by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2006 @ 3:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamlords is an MMORTS game set in a persistent world in which victories and hard work will not pass unnoticed. Everything gained will make the player stronger for the next encounter.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2006 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Xbox Live has now reached 4 million connected members, giving it a 4 year and a 4 million member head start in the next generation, right Microsoft prepares to launch the 6th version of the Xbox Live network this fall.
by Judy on Oct. 18, 2006 @ 3:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War will not be released in Germany, due to the ratings board refusing to assign a rating to the game. Microsoft considered developing a version that could obtain a rating and therefore be eligible for store placement and advertisement; however, this would have been incompatible with other versions when playing on Xbox Live, so the idea was scrapped altogether. As the title won't be seeing a release in Germany, interested gamers will have to import their copies from the UK or Austria (
thanks Ve3D).
by Judy on Oct. 18, 2006 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts presents a series of feature stories about Thrillville. You can expect stories like the one that follow approximately once every month from now until the game's release on PS2, PSP and Xbox this November, each article further detailing certain aspects of the game.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2006 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king enhances every existing feature and offering players the chance to command the rise of evil in Middle-earth while experiencing the epic battles that took place before those depicted in the films.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2006 @ 6:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde.ie.
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2006 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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From 10 a.m. CST on Oct. 18 until midnight on Nov. 1, players in both “City of …” games will be able to go trick-or-treating. Knock on random doors in Paragon City or Rogue Isles and receive either treats such as inspirations and temporary powers, or nasty tricks in the form of blood-thirsty ghouls and other creatures.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2006 @ 6:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports announced an innovative new feature, 2K Reelmaker, for NBA 2K7 on the Xbox 360, allowing fans to create their own unique video highlight reels from saved replays in NBA 2K7 and share them on Xbox Live. 2K Reelmaker is available now on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2006 @ 1:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The vote has been officially rocked, rolled, and shaken up all night long, and now the polls have closed on the Shady O' Grady's Rising Star "Are you a Rising Star?" contest. The competition was fierce, the talent was exceptional, but unfortunately not everyone could make it onto the soundtrack.
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Entropia Universe, a virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, today announces that it has reached over 500,000 registered users from over 220 countries. Since its launch in early 2003, Entropia has expanded its reach to thousands of participants, internationally.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2006 @ 9:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault adds an all-new 4-player cooperative play, improved enemy behavior and tactics, and new vehicles and weapons for campaign mode. Command the most feared Special Forces team ever assembled through a single, massive Area of Operation with varied missions spanning across multiple diverse regions.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2006 @ 4:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mainly due to the revamped E3 announced by the ESA earlier this week, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), owner and producer of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) announced today that it will not launch a 2007 gaming event.
by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2006 @ 9:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Based on the Far Cry Instincts Evolution, Far Cry: Vengeance has a new storyline, new maps new weapons, and takes of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk allowing players to drive, shoot, slash, jump and climb their way through a rebel-infested, tropical hell.
by Alan Butterworth on Oct. 14, 2006 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world of Age of Pirates exists on 16 islands and the endless seas of the Caribbean. The two main characters each have their own spectacular story. Age of Pirates embodies the freedom of sailing, trading, fighting, colonization and the unlimited exploration of the real Caribbean.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 1:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Software Association announced that the new E3 Media and Business Summit will be held July 11-13, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, and will combine the best elements of the former trade show into a business event celebrating the video game industry's present and future.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 11:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earache Extreme Metal Racing will feature 10 racing teams burning a lot more than rubber through hell and other wastelands, along with a hard rockin' soundtrack. Specially for Friday the 13th, a 2nd demo featuring a new level, and two vehicles.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2006 @ 6:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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DropTeam is a truly Sci-Fi multiplayer tactical simulation of mechanized ground combat using a new groundbreaking and powerful 3D engine. DropTeam is all about fun, fast and furious tactical action – but not at the expense of realistic physics and a credible combat experience. This scenario editor allows you to create your own content.
by Judy on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 4:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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You awaken, only to see pitch black. As you remove yourself from the rubble and debris, a white light appears through a hole in the thick wall full of inscribed imagery. The room starts to shake violently, and walls start to collapse. As you look up, you find yourself in a large circular room full of gates leading to the unknown. What lies beyond the Deadly Gates?
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision and Valve today announced an agreement to distribute four of Activision's PC games (Call of Duty 2, Gun, Call of Duty and United Offensive expansion) using Steam.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 11:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Europa Universalis III delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy and is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 5:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault adds an all-new 4-player cooperative play, improved enemy behavior and tactics, and new vehicles and weapons for campaign mode. Command the most feared Special Forces team ever assembled through a single, massive Area of Operation with varied missions spanning across multiple diverse regions.
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2006 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As the SEAL commander, the player will be supported by AI teammate executing traditional SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action gameplay. Multiple players will once again be able to form clans and take on their friends for team-based high-action gameplay.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2006 @ 6:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco announced that DoubleFine's action/adventure game Psychonauts is now available through Valve's digital delivery service Steam, for $19.99.
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2006 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fall of the Reich is the first stand-alone expansion for Blitzkrieg 2, and spans three major offensives from the final days of fighting on the Eastern front and covers both the Soviet and German campaigns in the long Siege of Budapest, Fortress Kurland, and the Soviet Operation Bagration.