by Rainier on July 17, 2005 @ 1:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In TOCA Race Driver 3 race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation. While the game itself has been pushed back from October 2005 to Feb. 2006, Codemasters revealed that a singleplayer demo, for all platforms, will be released January 2006, and a multiplayer demo to coincide with the game's retail launch.
by Rainier on July 15, 2005 @ 2:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The acclaimed TOCA series will return with every element of motorsport for real in TOCA Race Driver 3. Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
by Rainier on July 14, 2005 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The acclaimed TOCA series will return with every element of motorsport for real in TOCA Race Driver 2006 (known in Europe as TOCA Race Driver 3). Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Leisure announced today the release of a re-mastered version of the American Laser Games’ smash arcade hit Space Pirates. Planet-hopping space pirates led by the evil Captain Talon, have captured a ship of innocent space colonists and there is nothing they can do to stop it!
by Rainier on July 7, 2005 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TOCA Race Driver 2 brings the most motorsports in any game to PSP, complete with real performance cars, real damage, real physics, and real driver AI that adapts to suit your level of racing expertise.
by Rainier on July 2, 2005 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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IncaGold is pleased to announce that it has acquired European distribution rights to two racing titles from Hungarian developer & publisher 576 Media, 'Road to Fame' & 'Army Racer.'
by Rainier on July 1, 2005 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Digital Jesters has won the battle fought between rival games industry superpowers to win the race to sign Wallaroo Licensing Company's Crazy Frog icon. The firm has exclusive worldwide interactive entertainment rights across all formats, and will publish the first Crazy Frog games this November on PC and PS2.
by Rainier on June 30, 2005 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a grand space opera that will take you from a down and out starship captain to an amazing intergalactic hero whose renown travels light speed ahead of you!
by Rainier on June 22, 2005 @ 9:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Volkswagen Golf Racer is an official racing game about the legendary European Volkswagen Golf series. The game features over 15 models from all 5 series, including the classic GTI from 1975, GTI Kit Cars, the latest Golf V GTI from 2004 and a collection of bonus cars like: The New Beatle, The Samba and the latest concept cars.
by Rainier on June 21, 2005 @ 8:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Buena Vista Games announced today its action-packed racing game, "Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded," is now available at retail for GBA. Inspired by the upcoming feature film "Herbie: Fully Loaded" starring Lindsay Lohan, "Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded" gives players the ride of a lifetime in Herbie, one of the world's most beloved cars.
by Rainier on June 13, 2005 @ 8:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the release of the high-octane street racer Juiced for the PS2, Xbox, and PC. The highly-anticipated release of Juiced delivers an all-encompassing street racing experience, bringing the culture of street racing to life through game-play elements like betting and earning respect, while also featuring an extensive modification system in which gamers and gear-heads alike can build entire fleets of tricked-out racing machines.
by Rainier on June 9, 2005 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lionhead Studios announced today a unique opportunity for gamers worldwide to become part of the upcoming God/ RTS Simulation Black & White 2, which is due to release in Autumn 2005. Read more for details, rules and where to sign up...
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 4:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hegemony: Philip of Macedon is a new Real Time Strategy game, under development at Longbow Digital Arts, based on the rise to power of Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander The Great. Using a new and innovative 3D landscape engine, the game map is constructed from satellite DEM data and combines battle and strategy within the same unified 3D world (thanks Blues). Read more for screens & trailer...
by Rainier on May 27, 2005 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Excalibur Publishing announced today it is delaying the release of its forthcoming space RPG Space Rangers until June 17th. The UK and Scandinavia editions will also include the original Space Rangers game which thus far has only been available in Russia. Commenting on the ongoing delay, Excalibur's managing director, Robert Stallibrass, commented, "This product contains two highly addictive titles with so much open-ended gameplay that it's taken much longer to complete the quality assurance process than we originally anticipated."
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The acclaimed TOCA series will return with every element of motorsport for real in TOCA Race Driver 2006 (known in Europe as TOCA Race Driver 3). Coming this winter for PS2, Xbox and PC, race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemaster has updated the official
ToCA Race Driver 3 website reflecting a change in release date for its latest racing simulation. Where it previously stated the 3rd edition in the franchise would be released winter 2005, it has now been pushed forward and has a tentative release autumn 2005 release date (
thanks Blues).
by Rainier on May 11, 2005 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rising Kingdoms is an RTS set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire development and dynamic tactical battles. This impressive title stays true to Haemimont's long tradition of RTS and RPG type games that started with Tzar: the Burden of the Crown and Celtic Kings series – Celtic Kings: Rage of War and Nemesis of the Roman Empire a.k.a.Imperivm II.
by Rainier on May 11, 2005 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scarface is now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Developed by Radical Games and published by Vivendi, this third person action shooter is expected to ship somewhere early 2006.
by Rainier on May 10, 2005 @ 8:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA today announced that Need for Speed Underground 2 for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Need for Speed Underground 2 gives gamers a new way to take on the underground tuner racing scene with exclusive features and gameplay only available on the Nintendo DS.
by Rainier on May 6, 2005 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Enlight announced today that TrackMania Sunrise, the racing heir to the original "Trackmania," has shipped and is now available in stores across North America. Developed for the PC by Nadeo, TrackMania Sunrise offers gorgeous environments, competitive multiplayer race modes, and insane customizable tracks with off-the-hook jumps, loops, and tight corners.
by Rainier on May 6, 2005 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rising Kingdoms is an RTS set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire development and dynamic tactical battles. This impressive title stays true to Haemimont's long tradition of RTS and RPG type games that started with Tzar: the Burden of the Crown and Celtic Kings series – Celtic Kings: Rage of War and Nemesis of the Roman Empire a.k.a.Imperivm II.
by Judy on April 21, 2005 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scarface is now coming for the first time to game consoles & PC worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Developed by Radical Games and published by Vivendi, this third person action shooter is expected to ship Autumn 2005.
by Rainier on April 20, 2005 @ 11:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Variety is reporting that Al Pacino will have to "nod" hello to his little friends, as he is allowing his likeness, but not his voice, to be used in Vivendi's upcoming Scarface video game. Pacino's voicework will be done by an "unnamed low-profile actor." Fellow Scarface actors Steven Bauer and Robert Loggia, on the other hand, are lending likeness and voice to their respective characters.
by Nathan Mourfield on April 17, 2005 @ 1:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ridge Racer features an all-new nitrous boosting system that allows players to race faster than ever and smoke their competition. Through new modes such as Wireless Battle, players can battle it out head-to-head in eight-player races. Ridge Racer also delivers advanced 3D graphics, smooth analog steering and robust vehicle and course selections – comprised of classic courses from previous Ridge Racer titles.
by Rainier on April 16, 2005 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment announced today the release the first handheld version of the Tokyo Xtreme Racer series with Tokyo Xtreme Racer Advance for GBA. For fans of Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero and Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3, Tokyo Xtreme Racer Advance will take players beyond the open roads of Tokyo and onto the motorways of London and the freeways of Los Angeles.