by David Wanaselja on April 13, 2005 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From the arcade racing series gamers know and love, Ridge Racer DS delivers a whole new experience to racing fans by offering true analog steering through the Nintendo DS touch screen, up to six-player multiplayer races, a variety of exciting single-player racing modes and much more. Ridge Racer DS offers all the fast-paced action gamers have come to expect from the Ridge Racer name -- now in the palm of their hands on the Nintendo DS.
by David Wanaselja on April 12, 2005 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ace Combat Advance casts the player as a pilot in the United Air Defense. As the newest recruit, you must help the UAD to destroy the Air Strike Force and bring General Resources Ltd., an evil worldwide economic superpower, to its knees.
by Rainier on April 9, 2005 @ 4:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Army Racer is a new racing game in which you can race with street cars on army-related scenes of 14 nations from all over the world! You select one of 30 characters, start with a shabby little car, then - after winning several races - earns a ton of money, buys new cars, and high performance tuning equipment.
by Rainier on April 8, 2005 @ 8:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For all the eager TrackManiacs out there, TrackMania Sunrise finally hits the shops today! With 3 new stunning environments, TMS keeps the spirit of the original and kicks it up a whole load of gears that'll see you flying round the crazy tracks at speeds over 700mph!! Other new additions include 2 new single player modes, the incredibly insane and addictive 'Platform' and the last man standing 'Crazy'. With well over a 100 tracks to go at you'll be kept busy for some time, and if that wasn't enough, theres even a little bonus surprise when you install the game and check for updates.
by Rainier on April 7, 2005 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Space Rangers 2 is a mix of intense space RPG laced with 3D RTS action planetside. 200 years after the first chapter of Space Rangers, a new, even more dangerous threat arises in the galaxy. A key planet in producing war androids has become self-aware with their own intellect and force of will, bent on conquering the galaxy one planet at a time.
by Rainier on March 31, 2005 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rising Star Games has revealed that the guiding light behind its forthcoming Nintendo DS title 'Space Invaders Revolution' is none other than the creator of the 1978 original. Mr. Tomohiro Nishikado occupies the role of CEO at development company Dreams and has personally been overseeing the development of this 're-imagining' of the original Space Invaders.
by Rainier on March 29, 2005 @ 7:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2005 boasts an incredible 32,000 players and staff – all listed in minute detail with more than 50 attributes each. However, as the game progresses and players retire, the database evolves and replaces the real players with fictional 'regenerated' players. Through this 'Face In The Game' promotion, SEGA and Sports Interactive are offering fans the opportunity to become one of these regenerated players.
by Rainier on March 24, 2005 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announced today that the latest installment in its drift racing franchise, "Ridge Racer," has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for the PSP. Featuring intense, high-speed racing action and wireless multiplayer connectivity for up to eight players, "Ridge Racer" will be available in stores for todays PSP launch, and is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.
by Judy on March 22, 2005 @ 11:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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JoWooD and WorthPlaying are offering Stargate fans (male or female) the opportunity to appear in the upcoming
Stargate SG-1: The Alliance video game and be immortalized as a supporting character.
Stargate SG-1: The Alliance will be an action-based game playable in the first- or third- person perspective. The game uses a heavily modified and graphically enhanced Unreal 2.5 engine, and fans of the series will immediately recognize certain areas from the TV show. Head on over to our freshly-launched
World of StarGate fan site to enter!
by Judy on March 20, 2005 @ 1:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When Microsoft releases the Xbox 2, presumably this year, it plans to include a storefront that will offer "microtransactions." Browseable by game, by genre, and in a number of other ways, the Marketplace will provide a one-stop shop for consumers to acquire episodic content, new game levels, maps, weapons, vehicles, skins and new community-created content.
by Rainier on March 17, 2005 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The acclaimed TOCA series will return with every element of motorsport for real in TOCA Race Driver 3, Codemasters announced today. 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 March 17, 2005 @ 1:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters is quietly working on the TOCA Race Driver 2006, and while it has not yet been officially announced, today they lift the veil a little bit and give us the first glimpse of whats to come in the newest edition of the popular racing franchise. Codemasters sends out an interview with Codemasters studio head Gavin Raeburn (
thanks Gamer.nl), and includes 4 brand spanking new screens...
