by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 10:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced March 24th as the day The Godfather videogame will be on store shelves in Europe and March 21st in North America. In less than two months, gamers will step into the Don's dangerous world of intimidation and negotiation via their PS2, Xbox or PC, while the Xbox 360 and PSP version are to follow later in 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pirates of the Burning Sea is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 8:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix Europe announced today that the 3rd expansion pack for its MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan, will release in Europe and Japan on April 20th, 2006, following North American shipment on April 18th, while Final Fantasy XI for Xbox 360 on April 20th in Europe and Japan.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 7:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Majesco today announced handheld installments of the popular Guilty Gear fighting series. Guilty Gear Dust Strikers for the NDS and Guilty Gear Judgment for the PSP, both developed by ARC System Works, are due in early spring.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 7:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos confirms that Commandos Strike Force, developed by Pyro Studios, will be released on March 17th, 2006 on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in all European territories.
by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.
by Joe Keiser on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 12:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play is a massive compilation featuring 21 retro Midway arcade titles featuring select games from both Midway Arcade Treasures and Midway Arcade Treasures 2.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 9:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami today announced that its new NDS exclusive RPG Tao's Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal, available in March 2006. Combining incredible battles and mind boggling riddles with a fantastical adventure that only Konami can deliver, Tao’s Adventure is sure to fulfill the imaginations of magic and RPG fans alike.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MGS 3: Subsistence will feature the complete smash-hit action game MGS3: Snake Eater as well as all-new game modes such as robust online multiplayer gameplay, new duel mode, different camera perspectives, a demo theater mode and the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake games.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 7:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The Metal Gear Ac!d series combines the world of the Metal Gear Solid series with an intellectually-driven, tactical stealth card game. Players use action and weapon cards to guide Solid Snake through a barrage of missions while utilizing strategic thinking and planned out tactical maneuvers to accomplish the mission objectives.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 6:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update to Day of Defeat Source. This update adds the new dod_kalt map with High Dynamic Range (HDR) lighting, and fixes an issue where players were getting stuck on models. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 6:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beatmania is a revolutionary interactive DJ simulation that puts gamers at the center of the music. The first DJ simulation for the PS2, beatmania combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos to create an unparalleled interactive audio and visual experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 5:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 12:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami announced today that people who pre-order the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence will be getting a Metal Gear Saga bonus DVD with tons of additional goodies on it such as a 30 min MGS history feature produced by Hideo Kojima and directed by Ryan Payton, Kojima talking about MGS 4 on PS3, various trailers for upcoming MGS titles, all wrapped up in a foil/silver casing with cover art by Yoji Shinkawa.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 11:40 a.m. PST | 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 Jan. 25, 2006 @ 3:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The story takes place in an abandoned island, where all humans disappeared in a mysterious way 29 years ago. This time other than the dead people from the first game, there is a new type of enemy called the dark people, they have intelligence and abilities over human, and they can see in the darkness.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 2:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tortuga: Two Treasures will have players setting sail as pirate captains in search of action, adventure and of course, treasure. You play Thomas ‘Hawk’ Blythe and after you get betrayed and captured, a dramatic battle for power, romance, treasure and truth commences beneath the Jolly Roger. Two Treasures features epic land and naval battles, featuring everything from sword fights to cannon-battles.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 2:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Team6 game studios and MP3Unsigned.com combined their strengths and came up with a "win the competition and get your music in one of three computergames made by Team6" competition.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2006 @ 1:02 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Resident Evil: Deadly Silence will be a remake of the first RE title, released in 1996, but unlike the original, the DS version will not use pre-rendered graphics, but be in full 3D. One of the modes requires you to wipe the screen to slash your knife, and the dual screen will most likely be used for inventory and map. RE:DS will also support coop and other multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Koei today announced the European release date for its fantasy RPG Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana in Europe, March 17th. The sixth instalment in this series is the first to be released in Europe giving gamers the opportunity to immerse themselves within a world of alchemy, monsters and the most incredibly extensive selections of items and item creating possibilities ever to appear in an RPG.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Combining an optimised driving engine with an innovative concept, Black Bean and the Italian software house, Milestone, are ready to deliver an electrifying racing title for fans of the genre. Evolution GT is set to hit the streets this spring, featuring an expansive single player career mode and other unique features.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 8:20 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GMX are today announcing the release of a new expansion pack for the critically acclaimed flight simulation title IL-2 Forgotten Battles for February 4th 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 1:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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KnightBlade: Line Of Defense is an episodic (three titles are planned in the series) game which tells the story of a band of renegades in a stolen experimental GALCOM craft - the GCV-KnightBlade who - against overwhelming odds, are the last line of defense against an embattled Earth.
by Bill Lange on Jan. 24, 2006 @ 12:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood builds upon the elements that have made Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30 a runaway success by adding new features and game modes. Featuring a new single-player narrative, new multiplayer missions, an all-new cooperative-style game mode, and new weapons and vehicles.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2006 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that its PS2 exclusive title Grandia III will be released on February 14, 2006. In Grandia III you play as Yuuki, a 16-year-old boy who dreams of being a pilot. When Yuuki meets Alfina, an elven shaman who can talk to holy beasts, he gets involved in a mission to find her brother Emilious, who turned evil and wants to conquering the world.