by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With the latest addition to Midway's classic gaming vault, consumers will be given the option to either hone their racing skills in single player mode in games such as S.T.U.N. Runner, or fulfill their head-to-head appetite and leave friends in the dust with titles such as Hydro Thunder and Super Off Road. Midway Arcade Treasures 3 will also feature player rankings via Xbox Live to allow gamers to post and track personal scores against the best in the world.
by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 6:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is the fusion of fantasy fighting action with the strategy of user-friendly RPG elements , providing gamers a deep, engaging gameplay experience complete with solo play, co-op and an online community. Lead by industry veterans John Romero (Doom, Quake) and Josh Sawyer (Icewind Dale), developed by Midway's San Diego studio, Seven Sorrows is scheduled for release on the PS2, Xbox and PC this winter.
by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 4:01 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fight Night Round 2 will let you go head-to-head with the best of boxing including Bernard Hopkins, Middleweight Champion of the World and cover athlete for EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 2, as well as legendary boxers Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield and Joe Frazier. See below for the entire list of boxers in their respective weight class in the game.
by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 3:51 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco today announced that Tekken 5 will be launching in North American retail outlets on Friday, February 25, 2005. Read more for details about four more unlockable characters, bonus adventure game, and arcade history mode ...
by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 2:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Project: Snowblind is a the first-person action shooter putting you in the role of an elite super soldier, fighting on the front lines of a near-future war using unique weapons, abilities and high-tech gadgetry that inject depth and variety to gameplay. Read more for 22 new screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 8:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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EA and Viacom are working on a videogame based on The Godfather fiction putting gamers at the center of the action in one of history's most revered masterpieces. The book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for the 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 a living 1945-1955 New York.
by Judy on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 1:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Not content with bringing the most originally styled game you'll see this year to European gamers, ZOO Digital would like to announce some of the new game features you can expect. Alien Hominid is a fast-paced 2D side scroller where players must run, jump and shoot their way across the globe in pursuit of the alien's coveted UFO. The artwork is completely hand-drawn and hand-animated by cult artist Dan Paladin and comes with 16 levels complete with mini and main-bosses.
by Alicia on Feb. 18, 2005 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The forces of evil you thought you defeated in Champions of Norrath are back and ready to be stomped on all over again in Champions: Return to Arms. You can import your old characters from Champions of Norrath and level them up even more, or make a new hero from one of seven classes. Hone your skills, amass treasure, and learn powerful spells with up to three other players, either online or with the aid of the multitap.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Fear & Respect is an innovative action/adventure videogame based in the intense, urban environment of South Central Los Angeles. The game is being developed in collaboration with writer/director John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood, Baby Boy, 2 Fast 2 Furious). Read more for the first screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is an Action/Adventure title driven by both intense single and multi-player action. Similar to the recently released Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles will also play an important role in the player’s quest for an “outstanding” victory.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The work log counter on
Gearbox Software's website has reached zero, which could indicated that it has finished development on Ubisoft's WW2 tactical FPS. No official announcement has been made yet by Ubisoft, but the website does mention that there are no work items left to complete and an announcement will be coming soon.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, Cortez - the hero from previous installments - returns with humanity on the brink of destruction. With the help of some familiar faces (some very familiar!) he must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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L.A. Rush is an innovative racing videogame based on the sport of competitive street racing and the fanatical, ruthless lifestyles of those involved. A reinvention of the classic Midway Rush franchise, L.A. Rush is scheduled for release in spring 2005 on the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. Read more for some new screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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NARC is a mission-based 3rd-person action game set against a stylized, modern-day backdrop of the War on Drugs. Players take on the roles of elite NARC squad members Marcus Hill, a DEA Agent with a squeaky clean image and Jack Forzenski, a cop on probation and fresh out of rehab. Together they investigate a new mystery drug that has hit the streets called liquid soul. In the fight against a powerful international drug cartel Marcus and Jack will encounter a web of lies, betrayals, and a cast of underworld characters.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 12:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Area 51 is set in the U.S. government's most top-secret and secure facility located in the Nevada desert. Players take on the role of Lt. Nick Cross, a hazardous biological waste specialist sent to investigate. Read more for details, and a few screens..
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 11:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA of America today announced the availability of Tenchu: Fatal Shadows exclusively on the PlayStation2. This fourth installment of the critically-acclaimed Tenchu franchise redefines the stealth-action genre once again, appealing to gamers of all skill levels.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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SEGA of America and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced Condemned, a suspense-filled, first-person psychological thriller game developed exclusively for the next generation of game consoles and the PC. The hunt for a serial killer has never seemed so terrifyingly real, prompting top gaming enthusiast publication Game Informer to comment that: "Condemned has redefined the horror genre (March 2005)."
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 7:59 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway announced today the rebirth of the legendary Gauntlet franchise with Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows. Lead by industry veterans John Romero (Doom, Quake) and Josh Sawyer (Icewind Dale), developed by Midway's San Diego studio, Seven Sorrows is scheduled for release on the PS2, Xbox and PC this winter.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 7:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway today announced The Suffering: Ties That Bind, sequel to the genre-defining and award winning action/horror game, The Suffering. Developed by Midway's internal studio, Surreal Software, The Suffering: Ties That Bind is scheduled to ship for the PS2, Xbox and PC in Fall 2005. Read more for details and 40 screens...
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 7:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Constantine for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox is available at retailers across North America. The game, developed by Bits Studios, is based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures release of "Constantine," an adaptation of the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 2006 features numerous new gameplay enhancements, and returning gameplay favorites, including EyeToy functionality, online playability, and Voice Recognition, MLB 2006 promises to provide gamers with a true-to-life experience from the diamond. Read more for details and screens...
by Thomas Wilde on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Nanobreaker's futuristic world, Nano technology was originally developed to enrich humankind, but the nanomachines suddenly went awry. The machines began to harvest the blood of humans and the iron of buildings in an effort to construct an army of monster machines. It's up to the player to combat this threat and save the world from apocalypse.
by Judy on Feb. 17, 2005 @ 12:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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BattleBorne Entertainment's 6GUN (working title) is a yet unannounced action combat shooter that blends gameplay elements from many popular action games as well as several of its own highly unique and innovative features. Read more for the first screens ...
by Judy on Feb. 16, 2005 @ 11:57 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Live fastballs, suicide squeezes, grass-staining dives, seventh-inning stretches, walk-off homeruns, peanuts and hotdogs… these are just some of the things that make the sport of baseball America’s favorite pastime. The victory of a baseball game can depend on the walk-off homerun in the ninth inning or a simple second base steal.
by Judy on Feb. 16, 2005 @ 6:23 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Possession will give players the chance to do what they’ve always wanted to do in a survival horror game – control the zombies and wreak havoc instead of just cowering in the corner. There’ll be no more creeping about in the shadows, no more conserving ammo – Blitz are finally letting people take control of the carnage!