine, improved graphics and an extended list of features, GT Legends will provide high authenticity, a detailed presentation and thrilling entertainment behind the steering wheel of an untamed racing beast.
by Keith Durocher on May 14, 2006 @ 12:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Editorials
In this weekend's editorial piece we take a look back at the fallout of the Sony E3 briefing and the reactions from fanboys and brand-lovers alike. Sony's stock has dropped nearly 20% since the official unveiling of the PS3, its title lineup, and especially, its familiar-looking controller.
by Keith Durocher on May 9, 2006 @ 1:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Etrom is an epic adventure among realms and cities, democracies and “nazi” dictatorships, a journey through space-time portals, among the Thrones of the Abyss, beyond the gates of the City of Light and many more locations, situations, rituals, secret-services plots, dark spells.
by Keith Durocher on April 29, 2006 @ 3:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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War World is the battleground where ancient enemies must settle age old conflicts through clashes of mechanized warriors in a unique combination of all-out action and active strategy.
by Keith Durocher on April 27, 2006 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Night Watch is a tactical RPG using the Silent Storm engine, and based on material from Russian writer Lukyanenko. Situated in the not-so-distant future, the game will have you battling vampires, werewolves and other creatures throughout various European cities.
by Keith Durocher on April 25, 2006 @ 12:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UberSoldier is a high-tech first-person 3D shooter, which takes place in an alternate universe where the fascist Germany won in the Second World War. A soldier of the German Resistance, Karl Stolz, turns out to be involved in the deadly play of mysterious powers, and at stake is control over the entire world.
by Keith Durocher on April 21, 2006 @ 1:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Seed is a new and genre-shattering massively multiplayer game featuring advanced AI, interactive story, no combat, no dungeons, no elves, and a truly mutable world.
by Keith Durocher on April 15, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.