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.
by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2006 @ 12:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Paradox Interactive announced today the street date for their anticipated title Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday. Doomsday is a stand-alone expansion to the critically acclaimed Hearts of Iron II.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 2:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Global War on Terror: Death Strike is a thrill-filled jet-powered fast-paced action game, and the first of the company's new Global War on Terror series. Global War on Terror: Death Strike features a plot brimming with relevance in today's world as you track down and stop WMD-seeking terrorists.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 1:29 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PRISM: Threat Level Red is the commercial version that sets the world and environments that inspire the Army National Guard's game PRISM: Black Shield, and will feature a more detailed story line along with a unique campaign structure. The game will also feature distinct missions, unique events, unique weapons, and a few more surprises.
by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2006 @ 7:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A few weeks ago a rumor started floating around that the January 2006 issue of PSM would reveal that UT 2007 was to be a
PS3 launch title, but this community post by an Epic producer on
the Atari forums tells a different story, "PC first. We're not scheduled to be a ps3 launch title, not certain where those news sites are getting that from. There will be a pre-release demo (on the PC at least)."
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on the best selling trading card game from Upper Deck, Marvel Trading Card Game for the Nintendo DS, PSP and PC allows players to collect hundreds of cards based on their favorite Marvel characters and compete in cross-platform online play in a variety of different modes.
Marvel Trading Card Game lets players assemble their own deck and take on different challenges to gain more cards based on legendary Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider and more. In the game's single player story mode, players choose to play
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Xseed Games
Developer: Nautilus
Release Date: March 7, 2006
Alicia Ashby: Anyone who played Midway's releases of the two Shadow Hearts games quickly realized they were playing the best RPGs ever released for the PS2 - yes, even better than juggernauts like Final Fantasy and Star Ocean. Newcomer XSEED is showing off their localization skills with the release of the third game, From the New World, and it's shaping up to be everything fans could possibly want. The third game in the series follows a new protagonist and an adventure set in America, with a Chicago
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Ace Combat level of excellence comes to the Sony PSP™ portable system in an all-new game designed specifically to take advantage of the handheld’s capabilities. Enter into an entirely new highflying action-packed world that will challenge your abilities in new ways as you take on the role of an ace pilot defending the country of Aurelia. The player’s adventure begins after the neighboring country of Leasath, who filled with secretive motives veiled behind long internal conflict, has invaded. It’s time to liberate your country for freedom for all!
This first PSP installment of the popular Ace Combat franchise features a
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Pre - E3 2006
A long time ago, a girl traveled around Tirasweel. Her silver hair shone even in the moonlight, and her eyes were clear as a fountain.
She could cast a glance into the future. When good things happened, people admired her. When bad things happened, people accused her. Some people called her the Moonlight Witch.
A long time ago, a Witch traveled around Tirasweel. She disappeared, leaving many questions behind...
FEATURES:
- AI that “Picks Its Battles”. Enemies gauge your strength before attacking, and will “turn tail
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The hit sci-fi fantasy video game and TV series is back to deliver an epic, immersive RPG experience on the PS2. What if what you do as a player in a game impacted your real world? What is reality? .hack® has pursued this innovative concept in the previous 4-part series where “The World” was ultimately destroyed. Years after the events of the first .hack series, “The World” was rebuilt.
As a new player, you are saved on your first day in “The World” from several PKs (Player Killers) by a mysterious man. From this day on, you have dedicated your time
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Pirates! Set sail! Weigh anchors! Depart for the Grand Line, where battles and adventure await! One Piece, the popular comic and anime series featured in Shonen Jump, 4KidsTV and Cartoon Network, comes back to the console world with One Piece: Grand Adventure for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. The series features Monkey D. Luffy as an aspiring pirate searching for One Piece, the legendary treasure of The Pirate King Gold Roger.
One Piece: Grand Adventure brings back the fun and excitement of the free-moving Vs. Battle action from past One Piece games with exciting new twists. The game also has been
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Funcom
Developer: Funcom
Release Date: Q2 2006
Joe Keiser: Dreamfall was one of my most anticipated games of last year, but now that it's been pushed into 2006, it has even less competition – it's my most anticipated game of the next 12 months, without question. The first game proved that the adventure genre still had plenty of life, in the hand of great creators. Ragnar Tornquist is that creator – Dreamfall looks to be gorgeous, deeply and intricately storied, and plans to make just enough concessions to the action-oriented to make it a game absolutely
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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From the creators of the acclaimed Street Fighter II arcade game comes Super DBZ®, a new, highly intense DBZ fighting experience unlike any other Dragon Ball Z game. Super DBZ features an all new DBZ fighting system plus intense combos for super damage! With multiple unique special attacks and fighting styles for all 18 characters, Super DBZ gives players a more hard-core 3D fighting experience in the air or on the ground, complete with enough super-fast combination moves and dynamic battle scenes to satisfy any DBZ buff.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics brings the excitement of D&D to the PSP system for the first time! Faithfully utilizing the Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 rule-set, Dungeons & Dragons®: Tactics allows players to take a party of six adventurers into a wide variety of dangerous environments to experience deep and exciting turn-based action.
All of the core races and classes will be available to the player, including two Psionic classes, the Psion and the Psychic Warrior. Players will be able to customize their characters and store as many as their memory stick can handle.
Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics offers an original
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