by Judy on May 30, 2005 @ 2:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soul Calibur III offers the series' hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects to create a unique gaming experience. It also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors.
by Geson Hatchett on May 30, 2005 @ 4:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow will feature a blend of fast-paced action and adventure in which you will slash and hack their way through a dozen locations, with fully interactive levels and varied gameplay. Action will take place in a variety of lush, immersive settings, including burning buildings, wrecked ships, and misty moonlit caves.
by Geson Hatchett on May 30, 2005 @ 4:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ultimate Spider-Man allows players to take on the role of Spider-Man AND a super-villain in an original storyline. Dive into an immersive adventure as you experience a living comic-book illustrated with 3D Comic Inking Technology. The game's expanded, free-roaming environments deliver a deep adventure with a variety of challenging missions, diverse game play and an improved combat system that allows players to face off against the largest number of characters from the Spider-Man universe ever assembled.
by Gordy Wheeler on May 29, 2005 @ 2:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!
by Rainier on May 28, 2005 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Devil Kings is a fast-paced action game set against a backdrop of a warring nation as feudal lords battle for land and power. Choose from a selection of heroic warriors and utilize their unique combat abilities to fight on the battlefields and unify the country. Devil Kings possesses compelling gameplay that will have gamers unleashing a variety of devastating attacks to triumph over every enemy.
by Alicia on May 27, 2005 @ 1:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alphonse and Edward Elric return in Full Metal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir. With streamlined gameplay and smoother, more sophisticated cel-shaded graphics, FMA2 strives to deliver an improved version of the first entry's brawling gameplay. Fans of the anime will be delighted to see 30 minutes of original animation from BONES, more character art, full voice acting by the cast of the Cartoon Network series, and a blend of original story and scenarios adapted from the manga and anime.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 5:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that Medal of Honor European Assault the latest video game from EA's acclaimed Medal of Honor franchise, has gone gold. Read more for new screens & trailer ...
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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FIFA 06 returns to field with more teams, better graphics, and improved gameplay. Utilize improved formations to create the perfect attack with the world's greatest players.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, also known as Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!, is the only game to combine fighting and flying in wide open, destructible 3D environments. In the air, on the ground or under water, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi gives players the ability to battle with unprecedented power and freedom.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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tXo is hosting the "Tourney for the Homies 3!" for Tony THUG2 on PS2 during the summer of 2005. The grand prize includes a $1,000 gift certificate, a THUG2 PS2 Cover Sheet and Tony Hawk skateboard deck both autographed by Tony Hawk, a line-up of three Activision PS2 games, a Dalek signed & numbered 18"x24" print, t-shirts from DENIED Clothing and a copy of SWINDLE Magazine.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 12:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blending the best features from the first two installments with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft's development teams, Prince of Persia 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality - and plenty of unexpected twists - that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Majesco announced the PS2 version of Psychonauts has gone gold and will be available in stores June 21st.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is the latest installment of the Dragon Quest series that has sold over 35 million units worldwide and is the first to be released for the PS2. Characters designed by Akira Toriyama are brought to life by "cel-shading," bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime. In Dragon Quest VIII, old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering the kind of sweeping adventure that only Dragon Quest games can offer. No specific release date is mentioned, but Sony Europe did confirm it is on its way
by Judy on May 26, 2005 @ 8:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Further establishing the Getting Up brand as a true representation of authentic graffiti culture, Atari and Marc Ecko today announced the involvement of over 65 well-known graffiti writers in the highly anticipated video game, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The acclaimed TOCA series will return with every element of motorsport for real in TOCA Race Driver 2006 (known in Europe as TOCA Race Driver 3). Coming this winter for PS2, Xbox and PC, race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world's most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation.
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 8:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing. Check the freshly launched
Hitman: Blood Money website, or read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on May 26, 2005 @ 2:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A free-flowing game during which players can assume the role of multiple characters and experience the game from multiple viewpoints, Fahrenheit allows players' actions to affect the plot by offering a scenario driven interactive experience. Check the freshly launched
Indigo Prophecy website of read more for new screens ...
by Bakageta on May 26, 2005 @ 1:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Young warrior Edda's life is forever changed when he meets the mysterious Kirika. Players will embark on an epic journey through the most evil-infested areas of the world, utilizing powerful weaponry and magic to avert the threat, unlocking 24 playable characters from the Arc The Lad series in the process.
by Reldan on May 26, 2005 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soul Calibur III offers the series' hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects to create a unique gaming experience. It also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors.
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 3:42 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 Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The new game will follow the plot of the original "From Russia with Love" film, including the battle on the Orient Express and the boat chase sequence, but will expand the story with new action sequences. The development team approached the game as a director's cut of the film, which will allow the player to utilize such cool toys as the jetpack and a Q-copter as well as the trusty Walther PPK handgun.
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Arc The Lad: End of Darkness has gone gold for the PS2. The first title in the Arc The Lad series to feature real-time combat, End of Darkness allows players to engage in epic clashes in a massive and detailed game world alone or with friends, in the game's story mode or in online cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes.
by Rainier on May 25, 2005 @ 10:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Take on the role of the world’s most famous Super Hero, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and one of his most menacing nemeses, Venom, in an original storyline written and illustrated by the creative team behind the best-selling “Ultimate Spider-Man” comic book series. Check out the freshly launched
Ultimate Spider-Man official website.
by Alicia on May 25, 2005 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend hopes to restore the Tomb Raider franchise to the prestige it had years ago. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before.
by Alicia on May 25, 2005 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. For Agent 47 it's business as usual, until suddenly he loses contact with The ICA. Sensing that he may be the next target, he travels to America, where he prepares to make a killing.