by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In keeping with its aggressive stance against cheating in World of Warcraft, Blizzard have since patch 1.10 banned over 5400 accounts and suspended 10700 more for participating in activities that violate the game’s Terms of Use, including using third-party programs to farm gold and items. Such actions can severely impact the economy of a realm and the overall game enjoyment for all players.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Valve's
SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update to Earth 2160 (save game issue fixed) and Counter-Strike Source. This update adds HDR to de_dust, resizes crates, adds new GSG9 and Arctic player models, improves lag compensation, and a few other minor tweaks. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Great Cow Race is the continuation of Bone: Out from Boneville, and will feature more quirky and colorful characters, as well as a deeper story. This demo includes the complete game, but only lets you play part of the game, which you can fully unlock by purchasing an activation key.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Eidos confirmed the North American bloodbath will begin May 30, while Europeans will be able to commence May 26, 2006.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Announced a few months ago, Disney said it will unveil the first images and a playable version of the never-before-seen Pirates of the Caribbean Online game at the E3 2006 in May. This MMORPG is based on the popular film franchise and will allow players to experience the world captured on screen.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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BFME 2 takes part in the North where a battle is raging between Sauron's forces vs. elves and dwarves. It will be possible to create/customize your own hero, apart from known figures such as Arwin, and become more powerful as you progress in the game. While BFME was all land based, the sequel will also take the action on the sea, naval battles included.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 5:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu reveals Clover Studios' next project, God Hand. Shinji Mikami and Atsushi Inaba, known for working on franchises such as Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, Resident Evil, and Phoenix Wright, are currently finishing Capcom's Okami. While details about God Hand are not available at this time, the track record of Clover Studio speaks for itself that this is a title to keep an eye on.
by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari today announced that Alone in the Dark will launch for the PC simultaneously with the X360 version. Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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1C revealed the first Paragraph 78 details, an FPS game developed by Gajin based on the Russian movie with the same name. You are part of a group of former special forces soldiers assigned to duty on a secret missile base, when "things" start going wrong.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft Europe announced that it has reached an agreement with Bethesda Softworks to publish Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow, developed by 7 Studios, a pirate-themed action game for the PS2 and PC.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy, featuring 3 worlds, 3 distinctly different playable characters, wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline. Check the freshly relaunched
Dreamfall website, or read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai today released details on the second character class that expectant gamers can play in Flagship Studios Hellgate: London. Delvers of arcane knowledge, students of the dark arts and explorers on the edge of science, Cabalists are Hellgate: London's spell-casters
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Stoked Rider featuring Tommy Brunner' is an action-freesports game, the first freeride snowboarding game inspired by Alaska's impressive peaks, presented in a unique 3D cel-shaded graphical style. Bongfish has released the first patch bringing your game to v1.7 and adds a new un/installer, bug fixes, a few challenge tweaks and more...
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2006 FIFA World Cup will feature all 12 official stadiums that will be used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region, as well as all the teams from qualification right through to the tournament in Germany. Electronic Arts today revealed the 35 songs that will usher in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
by Corey Owen on April 11, 2006 @ 3:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. The sequel is a true evolution for the series, with rethought fundamentals and exciting new changes.
by Rainier on April 11, 2006 @ 1:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In 2003 Tantalus Interactive and Kemco collaborated to produce Top Gear Rally on GBA, and now both companies are extending this relationship will see the creation of an original racing title for the DS, leveraging Kemco’s popular Top Gear brand.
by Rainier on April 10, 2006 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A banner on the
Worldwide PGR 3 XBL contest page reveals that Microsoft has plans to release a "Speedpack" for Project Gotham Racing 3, only available through Xbox Live. The download will set you back 400 MS points and will include 12 new cars and promises new gameplay enhancements, but no release date is mentioned.
by Rainier on April 8, 2006 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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By using the power of the X360 hardware and the resolution of new televisions, Table Tennis, developed by Rockstar San Diego, has an immediacy, an intensity, and a sense of physicality and reality, resulting in a purer, more visceral experience that simply was not previously possible.
by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes. WBIE has launched the
official JLH website, although it is quite empty at this point apart from the previously released
teaser trailer.
by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft's Cold Fear may not have sold very well but that didn't stop Avatar Films and Sekretagent Productions as they have optioned big screen rights to Darkworks survival horror game Cold Fear. According to Variety they are hoping the scary atmosphere and compelling story, Coast Guard Officer trying to reconnect with his daughter is adrift on a whaling ship infested with aliens, will appeal to horror fans. The producers are currently looking at directors before pitching the project to movie studios.
by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Abyss Lights: Frozen Systems, developed by Abyss Lights Studio, is a space-based fly 'n' shoot-style 3D game that applies the physics capabilities of AGEIA PhysX technology in the context of outer space.
by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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GTR2 is the next big step forward for the GTR brand, and sports a host of new features and improvements. In addition to all the favorite cars and tracks returning from GTR, the player will now be able to experience the thrill of driving a whole set of new and exotic sports cars on several new tracks.
by Rainier on April 7, 2006 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced today that it has signed Funcom's adventure game for UK distribution, this coming May. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy.
by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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An adrenaline-pumping action game developed in the Finnish woods in secrecy for almost two years, Shadowgrounds strikes from the darkness with a flash of light in 2006. The game features upgradeable weapons, lighting based gameplay, an epic storyline with strong characters, and now also 2-4 player multiplayer coop
by Rainier on April 6, 2006 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes is an action adventure game with role-playing customization featuring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna and other unlockable Justice League super heroes.