by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The long blue bar. The yellow block. And those darn zigzag things whose images stay on your brain. These familiar Tetris shapes started a generation of video game fans. Now Nintendo is putting a new spin on the classic with Tetris DS, available March 20 exclusively for Nintendo DS, using Nintendo's wireless gaming service, Wi-Fi Connection.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Meridian4 is pleased to announce the signing of a second title with Polish developer Rebelmind, for their children's adventure game; Great Journey: Mr. Penguin's Letter.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 8:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Flight1 and Aeroworx provide incredible fidelity in this expansion of the world's best selling and most versatile business aircraft operating today. Read more for details and screens ...
by Matt Mefford on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead Rising follows the harrowing tale of the overzealous freelance photojournalists Frank West, as he struggles to survive an endless stream of zombies. Players will have full reign of a realistic shopping center, utilizing anything they find to fight off the flesh-hungry mob and search for the truth behind the horrendous epidemic. We met up with Capcom's project coordinator Robert Hamiter, who gave us a demo and answered a few questions ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 4:54 p.m. PST | Filed under
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An in-house 3D Realms
interview with former Apogee developer Jim Norwood (known for Shadow Warrior and Bio Menace) reveals the juicy bit that he is currently working on an RPG for EA, Lord of the Rings: The White Council. After The Third Age, this would be EA's second attempt at developing an RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. While there are no details, The White Council is mentioned in the trilogy as a body formed to prevent Sauron from obtaining the One Ring, and includes Gandalf but also Saruman before turning evil. Now that the cat is out of the bag ...
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mod HQ has received word from Valve's Doug Lombardi that the first HL2 expansion is expected soon. "We're currently targeting April 24th for the release of both Aftermath and Platinum. Platinum will include HL2, HL2 DM, CS: Source, DoD: Source, and Aftermath."
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First and Object Software are happy to announce that they have signed a North American publishing agreement for Seal of Evil. Combining ancient Chinese history some 2000 years ago with Chinese legend, Seal of Evil is an RPG.
by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2006 @ 1:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The newest issue of CGW has some info on the first Guild Wars expansion. Guild Wars: Factions will introduce two new professions (assassin and ritualist), 25 new skills and 6 armor sets for old classes, a full campaign set on a new Eastern-themed continent Cantha with 3 nations, and faction-based PvP where guild alliances will battle to control various areas of the world map. Guild Wars: Factions will be standalone, although then only the new continent will be playable.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 7:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve's latest Steam Update has a few details on what to expect in the near future. This month, new map releases for both DoD: Source and C-S: Source. For Day of Defeat. We'll also be releasing a completely rebuilt version of the classic map Kalt, which is set in the winter. There has even been some custom rendering work done in the Source engine to make the snow and ice look realistic. For Counter-Strike: Source, a new Militia will be released, reworked and, like the recently released Nuke, it will include HDR. A new Rag Doll Kung Fu demo is now also available.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 5:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fight Night Round 3 brings the most intense boxing experience to gamers. Film-quality graphics showcase devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. On the way to becoming boxing's greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer. According to the official website, Fight Night 3 will be released coming Valentine's day, February 14, 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 2:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Metalheart: Replicants Rampage provides a strong sci-fi story with intriguing cyberpunk influences, sophisticated turn-based combat, random quest generator, character parameter system, and plenty of other wonders to make hardcore RPG fans amazed. Dreamcatcher has released a new patch bringing any international version of the game to v1.3 and addressing a few minor tweaks.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 1:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Day of Defeat is a World War II multiplayer first-person action game that pits players in Axis vs. Allies battles in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944, remade using Half-Life 2's Source engine. Players enlist as snipers, infantrymen, machine gunners, riflemen and sergeants, and then hit the frontlines running using authentic weaponry.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 10:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Control the fate of the galaxy in LucasArts' RTS game Star Wars: Empire at War. Set a few years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power. LucasArts has updated the official website reflecting a February 16 release date.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II Collector's Edition. The first ever Collector's Edition DVD release will include extra DVD video content, poster, map of middle-earth, exclusive in-game content such as units and maps.
by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 2:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While Wild Arms The 4th Detonator is not yet available in North America, Sony Japan has already revealed it is working on a 5th title in the series. Developed by Media Vision, Wild Arms The Vth Vanguard celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the franchise and revolves around the planet Fargaia which is slowly but surely losing its green, and changes to a wasteland. Severe environment and cruel monsters threaten life, people still hanging on to the planet. In such a wold world, there are adventurers whoask for a thrill or a dream. People call them Migratory Bird.
by Judy on Jan. 6, 2006 @ 1:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Take 2 today announced preliminary net sales of $1.2 billion for its 2005 fiscal year and Q4 net sales of $308 million. The results reveal that College Hoops 2K6 and Top Spin 2 have been pushed back from Q1 to Q2 2006 to provide additional time for development. A few new games were also introduced, including the port of GTA: Liberty City Stories to a current-gen console (most likely the PS2), and two new titles for the PSP, including an all-new GTA offering.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 5:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Heart of Empire: Rome leads the player through 14 huge missions as they actually build & control ancient Rome in glorious real-time 3D. From simple beginnings, they must quickly build housing for their growing population; start to meet their increasing desires for food, goods and entertainment.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 4:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Games has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate PunkBuster Anti-Cheat software into the highly anticipated PREY, currently being developed by Human Head Studios and executive produced by 3D Realms. PunkBuster Anti-Cheat features will be available "out-of-the-box" with the retail release of the game.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 3:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Galactic Dream is a space-based strategy game in which four species are fighting for their very survival. This game brings you the shaped wings of your very galactic dreams: you will command star-ships and terrifying space monsters in real time. This v1.17 demo patch adds AI tweaks, bug fixes and the possibility to keep units in hangar when constructed.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | 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 Jan. 5, 2006 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Turbine announced today that its massively multiplayer game is less than two months away! Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach will launch in North America on Tuesday, February 28th, 2006. European gaming enthusiasts also don't have much longer to wait. Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach DDO will release in the UK, France and Germany in March 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2006 @ 3:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SCEUK announced today that gamers will be able to enter the mystical world of Shadow of the Colossus, a new epic action adventure from the creators of ICO, on 17th Feb. 2006. In Shadow of the Colossus, players take the role of a young man seeking the truth of an ancient tale of power hidden in a mystical land.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 2:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach beta community is growing rapidly, with more than 250,000 fans signed up for a slot in the beta. Turbine wants as many people as possible to be able to experience the beta, but with so many people signed up, the only guaranteed way to gain access is to join the Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach preorder program. Intrepid adventurers who join the preorder program will get up to 10 days of beta play as well as a special in-game magic item and a game poster.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 11:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Funcom announced today that it has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Aspyr Media to publish Dreamfall: The Longest Journey in North America.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 3:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced DMC 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition for the PS2 will join Sony's "Greatest Hits" collection. Featuring a redesigned package, the special edition will feature a horde of additional content, new options and an additional playable character.