by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 5:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Macrovision and in-game advertising provider Double today announced that they have come together to launch a new in-game advertising offering via the Trymedia Network of online portals, ISPs and e-commerce sites.
by Rainier on June 7, 2006 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After a fasle start last week, you can now download 'Map Pack One' for Pefect Dark Zero from the Xbox Live Marketplace. This premium content is 500 points and contains four new multiplayer maps: Plaza, Rooftops, Trench, and GasPlant. This content is available in all Xbox Live regions.
by Alan Butterworth on June 7, 2006 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.
by Rainier on June 2, 2006 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Game Initiative today announced the first annual Game Audio Conference (GAC), taking place September 6-7, 2006, in Austin, Texas, designed to offer advanced game audio sessions aimed at working industry professionals and is geared toward illuminating and proposing solutions to some of game audio's toughest problems.
by Rainier on June 1, 2006 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. This first bonus pack includes tools to import and export buildings, edit and modify them to your heart's content, as well as tutorial documents and a few samples.
by Rainier on May 31, 2006 @ 5:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. Monte Cristo has released a patch to address launch issues under Windows Millennium, this patch does not fix anything else and is for WinMe users only.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.
by Rainier on May 30, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Soccer Life II is a management game with a difference. Set in the turbulent and exciting world of European football, it allows players to experience the ups and downs of life as both a successful team manager and a superstar footballer all at once.
by Alan Butterworth on May 27, 2006 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Movies: Stunts & Effects adds new features such as stuntmen, a movie-making toolset, a diverse selection of dangerous stunts, astounding visual effects, impressive new sets and a number of brand-new techniques and technologies that can be used when making a movie.
by Rainier on May 26, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guitar manufacturer Gibson is offering experienced PS2 Guitar Hero players the opportunity of a lifetime: to play the game on stage at the Download Festival, a rock concert headlined by bands such as Tool, Metallica and Guns And Roses.
by Rainier on May 25, 2006 @ 4:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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community update from SiN Episodes' lead desginer Shawn Ketcherside reveals that Ritual plans to release an SDK, Arena Mode, and Multiplayer for free to Emergence players. Plans are to release 3 episodes per storyline, wrapping up the main quest, but leaving questions unanswered for future expansions. For Episode 2 Ritual will update the game engine with the latest Source code, and based on community feedback, will adjust the story line, and give people more Blade time.
by Rainier on May 25, 2006 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios today announced the sponsorship of Risi Competizione’s Ferrari 430GT for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). As the official racing simulator during the entire race season, the Ferrari’s paint scheme will display Forza Motorsport 2 and Xbox 360 on the hood of the car.
by Rainier on May 24, 2006 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Half-Life 2: Episode One launches the H-L 2 in a new, three-part series that leads far beyond City 17. Half-Life 2: Episode One does not require Half-Life 2 to play, and will be available via Steam and at retail stores in North America for just $19.95 on June 1st. Also included in Episode One is a first look at Episode Two, which will ship by year's end.
by Rainier on May 24, 2006 @ 8:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software has released the Super Upgrades Mission Pack for Wolfenstein 3D as freeware, for everybody to enjoy. This add-on pack contains over 800 new levels for Wolfenstein 3D, a random level generator, and a map editor.
by Inexhist on May 24, 2006 @ 5:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infernal is a third-person action adventure that is set in a present-day scenario, with stunning environments and strong characters. The story relates to the eternal conflict between good and evil, confronted in supernatural intelligence agencies.
by Eric on May 19, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Rainier on May 17, 2006 @ 1:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR, and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.
by Judy on May 17, 2006 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hong Kong director Stanley Tong, best known for his work on Jackie Chan films such as Supercop, Rumble in the Bronx, and First Strike, is in talks to bring the Eidos' Fear Effect to the big screen.
by Rainier on May 16, 2006 @ 2:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pandemic has constructed a whole new ‘playground of destruction’ from the ground up, fully stocked with the hottest vehicles and weapons. Set in a new and exotic hotspot, you can be your own boss in a wide-open world where there’s only one rule: everybody pays.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters allows up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Magnetica, marbles roll down a twisted path toward the goal, and it's up to players to stop them by launching new marbles into the oncoming ones. The marbles disappear if players match three or more in this massive marble elimination. This title satisfies even the strongest puzzle addiction.
by Rainier on May 9, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Alone in the Dark returns with a heart-stopping survival experience realized through the use of state-of-the-art real-time physics and unprecedented environmental interaction combining to deliver an exhilarating action-orientated experience within a highly detailed, open environment.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 3:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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id Software has released a v2.60b patch for Splash Damage's free team-based multiplayer FPS Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory addressing buffer overflow problems, auto download problems, and stop a number of exploits.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Id software has released a new patch for Return to Castle Wolfenstein that address buffer overflow problems, auto download problems, and stop a number of exploits.
by Rainier on May 8, 2006 @ 3:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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If we're to believe the latest issue of PlayStation Magazine, then we may be expecting some exciting announcement during the coming week. The front cover of the June issue states, "Half-Life 2 Leads The Next-Gen Shooter That'll Blow you Away!" and in the same breath also mentions Prey, FEAR and Crysis, indicating those titles may also make an appearace on Sony's next-gen console.