by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 9:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Join Astro, the robotic superhero with a human mind, in a jet-fueled adventure to reunite the robotic race with humans. Working with Tezuka Productions and Sony Pictures Television, SEGA's SONICTEAM studio has faithfully recreated the Astro Boy universe, lending authenticity to the franchise and paying homage to a classic icon of Japanese anime that is now a featured series on Cartoon Network.
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 8:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Situated on planet Nova, The NovaLords need new "volunteers" for their brutal gladiatorial racing sport. Your character has been abducted by the aliens and taken to Nova. You are given a vehicle, and sent straight into combat. The game consists of a series of automotive battles in many, varied purpose-built arenas, pursuing your unwanted career as an alien race’s source of sick entertainment.
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 3:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Spider-Man 2 is the first game to fully immerse players in the role of Spider-Man and propels them into a living city teeming with common criminals, super villains and pedestrians. Set in a massive free-roaming, do-anything, virtual city, players swing from buildings, sling webs on structures, dive from roof tops to sidewalks, jump across skyscrapers and scale tall heights as they patrol and protect the city from the nefarious Doc Ock. Based on the plot of the movie and extending beyond the film with other diabolical Marvel villains, additional missions and random events, Spider-Man 2 is the most in-depth Super Hero game to date.
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 3:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Guilty Gear Isuka introduces revolutionary upgrades such as 4-player simultaneous fighting, allowing for 2-on-2, 3-on-1 and 2-player co-op battles. The title also adds new characters to a full roster of returning fighters, all-new fight arenas and multiple new modes of play, including an exciting side-scrolling action game called Boost Mode. Check the
freshly launched offcial website, or read more for new screens....
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Midway Games Inc. announced today that MLB SlugFest: Loaded, the newest title in the company's exclusive, adrenaline-style baseball series, has shipped for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 9:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SRS features the hottest rides on asphalt including real licensed vehicles ripped from the authentic world of street racing. The performance of these tricked-out street machines has been modeled realistically with lifelike physics and authentic damage effects that will thrust players into this high-speed world. From hot cars to beautiful girls, with booming bass, big bets and both sanctioned and illegal events, SRS is the only game that offers the rush of living in the world of true street racing. If it’s on the streets, it’s in the game!
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Henry Townshend finds himself trapped in his apartment that has been cursed by a deeply rooted evil. Only by exploring mysterious portals leading to disturbing alternate worlds will Henry begin to uncover the truth. However, in true Silent Hill fashion, mysterious new characters, horrendous creatures, and the undead will use any means necessary to impede his progress. Some new screens ...
by Rainier on June 21, 2004 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atari has shipped DRIV3R, the highly anticipated action-driving game for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox, to retail stores worldwide today. DRIV3R is an action-packed driving-adventure game that recreates the excitement of a Hollywood blockbuster car chase and plays like an interactive movie.
by Rainier on June 20, 2004 @ 4:55 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. Read more for 50 or so new screens...
by Rainier on June 20, 2004 @ 1:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Point of View, Trigger Man is a third person, mission-based action/adventure game that immerses the player in the role of an underworld hit man. Read more for a big batch of new screens...
by Thomas Wilde on June 20, 2004 @ 1:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Shocking and evil, Mortal Kombat: Deception pushes martial arts-style fighting and the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long-time Mortal Kombat fans as well as next-generation gamers. The game features lightning-fast hand-to-hand and special weapons combat, secret and returning characters, moves and combinations with new death-dealing battles and fatalities.
by Rainier on June 19, 2004 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a comic crime caper, action-adventure game designed exclusively for the PS2. Sly 2: Band of Thieves incorporates many of Sucker Punch's signature talents including award winning toon-shaded animation and art direction, visual style, immersive storylines, strong characters, and highly interactive worlds.
by Rainier on June 19, 2004 @ 1:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Star Wars Battlefront is an intense open-ended multiplayer action game set in the Star Wars universe due out this fall for the PS2, Xbox and the PC. Star Wars Battlefront will put fans and gamers in the heat of the action as they re-live all of the epic battles from the classic and prequel eras of the Star Wars universe. Read more for some new screens ...
by Rainier on June 19, 2004 @ 1:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom Entertainment today announced its plans to launch a North American television advertising program in support of its upcoming June release Mega Man titles: Mega Man Anniversary Collection for both the PlayStation2 and the GameCube, and Mega Man Battle Network 4 in two versions- Red Sun and Blue Moon both for the Game Boy Advance video game system.
by Rainier on June 19, 2004 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Blizzard today announced plans to expand and evolve the design of its upcoming tactical-action console game, StarCraft: Ghost. "We are very committed to StarCraft: Ghost as a major part of our lineup," stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. "As a result, we plan to build additional time into the schedule to polish the game until it meets the high standards that our customers have come to expect from Blizzard products. We are sorry to disappoint players with a delayed launch but are confident that we will deliver a great game with the additional development time."
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 6:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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It’s the season of the fan. The year of people coming together to celebrate sport. And uniting everyone is ESPN NFL Football, a coupling of “the most responsive and intense gameplay around” and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Everyone is getting in on the action with the help of our innovative V.I.P. system – allowing you to play your friends or the elite as if they were sitting right next to you! So dust off those extra controllers, grab some chairs, and get your game on!
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 6:52 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. Read more for new screens & the first trailer.
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 4:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers will control Catwoman as they play the movie, utilizing her unique catlike skills, senses and cunning to defeat her enemies. Boasting incredible acrobatic skills, Catwoman can leap across roofs, run up walls, pounce on prey, utilize inimitable "cat senses," and avoid enemy bullets with feline grace. Read more for new screens ...
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 1:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus U.S.A., Inc. announced today the fall release of ChoroQ, available exclusively for the PS2. The ChoroQ brand and toy line--also known as Penny Racers in the U.S.—has its own long-running series of games, and this iteration is by far the most refined. Developed by Takara, ChoroQ uses an updated graphical engine, containing more cars, parts and extras than any previous version.
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today announced that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow for the PlayStation2 is now available in stores nationwide. With its deep storyline, stunning graphics, and intense realism, the single-player game delivers the ultimate in stealth action; the ground-breaking multiplayer game lifts the world of online gaming to new heights of suspense and immersion. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow is rated "T" for Teen and has an MSRP of $49.99.
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mastiff today announced Gungrave: Overdose for the PlayStation2. Gungrave: Overdose features more of everything that made its predecessor great: more adrenaline, more over-the-top action, more cell-shaded coolness, more outrageous story, more pumped-up volume, and more non-stop gameplay.
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 8:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCi today announced that its anticipated rally sim, 'Richard Burns Rally', has today gone gold for PS2 and Xbox with a release across PAL territories on July 9th, 2004.
by Rainier on June 18, 2004 @ 12:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Combining the best elements of simulation and arcade-style play, Juiced will feature more than 50 licensed vehicles; real-time modding with hundreds of authentic aftermarket parts; realistic car physics and damage; and online head-to-head play, including for the first time ever, "crew based" team racing. Read more for 70+ new screens...
by Agustin on June 18, 2004 @ 12:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strike Force Bowling is the state-of-the-art in videogame bowling, featuring the most authentic real-time pin physics ever created. Straightforward arcade-style control and multi-player performance for up to four players make Strike Force Bowling a great family or party game that anyone can pick up and play. But, the fun doesn't stop there. Strike Force Bowling also offers six modes of play, eight lane environments and a host of other features designed to make this virtual bowling experience second to none.
by Rainier on June 17, 2004 @ 2:41 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. Read more for some new screens ...