by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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UT2004 Creative has released a new patch for Epic's sci-fi FPS Unreal Tournament 2004 with weapons sounds and music enhanced, especially to take advantage of the X-Fi card's firepower and 128 voice support. Weapons and music both now use multiple voices for a bigger sound, and three dimensional panning for use with multi-speaker set-ups to surround you with sound.
by Rainier on July 10, 2006 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Iocaine Studios today announced their upcoming action-strategy game, ThreadSpace: Hyperbol. Set in the distant future, players will engage in highly tactical multiplayer combat as they control massive gunships capable of firing a large variety of projectiles.
by Rainier on July 8, 2006 @ 2:43 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 July 7, 2006 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The second Day of Defeat: Source Free Weekend has begun. This free trial period features all the new content added in the Summer Update to Day of Defeat: Source, including the new gameplay type (Detonation), new missions (Jagd, Colmar) and gameplay and technology enhancements. To join the ranks, visit www.steamgames.com and set up a free account.
by Rainier on July 7, 2006 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dead Rising is survival horror game, in which you play Frank West, a freelance photographer who has made his way to an idyllic suburban town to get his hands on the scoop. He soon discovers that the town has been overrun with zombies, and while fighting off hordes of gruesome zombies, you have to discover the cause of the disturbing outbreak.
by Rainier on July 7, 2006 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced that it has signed a global distribution deal with Playlogic for Akella's new action-adventure RPG Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales, daring gamers to become the mightiest and most dreaded pirate of the sea.
by Andrew Hayward on July 7, 2006 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Jaws, players assume the role of a Great White shark driven to a predacious frenzy by the sonic emanations of underwater oil drilling equipment. To defend their underwater territory, players undertake a campaign to drive away the raiders.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A Texas Hold 'em game that captures the spirit of the professional poker tour, Stacked utilizes an advanced learning artificial intelligence system that adapts to each player's style of play and a detailed tutorial mode to deliver a thrilling and realistic poker experience. This v1.1 patch will address certain online and offline experiences, while helping to improve the quality and overall game play.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 2:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft Germany revealed that, for the first time in 13 years, Blue Byte will be bringing The Settlers franchise to a new platform, the NDS. You are stranded on a deserted island after your ship sunk, now you and your crew need to build your settlement as efficient as possible, mine ore, provide food, and raise an army to protect it from invaders.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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DarkStar One is an open-ended action/adventure title set in a huge universe populated by a variety of unique alien races. Players will take on the role of an intrepid young adventurer, Kayron Jarvis, as he explores space, upgrading and customizing his ship – the DarkStar One.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco today announced that America's sweetest sweetheart, Strawberry Shortcake, will star in the brand new GBA adventure Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Dreams, based on the October premiere of the theatrical movie from DIC Entertainment.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Got Game Entertainment today announced that it will release Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle on September 1st in North America, and that the retail version will include bonus features allowing you to delve deeper into the Barrow Hill mystery.
by Rainier on July 6, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spellborn today announce the second playable race in their upcoming MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn; The Daevi.
by Rainier on July 5, 2006 @ 8:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Initiative today announced keynotes and speakers for this year's Austin Game Conference taking place September 6-7-8, 2006 in Austin, Texas. Headline speakers include: Blizzard's Rob Pardo, Dell's Michael Dell, and Science-Fiction Author Vernor Vinge.
by Rainier on July 5, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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505 Gamestreet announced today that it will bring IREM's non-linear role-playing adventure game Steambot Chronicles to Europe. Offering players a unique and exciting virtual world full of possibilities, Steambot Chronicles is a world where you decide just what type of gameplay you experience, how the plot unfolds and even who the main hero turns out to be.
by Rainier on July 5, 2006 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.
by Rainier on July 5, 2006 @ 6:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive has
revealed that BugBear's destructive racing title is now also going to make an appearance on Microsoft's nextgen Xbox 360 console. While there is no official announcement yet, FlatOut : Total Carnage is scheduled for later this year, although whether this is an all new title or maybe a FlatOut 1&2 bundle is not clear at this point.
by Rainier on July 5, 2006 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While GTR 2 has yet to be released, 10Tacle has revealed that is it already working on their next racing title, codenamed Project Falcon.
AutoSimSport interviewed Blimey! Games' Ian Bell, where he mentioned the new title is scheduled for end of 2007, will be multiplatform, and although not part of the GTR series will feature multiple authentic racing types, with real world tracks.
by Rainier on July 4, 2006 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Voice over ip, giving commands to AI teammates, multiplayer chat, it has all been done before. Epic plans to take the use of the headset to new heights by allowing you to
map your voice to your in-game character, which will then actually lipsynch according to whatever you are screaming into the microphone. Since Gears of War is a 3rd person action game, you will then actually be able to see yourself speak with the appropriate lip movements.
by Rainier on July 4, 2006 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Heart Of Osiris is not a sequel to last years point & click adventure Ankh, but a standalone expansion pack. Ankh : Heart Of Osiris is situated in the same environment as the original but now lets you play the game from a different perspective and character, the Pharaoh himself.
by Rainier on July 3, 2006 @ 5:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA of America's VP of marketing Scott Steinberg has revealed what they have planned for the PS3, and Wii console launches. In an
interview with GameDaily, Steinberg revealed Sonic the Hedgehog and Full Auto 2: Battlelines will be PS3 launch titles, while Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz is going to be available when the Wii makes its retail debut. In case that wasn't enough, Steinberg also mentioned Full Auto 2 might come to the X360 after the exclusivity expires, while Sonic Wild Fire and Virtua Fighter 5 are currently scheduled for March 2007.
by Rainier on July 3, 2006 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Publisher Metro 3D and developer Data Design Interactive have secured the license to create a driving game based on the Official iconic FX4 London Black Cab. London Taxi Rush Hour will be set in London England, complete with landmarks such as Trafalgar square, Big Ben and Hyde Park.
by Rainier on July 2, 2006 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei Europe announced plans to release Disgaea 2 on PS2 this coming autumn. Loved for its wicked sense of humour, acclaimed for its tactical depth and responsible for more lost hours of sleep than an entire city of dripping taps, over sensitive car alarms and stereos on full bass, Disgaea 2 returns with more of what made the first game such a joy and adds a whole batch of cunning new tricks.
by Rainier on July 1, 2006 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kuma Reality Games announced today the release of Kuma War’s 75th episode, “The Death of Zarqawi." Realistically simulating the bold strike that killed al-Queda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, this latest mission transports players deep behind enemy lines in the middle-east conflict, allowing comprehensive access to the military strategies that brought down the most wanted man in Iraq.
by Rainier on July 1, 2006 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you still haven't purchased Day of Defeat: Source, you'll get a chance to play the new maps in about a week, as Valve'll be having a second Day of Defeat: Source Free Weekend. The second free weekend will commence at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time on July 7th, and conclude at 1:00 p.m Pacific time on July 10th. Get on Steam and start downloading if you do not have it yet ...