by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 12:18 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced today that it is bringing the PS2 exclusive action/adventure game Steambot Chronicles, developed by Irem and previously known as Bumpy Trot, to North America.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced today Metal Saga, developed by Success, a steel-toed kick in the pants to the tired RPG genre, available exclusively for the PS2, scheduled for Spring 2006.
by Judy on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 8:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal Games announced today that 50 Cent: Bulletproof will boast more than eight hours of classic, current and exclusive music from 50 Cent and G Unit. Fans and gamers will experience the 13 never-before-released tracks and remixes when the title hits stores November 22nd at an MSRP of $49.99.
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2005 @ 4:23 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.
Crime Life: Gang Wars is a free roaming crime based beat em up. Mixing action and strategy elements within a gritty, detailed storyline to explore modern-day urban gang culture, the player is cast as a small-time homie who must work their way through the ranks to become a gang leader.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 6:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Magna Carta: Tears of Blood is a role-playing game, developed by Softmax, set in Efferia, a continent populated with five races. In this world, you can use seven different types of Carta and meet a host of characters.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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LMA Manager 2006 is a thorough evolution for the genre-leading series. Utilising a new game and database engine, a Transfer Market system with greater depth enabling more complex contract negotiations, and a detailed 3D match section, it's set to be the most powerful edition in the series.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking place three years after the original PSOne game console title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge...
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tales of Legendia will offer fantastic 3D graphics, dynamic battle scenes and an emotionally-charged storyline. Additionally, Tales of Legendia features a unique cast of characters designed by Kazuto Nakazawa, the Japanese artist acclaimed for his amazing animation sequences in Kill Bill: Vol. 1.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 8:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games today announced that the Zathura, developed by High Voltage Software, has shipped to North American retail stores in advance of Columbia Pictures' sci-fi family film Zathura: A Space Adventure, which is coming to theaters on November 11th.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 8:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA has shipped the latest installment in the James Bond videogame franchise, From Russia With Love, starring Academy Award-winner, Sir Sean Connery. The new game will follow the plot of the original "From Russia with Love" film, including the battle on the Orient Express and the boat chase sequence, but will expand the story with new action sequences.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dragon Quest VIII, the first time on the PS2, old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering a sweeping adventure. Characters designed by Akira Toriyama are brought to life by "cel-shading," bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Back in September Eidos announced that its third-person urban action game 25 to Life would miss the original October 2005 release date, and delayed it to "sometime in 2006." Today Eidos confirmed that 25 to Life will be available in stores beginning January 18, 2006.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 12:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Wild Arms 4 is a role-playing game featuring a new cast of characters, an original storyline, and a new strategic battle system, it appeals to new players of the series while fans will instantly recognize the mainstays of the Wild Arms world of Filgaia. Wild Arms 4 follows the journey of four teenagers as they reshape the future of Filgaia.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You are Sergeant First-Class Jack Kellar, seasoned veteran of the US military and a leader of a BLACK ops team. Your squad have been sent into the heart of Eastern Europe on a dangerous mission, drawn in to the midst of a relentless combat zone to bring in a traitor.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment today announced that it has released World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer for the PS2 and Xbox. WCP 2 is also slated to ship next month for the PSP.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Bulletproof, 50 gets caught in a web of corruption, double-crosses and shady deals that lead him on a bloody path through New York's drug underworld. Working with the unlikeliest of allies, the streets heat up as 50 Cent takes on the most dangerous crime families in the city, uncovering an international conspiracy with devastating implications. Today we reveal the bosses you will face in 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games announced today an exclusive worldwide agreement with Sony Pictures to publish and distribute current generation console video games based on the highly-anticipated The Da Vinci Code film by Oscar winning director Ron Howard, which is based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel. The games are being developed by The Collective.
by Matt Mefford on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 2:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, players experience the adrenaline rush and harsh realities of war as never before. As a part of America’s most decorated and heroic fighting unit players work together with their squad to accomplish a variety of land, see and air combat missions spanning North Africa, Italy and Nazi-occupied Western Europe. Activision's Senior Publicist John Rafacz answers some questions ..
by Thomas Wilde on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 2:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure combines combat, action, adventure and stealth, using a thrilling graffiti-driven framework to tell its story of self-expression and the fight for creative freedom. A thug, an outcast, a rebel...the lead character, Trane, is all of these in Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.
by Geson Hatchett on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 12:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Spartan: Total Warrior puts the player in control of a heroic warrior, engulfing the player into the midst of titanic clashes between mighty armies, blending mythical beasts and legendary monsters into the fray. Brutal combat meets epic warfare on the battlefields of the ancient world as you fight for your life, your freedom and your honor.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2005 @ 1:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts II follows Sora, Donald, and Goofy on their continuing quest to find their friends and King Mickey. In the effort to help Mulan and stop the villain Hades' devious plots, they will encounter countless dangers both familiar and brand-new. Square Enix revealed today an impressive celebrity lineup for KH II's characters, such as Angel's David Boreanaz, LotR's Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, James Woods, Billy Zane, Mandy Moore etc. Read more for the full list.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2005 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced today that the highly anticipated video game, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Developed by luminary producer Koji Igarashi, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for the PS2 and Xbox, boasts a powerful storyline, stunning 3D graphics and outstanding gameplay.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2005 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced the release of Without Warning for the PS2 and Xbox. Without Warning is a highly charged third person action shooter set against the backdrop of a brutal terrorist siege of a U.S. based chemical plant.
by Rainier on Nov. 1, 2005 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tecmo announced today that its PS2 exclusive strategy action game Trapt has shipped to stores nationwide. As Allura, a princess framed for her father’s murder, the player sets deadly and torturous traps to bring Allura’s attackers to their mangled deaths.