by Judy on Aug. 11, 2004 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. Since then, the Leisure Suit Larry games have sold more than 35 millions of units worldwide and its games are considered collector items. Check some new screens and interview with 'Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude' star Bilzarbra.
by Judy on Aug. 10, 2004 @ 10:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Taking place in a massive, free-roaming city featuring five distinct interconnected neighborhoods, Need for Speed Underground 2 delivers an immersive game world where the streets are your menus. As players explore the city, they’ll encounter rival racers who will school them in the ways of the underground and tip them off to the hottest racing spots in town.
by Judy on Aug. 10, 2004 @ 1:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Going where no previous James Bond game has dared to tread, the upcoming GoldenEye: Rogue Agent first-person shooter from Electronic Arts breaks all the rules by transporting players to the dark side of the Bond universe to experience life as a high-rolling, cold-hearted villain.
by Judy on Aug. 10, 2004 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed for the PS2 to be released in North America. In a brand-new twist to the series, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed sets players on a fast-paced sports marathon across two action-packed game modes. A tournament-style game, Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed stars everyone’s favorite heroes, Spike and Natalie, and features an all-star character line-up from the original Ape Escape games. Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed is slated to ship in October 2004.
by Judy on Aug. 10, 2004 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the upcoming U.S. release of Xenosaga EPISODE II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse, shipping exclusively for the PS2 in February 2005. The sequel to the million-unit selling Xenosaga EPISODE I: Der Wille zur Macht, the game is being developed by Monolith Software Inc. in Japan. Read more for some new screens...
by Judy on Aug. 10, 2004 @ 7:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Electronic Arts announced today that NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Tony Parker, and Pau Gasol will serve as global spokesmen for NBA LIVE 2005, scheduled for release this fall under the EA SPORTS brand.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 10:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 3:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Elevate your game on both ends of the court with NBA LIVE 2005. With EA SPORTS Freestyle Control, create awe-inspiring dribble moves, highlight-reel dunks, and tenacious defensive plays that express your individual playing style. All new 10-man Freestyle adds individual player movements and spacing, creating a realistic feel like never before. Enhanced player graphics that vividly reproduce each NBA player reach new heights, while multiple game modes including EA SPORTS Dynasty Mode put you in the middle of the action.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ShellShock: Nam '67 depicts the true horrors of the Vietnam War for the first time in a video game. ShellShock: Nam '67 focuses on one man's experience of the most controversial war of modern times. You take on the role of a rookie soldier on his first tour of duty as he experiences the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 11:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kay's home, the island Yenching, has been invaded by Shun's evil gorilla army and masses of sleazy rats. When the new occupants meddle with his fight training, Kay is livid so he follows his friend Su Ling to offer some armed resistance. An action packed adventure drives Kay through all of Yenching to the heart of evil; the flaming fortress of Waa-Lo. Check out the trailer and some new screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Resident Evil Outbreak File No.2 continues the dramatic story of an outbreak caused by a secret biological weapon infecting the people of Raccoon City. Citizens are turning into flesh-eating zombies that swarm the streets. Flesh good ... screens here.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 9:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Megaman X Command Mission, Mega Man must infiltrate Giga City Island to thwart the evil plans of the Liberion Army who have initiated a riot on the isle.
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Under the Skin, players must cause as much chaos and panic as possible by taking on the identity of the various people he or she encounters throughout CoCo Town and other diverse environments. Tossing some new screens your way ...
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 9:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Bringing together an all encompassing fighting title, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection will be comprised of Hyper Street Fighter II, a blend of the previous Street Fighter II editions which will incorporate the character variations and features found throughout the series, and the arcade smash hit Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. Read more for some screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 9, 2004 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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ZOO Digital is pleased to announce details of its forthcoming title Pool Shark 2, under development by Blade interactive, the developers of the World Championship Snooker series. With their amazingly realistic physics engine now on its latest iteration of development and refinement, Pool Shark 2 will be the most realistic Pool game to be released for PS2, Xbox, and PC on Nov 12, 2004.
by Paul Reith on Aug. 8, 2004 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Phantom Brave improves upon the tactical gameplay found in Disgaea and La Pucelle in every way. Its redone, open-ended battle system is limited only by the user’s imagination. If you fell in love with Disgaea, you definitely won’t want to miss out on what’s sure to be this year’s best Strategy RPG.
by Judy on Aug. 7, 2004 @ 4:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created and developed by Naughty Dog, Inc., Jak 3 is the team's follow-up to their best-selling title, Jak II and their Greatest Hits PlayStation2 debut title, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. Combining a variety of genres including driving, adventure, action-platform, puzzles, strategy and exploration, Jak 3 promises to deliver one of the most entertaining and interactive experiences to gamers this holiday season!
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cut off behind enemy lines during the 1968 Tet Offensive with no way to contact help, four young, barely trained soldiers realize their only hope for survival is to head into the heart of darkness. With few rations and dwindling ammunition, the only thing that separates them from freedom is 100 miles of ruthless terrain, crawling with unseen enemies and filled with hidden booby traps. Their goal isn’t to win the war. They just want to make it home alive.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atomic Planet are proud to announce they are developing the PS2 version of The Guy Game for TOPHEAVY Studios, and Gathering, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 3:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get On Da Mic allows players to live the fantasy resulting from their rap superstardom, embracing the famous excesses of the hip hop lifestyle. Gamers must wow the crowds with their ‘dope’ rapping style as they go from the street, play “da clubs,” record at the studio, shoot the video, and ultimately perform for thousands of fans in order to acquire the fantastic material wealth that comes with unimaginable success. Powerful producers, shady agents, and innumerable groupies line the road to fame.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 2:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup challenges players to battle through a ground-breaking new story mode to rise from entry-level series to NASCAR stardom. Drivers compete for opportunities in NASCAR Featherlite Modified, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, and NASCAR National rides before competing for million-dollar purses in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yuke's is working on a SmackDown game that will add new features and bring enhanced graphics to the series. WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw will combine characters from the WWE's Smackdown! and Raw franchises. Expected release date is holiday season 2004. Check out these screens ...
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 5:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Madden NFL 2005 announces the most robust online feature set ever available to gamers with the launch of EA SPORTS Premium Pass. The new Premium pass, which is sponsored by dodge thus free of charge, gives extra features to Madden players who subscribe. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 3:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Coming this October for PlayStation 2, Xbox and, for the first time, PC, the expanded Club Football 2005 range of team-specific games will deliver power, pace and precision. With an accelerated game engine and new animation system, play is faster and more responsive. Innovative gameplay mechanics are also being introduced, including the Precision Trigger, for precise control on the pitch that can make you the playmaker.
by Judy on Aug. 5, 2004 @ 1:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe.