by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that its PS2 exclusive Dragon Quest VIII is on sale today. In Dragon Quest VIII old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering a sweeping adventure, bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Friends: The One With All The Trivia videogame is now available in North America. Based on the TV, the trivia-based videogame allows Friends fans to challenge themselves and others with over 3,000 questions about their favorite show.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.
by Judy on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco today announced Aeon Flux has shipped for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Set in the distant future, Aeon Flux features a palpitating blend of stealth, speed and acrobatic combat.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Pac-Man World 3 has begun shipping for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and PC. The game will also be available on NDS and PSP in December. The 25-year old video game icon's latest adventure combines contemporary platform gameplay with both traditional Pac-Man elements and brand-new moves.
by Judy on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced today the release of the EyeToy: Operation Spy, exclusively for the PlayStation 2. EyeToy: Operation Spy presents players with an immersive spine tingling narrative, where they join the SIA (Strategic Intelligence Agency) in order to take down a sinister global network of master criminals.
by Judy on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 8:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2 from Activision, players encounter the world's most dangerous animals and experience the true call of the wild. The title is currently available for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube for the MSRP of $29.99, and PC CD-ROM for the suggested retail price of $19.99. The game has been rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 9:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Delve deeper into the film experience through alternative viewpoints designed to immerse the player into the action and truly "feel" the tension of the adventure. Unprecedented Alternating Gameplay Battle for survival on Skull Island in first-person as Jack Driscoll AND experience the staggering power of King Kong in third-person taking on massive beasts.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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BattleBorne Entertainment and South Peak Interactive introduce Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers, a third-person action game set during World War II, beginning with the D-Day invasion of France when paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines ahead of the Normandy landings to support the Allied assault on Germany’s Fortress Europe.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced the release of Stuart Little 3: Big Photo Adventure, through a license agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, for the PS2. Presenting the title character in an all-new series of misadventures, this game offers an action-packed experience that kids of all ages will enjoy.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 9:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combining an optimised driving engine with an innovative concept, Black Bean and the Italian software house, Milestone, are ready to deliver an electrifying racing title for fans of the genre. Enter the Evolution, where the main keywords are realism and driver improvement.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 12:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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It’s that time of year again--the time of year where basketball courts around the nation are filled with excitement, slam dunks, unbelievable athletes, Cinderella stories, and championship dreams. Nothing captivates the nation like the NCAA Basketball Tournament and no other game captures the collegiate atmosphere and energy like College Hoops 2K6.
by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 12:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Winx Club follows the adventures of five fashion savvy teenage girls who use their special powers to transform into magical fairies and save the universe. The Winx Club airs Saturday mornings on 4Kids TV, 4Kids Entertainment's four-hour block of children's programming on FOX.
by Agustin on Nov. 14, 2005 @ 12:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Curse of Darkness introduces players to an entirely new storyline and main character – Hector, one of two Devil Forgemasters, who had once refined his skills under Dracula. Told in true Castlevania style, this action-packed tale of betrayal and revenge takes players on a journey through an expansive world filled with formidable foes and beautifully rendered environments to the ruins of Dracula's castle.
by Alicia on Nov. 13, 2005 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fans who pick up Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King this week can also get a taste of the long-awaited, much-delayed next installment of the Final Fantasy series. Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2005 @ 1:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tourist Trophy offers players more than 80 licensed motorcycles to race in various game modes amongst more than 35 international courses. Featuring gameplay for up to two players, Tourist Trophy captures the fluid movement of man and machine like never before with game physics and graphics for an authentic true-to-life motorcycle riding simulation.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2005 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Swords of Destiny offers some of the most finely-honed combat and lavish environments, players are treated to beautifully designed environments, rich in visual flair and atmosphere. The lock-on based fighting system is satisfying and simple enough to understand within a few seconds play, but deep enough to provide lasting appeal.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 5:27 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada in Vancouver, B.C., and will celebrate everything that makes NCAA baseball unique -- aluminum bats, intense action, and stadiums filled with school spirit and packed with passionate fans.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 12:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 4 will thrust players into a new breed of game play that promises to innovate and revolutionize the Splinter Cell franchise. Ubisoft is taking the saga of Sam Fisher into entirely new territory, expanding the story and depth of his character.
by Rainier on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more. Ubisoft has launched the official
PoP TTT website, offering the latest news, media, discussion forums, wallpapers, blogs, music, and the latest info on storyline, characters and game features.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global Star Software today announced the release of Ford Vs. Chevy for PS2 and Xbox. On back streets and dirt roads across America these factions of motorists have been competing to see which car truly rules the road. Now, the player will decide which brand will emerge victorious in America’s oldest motorist rivalry!
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While Taito Legends barely shipped in North America
last month, Empire interactive budget lable Xplosiv already announced a sequel. Taito Legends 2 will compliment the first collection and fulfill the wishes of many retro gamers dreams with 40 additional titles including Darius Gaiden, Puzzle Bobble 2, Space Invaders DX, Elevator Action Returns, Rastan 2, Qix and many others.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mobile Suit: A New Dawn is a single-player turn-based RPG featuring fully customizable machines, vehicles and weapons. With an easy pick-up-and-play interface combined with an endless number of customizations and optimizations, the game is one that will appeal to both beginners and hardcore RPG fans alike. Check the freshly launched official
Mobile Suit: A New Dawn website, or read more for new screens...
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tourist Trophy offers players more than 80 licensed motorcycles to race in various game modes amongst more than 35 international courses. Featuring gameplay for up to two players, Tourist Trophy captures the fluid movement of man and machine like never before with game physics and graphics for an authentic true-to-life motorcycle riding simulation.
by Alanix on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 1:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront II takes one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Enjoy an all-new single-player experience that takes players through an epic, story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the battlefront and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy.
