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'The Fall: Last Days of Gaia' Goes Gold

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Fall: Last Days of Gaia is a 3D role-playing game set in a postmodern scenario that takes you to the year 2083. A global catastrophe almost wipes mankind from the face of the earth and you must survive in an inhospitable world. Already available in Germany for a while, Silver Style's Carsten Strehse announced that the English version has gone gold and will be available in the UK end of April, Russia somewhere in May, and although he indicates a North American publisher has been secured, the name and release date are not yet confirmed.

'The Regiment' (PS2/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 9:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on briefings and scenarios supplied by S.A.S. veterans, The Regiment is a tense, accurate simulation of close quarters combat. Lead four-man teams in assaults on terrorist strongholds. Rescue hostages held at gunpoint. Recreate the deadly climax to the Iranian Embassy Siege of 1980. Fight battles in Britain's corridors of power in a daring rescue at the Houses of Parliament or tackle the nightmare scenario of a terrorist takeover of a subway system.

'Pariah' - Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pariah focuses on a robust immersive storyline that weaves survival elements into the traditional run-and-gun style of first-person action games. Digital Extremes has released a multiplayer demo for its FPS Pariah. This demo features 3 maps (CTF, TDM and Front Line Assault), all multi-player weapons, and 3 vehicles (Dart, Wasp, Bogie). Read more for download links ...

Ubisoft Announces MMO 'The Promise'

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 8:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Beijing Pegasus Infinite Digital Culture & Media Co. Ltd. to develop Massively Multiplayer Online video games based on the upcoming Chinese fantasy movie The Promise (Wu Ji), although only scheduled for release in Asia.

'Still Life' On its Way to Retail

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Adventure Company today announced Still Life has shipped to retailers across North America. Developed by awarding-winning adventure game creators, Microids, this investigative thriller is available for PC.

Buka's E3 2005 Lineup

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 8:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buka Entertainment today announced its lineup of titles that will be on display at the upcoming E3 conference in LA. On display will be Hellforces, Pathologic, Pacific Storm, The Stalin subway, Operation Matriarchy, Moscow Rush and Battle Mages: Sign Of Darkness. Buka is pleased to invite partners, media and customers to its booth at the E3 2005 game show (booth # 6137, Kentia Hall).

Digital Jesters Signs Distribution Partnership With Nobilis

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 7:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital Jesters is set to further expand its portfolio of titles for 2005 as the firm announces a fresh partnership with French publisher Nobilis. The deal provides Digital Jesters with exclusive UK distribution rights for a range of new titles, with eight confirmed releases both on PC and PS2 over the coming year.

'Dungeon Lords' Gets Delayed - Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heuristic Park and DreamCatcher announced today that Dungeon Lords has been delayed from its original April 20th release date until mid-May. Dungeon Lords blends the depth of an epic Fantasy RPG with the flexibility of an FPS-style control system. Gamers journey through a land of ancient castles and dungeon lairs to engage in real-time tactical combat with a variety of deadly foes. It's not just about the battles though, as magic spells and hundreds of powerful weapons and artifacts play a huge role in the game.

Fund4Games Picks Up Acclaim Europe Titles

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Project management and funding specialists Fund4Games has acquired the assets of videogames publisher Acclaim Europe, which went into administration in 2004. Two titles which were in production at Acclaim's Manchester Studio are now being completed and Fund4Games is actively seeking publishing partners for Interview With A Made Man and ATV3.

'Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 15, 2005 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt is a third-person action adventure, which brings the colourful and hysterical world of the Animaniacs wonderfully to life. Players must guide the Warner brothers...and sister – Wakko, Yakko and Dot – through six levels in a quest to locate the hidden Edgar trophies. Each Animaniac has his or her own special abilities, and each must be used in order to fully explore the luscious landscapes.