by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 1:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tekken: Dark Resurrection takes all the top elements from the latest arcade version and introduces a host of new, PSP-exclusive features to deliver great mobile gaming.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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From Russia With Love features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, social multiplayer experiences, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics. EA revealed today that Dr. No, Xenia Onatopp, Scaramanga, Pussy Galore, Goldfinger, and Oddjob are all unlockable multiplayer characters.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 5:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Vivisector: Beast Inside is a unique mixture of 3D Action/Horror, blending a thrilling interactive story with intense, high-adrenaline action and immerses players in a rich and fascinating storyline.This small patch fixes some sound issues, and various physics & clipping issues.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix is working on a new expansion pack for its MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, which will introduce new maps, monsters, and several new classes such as the much-anticipated Blue Mage.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 12:10 p.m. PST | Filed under
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During his GDC keynote speech Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed that Nintendo is working on a new Zelda game for the NDS. While The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass details are still limited, the demo showed that the top screen will be used for the game, lower part as map, while the stylus is used for opening doors (by drawing an hourglass), and directing your boomerang shots. Returning are the puzzle-based dungeons and the Navi glow used for targeting.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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2K Sports today announced that Matador Records, among other record labels, is providing music for the in-game Major League Baseball 2K6 soundtrack.
by Rainier on March 23, 2006 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA today announced a new partnership with Obsidian Entertainment to collaboratively develop an original role playing game for PC, PS3 and X360
by Rainier on March 22, 2006 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Major League Baseball 2K6 for the Xbox(R) and PS2 has gone gold and is set to hit store shelves on April 11. Major League Baseball 2K6 showcases standard-setting features, stunning graphics, unparalleled gameplay and online play.
by Rainier on March 22, 2006 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve today announced a Source Engine licensing partnership with Kuma Reality Games, creators of KumaWar. Already in development, Kuma’s Source-based projects, including a comedic action title and the next generation of KumaWar, are targeted for release on the PC later this year.
by Rainier on March 22, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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AGEIA Technologies today announced at the GDC that Metropolis Software is supporting the AGEIA PhysX processor in its upcoming fantasy shooter Infernal. The third-person action game will be published by Playlogic, and delivers stunning graphics and immersive physics action.
by Rainier on March 22, 2006 @ 4:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Hellfire Citadel is an instance located in the Outlands zone of WoW: The Burning Crusade, Blizzard's MMORPG expansion. It expands the game by tremendous bounds, adding new races, quest, lands, Battlegrounds, professions and items, raising the level cap to 70, and more.
by Rainier on March 22, 2006 @ 12:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Teenage Goth-Metal girl designs extreme metal racing video game based in Hell…. Earache Extreme Metal Racing will feature ten evil Earache racing teams burning a lot more than rubber through hell and other wastelands.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 10:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Coffee break is a company life simulation with attitude. All your colleagues have different personalities and you must develop a good relationship with them all if you want to succeed in your different tasks.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Ubisoft announces that its PSP exclusive stealth/action game Splinter Cell Essentials is available in retail stores, offering a new and unique gaming experience with a storyline drawn from the highest-rated spy action series of all time.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. This v1.11 version makes various changes, fixes bugs and adds a bunch of new features.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 4:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lemmings for the PSP re-creates the timeless formula of the Lemmings franchise and delivers a unique blend of nostalgic puzzle gameplay for all ages. SCEA announced today that it will release the PSP version of Team 17's Lemmings on May 23, 2006.
by Rainier on March 21, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Acclaim and Massive Incorporated todah signed a multi-year partnership to bring multiple Acclaim titles into the Massive Network, starting with its free action-themed multiplayer online game BOTS.
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 6:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Several weeks back, the first hints started dropping about a possible new Battlefield game through a leaked trailer and hints in various interviews. A thread on the official
PCGamer forums seems to confirm this, as several people have received their May issue stating it has a Battlefield 2142 article, as well as a trailer on its cover-mounted cd, which can be also be
viewed online. Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. Mech Warrior-meets-Battlefield 2 is the best way to describe it, and it is scheduled for "Fall 2006."
by Rainier on March 20, 2006 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | 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 March 20, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Justice League Heroes, developed by Snowblind Studios, 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.
by Reldan on March 20, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Act of War: High Treason introduces new features and content to enhance and extend the overall experience. High Treason will expand into naval warfare with over a dozen different vessels, such as AEGIS cruisers, frigates, aircraft carriers and submarines. Less scripting, better AI and camera handling.
by Katarani on March 20, 2006 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway Arcade Treasures: Deluxe Edition consists of 28 arcade games including all of the games from Midway Arcade Treasures 2 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3, and for the first time all three Mortal Kombat games on PC.
by Rainier on March 17, 2006 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced a licensing agreement with Epic Games for the use of Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology in future next gen console and PC games.
by Rainier on March 17, 2006 @ 6:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Set in the Caribbean of the early 18th century, Tortuga: Two Treasures is an action adventure brimming with Caribbean myth, legendary treasures and fearsome pirates. Two Treasures features epic land and naval battles, featuring everything from sword fights to cannon-battles. Ascaron has just launched
the official Tortuga: Two Treasures website.
by Rainier on March 17, 2006 @ 12:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter released on Xbox 360 on March 8 achieved record sales for its first week of launch. In North America, GRAW sold over 240,000 units while Europe pushed 120,000 units in just three days.