by Judy on Jan. 29, 2005 @ 5:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In this new episode, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.
by Judy on Jan. 28, 2005 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tekken 5 promises to deliver the ultimate, most visually stunning fighting game experience ever seen in a TEKKEN game. Tekken 5 brings back the popular cast of characters from the previous TEKKEN games, along with three new characters, for a total of 20 default characters to start and more to unlock as players progress in the game. Tekken 5 allows players to use their fight money to customize their characters with various accessories such as hats, glasses and an assortment of different costumes.
by Judy on Jan. 28, 2005 @ 10:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Shadow of Rome, an all-new action adventure game, transports players to one of the most perilous ages of man, an era when Caesar was hailed as the leader of the Roman Empire and whose sovereignty dominated all of western civilization.
by Judy on Jan. 28, 2005 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Based on Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Dynasty Warriors series of action games takes players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the games, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historical battles that shaped an empire.
by Judy on Jan. 28, 2005 @ 1:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Currently under development, the third-person action/adventure game will deliver the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join forces in fierce battles and heroic lightsaber duels until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty leads to a final confrontation between good and evil. LucasArts revealed today that it will release the Star Wars: Episode III video game on May 5, 2005, two weeks before the opening of the film.
by Judy on Jan. 28, 2005 @ 12:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Worms series recently diversified with Worms Forts Under Siege, a tactical RTS-like spin-off created for Sega. However, Worms 4: Mayhem is a return to the series' trademark gameplay and sees Team 17's core Worms design and development team regrouping for a game of explosive annelid annihilation.
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 7:53 p.m. PST | Filed under
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While past Castlevania games have focused on the struggle between Dracula and the Belmont clan, Curse of Darkness introduces players to an entirely new storyline and main character – Hector, one of two Devil Forgemasters, who had once refined his skills under Dracula. Told in true Castlevania style, this action-packed tale of betrayal and revenge takes players on a journey through an expansive world filled with formidable foes and beautifully rendered environments to the ruins of Dracula’s castle.
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 7:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Winning Eleven 8 will once again raise the bar for the critically acclaimed series with even more in-depth gameplay, improved realism and increased control. The game features more teams, players and stadiums than ever before, including all the teams from the Italian, Spanish and Dutch leagues under the official license. Check the freshly launched website, or read more for new screens...
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 7:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Get behind the wheel and experience the sensation of racing actual cars. As in the real world, Enthusia emphasizes pure driving skills and ensures that winning is a result of ability rather than how much money has been spent tuning a car. Maintaining a subtle balance between the power of the car and the driver’s skill, Enthusia promises to deliver the ultimate driving experience for racing fans of all abilities.
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 10:23 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubisoft announces that it has signed an exclusive deal with Hudson Soft to publish and distribute Bomberman DS for the NDS in Europe and North America (Summer 2005) and Bomberman Hardball for the PS2 throughout Europe (Spring 2005).
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In March 2004 JoWood announced it had secured a license from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures to develop a game based on the Torque movie, but not much has been heard from the project since. Today developer Sproing revealed that the project is no longer a movie tie in and has been renamed to
Jacked (
thanks Blues). Need a new bike? In Jacked, asking for permission to ride a new bike is not on your agenda! Race from the east coast to the west coast and steal as many bikes as you can! A nice selection of weapons will help you to beat upstart biker gangs in your way...
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 8:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Midway games announced today the pre-sell program for NARC. Gamers can pre-order their copy of NARC and receive the 2-Disc soundtrack featuring select songs from the game, for free. The soundtrack includes 15 in-game tracks comprised of Classic rock-n-roll tunes and hip-hop tracks created exclusively for NARC by up-and-coming artists. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 1:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Big Mutha Truckers 2 begins with Ma Jackson being taken into police custody for tax evasion. The only way she can win her case is by hiring Cousin Jacob, the most "fancy-talkin' legal fella" this side of Booger's Canyon. Players will be challenged to raise the cash needed to bribe jurors to let Ma off by trucking, trading, wheeling and dealing.
by Judy on Jan. 27, 2005 @ 1:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Juiced is the only racing to totally immerse you in the lifestyle and culture of the real street modding scene. Starting as a new kid on the block, without a set of wheels to your name, your main focus in life is to build up your own crew of ‘driving gods’ and dominate the established street racing scene of Angel City.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 11:58 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In 'MX vs. ATV Unleashed,' players will power through all-new environments and event types, choosing from a variety of new vehicles. A redesigned monster truck, powerful sand-rail and raised 4x4 golf karts will meet ATVs, dirt bikes and bi-planes to compete in massive free-world environments featuring hill climbs, machine challenges and short track races. The game's career mode will allow gamers to choose from the top professional ATV and Motocross riders.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 11:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Developed through a collaborative effort between Pandemic Studios and Mass Media, the game's innovative design, complex A.I. and advanced graphical prowess have been successfully transitioned to the PS2, pushing the hardware to its limits. We have just learned that the PS2 version will have an all-new exclusive level, not available in any of the previous PC or Xbox versions. Throughout the game, you always play an offensive role, but the new level will be the sole defensive mission. While you normally control fireteams Alpha and Bravo, you will now also have command over sniper team Charlie.
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 11:35 p.m. PST | 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 clear the way for the Furon invasion force. Your mission is to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 4:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The game places the player in the leading role of an over-the-top, John Woo inspired, Hollywood action movie, playing an undercover DEA agent infiltrating the Mexican drug cartels. The leading character has all the characteristics of a modern action film hero like Nicholas Cage or John Travolta, with a popular, vividly colourful and varied backdrop provided by the Mexican setting. Overdose is scheduled to be released on PS2/Xbox and PC in Q2 2005, at which point development for a sequel will be started (thanks HomeLAN).
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 11:41 a.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 new screens ...
by Judy on Jan. 26, 2005 @ 9:48 a.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 Jan. 25, 2005 @ 8:01 p.m. PST | 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. Check the freshly launched
Cold Winter website, or read more for some new screens ...
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Tekken 5 brings back the popular cast of characters from the previous Tekken games, along with three new characters, for a total of 20 default characters to start and more to unlock as players progress in the game. Tekken 5 allows players to use their fight money to customize their characters with various accessories such as hats, glasses and an assortment of different costumes. Check the freshly launched
official Tekken 5 website for news, visual and all the latest updates...
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 3:05 p.m. PST | 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 clear the way for the Furon invasion force. Your mission is to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 10:39 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dead to Rights II marks the return of action-hero Jack Slate and his K-9 companion, Shadow. In this super-charged sequel, Jack and Shadow find themselves once again in the squalid, mean streets of Grant City, ensnared in a labyrinth of crime, corruption and betrayal. The official
Dead to Rights II website shows a new release date, now pushed back until March 2005.
by Judy on Jan. 25, 2005 @ 10:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Namco announced today it will be continuing the epic Arc The Lad series this May with the next installment Arc the Lad: End of Darkness for the PS2. Read more for details and screens ...