by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced today that Raymond Felton, point guard for the 2005 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Champion, North Carolina Tar Heels, will serve as cover athlete and spokesman for NCAA March Madness 06, scheduled to be released this fall.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MotoGP4 is the latest installment in the acclaimed motorcycle racing series, featuring realistic bike physics, licensed riders and motorcycles and adrenaline-pumping multiplayer races, the game promises to be the most complete motorcycle grand prix simulation ever.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Eidos in conjunction with Highway 1 Productions, takes an unrelenting look at urban street crime in its upcoming action video game 25 To Life. 25 To Life is being developed by Avalanche Software and will be available for PS2, Xbox and PC. Read more for new screens..
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 2:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts takes the PC version's signature locations, Full-Action Response A.I. (F.A.R. concept), and unprecedented view-distance, and combines them with improved gameplay scenarios that will challenge players to utilize an even broader range of strategies and survival tactics to uncover the many secrets within the beautiful, but deadly islands. Today we have an interview with Ubisoft's Scriptwriter and Game Designer Patrick Redding giving us more insight in FCI's game dynamics.
by Rainier on June 8, 2005 @ 2:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bully follows teenager Jimmy Hopkins as he tries to survive his crooked classmates and superiors, and navigate the tricky social hierarchy at the fictitious reform school, Bullworth Academy.
by David Wanaselja on June 8, 2005 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Captured, conveniently forgotten, tortured, and left for dead, MI6 agent Andrew Sterling awaits execution in a Chinese prison. The story begins when a mysterious friend from his past rescues him, setting off a chain of events that could rock the very foundations of global security and wreak chaos on a worldwide level.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Far Cry Instincts is a technically advanced gaming experience built from the ground up using the kind of cutting-edge technology that Far Cry fans will recognize from the PC title. Far Cry Instincts will ship for consoles in September 2005.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 4:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spring 1945: World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory. In development since 2003, Sniper Elite is a sniping/stealth game due to be released on PS2, PC and Xbox.
by Judy on June 7, 2005 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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RedOctane announced today that In The Groove, the high-energy, next-generation dance video game, is shipping to retailers nationwide and will be fully distributed on store shelves by June 17, 2005.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Activision is not only working on a Call of Duty sequel for the PC, but also on a sequel to last years Call of Duty: Finest Hour. Call of Duty 2: The Big Red One will be set during World War 2, has a tentative holiday season release date. Previously Activision mentioned it would be showing "two" new Call of Duty products, so besides the CoD2 for PC, this may be the second one.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bandai's PS2 exclusive Saint Seiya, Knights of the Zodiac: The Sanctuary, dubbed a Cosmo energy battle action game by its creators, is based on the legendary Japanese anime franchise, Saint Seiya. Read more for details and screens ...
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco announced today Stargate SG-1: The Alliance, a squad based first-person shooter based on the acclaimed television series. Featuring innovative team gameplay, robust multiplayer features and an original "Stargate" storyline, Stargate SG-1: The Alliance will be coming to major console systems and the PC in Fall 2005.
by Rainier on June 7, 2005 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A. announced today that it has shipped Spike's action-packed adventure game, Samurai Western, to retailers nationwide, From the creators of the original Tenchu and The Way of the Samurai series, Samurai Western is an enhanced version of the Japanese game that was released earlier in the year.
by Hank on June 7, 2005 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge is an action-adventure game that continues the story of Jack Skellington and his arch-nemesis, Oogie Boogie. Players take on the role of Jack, who must battle bizarre and vicious enemies in order to stop the diabolical Oogie Boogie from kidnapping the leaders of all the holidays.
by Alicia on June 7, 2005 @ 12:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare to journey through a living, breathing fantasy world in the Square-Enix/tri-ACE co-production Radiata Stories. Explore a living, breathing fantasy world where time passes and NPCs all have their own daily routines. Recruit allies and pick sides in the war between humans and the faerie. The future's riding on your decisions.
by Hank on June 7, 2005 @ 12:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Beatmania is a revolutionary new interactive DJ simulation game for the PlayStation 2, which combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and featuring more than 50 tracks, Beatmania lets gamers feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI today announced that Romance of the Three Kingdoms X has reached gold status and will ship to North American retailers on June 21st, 2005.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 9:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts today announced the release of Medal of Honor European Assault for the PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 6:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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KOEI today revealed that developer Cavia has begun working on Winback 2: Project Poseidon, the long-awaited follow-up to the intense third-person action shooter that originally appeared on the N64 and PlayStation 2. While no additional information is available at this point, we do have the first two screens ...
by Geson Hatchett on June 6, 2005 @ 5:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for The Godfather game as gamers will join the Corleone family and earn respect through loyalty and fear as they rise through the ranks to become Don in 1945-1955 New York.
by Alicia on June 6, 2005 @ 4:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Prepare for the ultimate video game power fantasy in Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. Smash your way across urban cityscapes, fighting every tank, monster, and puny human that dares to cross your path. Earn points by performing the most spectacularly destructive stunts imaginable.
by Alicia on June 6, 2005 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kingdom Hearts II follows Sora, Donald, and Goofy on their continuing quest to find their friends and King Mickey. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters, including the king himself! In the effort to help Mulan and stop the villain Hades' devious plots, they will encounter countless dangers both familiar and brand-new.
by Rainier on June 6, 2005 @ 4:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Composer Garry Schyman, whose experience outside of videogames includes feature films, television movies, and series television, has created the original orchestral score for Pandemic Studios/THQ's upcoming Destroy All Humans!. The musical score is written in the style of 1950's sci-fi movies such as the classic The Day The Earth Stood Still, using a Theremin as the lead instrument.
by Rainier on June 4, 2005 @ 1:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts in some of the largest online battles.
by Rainier on June 3, 2005 @ 6:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. The game is currently in development by Criterion Games for the PS2 and Xbox.