by Rainier on March 5, 2005 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When you enter the world of street racing, it’s not for the trophies, it’s for the rush. Race through the highways of Tokyo, Los Angeles and London, at up to 200 miles an hour. Customize your car, challenge other drivers and battle to become the Emperor of the Highways.
by Rainier on March 1, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announced today that the latest installment in its drift racing franchise, "Ridge Racer," has gone gold for the PSP. "Ridge Racer" will offer gamers signature "Ridge Racer" drift handling at breakneck speeds and be available in stores at the PSP's launch.
by Rainier on March 1, 2005 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Rising Star Games has launched an all out assault on the Nintendo DS with a completely new version of the most recognised videogame of all time. Space Invaders Revolution, as the name suggests, marries the vintage game play of the legendary shoot-'em up with the exciting new possibilities offered by the unique features of the Nintendo DS.
by Rainier on Feb. 25, 2005 @ 4:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Motorsportgaming is reporting that Geoff Crammond's Stunt Car Racer Pro project has been terminated without further explanation. A few years ago Geoff Crammond's company Simergy signed a
development agreement with Lost Toys, but apparently that deal did not materialize anything so Stunt Car Racer Pro has been shelved (
thanks VE3D).
by Rainier on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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TDK Mediactive today announced a fifth 3D scenario to be included in the upcoming racing game World Racing 2. The 'Race Centre' will add track atmosphere to the game and offers 11 different race tracks, a high-speed course with high banked curves, a classic oval track plus an off-road track and two rally courses. Read more for details and screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 8:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As a precautionary measure, Microsoft today announced that it will voluntarily replace the power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide. The replacement power cords are designed to protect consumers and their Xbox consoles from rare electrical component failures that can pose a fire hazard.
by Alanix on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Interceptor: Project Freedom, previously known as Project Earth 2, is a space combat game that offers adrenaline pumping gameplay coupled with stunning graphics. The campaign is built around an original storyline that features several unexpected twists and turns. A stand alone tutorial mode and a simple, intuitive user interface let you immerse yourself in the game world without irritating delays.
by Judy on Feb. 15, 2005 @ 8:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that NASCAR SimRacing from the EA SPORTS brand is shipping for the PC. NASCAR SimRacing was developed by a dedicated PC production team for more than 18 months with the help of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers including Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr. The drivers' contribution to the game assisted the team in producing the most realistic NASCAR PC simulation game to date.
by Judy on Feb. 10, 2005 @ 1:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In an
interview with Newsarama.com comic-book writer Greg Pak revealed that he is working on a new comic by the name of
Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects, what he discribes as "a cool crossover miniseries which throws a team of classic Marvel characters against a team of brand new superheroes created by the brilliant folks at EA." Developed by EA Canada, Marvel vs. EA was first revealed last year and has been kept on a low profile since, but it seems the veil is being lifted slowly. The console fighting game will put superheroes from the Marvel universe against all new and ficticious superheroes created by EA specifically for this product. Not much more is being revealed for now, but check out the interview for some more comments.
by Judy on Feb. 7, 2005 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announced today that Ridge Racer will be available at launch for the PSP. Taking full advantage of the PSP's wireless connectivity, Ridge Racer will feature an extensive multiplayer mode.
by Judy on Jan. 28, 2005 @ 7:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Great Art Race is a game that the entire family will enjoy. Up to five players can play together at one PC and travel around the world in an attempt to collect treasured and valuable art pieces. Read more for details and screens ...
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | 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. Read more to check out the first screens ...
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Face of Mankind combines action and social elements to create a unique online experience where the battle of good and evil is depicted in shades of grey. Set in a living, breathing world full of complex interactions, players are required to call upon their real-life skills such as guile and diplomacy. The Beta download will be available on 28th or 29th, then open the gates the Monday after. Please be aware that this open stage is still beta, it is NO trial, the game is NOT finished and you have to
register a portal account.