by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2006 @ 1:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Minions of Mirth is an open-source "Massively Single Player" RPG with 15 character careers from 3 character archetypes, multiclass characters with primary, secondary, and tertiary class, 8 playable character races, 16 incredible zones to explore, hundreds of spells and PLENTY more. Prairie Games has released v1.02 patch, available through thr auto updater, fixing various bugs and implementing various balance tweaks.
by Rainier on Jan. 16, 2006 @ 11:12 a.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 Justin on Jan. 15, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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What is with platformers turning into racing games lately? Crash Tag Team Racing is the way the Crash Bandicoot franchise handles the transition, by dividing the game equally into platforming and racing halves. With polished, traditional gameplay for the action half and the unique Clash mechanic for the racing, Crash Tag Team Racing is shaping up to be a unique experience.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2006 @ 11:50 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The latest issue of GameInformer has word that Midway is working on yet another title in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat: Armageddon will go back to its roots, unlike the RPGish MK: Shaolin Monks, and will feature the usual blood, gore and violence, a choice of 60 fighters, more than 20 fatality moves, Create a Kombatant mode to make your own character (like Soul Calibur 3), multiplayer and Konquest Mode. More details surely to come in the official announcement, but for now MK: Armageddon is scheduled for somewhere in 2006.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2006 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA today announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II will make its exclusive console debut when it ships in Summer 2006 on the Xbox 360, and will be the first game in the series that will be playable over Xbox LIVE. Players will be able to challenge friends online and engage in intense, action-packed real-time battles.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2006 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Digital Jesters has released a new patch for Cyanide's strategy game Chaos League: Sudden Death. This update brings your English, French or German retail game to v2.03, and adds multiplayer, management, UI optimizations and various fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 11:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gears of War blends the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde, creating cinematic, high-definition visuals so intense and powerful, it feels like the gamers are controlling a blockbuster action movie.
NOTE: Epic let us know these screens are about a year old, and kindly asked us to remove them...
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 10:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America is continuing to feed consumer demand for the PSP system by delivering six new software titles in early 2006. The upcoming titles span across multiple genres and will provide innovative, exciting entertainment content to gamers of all ages.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 1:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A new study by the University of Missouri-Columbia claims that there might be a link between video game violence and increased aggressive real-life behavior in gamers. Study subjects who played violent video games showed diminished brain responses to images of real-life violence which, according to the study's authors, correlates to aggressive behavior.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 10:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GameTap today announced that it has expanded its considerable vault of games as a result of licensing agreements with Interplay, SNK PLAYMORE and Riverdeep Inc.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 9:38 a.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 as well as several new classes such as the much anticpated Blue Mage. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 9:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway’s real-time strategy game Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War puts players in the role of some of history’s greatest generals, is now scheduled for release in June 2006. The game’s development is now being led internally out of the Midway San Diego studio, with a group that includes game industry veterans from the teams that developed Heroes of Might and Magic and Lords of Everquest.
by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2006 @ 8:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NCsoft North America today announced the release of its latest, free, Lineage content expansion pack Episode IV: History and Memory. This expansion provides subscribers with 230 megabytes of new geographical locations to explore, an enhanced new player experience, plus additional mage and elven magic spells.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 11:48 a.m. PST | 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. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.
by Rainier on Jan. 11, 2006 @ 11:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Turbine today announced its preorder program for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. People who preorder will get a free Beta pass for up to 10 days, exclusive +1 in-game amulet for added defense during combat, access to the final game days before the official release, reserve a name, and pick your world, and also a special limited edition Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach poster featuring the red dragon
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 1:17 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Strategy First and Valve Corporation are pleased to announce the Steam launch date for S.C.S: Dangerous Waters and Space Empires IV Deluxe. S.C.S: Dangerous Waters is a naval simulation game, and will be available via Steam for $39.99. Space Empires IV Deluxe a strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, will also be available via Steam for just $19.99. Those with an active Steam account will be able to pre-purchase the games beginning January 24 and save 10%.
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.
